If you’re searching for the ISD 728 Calendar 26-27, you’re probably a parent trying to plan work, childcare, or a family trip around the school year. This guide covers every confirmed date for Elk River Area Schools (Independent School District 728), Minnesota, for the 2026-2027 academic year.
We verified this directly from ISD 728’s official website and board-approved calendar. The district serves families in Elk River, Rogers, Otsego, Zimmerman, Baldwin, Albertville, and St. Michael, mostly in Sherburne and Wright Counties.
This page covers the ISD 728 Calendar 26-27 first day of school, the last day, every break, conference dates, and graduation dates for all four high schools in the district. We also link the official printable PDF so you always have the source document on hand.
Parents bookmark this page because school calendars change, conference times get adjusted, and it’s easier to check one clear page than dig through a district PDF every time you need a date.
At-a-Glance Summary
Here’s the ISD 728 Calendar 2026 27 in one quick look:
- First day of school: September 1, 2026
- Last student day: June 3, 2027
- Winter Break: December 23, 2026 – January 1, 2027
- Spring Break 2027: March 22–26, 2027
If you’re specifically hunting for the ISD 728 Calendar spring break 2027 dates, mark March 22 through March 26, 2027. School resumes Monday, March 29, 2027 (the next school day after break, based on the calendar we verified).
ISD 728 2026-27 Key Dates — Full Calendar Table
Below is the complete month-by-month breakdown, taken directly from the district’s board-approved calendar. Nothing here is estimated.
| Date | Event | School Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 19–20, 2026 | New Teacher Workshop | No School |
| August 24–28, 2026 | Opening Week | No School |
| September 1, 2026 | First Day of School | School in Session |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day | No School |
| October 8, 2026 | Family Conferences — Elementary 5:00–8:00 PM; Secondary 4:00–7:00 PM | School in Session |
| October 13, 2026 | Family Conferences — Elementary 5:00–8:00 PM; Secondary 4:00–7:00 PM | School in Session |
| October 14, 2026 | Conferences — Elementary & Secondary Daytime | No School |
| October 15–16, 2026 | Teacher Convention | No School |
| November 2, 2026 | End of 1st Quarter — Secondary | School in Session |
| November 3, 2026 | Teacher Workshop (Secondary) / Staff Development (Elementary) | No School |
| November 26–27, 2026 | Fall Break | No School |
| December 3, 2026 | End of 1st Trimester — Elementary | School in Session |
| December 4, 2026 | Staff Development (Secondary) / Teacher Workshop (Elementary) | No School |
| December 23–31, 2026 | Winter Break | No School |
| January 1, 2027 | Winter Break | No School |
| January 15, 2027 | End of Semester — Secondary | School in Session |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | No School |
| January 19, 2027 | Teacher Workshop (Secondary) / Staff Development (Elementary) | No School |
| February 11, 2027 | Family Conferences — Elementary, 5:00–8:00 PM | School in Session |
| February 12, 2027 | Teacher Workshop Day — Elementary only | No School (Elementary) |
| February 12, 2027 | Regular school day — Middle/High School | School in Session |
| February 15, 2027 | Presidents’ Day | No School |
| February 16, 2027 | Staff Development (Secondary) / Conferences (Elementary) | No School |
| March 9, 2027 | Family Conferences — Secondary, 4:00–6:30 PM | School in Session |
| March 11, 2027 | Family Conferences — Secondary, 4:00–6:30 PM | School in Session |
| March 18, 2027 | End of 2nd Trimester — Elementary | School in Session |
| March 19, 2027 | Staff Development (Secondary) / Teacher Workshop (Elementary) | No School |
| March 22–26, 2027 | Spring Break | No School |
| April 1, 2027 | End of 3rd Quarter — Secondary | School in Session |
| April 2, 2027 | Teacher Workshop (Secondary) / Staff Development (Elementary) | No School |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day | No School |
| June 3, 2027 | Last Student Day | School in Session |
| June 4, 2027 | Teacher Workshop Day | No School |
Source: ISD 728 official calendar, board-approved December 8, 2025.
Graduation Dates by High School
| School | Day | Graduation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ivan Sand Community High School | Thursday | May 27, 2027 |
| Zimmerman High School | Tuesday | June 1, 2027 |
| Rogers High School | Wednesday | June 2, 2027 |
| Elk River High School | Thursday | June 3, 2027 |
Elementary Family Conference Times
| Date | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2026 | 5:00 PM–8:00 PM | Elementary Family Conferences |
| October 13, 2026 | 5:00 PM–8:00 PM | Elementary Family Conferences |
| October 14, 2026 | Daytime | Daytime conferences during school hours |
| February 11, 2027 | 5:00 PM–8:00 PM | Elementary Family Conferences |
| February 16, 2027 | Daytime & 5:00 PM–8:00 PM | Elementary Family Conferences |
Secondary Family Conference Times
| Date | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2026 | 4:00 PM–7:00 PM | Secondary Family Conferences |
| October 13, 2026 | 4:00 PM–7:00 PM | Secondary Family Conferences |
| October 14, 2026 | Daytime | Conferences during school hours |
| March 9, 2027 | 4:00 PM–6:30 PM* | Secondary Family Conferences |
| March 11, 2027 | 4:00 PM–6:30 PM* | Secondary Family Conferences |
*The district notes it will communicate any changes to spring conference hours directly to families.
