The Washington School Board has officially approved the Master Calendar for the 2027-2028 school year. The approved schedule, which was finalized on April 27, 2026, establishes the framework for the academic year's instructional days and scheduled breaks.
The upcoming school year is set to include 180 instructional days. According to the calendar, the first day of school is scheduled for August 12, 2027.
Key dates for the academic year include several scheduled breaks and holidays. Fall Break is scheduled for October, while students will observe a Thanksgiving Break in November. The winter period includes a Winter Break spanning late December into early January 2028. Other notable dates on the calendar include MLK Day in January, Spring Break in March, and the observance of Easter in April.
The calendar also notes various professional development and preparation days for teachers throughout the year. The academic cycle concludes following the end of the fourth quarter in May 2028.
