Topeka Public Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

TPS is an urban school district with 26 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 11 and end May 20. The calendar sets aside 2 additional days (May 27–May 28) that may be used as weather makeup days if needed. This calendar includes 3 professional development days, 2 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as TPS.

Schools in Topeka Public Schools

Meadows Elementary (Elementary)
Scott Dual Language Magnet (Elementary)
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School (Elementary)
Avondale Academy (Other)
Robinson Middle School (Middle)
Highland Park Central (Elementary)
Ross Elementary (Elementary)
Lowman Hill Elem (Elementary)
McCarter Elem (Elementary)
McClure Elem (Elementary)
McEachron Elem (Elementary)
Quincy Elem (Elementary)
Randolph Elem (Elementary)
State Street Elem (Elementary)
Whitson Elem (Elementary)
Eisenhower Middle School (Middle)
Capital City (High)
Jardine Middle School (Middle)
Marjorie French Middle School (Middle)
Highland Park High (High)
Topeka High (High)
Topeka West High (High)
Chase Middle School (Middle)
Hope Street Charter Academy (High)
Landon Middle School (Middle)
Jardine Elementary (Elementary)

Topeka Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-07-27 to 2026-07-31 — New Staff Orientation (closed)
2026-08-04 to 2026-08-10 — Building PD / Teacher Planning & Prep (closed)
2026-08-11 — First Day of School (Grades K, 6, & 9, Hope Street, Capital City, Avondale) (in session)
2026-08-12 — First Day of School (All Students K–12) (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day, No School (closed)
2026-10-12 — Teacher Planning & Prep (closed)
2026-10-13 — District PD Day, No School (closed)
2026-10-21 to 2026-10-22 — Parent-Teacher Conferences (closed)
2026-10-23 — Conference Friday, No School (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break, No School (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Break (closed)
2027-01-04 — Teacher Planning & Prep (closed)
2027-01-05 — District / Building PD Day (closed)
2027-01-18 — MLK Jr. Day, No School (closed)
2027-02-15 — Personal Development Day (closed)
2027-02-24 to 2027-02-25 — Parent-Teacher Conferences (closed)
2027-02-26 — Conference Friday, No School (closed)
2027-03-12 — Teacher Planning & Prep (closed)
2027-03-15 to 2027-03-19 — Spring Break, No School (closed)
2027-04-23 — District PD Day, No School (closed)
2027-04-26 — Personal Development Day (closed)
2027-05-15 — High School Graduation (in session)
2027-05-20 — *Last Day of School (Half Day) (partial)
2027-05-27 — *Last Day of School (Half Day) — weather contingency date (partial)
2027-05-21 — *Teacher Planning & Prep (closed)
2027-05-28 — *Teacher Planning & Prep — weather contingency date (closed)