Kenosha Unified School District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

KUSD is a suburban school district with 43 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin September 1 and end May 20. Kenosha Unified School District runs more than one calendar program (Frank School, Elementary schools (excluding LakeView K-8 and Ruth Harman), 4K and Head Start, Middle schools, LakeView K-8, and Ruth Harman, and High schools) -- this page covers the Frank School calendar; other programs follow a different schedule. This calendar includes 5 professional development days, 14 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare. Standardized testing windows: ACT Assessment (March 9); Pre-ACT Assessment (March 23).

Source: Kenosha Unified School District

Also known as KUSD.

Schools in Kenosha Unified School District

Stocker Elementary (Elementary)
Bose Elementary (Elementary)
Bradford High (High)
Bullen Middle (Middle)
Forest Park Elementary (Elementary)
Frank Elementary (Elementary)
Grant Elementary (Elementary)
Harvey Elementary (Elementary)
Chavez Learning Station (Prekindergarten)
Jefferson Elementary (Elementary)
Jeffery Elementary (Elementary)
Lance Middle (Middle)
Brass Community School (Elementary)
Lincoln Middle (Middle)
McKinley Elementary (Elementary)
Pleasant Prairie Elementary (Elementary)
Prairie Lane Elementary (Elementary)
Reuther Central High (High)
Roosevelt Elementary (Elementary)
Somers Elementary (Elementary)
Southport Elementary (Elementary)
Strange Elementary (Elementary)
Tremper High (High)
Vernon Elementary (Elementary)
Washington Middle (Middle)
Whittier Elementary (Elementary)
Wilson Elementary (Elementary)
Brompton School (Elementary)
Indian Trail High School and Academy (High)
Lakeview Technology Academy (High)
Phoenix Project (High)
Grewenow Elementary (Elementary)
Hillcrest School (High)
Dimensions of Learning Academy (Elementary)
Mahone Middle (Middle)
Edward Bain School - Creative Arts (Elementary)
Nash Elementary (Elementary)
Harborside Academy (High)
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum (Elementary)
Kenosha 4 Year Old Kindergarten (Prekindergarten)
Kenosha eSchool K-12 (Other)
Edward Bain School - Dual Language (Elementary)
Kenosha Pike School (Other)

Kenosha Unified School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

Frank School

2026-08-03 — Frank's first day for K-5 students (in session)
2026-08-10 — Frank's first day for 4K students (in session)
2026-08-24 — Frank staff professional learning, no school for Frank students (closed)
2026-10-19 to 2026-10-22 — Frank Enrichment Week (in session)
2026-10-23 — Frank closed, no Frank students or staff report (closed)
2026-10-26 to 2026-10-29 — Frank Enrichment Week (in session)
2026-10-30 — Frank closed, no Frank students or staff report (closed)
2026-10-16 — Frank staff workday, half day for students (partial)
2026-02-18 — Frank conferences, early release for Frank students (partial)
2026-02-19 — Frank conferences, no school for Frank students (closed)
2027-02-22 to 2027-02-25 — Frank Enrichment Week (in session)
2027-02-26 — Frank closed, no Frank students or staff report (closed)
2027-03-01 to 2027-03-04 — Frank Enrichment Week (in session)
2027-03-05 — Frank closed, no Frank students or staff report (closed)
2027-06-07 to 2027-06-10 — Frank Enrichment Week (in session)
2027-06-14 to 2027-06-17 — Frank Enrichment Week (in session)

