Blue Valley Schools Calendar 2026-2027
The Blue Valley Schools Calendar for 2026-2027 runs August 13 to May 25. Every break, stray day off and early release is below, one tap from your phone.
- First / last day
- Break
- No school
- Early release
Blue Valley Schools Calendar 2026-27 Key Dates
The whole Blue Valley Schools year fits in about 41 weeks, August 13 through May 25. The long breaks are the weeks to book early, before everyone else on the same calendar does.
| Event | Date | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Thursday, August 13, 2026 | |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27 | 5 weekdays |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 | 11 weekdays |
| Spring Break | March 12–22 | 7 weekdays |
| Last day of school | Tuesday, May 25, 2027 |
The School Year by the Numbers
Add up the dates on the Blue Valley Schools Calendar and the 2026-27 year comes to roughly 161 weekdays in class against 43 weekdays off, with 12 shortened days on top.
| Measure | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Weeks from first to last day | 41 |
| Weekdays of school (approx.) | 161 |
| Weekdays off for students | 43 |
| Early release / conference days | 12 |
| Mondays and Fridays off outside breaks | 17 |
| Short weeks | 20 |
What Stands Out on the Blue Valley Schools Calendar
Compared with the other Kansas districts on this site, using the same official calendars:
- School is in session on Election Day 2026 (November 3), while 1 of the 11 Kansas districts we cover closes.
- School is in session on Veterans Day 2026 (November 11), while 1 of the 11 Kansas districts we cover closes.
- Thanksgiving break 2026: the full week; 10 of the 11 Kansas districts we cover take the full week.
- 161 days in the school year by our count of the calendar, the fewest of the 11 Kansas districts we cover.
- 12 early release days, the most of any Kansas district we cover.
First Day of School 2026
The first day of school on the Blue Valley Schools Calendar is Thursday, August 13, 2026. Teachers report earlier, starting August 7. Summer ends here for every family in the district at once, so the trip home and the final week of camp both have to fit before it.
Because classes begin on a Thursday, the opening week is only 2 days long. The first full week of school starts Monday, August 17.
Breaks on the Blue Valley Schools Calendar: Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring
These are the Blue Valley Schools breaks to plan around first. Each line gives the weekdays off and the full travel window with weekends added, which is the stretch airlines and rentals price.
Thanksgiving Break 2026: November 23–27
The Blue Valley Schools Calendar gives 5 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, November 30. The travel window with weekends added runs Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29, 9 days.
Winter Break 2026: December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027
The Blue Valley Schools Calendar gives 11 weekdays with no school; classes resume Tuesday, January 5. The travel window with weekends added runs Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4, 17 days.
Spring Break 2027: March 12–22
The Blue Valley Schools Calendar gives 7 weekdays with no school; classes resume Tuesday, March 23. The travel window with weekends added runs Fri, Mar 12 – Mon, Mar 22, 11 days.
Single Days Off and Short Weeks on the Blue Valley Schools Calendar
Outside the long breaks, students here have 20 single days off during the school year, and 20 weeks are shortened, either by one of those days or by part of a longer break. In total that is 43 weekdays with no school between August 13 and May 25.
11 of those single days are teacher workdays; they are listed in the teacher workday section further down.
5 Mondays and 12 Fridays are off outside the breaks, which turns them into long weekends. The rest land mid-week, which is when parents most often need a sitter or a day of leave.
- No School EC-12, Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7
- No School EC-12, End of Quarter, PL ½ Day Grade Prep. ½ Day: Fri, Oct 9
- No School EC-8, Conferences: Thu, Oct 22, Thu, Feb 11
- No School EC-12: Fri, Oct 23, Fri, Feb 12
- No School EC-12, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Mon, Jan 18
- No School EC-12, Presidents' Day: Mon, Feb 15
- Kindergarten Kickoff; No School for Current Kdg. Students: Fri, Apr 9
| Weekday | Days off (outside long breaks) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 5 |
| Tuesday | 1 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Thursday | 2 |
| Friday | 12 |
Long Weekends to Plan Around
Beyond the main breaks, the Blue Valley Schools Calendar sets up 14 long weekends of three days or more. These are the easiest short trips of the year because no school days are missed.
- Fri, Aug 28 – Sun, Aug 30 (3 days)
- Sat, Sep 5 – Tue, Sep 8 (4 days)
- Fri, Sep 25 – Sun, Sep 27 (3 days)
- Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 11 (3 days)
- Thu, Oct 22 – Sun, Oct 25 (4 days)
- Fri, Nov 6 – Mon, Nov 9 (4 days)
- Fri, Dec 4 – Sun, Dec 6 (3 days)
- Sat, Jan 16 – Mon, Jan 18 (3 days)
- Fri, Jan 29 – Sun, Jan 31 (3 days)
- Thu, Feb 11 – Mon, Feb 15 (5 days)
- Fri, Feb 26 – Sun, Feb 28 (3 days)
- Fri, Apr 9 – Sun, Apr 11 (3 days)
- Fri, Apr 16 – Mon, Apr 19 (4 days)
- Fri, May 7 – Sun, May 9 (3 days)
Teacher Workdays on the Blue Valley Schools Calendar
13 days during the school year are set aside for teacher training or planning with no students in class. Buildings are open for staff but not for children, so plan care for these the same way you would a holiday.
