Cedar Rapids Community School District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

CR is an urban school district with 33 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 25 and end May 28. The district has said a complete 2026-2027 calendar — including early dismissal dates — will be published soon. This calendar includes 1 early-release or half day — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as CR.

Schools in Cedar Rapids Community School District

Maple Grove Elementary (Elementary)
Arthur Elementary School (Elementary)
Cleveland Elementary School (Elementary)
West Willow Elementary School (Elementary)
Erskine Elementary School (Elementary)
Franklin Middle School (Middle)
Garfield Elementary School (Elementary)
George Washington High School (High)
Grant Wood Elementary School (Elementary)
Harding Middle School (Middle)
Harrison Elementary School (Elementary)
Hiawatha Elementary School (Elementary)
Hoover Elementary School (Elementary)
John F Kennedy High School (High)
Johnson STEAM Academy School (Elementary)
Kenwood Leadership Academy School (Elementary)
Madison Elementary School (Elementary)
McKinley STEAM Academy (Middle)
Nixon Elementary School (Elementary)
Pierce Elementary School (Elementary)
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy (Middle)
Metro High School (High)
Taft Middle School (Middle)
Cedar River Academy at Taylor (Elementary)
Thomas Jefferson High School (High)
Van Buren Elementary School (Elementary)
Wilson Middle School (Middle)
Wright Elementary School (Elementary)
Viola Gibson Elementary School (Elementary)
Grant Elementary School (Elementary)
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy (Middle)
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary (Elementary)
Truman Early Learning Center (Prekindergarten)

Cedar Rapids Community School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-25 — First Day of School (partial)
2026-12-23 to 2027-01-04 — Winter Break (closed)
2027-03-15 to 2027-03-19 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-05-28 — Last Day of School (in session)