All schools

2026-09-01 — First day of school for K-12 students (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day, District closed (closed)
2026-09-08 — First day of school for 4K students (in session)
2026-10-02 — Staff professional learning, no school for students (closed)
2026-10-30 — First quarter ends (in session)
2026-10-30 — Staff work day, half day for students (partial)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break, schools closed (closed)
2026-12-11 — Staff professional learning, no school for students (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Break, District closed (closed)
2027-01-18 — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, District closed (closed)
2027-01-21 — Second quarter ends (in session)
2027-01-22 — Staff work day, no school for students (closed)
2027-02-12 — Staff professional learning, no school for students (closed)
2027-03-12 — Staff professional learning, no school for students (closed)
2027-03-25 — Third quarter ends and staff work day, half day for all students (in session)
2027-03-25 — Half day for all students (Q3 end/staff work day) (partial)
2027-03-26 — Good Friday, District closed (closed)
2027-03-29 to 2027-04-02 — Spring Break, schools closed (closed)
2027-05-20 — Last day for graduating seniors (in session)
2027-05-28 — Regular Friday schedule applies: ½ day for elementary schools; full day for secondary schools (partial)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day, District closed (closed)
2027-06-03 — Fourth Quarter ends, last and ½ day for all students (partial)
2027-06-04 — Teacher workday (closed)
2027-07-05 — Independence Day, District closed (closed)

Elementary schools (excluding LakeView K-8 and Ruth Harman)

2026-10-08 — Elementary conferences, early release for elementary students (except LakeView K-8 and Ruth Harman) (partial)
2026-10-09 — Elementary conferences, no school for elementary students (except LakeView K-8 and Ruth Harman) (closed)
2027-02-25 — Elementary conferences, early release for elementary students (except LakeView K-8 and Ruth Harman) (partial)
2027-02-26 — Elementary conferences, no school for elementary students (except LakeView K-8 and Ruth Harman) (closed)

4K and Head Start

2026-10-09 — 4K and Head Start Conferences, early release for 4K and Head Start students (partial)
2027-02-25 — 4K and Head Start Conferences, early release for 4K and Head Start students (partial)

Middle schools, LakeView K-8, and Ruth Harman

2026-10-13 — Middle school, LakeView K-8 and Ruth Harman evening conferences (in session)
2026-10-15 — Middle school, LakeView K-8 and Ruth Harman evening conferences (in session)
2027-02-09 — Middle school, LakeView K-8 and Ruth Harman evening conferences (in session)
2027-02-11 — Middle school, LakeView K-8 and Ruth Harman evening conferences (in session)

High schools

2026-11-04 — High school evening conferences (in session)
2026-11-05 — High school evening conferences (in session)
2027-01-19 to 2027-01-21 — High school finals, early release for high school students (partial)
2027-03-09 — ACT Assessment, early release for juniors and no school for grades 9, 10 and 12 (partial)
2027-03-10 — High school evening conferences (in session)
2027-03-11 — High school evening conferences (in session)
2027-03-23 — Pre-ACT, early release for grades 9 and 10, and no school for grades 11 and 12 (partial)
2027-06-01 to 2027-06-03 — High school finals, early release for high school students (partial)

All schools

2026-08-25 — Middle school Open Houses from 5-6 p.m. (in session)
2026-08-25 — LakeView K-8 (Grades 6-8) from 5–6:30 p.m. (in session)
2026-08-26 — Elementary Open Houses from 5-6:30 p.m. (in session)
2026-08-26 — LakeView K-8 (Grades 4K-5) from 5–6:30 p.m. (in session)
2026-08-26 — Ruth Harman (all grades) from 5–6:30 p.m. (in session)
2027-03-18 — Ready, Set, Learn! 4K and K Districtwide Open Houses from 4:30-6 p.m. (in session)

All schools

2027-05-27 — Hillcrest Bridges/SOAR Graduation (in session)
2027-05-27 — LakeView Graduation (in session)
2027-05-28 — Hillcrest TIME/SOAR Graduation (in session)
2027-05-28 — Harborside Graduation (in session)
2027-05-28 — Tremper Graduation (in session)
2027-05-29 — Reuther Graduation (in session)
2027-05-29 — Bradford Graduation (in session)
2027-05-29 — Indian Trail Graduation (in session)
2027-06-01 — HSDO (ITED) Graduation (in session)