Kearney Public Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

KPS is a local school district with 15 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 13 and end May 20. Kearney Public Schools' motto is 'Own Your Future,' and the district has roots going back to Kearney's first school in 1872. This calendar includes 4 professional development days, 4 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Source: Kearney Public Schools

Also known as KPS.

Schools in Kearney Public Schools

MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Middle)
BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Middle)
KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL (High)
KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
WINDY HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER (Prekindergarten)
BUFFALO HILLS ELEMENTARY (Elementary)
HANNY ARRAM CENTER (High)

Kearney Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

K-12 schools

2026-08-05 to 2026-08-07 — New Teacher Orientation (closed)
2026-08-10 to 2026-08-12 — Teacher Pre-Service Days (closed)
2026-08-13 — First Day of School K-12 (in session)
2026-08-13 to 2026-08-14 — Kindergarten 11:45 Dismiss (partial)
2026-09-07 — No School PK-12 - Labor Day (closed)
2026-09-16 — 9-12 Conferences 6:00-9:00 / PK-8 Conferences 4:30-8:30 (in session)
2026-09-21 — 9-12 Conferences 6:00-9:00 / PK-8 Conferences 4:30-8:30 (in session)
2026-09-23 — No School PK-12 / KHS Teacher PD 8:00-10:00 / KHS Conferences 11:00-6:00 / PK-8 PD & Work Day 8-12:00 / PK-8 Conferences 1:00-6:00 (closed)
2026-09-24 to 2026-09-25 — No School PK-12 Comp Days (closed)
2026-10-16 — No School PK-12 / Grading & PD Day / End of First Quarter / K-12: 42 Days (closed)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — No School PK-12 Thanksgiving Vacation (closed)
2026-12-18 — Early Dismissal 2:00 / End of Second Quarter / K-12: 42 Days (partial)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-04 — No School PK-12 Holiday Break (closed)
2027-01-04 — No School PD Day, Workday (closed)
2027-01-05 — Second Semester Begins (in session)
2027-02-10 — 9-12 Conferences 6:00-9:00 / PK-8 Conferences 4:30-8:30 (in session)
2027-02-15 — 9-12 Conferences 6:00-9:00 / PK-8 Conferences 4:30-8:30 (in session)
2027-02-17 — No School PK-12 / KHS Teacher PD 8:00-10:00 / KHS Conferences 11:00-6:00 / PK-8 PD & Work Day 8:00-12:00 / PK-8 Conferences 1:00-6:00 (closed)
2027-02-18 to 2027-02-19 — No School PK-12 (closed)
2027-03-05 — No School PK-12 (closed)
2027-03-12 — End of Third Quarter / K-12: 44 Days / No School PK-12 / PD Day, Grading (closed)
2027-03-22 to 2027-03-26 — No School PK-12 Spring Break (closed)
2027-04-09 — No School PK-12 Prof Develop/Work Day (closed)
2027-05-16 — KHS Graduation (2:00 PM) (in session)
2027-05-20 — Last Day of School K-12 / Early Dismissal 2:00 (partial)
2027-05-20 — Last Day of School K-12 / Early Dismissal 2:00 — Early Release fact (partial)
2027-05-21 — Teacher Workday – No School Bright Futures (closed)

Bright Futures Preschool and Toddler Program

2026-08-20 — Bright Futures Preschool & Toddlers First Day (in session)
2026-09-04 — Bright Futures No School (closed)
2026-10-02 — Bright Futures No School (closed)
2026-11-06 — Bright Futures No School (closed)
2026-12-04 — Bright Futures No School (closed)
2027-01-08 — Bright Futures No School (closed)
2027-02-05 — Bright Futures No School (closed)
2027-04-23 — Bright Futures No School (closed)
2027-05-13 — Bright Futures Last Day (in session)
2027-05-21 — Teacher Workday – No School Bright Futures (closed)
2027-06-14 — Bright Futures Toddlers No School (closed)
2027-07-05 — Bright Futures Toddlers No School (closed)
2027-07-09 — Bright Futures Toddlers Last Day (in session)