The Shawnee Mission School District Calendar 26-27 is here, and this page puts every date in one place. Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) serves families in northeast Johnson County, Kansas. This guide covers the 2026-2027 academic year. We verified this directly from the Shawnee Mission School District official website.
Looking for the Shawnee Mission School District Calendar 26- 27 first day of school? Classes begin Wednesday, August 12, 2026 for Grades 1–7 and 9. Grades 8 and 10–12 start the next day. Pre-K and Kindergarten start Friday, August 14.
Need a Shawnee Mission School District Calendar 26- 27 printable? Jump to the download section below for the official PDF. Planning a getaway? Shawnee Mission School District Calendar spring break 2027 runs March 15–19, 2027. You can also use the tables here as a quick Shawnee Mission School District Calendar 2026 27 template for your fridge, your phone, or your work schedule.
Parents bookmark this page because one look shows every no-school day, break, and conference night before the year gets busy.
At-a-Glance Summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First day of school | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (Grades 1–7 and 9) |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, May 26, 2027 (early dismissal, Grades K–11) |
| Total student days | 172 |
| Spring break | Monday–Friday, March 15–19, 2027 |
| Winter break | Monday, December 21, 2026 to Monday, January 4, 2027 |
Key Dates Table
This is the full Shawnee Mission School District Calendar 26-27 in one view. Start with the first and last days, then check the breaks.
| Event | Start Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Teachers Report | August 3, 2026 | August 3, 2026 | Professional learning |
| Continuing Teachers Report | August 6, 2026 | August 6, 2026 | Work time and learning also on Aug 7, 10 and 11 |
| First day, Grades 1–7 and 9 | August 12, 2026 | August 12, 2026 | Early dismissal for Grades 1–6 |
| First day, Grades 8 and 10–12 | August 13, 2026 | August 13, 2026 | Pre-K and Kindergarten conferences Aug 12–13 |
| First day, Pre-K and Kindergarten | August 14, 2026 | August 14, 2026 | Friday start |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | September 7, 2026 | Schools and offices closed |
| Professional Learning | September 18, 2026 | September 18, 2026 | No school Pre-K–12 |
| Teacher Workday | October 9, 2026 | October 9, 2026 | No school Pre-K–12 |
| Parent Conferences | October 14, 2026 | October 16, 2026 | Night events Oct 14 (Grades 7–12) and Oct 15 (Pre-K–6); no school Oct 16 |
| Professional Learning | November 2, 2026 | November 2, 2026 | No school |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23, 2026 | November 27, 2026 | Nov 23 is teacher facilitated learning; no school Pre-K–12 all week |
| Semester Exams, Grades 9–12 | December 16, 2026 | December 18, 2026 | Dec 18 is early dismissal K–12; no school for Pre-K |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 | January 4, 2027 | Jan 4 is a teacher workday; no school Pre-K–12 |
| Professional Learning | January 15, 2027 | January 15, 2027 | No school Pre-K–12 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | January 18, 2027 | Schools and offices closed |
| Parent Conferences | February 3, 2027 | February 5, 2027 | Night events Feb 3 (Grades 9–12) and Feb 4 (Pre-K–8); no school Feb 5 |
| Presidents’ Day | February 15, 2027 | February 15, 2027 | Schools and offices closed |
| Professional Learning | February 26, 2027 | February 26, 2027 | No school Pre-K–12 |
| Teacher Workday | March 12, 2027 | March 12, 2027 | No school Pre-K–12 |
| Spring Break | March 15, 2027 | March 19, 2027 | Monday–Friday |
| Professional Learning | April 9, 2027 | April 9, 2027 | No school Pre-K–12 |
| No School | May 7, 2027 | May 7, 2027 | No school Pre-K–12 |
| Graduations | May 18, 2027 | May 20, 2027 | See graduation table below |
| Final Exams, Grades 9–12 | May 24, 2027 | May 26, 2027 | Wednesday is the last day |
| Last Day, Pre-K | May 25, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | Tuesday |
| Last Day, Grades K–11 | May 26, 2027 | May 26, 2027 | Early dismissal |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | Monday |
| Fall break | Not listed | Not listed | The district calendar has no break by this name. See the no-school Fridays on Oct 9 and Oct 16 |
| State testing dates | Not listed | Not listed | Not shown in the district calendar. Ask your child’s school |
Source: Shawnee Mission School District official calendar.