- No School K-5, Teacher Professional Collaboration: Fri, Aug 28, Fri, Sep 25, Fri, Nov 6, Fri, Dec 4, Fri, Jan 29, Fri, Feb 26, Fri, Apr 16, Fri, May 7
- No School EC-12, Professional Learning: Tue, Sep 8, Mon, Nov 9, Mon, Jan 4, Mon, Mar 22, Mon, Apr 19
Early Release Days on the Blue Valley Schools Calendar
Blue Valley Schools has 12 early release or conference days on the 2026-27 calendar, and 3 of them fall on a Monday. Pickup moves earlier on these days, so after-school care has to start sooner.
- Conferences, Refer to building schedules: October 19–23, February 8–12
- Early Release 9-12, HS Finals, Refer to building schedule: December 16–17
- Early Release K-12, End of Semester, PM Grade Prep: Fri, Dec 18
- Early Release 9-11, HS Finals, Refer to building schedule: Fri, May 21, Mon, May 24
- Early Release K-11, End of Semester, PM Grade Prep: Tue, May 25
Last Day of School 2027 on the Blue Valley Schools Calendar
The last day of school at Blue Valley Schools is Tuesday, May 25, 2027.
Since the year wraps up on a Tuesday, the final week has 2 school days, and summer starts that same week.
Printable Blue Valley Schools Calendar: Month by Month
Each month of the Blue Valley Schools Calendar is drawn below, with days off, breaks and early releases colored in. The table counts the weekdays with no school and the early release days per month, which is the quickest way to see when you will need extra childcare.
December is the busiest month, with 10 weekdays off and 3 early releases, so it is the one to line up cover for first.
- No School EC-12, End of Quarter, PL ½ Day Grade Prep. ½ Day: Fri, Oct 9, Fri, Mar 12
- Class Day, Last Day for Seniors: Fri, May 14
- Tentative Graduation Dates: May 15–16
| Month | Weekdays off | Early releases |
|---|---|---|
| August | 1 | 0 |
| September | 3 | 0 |
| October | 3 | 3 |
| November | 7 | 0 |
| December | 10 | 3 |
| January | 4 | 0 |
| February | 4 | 3 |
| March | 7 | 0 |
| April | 3 | 0 |
| May | 1 | 3 |
| June | 0 | 0 |
How the Blue Valley Schools Calendar Compares in Kansas
Blue Valley Schools opens after 3 other districts in Kansas and on the same day as 3. The earliest start in the state is Derby Public Schools on August 11; the latest is Maize USD 266 on August 18.
4 other Kansas districts on this site finish earlier, starting with Derby Public Schools on May 19.
Winter break here is 11 weekdays, shorter than the 12-weekday break most Kansas districts give.
5 other districts share the same spring break week, including Lawrence Public Schools, Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, Andover Public Schools (USD 385). That matters if cousins or split households cross district lines.
Across the school year it gives 43 weekdays off; the typical Kansas district here gives 34. It has 12 early release or conference days, more than the usual 6.
Where the Blue Valley Schools Calendar Dates Come From
We read the calendar Blue Valley Schools posted on bluevalleyk12.org and copied each date as printed. The version used here was approved by the school board on February 10, 2025.
Updated · official calendar file · bluevalleyk12.org
More Kansas School Calendars
Comparing districts nearby? See every district side by side on the Kansas School Calendars 2026-2027 page. Planning a trip? Compare spring break 2027 dates across every district we track, or see how long Thanksgiving break is in each state.
Blue Valley Schools Calendar FAQ
When does Blue Valley Schools start in 2026?
- Thursday, August 13, 2026. Summer trips and camps need to wrap up before then.
When is the last day of school for Blue Valley Schools in 2027?
- The last day of school is Tuesday, May 25, 2027.
When is Blue Valley Schools spring break 2027?
- March 12–22, 7 weekdays off.
Does Blue Valley Schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
- Yes: Thanksgiving break runs November 23–27, 5 weekdays.
How long is Blue Valley Schools winter break?
- December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027: 11 weekdays off. Counting the weekends around it, that is 17 days in a row without school, Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4.
When are Blue Valley Schools early release days?
- There are 12 early release or conference days. Each date is in the early release section above, so after-school pickup can be arranged before the week arrives.
How many days off does Blue Valley Schools have outside the breaks?
- 20 single days spread across the year, with 20 shortened weeks; each one is listed above by date.
Will snow days extend the Blue Valley Schools school year?
- The published calendar does not list make-up days, so any added days would come from a later district announcement.