Derby Public Schools, USD 260 School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

DUSD is a suburban school district with 13 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 12 and end May 19. Derby High School, established in 1911, is the third-largest high school in Kansas with over 2,100 students, and its Panthers compete in Class 6A athletics. The calendar sets aside 4 additional days (May 21–May 26) that may be used as weather makeup days if needed. This calendar includes 2 professional development days, 3 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as DUSD.

Schools in Derby Public Schools, USD 260

El Paso Elem (Elementary)
Oaklawn Elem (Elementary)
Paul B Cooper Elem (Elementary)
Swaney Elem (Elementary)
Wineteer Elem (Elementary)
Derby High School (High)
Derby Middle Sch (Middle)
Tanglewood Elem (Elementary)
Derby Hills Elem (Elementary)
Park Hill Elementary (Elementary)
Derby North Middle School (Middle)
Stone Creek Elementary (Elementary)
Derby Virtual School (Other)

Derby Public Schools, USD 260 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-04 — Back to School Night: Derby High School, 4:30-7PM (in session)
2026-08-06 — Back to School Night: Middle Schools, 4:30-7PM (in session)
2026-08-10 — Back to School Conferences: Elementary Schools, 8AM-12PM & 4-7PM (in session)
2026-08-11 — First Day for 6/9 Grades, New 6-12 Students, 1/2 Day (partial)
2026-08-12 — First Day for Students (in session)
2026-09-07 — No School, Labor Day (closed)
2026-09-08 — Middle School Parent Academy, 5:30-7:30PM (in session)
2026-09-15 — Evening Conferences, Grades 9-12, 4-7:30PM (in session)
2026-10-09 — No School (closed)
2026-10-20 — Evening Conferences, Grades 6-8, 4-7:30PM (in session)
2026-10-26 — Evening Conferences, Grades 6-8, 4-7:30PM (in session)
2026-10-27 — Evening Conferences, Grades EC-5 & 9-12, 4-7:30PM (in session)
2026-10-28 — No School, District Inservice Day (closed)
2026-10-29 — No School, Day and Evening Conferences EC-5, Day Only Conferences Grades 6-12 (closed)
2026-10-30 — No School (closed)
2026-11-11 — No School, Veterans Day (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Fall Break (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-04 — Winter Break (closed)
2027-01-18 — No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (closed)
2027-01-22 — No School - Elementary Only (closed)
2027-01-29 — No School - Middle/High School Only (closed)
2027-02-02 — Evening Conferences, Grades 6-8, 4-7:30PM (in session)
2027-02-04 — Evening Conferences, Grades 9-12, 4-7:30PM (in session)
2027-02-08 — Evening Conferences, Grades 6-8, 4-7:30PM (in session)
2027-02-09 — Evening Conferences, Grades EC-5 & 9-12, 4-7:30PM (in session)
2027-02-10 — No School, District Inservice Day (closed)
2027-02-11 — No School, Day and Evening Conferences EC-5, Day Only Conferences Grades 6-12 (closed)
2027-02-12 — No School (closed)
2027-02-15 — No School, Presidents' Day (closed)
2027-03-12 — No School (closed)
2027-03-15 to 2027-03-19 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-04-23 — No School (closed)
2027-05-16 — Derby High School Graduation, 6:30PM (in session)
2027-05-19 — Last Day of School EC-11 (in session)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day (closed)
2027-05-21 — Possible inclement weather make-up days, if needed, are May 21, 24, 25, 26 (closed)
2027-05-24 — Possible inclement weather make-up days, if needed, are May 21, 24, 25, 26 (closed)
2027-05-25 — Possible inclement weather make-up days, if needed, are May 21, 24, 25, 26 (closed)
2027-05-26 — Possible inclement weather make-up days, if needed, are May 21, 24, 25, 26 (closed)
2026-10-09 — Grade Reporting End Date: October 9 (in session)
2026-12-18 — Grade Reporting End Date: December 18 (in session)
2027-03-12 — Grade Reporting End Date: March 12 (in session)
2027-05-21 — Grade Reporting End Date: May 21 (in session)

Derby High School

2026-10-21 — PreACT - Grade 9 & WorkKeys - Grade 11; Grades 10 & 12, No School (partial)
2027-02-23 — ACT - Grade 11; Grades 9, 10 & 12, No School (partial)