Gardner-Edgerton USD 231 School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

USD is a suburban school district with 11 schools. The first day of school is August 13. Gardner-Edgerton USD 231 is one of the fastest-growing districts in Kansas, adding approximately 175 new students each year to its Johnson County community. 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 3 professional development days, 2 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as USD.

Schools in Gardner-Edgerton USD 231

Gardner Elem (Elementary)
Gardner Edgerton High (High)
Edgerton Elem (Elementary)
Sunflower Elementary (Elementary)
Moonlight Elementary School (Elementary)
Madison Elementary (Elementary)
Pioneer Ridge Middle School (Middle)
Nike Elementary (Elementary)
Wheatridge Middle School (Middle)
Grand Star Elementary (Elementary)
Trail Ridge Middle School (Middle)

Gardner-Edgerton USD 231 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-03 to 2026-08-06 — New Teachers on Duty - No Classes (closed)
2026-08-07 — PD (8-11:30 a.m.) Teacher Plan Time (12:30-4 p.m.) - No Classes (closed)
2026-08-10 — A.M. Convocation/PD (8:00-11:30 a.m.) P.M. Teacher Plan Time (12:30-4:00 p.m.) No Classes (closed)
2026-08-11 to 2026-08-12 — PD (8-11:30 a.m.) Teacher Plan Time (12:30-4 p.m.) - No Classes (closed)
2026-08-13 — First Day of Classes (Grade 9 & New to GEHS - See HS Sched.) (in session)
2026-08-13 — Early Dismissal - Gr. K-4 (11:25 a.m.) Gr. 5-8 (11:15 a.m.) No Pre-K (partial)
2026-08-14 — First Day of Classes - Grades 10-12 and Preschool (in session)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Break (closed)
2027-01-05 — Classes Resume / Second Semester Begins (in session)
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No Classes (closed)
2027-03-15 to 2027-03-19 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-05-15 — GEHS Graduation (in session)
2027-05-21 — Last Day of School - Early Dismissal (partial)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day - No Classes (closed)