Highland Park ISD Calendar 2025-2026

The Highland Park ISD calendar for the 2025-2026 school year provides all the necessary dates for students, parents, and staff. The calendar includes important information such as employee planning days, school holidays, and recess periods. Here's a detailed overview to help you plan your academic year.

Key Dates for the 2025–2026 School Year

  • First Day of School: August 13, 2025
  • Thanksgiving Break: November 24, 2025 – November 28, 2025
  • Winter Break: December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026
  • Spring Break: March 16, 2026 – March 20, 2026
  • Last Day of School: May 22, 2026

Note: This calendar page is created based on information from the official website Highland Park ISD

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Highland Park ISD Calendar 2025-2026

August 2025

  • August 5–12 – Professional Development Days
  • August 13 – First Day of School

September 2025

  • September 1 – Holiday

October 2025

  • October 10 – 1st Grading Period End
  • October 13 – Professional Exchange Day / Student Holiday
  • October 13 – 2nd Grading Period Start

November 2025

  • November 3–4 – Professional Development Day / Student Holiday
  • November 24–28 – Thanksgiving Break

December 2025

  • December 18 – Student Early Release
  • December 19 – Student Early Release / 2nd Grading Period End
  • December 20 – Work Day for Staff
  • December 22–January 2 – Winter Break

January 2026

  • January 5 – Work Day for Staff
  • January 5 – 3rd Grading Period Start
  • January 6 – Campus Professional Development Day / Student Holiday
  • January 19 – Holiday

February 2026

  • February 16 – District Professional Development Day / Student Holiday

March 2026

  • March 13 – Bad Weather Make-Up Day
  • March 13 – 3rd Grading Period End
  • March 16–20 – Spring Break
  • March 23 – 4th Grading Period Start

April 2026

  • April 3 – Professional Exchange Day / Student Holiday
  • April 6 – Bad Weather Make-Up Day

May 2026

  • May 21 – Student Early Release
  • May 22 – Student Early Release / Last Day of School / 4th Grading Period End
  • May 23 – Work Day for Staff
  • May 25 – Holiday

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the first day of school?

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

When is Thanksgiving break?

Thanksgiving break is from November 24-28, 2025.

When does winter break begin and end?

Winter break is from December 22, 2025 to January 2, 2026.

When is Spring Break?

Spring Break is from March 16-20, 2026.

When is the last day of school?

The last day of school is Friday, May 22, 2026.

When are the professional development days for students?

Student holidays due to professional development are on October 13, November 3-4, and January 6.

When are the early release days for students?

Early release days are on December 18 (grades 7-12 only), December 19 (grades K-12), and May 21 (grades 7-12 only), and May 22 (grades K-12).

What are the dates for the grading periods?

The first grading period is from August 13 to October 10. The second is from October 13 to December 19. The third is from January 5 to March 13. The fourth is from March 23 to May 22.

Are there any bad weather make-up days?

Yes, there are two bad weather make-up days scheduled on March 13 and April 6.

When are state assessments and AP testing?

State assessments are from April 7 to May 1, and AP testing is from May 4 to May 15.


Plan Ahead with the Highland Park ISD Calendar

Stay organized with the Highland Park ISD 2025-2026 calendar. Whether you're a student or a parent, this calendar will help you keep track of important dates such as school holidays, planning days, and breaks. Be sure to bookmark this page for quick access to important updates throughout the school year.

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