KIPP Texas Public Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

KTPS is an urban school district with 58 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 10 and end May 27. KIPP Texas Public Schools runs more than one calendar program (Austin & Dallas regions and Houston & San Antonio regions) -- this page covers the Austin & Dallas regions calendar; other programs follow a different schedule. This calendar includes 11 professional development days — useful to know when planning childcare. Standardized testing windows: Spring STAAR Testing Window (March 15–April 30); Spring STAAR Testing Window (March 15–April 30).

Source: KIPP Texas Public Schools

Also known as KTPS.

Schools in KIPP Texas Public Schools

KIPP ACADEMY MIDDLE (Middle)
KIPP ASPIRE ACADEMY (Middle)
KIPP TRUTH ACADEMY (Middle)
KIPP AUSTIN COLLEGE PREP (Middle)
KIPP 3D ACADEMY (Middle)
KIPP PEACE EL (Elementary)
KIPP ZENITH ACADEMY (Elementary)
KIPP SHARP PREP (Elementary)
KIPP DREAM PREP (Elementary)
KIPP SHINE PREP (Elementary)
KIPP SPIRIT COLLEGE PREP (Middle)
KIPP LIBERATION COLLEGE PREPARATORY (Middle)
KIPP AUSTIN COLLEGIATE (High)
KIPP EXPLORE ACADEMY (Elementary)
KIPP HOUSTON H S (High)
KIPP SHARPSTOWN COLEGE PREP (Middle)
KIPP POLARIS ACADEMY FOR BOYS (Middle)
KIPP AUSTIN ACADEMY OF ARTS & LETTERS (Middle)
KIPP UNIVERSITY PREP H S (High)
KIPP INTREPID PREPARATORY (Middle)
KIPP VOYAGE ACADEMY FOR GIRLS (Middle)
KIPP SUNNYSIDE H S (High)
KIPP LEGACY PREPARATORY (Elementary)
KIPP AUSTIN COMUNIDAD (Elementary)
KIPP ALEGRIA PRI (Elementary)
KIPP CAMINO ACADEMY (Middle)
KIPP GENERATIONS COLLEGIATE (High)
KIPP CONNECT HOUSTON PRI (Elementary)
KIPP CONNECT MIDDLE (Middle)
KIPP UN MUNDO PRI (Elementary)
KIPP AUSTIN BEACON PREP (Middle)
KIPP AUSTIN VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOLS (Middle)
KIPP AUSTIN OBRAS (Elementary)
KIPP NORTHEAST COLLEGE PREPARATORY (High)
KIPP DESTINY EL (Elementary)
KIPP ESPERANZA PRI (Elementary)
KIPP PODER ACADEMY (Middle)
KIPP ACADEMY WEST MIDDLE (Middle)
KIPP CLIMB ACADEMY (Elementary)
KIPP UNITY PRI (Elementary)
KIPP PRIME COLLEGE PREPARATORY (Middle)
KIPP TRUTH EL (Elementary)
KIPP AUSTIN BRAVE (High)
KIPP DESTINY MIDDLE (Middle)
KIPP PLEASANT GROVE PRI (Elementary)
KIPP NEXUS PRI (Elementary)
KIPP NEXUS MIDDLE (Middle)
KIPP PLEASANT GROVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (Middle)
KIPP OAK CLIFF ACADEMY (High)
KIPP CONNECT H S (High)
KIPP JOURNEY PRI (Elementary)
KIPP SOMOS H S (High)
KIPP JOURNEY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL (Middle)
KIPP EAST END H S (Secondary)
KIPP PASEO PREPARATORY SCHOOL (Middle)
KIPP PASEO PRI (Elementary)
KIPP MOSAIC ACADEMY SCHOOL (Middle)
KIPP MOSAIC PRI (Elementary)

