Turner USD 202 Calendar 2026-2027
The Turner USD 202 Calendar for 2026-2027 runs August 17 to May 25. Below: every break and every random day off, sorted, counted and ready for your phone.
- First / last day
- Break
- No school
- Early release
Turner USD 202 Calendar 2026-27 Key Dates
Here is the Turner USD 202 year at a glance: roughly 40 weeks from the first bell on August 17 to May 25. Every family in the district books the same break weeks, so these are the dates to lock in before prices climb.
| Event | Date | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 17, 2026 | |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27 | 5 weekdays |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 5, 2027 | 12 weekdays |
| Spring Break | March 15–22 | 6 weekdays |
| Last day of school | Tuesday, May 25, 2027 |
Turner USD 202 Calendar: The School Year by the Numbers
Add up the dates on the published calendar and the 2026-27 year comes to roughly 170 weekdays in class against 32 weekdays off, with 8 shortened days on top.
We worked every figure out from the district’s own dates, so one table shows how much of the year needs cover beyond the school day.
| Measure | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Weeks from first to last day | 40 |
| Weekdays of school (approx.) | 170 |
| Weekdays off for students | 32 |
| Early release / conference days | 8 |
| Long weekends outside breaks | 9 |
| Short weeks | 11 |
Turner USD 202 Calendar: First Day of School 2026
The first day of school at Turner USD 202 is Monday, August 17, 2026. Teachers report earlier, starting August 4. 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.
Turner USD 202 Calendar: Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring Break
Long breaks are where travel and childcare costs pile up, so here they are with exact weekday counts. A five-weekday break here means nine days in a row without school once you add the weekends, and every family on this calendar is shopping for the same nine days.
- Thanksgiving Break: November 23–27 (5 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, November 30). Travel window Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29, 9 days.
- Winter Break: December 21, 2026 – January 5, 2027 (12 weekdays with no school; classes resume Wednesday, January 6). Travel window Sat, Dec 19 – Tue, Jan 5, 18 days.
- Spring Break: March 15–22 (6 weekdays with no school; classes resume Tuesday, March 23). Travel window Sat, Mar 13 – Mon, Mar 22, 10 days.
Turner USD 202 Calendar: Days Off and Short Weeks
Outside the long breaks, students here have 9 single days off during the school year, and 11 weeks are shortened by at least one day off. In total that is 32 weekdays with no school between August 17 and May 25.
As one parent put it on Reddit, there is no childcare service that covers one random day every other week. These single days catch working parents out more than any break, so every one is listed below by date, ready to book off or cover weeks ahead.
6 Mondays and 3 Fridays are off outside the breaks, which turns them into long weekends.
- Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7
- No School: Fri, Oct 16, Fri, Feb 26
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Mon, Jan 18
- Presidents' Day: Mon, Feb 15
| Weekday | Days off (outside long breaks) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Friday | 3 |
Turner USD 202 Calendar: Long Weekends
Beyond the main breaks, the calendar sets up 9 long weekends of three days or more. These are the easiest short trips of the year because no school days are missed.
- Sat, Sep 5 – Mon, Sep 7 (3 days)
- Sat, Sep 26 – Mon, Sep 28 (3 days)
- Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18 (3 days)
- Sat, Nov 7 – Mon, Nov 9 (3 days)
- Sat, Jan 16 – Mon, Jan 18 (3 days)
- Sat, Feb 13 – Mon, Feb 15 (3 days)
- Fri, Feb 26 – Sun, Feb 28 (3 days)
- Fri, Apr 9 – Sun, Apr 11 (3 days)
- Sat, May 1 – Mon, May 3 (3 days)
Turner USD 202 Calendar: Teacher Workdays With No Students
6 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.
- Professional Day; No School: Mon, Sep 28, Mon, Nov 9, Mon, Mar 22, Fri, Apr 9, Mon, May 3
- Teacher Work Day; No School: Tue, Jan 5
Turner USD 202 Calendar: Early Release Days
Turner USD 202 has 8 early release or conference days on the 2026-27 calendar, and 3 of them fall on a Wednesday. Pickup moves earlier on these days, so after-school care has to start sooner.
