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School Year Calendars
According to Arizona law, school is in session for 180 days for all students. Dysart has a traditional-style school calendar. The process of setting a school calendar begins with a community committee, includes an opportunity for public input, and is ultimately approved by the district Governing Board.
2026-2027 Notable Dates
- August 4 - K-8 Meet the Teacher Night
- August 5 - Freshman Orientation
- August 6 - First Day for Students
- August 10 - First Day for Preschool
- August 11 - High School Open House
- September 7 - Labor Day
- October 8-9 - K-8 Parent/Teacher Conferences (K-8 early release)
- October 12-16 - Fall Break
- October 22 - CTE Expo
- November 4 - Band Jam
- November 11 - Veterans Day (Observed)
- November 16 - Future Freshman Night: Dysart High School
- November 17 - Future Freshman Night: Willow Canyon
- November 18 - Future Freshman Night: Valley Vista
- November 19 - Future Freshman Night: Shadow Ridge
- November 20 - Open Enrollment Begins
- November 23-27 - Thanksgiving Recess
- December 17-18 - High School Final Exams (10:30am high school release)
- December 18 - K-8 Early Release (View times by school here.)
- December 21 - January 4 - Winter Break
- January 5 - School Resumes
- January 18 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- February 4-5 - K-8 Parent/Teacher Conferences (K-8 early release)
- February 15 - Presidents Day
- February 23 - Kindergarten Showcase
- March 6 - Festival of the Arts
- March 15-19 - Spring Break
- April 16 - Spring Holiday
- May 26-27 - High School Finals (HS early release)
- May 27 - Last Day for Students (K-8 early release)
Students are dismissed early every Monday beginning Aug 10 to provide time for teacher professional development.