KIPP Texas Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

Austin & Dallas regions

2026-08-10 — First day for students (Aug. 10, 2026) (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day Sept. 7, 2026 (closed)
2026-09-21 — Professional Learning Day (No School for Students) Sept. 21, 2026 (closed)
2026-10-09 — Cycle 1: Aug. 10 - Oct. 9 42 Days (in session)
2026-10-09 — Family Conference Day (No School for Students) Oct. 9, 2026 (closed)
2026-10-12 — Fall Holiday Oct. 12, 2026 (closed)
2026-10-13 — Cycle 2: Oct. 13 - Dec. 17 43 Days (in session)
2026-11-06 — Professional Learning Day (No School for Students) Nov. 6, 2026 (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Nov. 23-27, 2026 (closed)
2026-12-17 — Cycle 2 Ends Dec. 17 (in session)
2026-12-18 — Professional Learning Day (No School for Students) Dec. 18, 2026 (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Holiday Dec. 21, 2026 - Jan. 1, 2027 (closed)
2027-01-04 — Professional Learning Day (No School for Students) Jan. 4, 2027 (closed)
2027-01-05 — Cycle 3: Jan. 5 - Mar. 19 45 Days (in session)
2027-01-18 — MLK Day Jan. 18, 2027 (closed)
2027-02-12 — Family Conference Day (No School for Students) Feb. 12, 2027 (1/2 day conference & 1/2 day PD) (closed)
2027-02-12 — Professional Learning Day (No School for Students) Feb. 12, 2027 (closed)
2027-02-15 — President's Day Feb. 15, 2027 (closed)
2027-03-10 — Professional Learning Day (No School for Students) Mar. 10, 2027 (closed)
2027-03-15 to 2027-03-19 — Spring Break Mar. 15-19, 2027 (closed)
2027-03-15 to 2027-04-30 — Spring STAAR Testing Mar. 15 - Apr. 30 (in session)
2027-03-19 — Cycle 3: Jan. 5 - Mar. 19 45 Days (end) (in session)
2027-03-22 — Cycle 4: Mar. 22 - May 27 46 Days (in session)
2027-03-26 — Spring Holiday Mar. 26 & 29, 2027 (closed)
2027-03-29 — Spring Holiday Mar. 26 & 29, 2027 (closed)
2027-04-16 — Spring Holiday Apr. 16, 2027 (closed)
2027-04-23 — * Make-up Days Mar. 29 & Apr. 23 (closed)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day May 31, 2027 (closed)
2027-05-27 — Last day for students (May 27, 2027) (in session)

Houston & San Antonio regions

2026-08-10 — First day for students (Aug. 10, 2026) (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day Sept. 7, 2026 (closed)
2026-09-21 — Professional Learning Day (No School for Students) Sept. 21, 2026 (closed)
2026-10-09 — Cycle 1: Aug. 10 - Oct. 9 42 Days (in session)
2026-10-09 — Family Conference Day (No School for Students) Oct. 9, 2026 (closed)
2026-10-12 — Fall Holiday Oct. 12, 2026 (closed)
2026-10-13 — Cycle 2: Oct. 13 - Dec. 17 43 Days (in session)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Nov. 23-27, 2026 (closed)
2026-12-17 — Cycle 2 Ends Dec. 17 (in session)
2026-12-18 — Professional Learning Day (No School for Students) Dec. 18, 2026 (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Holiday Dec. 21, 2026 - Jan. 1, 2027 (closed)
2027-01-04 — Professional Learning Day (No School for Students) Jan. 4, 2027 (closed)
2027-01-05 — Cycle 3: Jan. 5 - Mar. 19 45 Days (in session)
2027-01-18 — MLK Day Jan. 18, 2027 (closed)
2027-02-12 — Family Conference Day (No School for Students) Feb. 12, 2027 (1/2 day conference & 1/2 day PD) (closed)
2027-02-12 — Professional Learning Day (No School for Students) Feb. 12, 2027 (closed)
2027-02-15 — President's Day Feb. 15, 2027 (closed)
2027-03-15 — Professional Learning Day (No School for Students) Mar. 15, 2027 (closed)
2027-03-08 to 2027-03-12 — Spring Break Mar. 8-12, 2027 (closed)
2027-03-15 to 2027-04-30 — Spring STAAR Testing Mar. 15 - Apr. 30 (in session)
2027-03-19 — Cycle 3: Jan. 5 - Mar. 19 45 Days (end) (in session)
2027-03-22 — Cycle 4: Mar. 22 - May 27 46 Days (in session)
2027-03-26 — Spring Holiday Mar. 26 & 29, 2027 (closed)
2027-03-29 — Spring Holiday Mar. 26 & 29, 2027 (closed)
2027-04-23 — Spring Holiday Apr. 23, 2027 (closed)
2027-04-23 — * Make-up Days Mar. 29 & Apr. 23 (closed)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day May 31, 2027 (closed)
2027-05-27 — Last day for students (May 27, 2027) (in session)