Quick Answer: The 2026-2027 WBR school year starts August 6, 2026 and ends May 21, 2027. Key breaks include Fall Break (Oct 12-13), Thanksgiving (Nov 23-27), Winter Break (Dec 21-Jan 1), Mardi Gras (Feb 8-10), and Spring Break (Mar 26-Apr 2). Calendar approved March 19, 2026.

Key Dates at a Glance

DateEvent
Aug 3-5Teacher In-Service (no students)
Aug 6First Day of School for Students
Sep 7Labor Day (no school)
Oct 9End of 1st Nine Weeks / Teacher In-Service
Oct 12-13Fall Break
Nov 3Election Day (no school)
Nov 23-27Thanksgiving Break
Dec 17End of 2nd Nine Weeks / End of 1st Semester
Dec 18Teacher In-Service (no students)
Dec 21 - Jan 1Winter Break
Jan 6Students Return / 2nd Semester Begins
Jan 18Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school)
Feb 8-10Mardi Gras Break
Mar 12End of 3rd Nine Weeks / Teacher In-Service
Mar 26 - Apr 2Good Friday & Spring Break
May 7Last Day for Graduating Seniors
May 21Last Day of School for Students
May 31Memorial Day Holiday

First Semester (Aug 6 - Dec 17)

Teachers return for in-service on August 3, with students starting on August 6, 2026. The 1st Nine Weeks ends October 9, which is a teacher in-service day (students do not attend). Fall Break is October 12-13, giving families a long weekend.

Election Day on November 3 is a day off for students and staff. Thanksgiving Break runs November 23-27, covering the full week.

The 2nd Nine Weeks and first semester wrap up on December 17. December 18 is a teacher in-service day, and Winter Break runs December 21 through January 1. Students return on January 6, 2027.

Second Semester (Jan 6 - May 21)

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18. Mardi Gras Break falls on February 8-10, giving students Monday through Wednesday off for carnival.

The 3rd Nine Weeks ends March 12, which doubles as a teacher in-service and asynchronous instructional day.

Spring Break runs March 26 through April 2, wrapping around Good Friday (March 26) and Easter weekend. This is the longest break of the second semester.

Graduating seniors finish on May 7. The school year ends for all other students on May 21, 2027. Teachers and support staff wrap up by May 24.

Graduation Dates

Exact graduation ceremony dates for PAHS and BHS will be announced by each school in spring 2027. Based on prior years, expect ceremonies in mid-to-late May:

Check with your school for ceremony times and locations. We'll update this page when dates are confirmed.

12-Month Employee Holidays

DateHoliday
July 6 (observed)4th of July
Sep 7Labor Day
Oct 12Fall Break
Nov 3Election Day
Nov 26-27Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 21 - Jan 1Winter Break
Jan 18MLK Jr. Day
Feb 8-9Mardi Gras Holiday
Mar 26Good Friday
Mar 29-30Spring Break
May 31Memorial Day
Jun 21 (observed)Juneteenth

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The 2025-2026 WBR school calendar is still available in our archive.

Source

Calendar approved March 19, 2026. Information sourced from the WBR School District: wbrschools.net. Always verify with the district or your child's school, as dates may be adjusted for weather days or other circumstances.