Waukee Community School District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

WCSD is a suburban school district with 17 schools. The first day of school is August 24. Calendar dates are confirmed for part of the year; the rest of the 2026-2027 calendar isn't available yet — check back soon. The calendar also notes several religious observances (Yom Kippur, Diwali) for awareness — school stays in session on these days. This calendar includes 8 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Source: Waukee Community School District

Also known as WCSD.

Schools in Waukee Community School District

Eason Elementary School (Elementary)
Brookview Elementary School (Elementary)
Prairieview School (Secondary)
Walnut Hills Elementary School (Elementary)
Maple Grove Elementary School (Elementary)
Waukee Elementary School (Elementary)
Waukee Middle School (Middle)
Waukee High School (High)
South Middle School (Middle)
Shuler Elementary School (Elementary)
Woodland Hills Elementary School (Elementary)
Timberline School (Secondary)
Grant Ragan Elementary School (Elementary)
Radiant Elementary School (Elementary)
Northwest High School (High)
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center (Prekindergarten)
Sugar Creek Elementary School (Elementary)

Waukee Community School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-20 — K-12 Open House (in session)
2026-08-24 — First Day of School (in session)
2026-08-24 to 2026-08-25 — Kindergarten Transition Days (in session)
2026-08-27 — Preschool Open House (in session)
2026-08-31 — First Day of Preschool (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day — No School (closed)
2026-09-09 — Early Dismissal (partial)
2026-09-17 — Waukee High School Parent-Teacher Conferences (in session)
2026-09-21 — Yom Kippur — No School (closed)
2026-09-23 — Early Dismissal (partial)
2026-09-23 — Northwest High School Parent-Teacher Conferences (in session)
2026-10-07 — Early Dismissal (partial)
2026-10-21 — Early Dismissal (partial)
2026-10-21 to 2026-10-22 — Grades 6-9 Parent-Teacher Conferences (in session)
2026-10-23 — End of Term 1 (in session)
2026-10-26 — No School/Teacher Work Day (closed)
2026-10-27 — Beginning of Term 2 (in session)
2026-11-04 — Early Dismissal (partial)
2026-11-08 — Diwali (in session)
2026-11-14 to 2026-11-19 — Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences (in session)
2026-11-18 — Early Dismissal (partial)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break — No School (closed)
2026-12-02 — Early Dismissal (partial)
2026-12-03 — High School Parent-Teacher Conferences (in session)
2026-12-16 — Early Dismissal (partial)
2026-12-23 to 2026-12-31 — Winter Break — No School (closed)
2026-12-25 — Christmas (closed)