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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.
2022-2023 Notable Dates
- August 3 - First Day for Students
- September 5 - Labor Day
- October 6-7 - K-8 Parent/Teacher Conferences (½ days for K-8)
- October 10-14 - Fall Break
- November 11 - Veterans Day (Observed)
- November 21-25 - Thanksgiving Recess
- December 19-20 - High School/ Middle School Final Exams (½ days for high school/middle school)
- December 20 - Early Release (½ days K-8)
- December 21 - January 4 - Winter Break
- January 5 - School Resumes
- January 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- February 9-10 - K-8 Parent/Teacher Conferences (½ days for K-8)
- February 20 - Presidents Day
- March 13-17 - Spring Break
- April 7 - Spring Holiday
- May 22 - Graduation Day (½ day for HS)
- May 23-24 - High School/ Middle School Final Exams (½ days for high school/middle school)
- May 23 - Early Release (½ days K-8)
- May 24 - Last Day for Students (½ day for K-8)
Students are dismissed early every Monday beginning Aug 8 to provide time for teacher professional development.