Download the Official Shawnee Mission School District Calendar 2026-2027 (Printable PDF)
Want the official version? Use these links. The district board approved this calendar on December 8, 2025. SMSD also lists a Spanish version and an accessible version on its calendar page.
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official calendar page | smsd.org/calendar |
| Official 2026-2027 calendar PDF (printable) | Download the PDF |
Print it, then pin it to the fridge. Put the tables above next to it for a quick check. The district says the calendar is subject to change, so look at the official page now and then.
Month-by-Month Breakdown
The district calendar does not print monthly counts. The counts below were tallied from the calendar and add up to exactly 172 student days.
| Month | Student Days | Key Dates |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 0 | Independence Day observed Jul 3 |
| August 2026 | 14 | Teachers report Aug 3 and 6; classes begin Aug 12–14 (by grade) |
| September 2026 | 20 | Labor Day Sep 7; Professional Learning Sep 18 |
| October 2026 | 20 | Teacher Workday Oct 9; conference nights Oct 14–15; Parent Conferences Oct 16 |
| November 2026 | 15 | Professional Learning Nov 2; Thanksgiving Break Nov 23–27 |
| December 2026 | 14 | Semester exams Dec 16–18; early dismissal Dec 18; Winter Break begins Dec 21 |
| January 2027 | 17 | Winter Break ends Jan 4; PL Day Jan 15; MLK Day Jan 18 |
| February 2027 | 17 | Conference nights Feb 3–4; Conferences Feb 5; Presidents’ Day Feb 15; PL Day Feb 26 |
| March 2027 | 17 | Teacher Workday Mar 12; Spring Break Mar 15–19 |
| April 2027 | 21 | PL Day Apr 9 |
| May 2027 | 17 | No school May 7; Graduations May 18–20; finals May 24–26; last day May 26; Memorial Day May 31 |
| June 2027 | 0 | Juneteenth observed Jun 18 |
| Total | 172 | — |
The monthly counts follow the Grades 1–7 and 9 start date. Grades 8 and 10–12 begin one day later. Pre-K and Kindergarten begin two days later.
Quarter Dates
Grades are tied to quarters, so these dates matter for report cards and progress checks.
| Quarter | Begins | Ends | Student Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | Aug 12, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | 40 |
| 2nd Quarter | Oct 12, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | 43 |
| 3rd Quarter | Jan 5, 2027 | Mar 11, 2027 | 43 |
| 4th Quarter | Mar 22, 2027 | May 26, 2027 | 46 |
| Total | — | — | 172 |
The calendar gives only the day counts. The begin and end dates come from the quarter brackets on the calendar, and they line up exactly with those counts.
Graduation Schedule 2027
Seniors and families should mark these ceremonies early.
| Date | Day | Ceremony | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2027 | Tuesday | SME | SMN |
| May 18, 2027 | Tuesday | SMS | SMS |
| May 19, 2027 | Wednesday | SMN | SMN |
| May 19, 2027 | Wednesday | SMW | SMS |
| May 20, 2027 | Thursday | Horizons | Not stated |
| May 20, 2027 | Thursday | SMNW | SMN |
SME, SMN, SMS, SMW and SMNW are the district’s high schools: Shawnee Mission East, North, South, West and Northwest. The calendar does not give a venue for the Horizons ceremony.
Teacher Contract Days
| Group | Contract Days |
|---|---|
| New Teachers | 194 |
| Returning Teachers | 191 |
Both figures include 4 snow days.
Offices Closed (Holidays)
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2026 | Friday | Independence Day (Observed) |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labor Day |
| November 25–27, 2026 | Wednesday–Friday | Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | Monday–Friday | Winter Break |
| January 18, 2027 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February 15, 2027 | Monday | Presidents’ Day |
| March 15–19, 2027 | Monday–Friday | Spring Break |
| May 31, 2027 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| June 18, 2027 | Friday | Juneteenth (Observed) |
Always double-check and verify the calendar on the official Shawnee Mission School District website: smsd.org/calendar.
See also: MMSD School Calendar 2026-2027 | Printable PDF
About Shawnee Mission School District
SMSD serves more than 27,000 students and employs about 3,500 people. It runs 34 elementary schools, five middle schools and five high schools, covering Pre-K through 12th grade. The district serves 14 cities in northeast Johnson County, Kansas. Its high schools are Shawnee Mission East, North, South, West and Northwest. Other sites include Arrowhead Day School, Horizons High School and an Early Childhood Education Center. Signature Programs run at the Center for Academic Achievement and the Career and Technical Campus. The superintendent is Dr. Michael Schumacher, according to recent district news coverage.
