Waco ISD School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

WISD is an urban school district with 25 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 12 and end May 28. The district has said a complete 2026-2027 calendar — including early dismissal dates, teacher workdays and grading period end dates — will be published soon. This calendar includes 1 early-release or half day — useful to know when planning childcare.

Source: Waco ISD

Also known as WISD.

Schools in Waco ISD

ALTA VISTA EL (Elementary)
BELL'S HILL EL (Elementary)
CEDAR RIDGE EL (Elementary)
CRESTVIEW EL (Elementary)
DEAN HIGHLAND EL (Elementary)
LAKE AIR MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Elementary)
J H HINES EL (Elementary)
KENDRICK EL (Elementary)
MOUNTAINVIEW EL (Elementary)
HILLCREST PDS MAGNET (Elementary)
PARKDALE EL (Elementary)
PROVIDENT HEIGHTS EL (Elementary)
WACO H S (High)
TENNYSON MIDDLE (Middle)
UNIVERSITY H S (High)
G W CARVER MIDDLE (Middle)
SOUTH WACO EL (Elementary)
G L WILEY OPPORTUNITY CENTER (Other)
CHALLENGE ACADEMY (High)
BROOK AVENUE EL (Elementary)
BILL LOGUE DETENTION CENTER (High)
WEST AVENUE EL (Elementary)
BRAZOS H S (High)
CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE (Middle)
INDIAN SPRING MIDDLE (Middle)

Waco ISD 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-07-28 to 2026-07-29 — New Staff Orientation (closed)
2026-08-03 to 2026-08-07 — Student Holiday/Staff Inservice or Workday (closed)
2026-08-12 — First Day of School (in session)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-02 — Winter Break (closed)
2027-03-26 — Good Friday (closed)
2027-03-08 to 2027-03-12 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-05-28 — 6th Six-Week Ends / Last day of school for students (in session)
2027-05-28 — Early Release (partial)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day (closed)