Natchitoches Parish School Board School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

NPSD is a local school district with 14 schools. Natchitoches is home to the oldest continuously celebrated Christmas Festival in the United States, dating to 1927, which is why the district closes for the Christmas Festival Weekend each December. The district has said a complete 2026-2027 calendar — including early dismissal dates — will be published soon. This calendar includes 3 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare. The last day of school is May 20.

Also known as NPSD.

Schools in Natchitoches Parish School Board

Lakeview Jr./Sr. High School (High)
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School (Middle)
Fairview-Alpha Elementary & Junior High School (Elementary)
Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School (Elementary)
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School (Elementary)
Natchitoches Central High School (High)
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School (Elementary)
N.S.U. Middle Lab School (Middle)
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School (Elementary)
M.R. Weaver Elementary School (Elementary)
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center (Other)
Natchitoches Jr. High School (Middle)
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School (Elementary)
Natchitoches Magnet School (Elementary)

Natchitoches Parish School Board 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-10-12 to 2026-10-16 — Fall Break (Schools Closed) (closed)
2026-10-08 — Parent Teacher Conferences (After School) (in session)
2026-10-09 — Parent Teacher Conferences (Students Virtual) (partial)
2026-11-03 — Election Day (Schools Closed) (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Holiday (Schools Closed) (closed)
2026-12-04 to 2026-12-05 — Christmas Festival Weekend Holiday (closed)
2026-12-17 — Parent Teacher Conferences (After School) (in session)
2026-12-18 — Parent Teacher Conferences (Students Virtual) (partial)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Christmas Holiday (Schools Closed) (closed)
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King Day (Schools Closed) (closed)
2027-02-15 to 2027-02-19 — Winter Break (Schools Closed) (closed)
2027-03-11 — Parent Teacher Conferences (After School) (in session)
2027-03-12 — Parent Teacher Conferences (Students Virtual) (partial)
2027-03-26 to 2027-04-02 — Easter Holiday (Schools Closed) (closed)
2027-05-20 — Last Day of School for Students (in session)
2027-05-21 — Last Day of School for Teachers (No Students) (closed)