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West Des Moines Community Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

West Des Moines, IA

Next no-school day
Friday
October 30
for PK-12
No-school days
30 weekdays
11 single days + 19 break days
First day
Monday
August 24
2026
Last day
Friday
May 28
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release Holiday School Day

Breaks and holidays

Is there school on Labor Day?

Mon, Sep 7
No school

When is fall break 2026?

Nov 25–27
5 days off with weekends

When is winter break 2026?

Dec 21 – Jan 1
16 days off with weekends

Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Mon, Jan 18
No school

When is spring break 2027?

Mar 12–19
10 days off with weekends

All 2026-2027 dates

No-school days, breaks and schedule changes, month by month.

August 2026

  • First Day of School Monday, August 24th First day
  • Early Release Tuesday, August 25th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, August 26th Early release

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th · Federal holiday No school

October 2026

  • for PK-12 Monday, October 12th · Columbus Day (federal holiday) No school
  • for PK-12 Friday, October 30th No school

November 2026

  • for PK-12 (Crestview has school) Monday, November 2nd No school
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday
  • for Crestview Friday, November 13th No school
  • Fall Break Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th · 3 school days off · Includes Thanksgiving Day (federal holiday), Day after Thanksgiving (state holiday) Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off · Includes Christmas Day (federal holiday), New Year's Day (federal holiday) Break

January 2027

  • Classes Resume Monday, January 4th School open
  • for PK-12 Friday, January 15th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th · Federal holiday No school

February 2027

  • for PK-12 Friday, February 12th No school
  • for PK-12 (Crestview has school) Monday, February 15th · Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) (federal holiday) No school
  • for Crestview Friday, February 26th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Friday, March 12th – Friday, March 19th · 6 school days off Break
  • Classes Resume Monday, March 22nd School open

April 2027

  • for PK-12 Friday, April 16th No school

May 2027

Schools using this calendar

14 schools follow the West Des Moines Community Schools calendar.

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C
Clive Learning AcademyCrestview School Of InquiryCrossroads Park Elementary School
F
Fairmeadows Elementary School
H
Hillside Elementary School
I
Indian Hills Junior High School
J
Jordan Creek Elementary School
L
Learning Resource Center
S
Stilwell Junior High School
V
Valley High SchoolValley Southwoods
W
Walnut Creek CampusWestern Hills Elementary SchoolWestridge Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first and last day of school at West Des Moines Community Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at West Des Moines Community Schools is Monday, August 24, 2026. The last day of school is Friday, May 28, 2027. That's a school year of about 40 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at West Des Moines Community Schools?
About 170 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does West Des Moines Community Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 30 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 19 weekdays of breaks plus 11 single days off. There are also 11 long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Thirty school days in a row (about six weeks), from Monday, April 19 to Friday, May 28.
Does West Des Moines Community Schools have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has two early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

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Source: West Des Moines Community Schools.

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