Waxahachie ISD School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

WISD is a suburban school district with 17 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 12 and end May 26. This calendar includes 6 professional development days, 4 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as WISD.

Schools in Waxahachie ISD

NORTHSIDE EL (Elementary)
FINLEY J H (Middle)
WAXAHACHIE H S (High)
DUNAWAY EL (Elementary)
SHACKELFORD EL (Elementary)
WAXAHACHIE H S OF CHOICE (High)
WEDGEWORTH EL (Elementary)
WAXAHACHIE GLOBAL H S (High)
HOWARD J H (Middle)
FELTY EL (Elementary)
CLIFT EL (Elementary)
MARVIN BIOMEDICAL ACADEMY (Elementary)
TURNER PREKINDERGARTEN ACADEMY (Prekindergarten)
COLEMAN J H (Middle)
WILEMON STEAM ACADEMY (Elementary)
SIMPSON EL (Elementary)
ELLIS CO JJAEP (High)

Waxahachie ISD 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-12 — Students' First Day (in session)
2026-09-07 — Student/Staff Holiday - Labor Day (closed)
2026-09-18 — Homecoming - Student Holiday (closed)
2026-09-18 — AM Teacher/Parent Conf. (closed)
2026-09-18 — Staff Early Release (closed)
2026-09-28 — Student Holiday / Staff PD (closed)
2026-10-09 — No School/Staff PD (closed)
2026-10-12 — Fair Day (closed)
2026-10-13 — Student/Staff Holiday (closed)
2026-11-02 — No School/Staff PD (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-12-18 — Early Release for All (partial)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-05 — Student Break (closed)
2027-01-04 to 2027-01-05 — Staff Work Days & PLC (closed)
2027-01-06 — Students Return (Second Semester Begins) (in session)
2027-01-18 — S/S Holiday - MLK Day (closed)
2027-02-12 — No School / Staff PD (closed)
2027-02-15 — S/S Holiday - Pres. Day (closed)
2027-03-15 to 2027-03-19 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-03-26 — S/S Holiday (closed)
2027-04-02 — No School/Staff PD (closed)
2027-04-30 — S/S Holiday (closed)
2027-05-26 — Early Release / Last Day (partial)
2027-05-26 — Early Release / Last Day (partial)
Date to be confirmed — Professional Development Staff 3D Day (Student Holiday)
Date to be confirmed — Bad Weather Day
2026-08-12 to 2026-09-25 — Grading Period 1: Aug. 12 - Sept. 25 (in session)
2026-09-28 to 2026-10-30 — Grading Period 2: Sept. 28 - Oct. 30 (in session)
2026-11-02 to 2026-12-18 — Grading Period 3: Nov. 2 - Dec. 18 (in session)
2027-01-06 to 2027-02-19 — Grading Period 4: Jan. 6 - Feb. 19 (in session)
2027-02-22 to 2027-04-09 — Grading Period 5: Feb. 22 - April 9 (in session)
2027-04-12 to 2027-05-26 — Grading Period 6: April 12 - May 26 (in session)