Emergency Makeup Days
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | E-Learning Days |
| Maximum allowed | Up to 5 days |
| Purpose | Emergency or weather-related makeup days |
Always double-check and verify the calendar from the official ISD 728 website before finalizing travel or childcare plans. District calendars can get small updates during the year, and the website is always the final word.
Download the Official ISD 728 Calendar PDF
Want a printable copy for your fridge or planner? Here’s the official ISD 728 Calendar 26-27 printable PDF we referenced for this article:
Download the ISD 728 2026-2027 Calendar PDF
Keep this saved. It’s the same board-approved document the dates above come from.
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About Elk River Area Schools (ISD 728)
ISD 728 serves more than 14,300 students and operates schools across the Elk River, Rogers, Otsego, and Zimmerman communities. The district serves students from early childhood through Grade 12 and also provides community education programs. ISD 728 operates four high-school-level programs: Elk River High School, Rogers High School, Zimmerman Middle/High School, and Ivan Sand Community School. Andrew Almos serves as Superintendent of ISD 728.
What Parents in Sherburne and Wright Counties Should Know This Year
AFirst, ISD 728 starts school before Labor Day this year, with September 1, 2026, as the first day for students. The district explains that Minnesota legislation allowed districts to begin before Labor Day in 2026 and 2027, enabling ISD 728 to fit the required instructional calendar before its traditional graduation period. Second, notice that elementary and secondary schedules aren’t always identical. Elementary staff development days and secondary teacher workshop days often land on the same calendar date but are labeled differently, so double-check which schedule applies to your child’s building, especially around November 3, December 4, January 19, March 19, and April 2. Third, February 12, 2027, is a split day: elementary students are out for a teacher workshop, but middle and high school students attend a regular school day. That’s an easy one to miss if you have kids at different levels.
How ISD 728 Compares to Neighboring Districts
Minnesota districts near Elk River generally follow a similar structure — a September start, a winter break spanning the last week of December into New Year’s, and a spring break in March. ISD 728’s spring break (March 22–26, 2027) lines up close to the timing many nearby Wright and Sherburne County districts use, though exact weeks can shift by a few days between districts, so if you have kids in different school systems, always cross-check both calendars before booking anything. ISD 728’s use of trimesters for elementary and quarters/semesters for secondary is also worth knowing, since it differs from districts that run a single grading structure districtwide.
Planning a Family Trip? Best Times to Travel
If you’re mapping out travel around the ISD 728 calendar, Winter Break (December 23, 2026 – January 1, 2027) is your longest stretch — a full 10 days, ideal for a longer trip if you can work around holiday travel pricing. Spring Break (March 22–26, 2027) is the next best window, a five-day stretch that’s shorter but often cheaper to travel during than the December holidays. Fall Break (November 26–27, 2026) is tacked onto Thanksgiving week, so many families combine the two, though flights and hotels around that week fill up fast. For a quieter option, Memorial Day weekend (May 31, 2027 holiday) is short but sits right before the final week of school.
See also: Royse City ISD Calendar 2026-2027 | Printable PDF
School Closings History in ISD 728
Like most Minnesota districts, ISD 728 budgets for winter weather disruptions. The calendar we verified builds in up to five emergency e-learning days for weather or other emergency closures, which the district can use without extending the school year, as long as it stays within that cap. If closures go beyond that, the district would need to add days or adjust the calendar, and any such change would be posted on the official ISD 728 website and through district communication channels.
FAQs
Q: When does school start in ISD 728 for 2026-2027?
School starts on September 1, 2026. This is confirmed as the First Day of School on the district’s board-approved calendar.
Q: When is the last day of school for ISD 728?
The last student day is June 3, 2027. Teachers have one additional workshop day on June 4, 2027, after students are done.
Q: When is spring break for ISD 728 in 2027?
Spring Break runs March 22–26, 2027. There is no school for students during this full week.
Q: How many school days does ISD 728 have this year?
The board-approved calendar we reviewed lists all instructional and non-instructional dates, but does not state one single “total student days” figure on the public pages we verified. For the exact contact-day count, check the official calendar PDF linked above, since the district publishes that number directly on the document.
Q: Are there any school closings or delays I should know about?
The 2026–27 school year began on September 1, 2026. As of September 17, 2026, I found no current district announcement indicating a weather-related closure for the school year.
Bookmark This Page
Save this page so you always have the ISD 728 Calendar 26-27 on hand — for the first day of school, conference nights, or spring break planning. For real-time closings, delays, or last-minute changes, the official ISD 728 website is always the final source. It’s worth checking back here in March, when spring break dates are the most searched, and again in late summer as the first day of school approaches. Screenshot the download link above so you have the printable PDF ready when you need it.
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