Vista Unified School District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

VUSD is a suburban school district with 28 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 12 and end June 3. Calendar dates are confirmed for part of the year; the rest of the 2026-2027 calendar isn't available yet — check back soon. This calendar includes 1 professional development day, 5 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Source: Vista Unified School District

Also known as VUSD.

Schools in Vista Unified School District

California Avenue Elementary (Elementary)
Breeze Hill Elementary (Elementary)
Mission Meadows Elementary (Elementary)
Madison Middle (Middle)
Alta Vista High (Continuation) (High)
Beaumont Elementary (Elementary)
Bobier Elementary (Elementary)
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology (Elementary)
Grapevine Elementary (Elementary)
Rancho Minerva Middle (Middle)
Monte Vista Elementary (Elementary)
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (Elementary)
Vista Adult Transition Center (High)
Vista High (High)
Vista Innovation and Design Academy (Middle)
Rancho Buena Vista High (High)
Alamosa Park Elementary (Elementary)
Roosevelt Middle (Middle)
Lake Elementary (Elementary)
Empresa Elementary (Elementary)
T.H.E Leadership Academy (Elementary)
Hannalei Elementary (Elementary)
Foothill Oak Elementary (Elementary)
Maryland Elementary (Elementary)
Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and Math (Middle)
Major General Raymond Murray High (High)
Mission Vista High (High)
Vista Visions Academy (Other)

Vista Unified School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-07-03 — Independence Day Observed (closed)
2026-08-06 to 2026-08-07 — District PD Days – Non-Student Days (closed)
2026-08-10 to 2026-08-11 — Site PD/Prep Days – Non-Student Days (closed)
2026-08-12 — First Day of School (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day – No School (closed)
2026-09-16 — K-8 Staff Development Day – Minimum Day (partial)
2026-10-08 to 2026-10-09 — MVHS Midterms – Minimum Days (partial)
2026-11-11 — Veterans Day – No School (closed)
2026-11-17 to 2026-11-20 — K-5 Parent/Teacher Conf. Minimum Days (partial)
2026-11-18 to 2026-11-19 — 6th-8th Parent/Teacher Conf. Minimum Days (partial)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2026-12-31 — Winter Recess (closed)
2027-01-06 — Winter Break / School Resumes (in session)
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School (closed)
2027-02-15 to 2027-02-19 — Presidents Week Break (closed)
2027-03-26 to 2027-04-02 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day – No School (closed)
2027-06-03 — Last Day of School – Minimum Day (partial)