What Parents in Johnson County Should Know This Year
A few things stand out in this calendar. Read them once and you will skip a few surprises.
- The first week is staggered. Grades 1–7 and 9 start August 12, Grades 8 and 10–12 start August 13, and Pre-K and Kindergarten start August 14. Grades 1–6 get early dismissal on day one.
- Nine Fridays are full no-school days: Sep 18, Oct 9, Oct 16, Jan 15, Feb 5, Feb 26, Mar 12, Apr 9 and May 7. Plan child care early.
- Conferences come in two rounds. Night events are October 14–15 and February 3–4. School is closed the Friday after each round.
- Thanksgiving Break is the full week of November 23–27. Offices close November 25–27.
- The last week is busy. Graduations run May 18–20, finals for Grades 9–12 run May 24–26, and Pre-K ends a day early on May 25.
- The calendar shows no fall break and no state testing dates. Ask your child’s school about testing.
How Johnson County Compares to Neighboring Districts
We checked Olathe Public Schools, a neighbor in Johnson County, against its own posted 2026-27 calendar. The two districts match on Thanksgiving week and spring break. They differ on start date, winter break and the final day. Olathe starts a full day for most grades on August 14, while SMSD begins August 12 and staggers by grade. SMSD’s winter break runs one school day longer, since January 4 is a teacher workday. We did not compare other districts because we could not confirm their dates from an official calendar. Districts can update calendars, so check Olathe’s site if you have kids in both.
| Item | Shawnee Mission | Olathe |
|---|---|---|
| First day | Aug 12–14, 2026 (by grade) | Aug 14, 2026 (half day Aug 13 for some grades) |
| Last day | May 26, 2027 (K–11 early dismissal) | May 25, 2027 (K–11 half day) |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 23–27, 2026 | Nov 23–27, 2026 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 |
| Spring break | Mar 15–19, 2027 | Mar 15–19, 2027 |
Planning a Family Trip? Best Times to Travel in Johnson County
Winter break is the longest stretch. School ends early on December 18, and kids return January 5. Spring break gets even better when you add the Friday teacher workday before it. The table counts every day in a row, weekends included. These counts come from the dates in this calendar.
| Travel Window | Dates | Days Off in a Row |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Break | Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 | 17 |
| Spring Break plus Teacher Workday | Mar 12 – Mar 21, 2027 | 10 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov 21 – Nov 29, 2026 | 9 |
| MLK long weekend | Jan 15 – Jan 18, 2027 | 4 |
For a quick getaway, the no-school Fridays create three-day weekends. Check the Key Dates table before you book anything non-refundable.
See also: What Is a Grading Period in School? A Complete Guide for Parents and Students
School Closings History in Johnson County
SMSD builds four inclement weather days into the calendar, and teacher contract days include them. We did not find an official year-by-year count of snow days used, so we are not quoting one. Closure news goes to local media, and the district’s 24-hour hotline is (913) 993-7380.
FAQs
Q1: When does school start in Shawnee Mission School District for 2026-2027?
A: Classes begin Wednesday, August 12, 2026 for Grades 1–7 and 9. Grades 8 and 10–12 start Thursday, August 13. Pre-K and Kindergarten start Friday, August 14.
Q2: When is the last day of school for Shawnee Mission School District?
A: The last day for Grades K–11 is Wednesday, May 26, 2027, with early dismissal. Pre-K ends a day earlier on Tuesday, May 25, 2027.
Q3: When is spring break for Shawnee Mission School District in 2027?
A: Spring break runs Monday through Friday, March 15–19, 2027. Friday, March 12 is also a no-school teacher workday, so your family gets a ten-day stretch.
Q4: How many school days does Shawnee Mission School District have this year?
A: The 2026-2027 calendar has 172 student days. They split across four quarters of 40, 43, 43 and 46 days.
Q5: Are there any school closings or delays I should know about?
A: The calendar includes four inclement weather days. The district sends closure news to local media and runs a 24-hour hotline at (913) 993-7380. Check smsd.org/calendar for any calendar changes.
Final Thoughts
Bookmark this page so you can find every date fast. For real-time closings, always go to the district’s official website at smsd.org. Check back in March, when spring break dates are most searched, to make sure nothing has changed. A few minutes now saves a lot of scrambling later.
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