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Rice ISD Calendar 2026-2027

Navarro County · Waco area (Region 12)

  • First day of schoolAugust 11, 2026
  • Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026
  • Thanksgiving breakNovember 23–27, 2026
  • Winter breakDecember 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027
  • MLK Jr. DayJanuary 18, 2027
  • Spring breakMarch 8–12, 2027
  • Memorial DayMay 31, 2027
  • Last day of schoolMay 28, 2027

Last updated September 18, 2026

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    Official Calendar

    Source: Rice ISD (rice-isd.org) ↗
    First day: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

    Calendar Dates

    • New Teacher Staff DevelopmentJul 27 — Jul 29Teacher Day
    • Teacher Staff DevelopmentJul 30 — Aug 10Teacher Day
    • First Day of SchoolAug 11, 2026School Opens
    • Labor Day (Holiday)Sep 7, 2026No School
    • Colorado County Fair (Holiday)Sep 11, 2026No School
    • Thanksgiving BreakNov 23 — Nov 27No School
    • Last Day of First SemesterDec 18, 2026School Closes
    • Winter BreakDec 21 — Jan 1No School
    • Teacher Staff DevelopmentJan 4, 2027Teacher Day
    • First Day of Second SemesterJan 5, 2027School Opens
    • Martin Luther King Jr. DayJan 18, 2027No School
    • President's DayFeb 15, 2027Event
    • Spring BreakMar 8 — Mar 12No School
    • Easter HolidayMar 26, 2027No School
    • GraduationMay 27, 2027Event
    • Teacher Staff DevelopmentMay 28, 2027Teacher Day
    • Last Day of SchoolMay 28, 2027School Closes
    • Memorial DayMay 31, 2027No School
    • 1st 9 Weeks Grading PeriodAug 11 — Oct 8Grading
    • 2nd 9 Weeks Grading PeriodOct 12 — Dec 18Grading
    • 3rd 9 Weeks Grading PeriodJan 5 — Mar 18Grading
    • 4th 9 Weeks Grading PeriodMar 22 — May 27Grading

    Frequently asked questions

    When is the first day of school for Rice ISD in 2026-2027?

    The first day of school for Rice ISD is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

    When is the last day of school for Rice ISD in 2026-2027?

    The last day of school for Rice ISD is Friday, May 28, 2027.

    When is Thanksgiving break for Rice ISD?

    Rice ISD has Thanksgiving break from November 23 through 27, 2026.

    When is winter break for Rice ISD?

    Rice ISD's winter break runs from December 21 through January 1.

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

    Rice ISD's spring break is March 8 through 12, 2027.

    Does Rice ISD have school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

    No. Rice ISD is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2027.

    Does Rice ISD have school on Labor Day?

    No. Rice ISD is closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.

    Does Rice ISD have school on Memorial Day?

    No. Rice ISD is closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, 2027.

    When does the first semester end in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?

    The first semester ends on December 18, 2026.

    When does the second semester begin in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?

    The second semester begins on January 5, 2027.

    When is Presidents' Day in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?

    Presidents' Day is observed on February 15, 2027.

    When is Easter Holiday in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?

    Easter Holiday is scheduled for March 26, 2027.

    When is Graduation in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?

    Graduation is scheduled for May 27, 2027.

    Are there teacher staff development days in the Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?

    Yes. Teacher staff development is scheduled for July 27-29, 2026 (new teachers), July 30-August 10, 2026, January 4, 2027, and May 28, 2027.

    What are the grading periods in the Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?

    The grading periods are: 1st 9 Weeks: August 11 - October 8, 2026 2nd 9 Weeks: October 12 - December 18, 2026 3rd 9 Weeks: January 5 - March 18, 2027 4th 9 Weeks: March 22 - May 27, 2027

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