Beatrice Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
The Beatrice Public Schools Calendar for 2026-2027 runs August 12 to May 18. Below: every break and every random day off, sorted, counted and ready for your phone.
- First / last day
- Break
- No school
- Early release
Beatrice Public Schools Calendar 2026-27 Key Dates
The whole Beatrice Public Schools year fits in about 40 weeks, August 12 through May 18. 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 | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25–30 | 4 weekdays |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 | 11 weekdays |
| Second semester ends | Tuesday, May 18, 2027 |
The School Year by the Numbers
Counted straight from the Beatrice Public Schools Calendar dates: about 172 weekdays of school, 28 weekdays off and 16 early release or conference days between the first and last day.
| Measure | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Weeks from first to last day | 40 |
| Weekdays of school (approx.) | 172 |
| Weekdays off for students | 28 |
| Early release / conference days | 16 |
| Mondays and Fridays off outside breaks | 11 |
| Short weeks | 15 |
What Stands Out on the Beatrice Public Schools Calendar
Compared with the other Nebraska districts on this site, using the same official calendars:
- School is in session on Election Day 2026 (November 3), while 1 of the 19 Nebraska districts we cover closes.
- School is in session on Veterans Day 2026 (November 11), while 1 of the 19 Nebraska districts we cover closes.
- Thanksgiving break 2026: 4 days; 1 of the 19 Nebraska districts we cover take the full week.
- 172 days in the school year by our count of the calendar; Nebraska districts we cover range from 164 to 179.
- 16 early release days, the most of any Nebraska district we cover.
First Day of School 2026
The first day of school on the Beatrice Public Schools Calendar is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Teachers report earlier, starting August 3. It is the date the last summer trip and the last camp week have to end by, and nonrefundable fares booked around a guessed date are the ones that hurt.
The district staggers the start by grade: First Day of School K-5, 6 & 9 1/2 Day on Wed, Aug 12; First Day of School PK, 7 - 8, 10 - 12 on Thu, Aug 13. Check which group your child is in before you book the first week.
Because classes begin on a Wednesday, the opening week is only 3 days long. The first full week of school starts Monday, August 17.
Breaks on the Beatrice Public Schools Calendar: Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring
These are the Beatrice Public 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 25–30
The Beatrice Public Schools Calendar gives 4 weekdays with no school; classes resume Tuesday, December 1. The travel window with weekends added runs Wed, Nov 25 – Mon, Nov 30, 6 days.
Winter Break 2026: December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027
The Beatrice Public 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.
Single Days Off and Short Weeks on the Beatrice Public Schools Calendar
Outside the long breaks, students here have 11 single days off during the school year, and 15 weeks are shortened, either by one of those days or by part of a longer break. In total that is 28 weekdays with no school between August 12 and May 18.
5 of those single days are teacher workdays; they are listed in the teacher workday section further down.
6 Mondays and 5 Fridays are off outside the breaks, which turns them into long weekends.
- Staff & Students: Mon, Sep 7, Fri, Sep 25, Fri, Oct 16, Fri, Feb 19, Fri, Mar 26
- No KND - Kindergarten Round Up: Wed, May 5
| Weekday | Days off (outside long breaks) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Wednesday | 1 |
| Thursday | 1 |
| Friday | 5 |
Long Weekends to Plan Around
Not every getaway needs a full break. Counting weekends, the year has 8 stretches of three or more days off outside the long breaks.
- Sat, Sep 5 – Mon, Sep 7 (3 days)
- Fri, Sep 25 – Sun, Sep 27 (3 days)
- Fri, Oct 16 – Mon, Oct 19 (4 days)
- Sat, Jan 16 – Mon, Jan 18 (3 days)
- Fri, Feb 19 – Mon, Feb 22 (4 days)
- Thu, Mar 11 – Sun, Mar 14 (4 days)
- Fri, Mar 26 – Mon, Mar 29 (4 days)
- Sat, Apr 17 – Mon, Apr 19 (3 days)
Teacher Workdays on the Beatrice Public Schools Calendar
7 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.
