Lincoln Parish Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

LPSD is a local school district with 12 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 14 and end May 21. Lincoln Parish Schools serves communities including Ruston, Grambling, Choudrant, Dubach, and Simsboro, and is home to Grambling State University, a historically Black university renowned for its football program and marching band. This calendar includes 3 professional development days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as LPSD.

Schools in Lincoln Parish Schools

Choudrant High School (High)
Cypress Springs Elementary School (Elementary)
Dubach School (Elementary)
Glen View Elementary School (Elementary)
Hillcrest Elementary School (Elementary)
I.A. Lewis School (Middle)
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School (Elementary)
Ruston Elementary School (Elementary)
Ruston High School (High)
Simsboro High School (Other)
Ruston Junior High School (Middle)
Choudrant Elementary School (Elementary)

Lincoln Parish Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-10 to 2026-08-13 — Staff Development – Full Day for All Employees – No Students (closed)
2026-08-14 — First Day for Students – Full Day (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day - Closed (closed)
2026-10-07 — Staff Development Day – No Students (Virtual) (closed)
2026-10-12 to 2026-10-16 — Fall Break - Closed (closed)
2026-10-23 — End of 1st Nine Weeks (in session)
2026-11-03 — Election Day - Closed (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break - Closed (closed)
2026-12-11 — Staff Development Day - No Students (Virtual) (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-04 — Christmas and New Year's Break - Closed (closed)
2027-01-04 — Teacher Work Day - No Students (closed)
2027-01-05 — Students Return (in session)
2027-01-15 — End of 2nd Nine Weeks and 1st Semester (in session)
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King, Jr Day – Closed (closed)
2027-02-15 — Presidents' Day – Closed (closed)
2027-02-24 — Parent/Teacher Conferences – No Students (Virtual) (closed)
2027-03-08 to 2027-03-12 — Spring Break – Closed (closed)
2027-03-25 — End of 3rd Nine Weeks (in session)
2027-03-26 to 2027-03-29 — Easter Break – Closed (closed)
2027-05-21 — Last Day for Teachers & Students – Full Day / End of 4th Nine Weeks (in session)