- Gr.1-7, 9 Early Dismiss; PM Prof. Day: Wed, Aug 12
- Gr. K-6 Early Dismiss; PM Work Day: Thu, Aug 13
- PK No School; Conferences: October 13–15, February 23–25
- Gr. PK - 12 Evening Conferences: Wed, Oct 14, Wed, Feb 24
- Gr. PK-8 No School; Conferences: Thu, Oct 15, Thu, Feb 25
Turner USD 202 Calendar: Last Day of School 2027
The last day of school at Turner USD 202 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.
The first semester ends Friday, December 18, 2026, which splits the year into two halves for grading.
Grading periods as the calendar marks them: Grading period 1: August 17 – October 9 (about 8 weeks); Grading period 2: October 12 – December 18 (about 10 weeks); Grading period 3: January 6 – March 12 (about 9 weeks); Grading period 4: March 23 – May 19 (about 8 weeks). Report cards and conference weeks usually follow each end date.
Turner USD 202 Calendar Month by Month
Each month of the school year 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 9 weekdays off, so it is the one to line up cover for first.
- End of 1st Qtr; No School: Fri, Oct 9
- End of 2nd Qtr: Fri, Dec 18
- End of 3rd Qtr; No School: Fri, Mar 12
- Seniors Last Day: Wed, May 19
- High School Graduation: Mon, May 24
- Graduation rain out date.: Tue, May 25
| Month | Weekdays off | Early releases |
|---|---|---|
| July | 0 | 0 |
| August | 0 | 2 |
| September | 2 | 0 |
| October | 1 | 3 |
| November | 6 | 0 |
| December | 9 | 0 |
| January | 4 | 0 |
| February | 2 | 3 |
| March | 6 | 0 |
| April | 1 | 0 |
| May | 1 | 0 |
How the Turner USD 202 Calendar Compares in Kansas
Turner USD 202 opens after 7 other districts in Kansas and on the same day as 2. The earliest start in the state is Derby Public Schools on August 11; the latest is Maize USD 266 on August 18.
4 districts in the state finish earlier, starting with Derby Public Schools on May 19.
Winter break here is 12 weekdays, longer than the 11-weekday break most Kansas districts give.
6 other districts share the same spring break week, including Olathe Public Schools, Wichita Public Schools (USD 259), Blue Valley Schools. That matters if cousins or split households cross district lines.
Across the school year it gives 32 weekdays off; the typical Kansas district here gives 29. Its 8 early release or conference days match the state norm.
Where the Turner USD 202 Calendar Dates Come From
We read the calendar Turner USD 202 posted on turnerusd202.org and copied each date as printed. Every date was also checked against its weekday, which is how a misread month gets caught before it reaches this page.
The link below opens the district’s own file, so any date here can be confirmed in one click. Add the calendar file to your phone once and the whole Turner USD 202 year sits next to your work meetings instead of in a file you have to dig up again.
Updated · official calendar file · turnerusd202.org
More Kansas School Calendars
Comparing districts nearby? See every district side by side on the Kansas School Calendars 2026-2027 page.
Turner USD 202 Calendar FAQ
When does Turner USD 202 start in 2026?
- Monday, August 17, 2026. Summer trips and camps need to wrap up before then.
When is the last day of school for Turner USD 202 in 2027?
- The last day of school is Tuesday, May 25, 2027.
When is Turner USD 202 spring break 2027?
- March 15–22, 6 weekdays off.
Does Turner USD 202 get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
- Yes: Thanksgiving break runs November 23–27, 5 weekdays.
How long is Turner USD 202 winter break?
- December 21, 2026 – January 5, 2027: 12 weekdays off. Counting the weekends around it, that is 18 days in a row without school, Sat, Dec 19 – Tue, Jan 5.
When are Turner USD 202 early release days?
- There are 8 early release or conference days, most often on a Wednesday. 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 Turner USD 202 have outside the breaks?
- 9 single days spread across the year, with 11 shortened weeks. Parents on Reddit call these the hardest days to cover, so they are listed above by date.
Will snow days extend the Turner USD 202 school year?
- The published calendar does not list make-up days, so any added days would come from a later district announcement.