- PD All Teachers / No Students: Mon, Oct 19, Mon, Nov 30, Mon, Jan 4, Mon, Jan 18, Mon, Feb 22, Mon, Mar 29, Mon, Apr 19
Early Release Days on the Beatrice Public Schools Calendar
Beatrice Public Schools has 16 early release or conference days on the 2026-27 calendar, and 6 of them fall on a Wednesday. Pickup moves earlier on these days, so after-school care has to start sooner.
- Early Release - Teacher Collaboration: Wed, Sep 16, Wed, Oct 7, Wed, Nov 11, Fri, Dec 18, Wed, Feb 10, Wed, Mar 3, Wed, Apr 28
- P/T Conferences -- EL / MS: Mon, Sep 21, Tue, Feb 16
- P/T Conferences -- MS / HS: Tue, Sep 22, Thu, Feb 18
- P/T Conferences -- EL / HS: Thu, Sep 24, Mon, Feb 15
- P/T Conferences - PK: October 12–13
- Half Day - Students: Tue, May 18
Last Day of School 2027 on the Beatrice Public Schools Calendar
The end of the second semester at Beatrice Public Schools is Tuesday, May 18, 2027. The published calendar marks this date as "End of 4th Qtr/2nd Sem (43.5/87.5 days)" rather than naming a last day, so treat it as the end of classes.
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 12 – October 15 (about 9 weeks); Grading period 2: October 20 – December 18 (about 8 weeks); Grading period 3: January 5 – March 10 (about 9 weeks); Grading period 4: March 15 – May 18 (about 9 weeks). Report cards and conference weeks usually follow each end date.
Printable Beatrice Public Schools Calendar: Month by Month
The grids show the Beatrice Public Schools Calendar one month at a time. Below them, a count of weekdays off and early releases per month shows which months ask the most of working parents.
December is the busiest month, with 9 weekdays off and 1 early release, so it is the one to line up cover for first.
- End of 1st Qtr (44.5 days): Thu, Oct 15
- End of 2nd Qtr/1st Sem (40/84.5 days): Fri, Dec 18
- End of 3rd Qtr (44 days): Wed, Mar 10
- High School Graduation: Sun, May 9
- End of 4th Qtr/2nd Sem (43.5/87.5 days): Tue, May 18
| Month | Weekdays off | Early releases |
|---|---|---|
| August | 0 | 0 |
| September | 2 | 4 |
| October | 2 | 3 |
| November | 4 | 1 |
| December | 9 | 1 |
| January | 3 | 0 |
| February | 2 | 4 |
| March | 4 | 1 |
| April | 1 | 1 |
| May | 1 | 1 |
How the Beatrice Public Schools Calendar Compares in Nebraska
Beatrice Public Schools opens after 1 other district in Nebraska and on the same day as 10. The earliest start in the state is Ralston Public Schools on August 11; the latest is Crete Public Schools on August 19.
Only one other Nebraska district on this site finishes earlier: North Platte Public Schools, on May 14.
Winter break here is 11 weekdays, the same as most Nebraska districts on this site.
Across the school year it gives 28 weekdays off; the typical Nebraska district here gives 29. It has 16 early release or conference days, more than the usual 6.
Where the Beatrice Public Schools Calendar Dates Come From
We read the calendar Beatrice Public Schools posted on beatricepublicschools.org and copied each date as printed. The version used here was approved by the school board on February 9, 2026.
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 Beatrice Public Schools year sits next to your work meetings instead of in a file you have to dig up again.
Updated · official calendar file · beatricepublicschools.org
More Nebraska School Calendars
Comparing districts nearby? See every district side by side on the Nebraska 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.
Beatrice Public Schools Calendar FAQ
When does Beatrice Public Schools start in 2026?
- Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Some grades start later; see the first-day section above.
When is the last day of school for Beatrice Public Schools in 2027?
- The second semester ends Tuesday, May 18, 2027.
Does Beatrice Public Schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
- No: Thanksgiving break runs November 25–30, 4 weekdays.
How long is Beatrice Public 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 Beatrice Public Schools early release days?
- There are 16 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 Beatrice Public Schools have outside the breaks?
- 11 single days spread across the year, with 15 shortened weeks; each one is listed above by date.
Will snow days extend the Beatrice Public Schools school year?
- The published calendar does not list make-up days, so any added days would come from a later district announcement.