Ponder ISD Calendar 2026-2027

Denton County · Fort Worth area (Region 11)

Thanksgiving breakNovember 24–28, 2026
Winter breakDecember 22, 2026 – January 2, 2027
Spring breakMarch 9–13, 2027

Last updated September 18, 2026

Interactive calendar

Browse the key dates month by month — colored markers show each event.

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Ponder ISD Calendar for the Year 26-27

Ponder ISD Calendar for the Year 26-27 — key dates

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Calendar Dates

First day of schoolAug 6, 2025School Opens
Labor Day (Holiday - No School)Sep 1, 2025No School
Thanksgiving (Holiday - No School)Nov 24 — Nov 28No School
Student Half DayDec 18, 2025Early Release
Winter Break (Holiday - No School)Dec 22 — Jan 2No School
Spring Break (Holiday - No School)Mar 9 — Mar 13No School
Good Friday (Holiday - No School)Apr 3, 2026No School
Last day of schoolMay 21, 2026School Closes
Memorial Day (Holiday - No School)May 25, 2026No School
Independence Day (Holiday - No School)Jul 4, 2026No School
New Teacher InserviceJul 30 — Jul 31Teacher Day
Staff DevelopmentAug 1 — Aug 5Teacher Day
Staff DevelopmentOct 10, 2025Teacher Day
Staff DevelopmentNov 14, 2025Teacher Day
Staff DevelopmentDec 12, 2025Teacher Day
Staff DevelopmentJan 5, 2026Teacher Day
Staff DevelopmentJan 23, 2026Teacher Day
Staff DevelopmentFeb 13, 2026Teacher Day
Staff DevelopmentMar 20, 2026Teacher Day
Staff DevelopmentApr 10, 2026Teacher Day
Staff DevelopmentMay 8, 2026Teacher Day

Frequently asked questions

When is Thanksgiving break for Ponder ISD?

Ponder ISD has Thanksgiving break from November 24 through 28, 2026.

When is winter break for Ponder ISD?

Ponder ISD's winter break runs from December 22 through January 2.

When is spring break for Ponder ISD in 2026-2027?

Ponder ISD's spring break is March 9 through 13, 2027.

When is the first day of school for the 2025-2026 school year?

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

When is the last day of school?

The last day of school is Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Are there any student half days?

Yes, there is a student half day on December 18, 2025.

When is Labor Day?

Labor Day is on September 1, 2025, and there will be no school.

When is Good Friday?

Good Friday is on April 3, 2026, and there will be no school.

When is Memorial Day?

Memorial Day is on May 25, 2026, and there will be no school.

How many days are in each semester?

The first semester has 82 days and the second semester has 75 days, for a total of 157 school days.