EPISD Academic Calendar Voting
Dear El Paso ISD,
We are reaching out to invite your participation in the voting process for the proposed revisions to the 2025-2026 Academic Year Calendar and the
selection of the proposed 2026-2027 Academic Year Calendar. Your input is a vital part of ensuring that the academic calendars align with the needs and preferences of our community.
Summary of Key Proposals:
Below, you will find a detailed summary that highlights the similarities and differences between the proposed revisions to the 2025-2026 calendar and
the proposed 2026-2027 calendars. We encourage you to review these documents thoroughly to fully understand the proposed changes and options.
Your engagement strengthens our community and helps shape the future of education in El Paso Independent School District.
Thank you for your ongoing support and collaboration.
2025-2026 Revised & 2026-2027 Calendar Options
Click on the calendar image to see the complete PDF document for the calendar option. Scroll down to the green box below to cast your vote!
Ways the Calendar Options are Different
| 2025-2026 Academic Calendars Proposed Revisions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item |
2025-2026 Current (Approved 5-21-2024) |
Proposed Revision |
| Early Release Day | August 27, 2025 |
REMOVE the August 27, 2025 Early Release Day.
Keep as a full day of instruction. |
| Early Release Day | September 24, 2025 |
CHANGE the Early Release Day from September 24, 2025 to
October 31, 2025.
Keep as a Teacher PD Day. |
| Early Release Day | March 04, 2026 |
REMOVE the March 04, 2026 Early Release Day.
Keep as a full day of instruction. |
| Early Release Day | May 06, 2026 |
REMOVE the May 06, 2026 Early Release Day.
Keep as a full day of instruction. |
| Proposed 2026-2027 Calendar Differences | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calendar Event | Calendar A | Calendar B |
| Teacher PD |
January 04, 2027 ½ Day |
N/A |
| Teacher Workday |
January 04, 2027 ½ Day |
January 04, 2027 Full Day |
|
Elementary School Parent Teacher Conference |
February 1, 2027 | February 17, 2027 |
|
Middle/PK8 School Parent Teacher Conference |
February 3, 2027 | February 23, 2027 |
|
High School Parent Teacher Conference |
February 9, 2027 | February 25, 2027 |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | N/A |
| End of 3rd Nine Weeks [10 Wks] | March 25, 2027 | March 12, 2027 |
| Spring Intersession |
March 10-12, 2027 3 Days |
March 15-19, 2027 5 Days |
| Spring Break | March 15-19, 2027 | March 22-26, 2027 |
| Spring Holiday (Friday) | March 26, 2027 | N/A |
| Early Release Day | N/A |
April 07, 2027 Teacher PD Day |
|
Student Early Release Days (not including P/T Conference Day) |
3 Days Nov. 20, 2026 Dec. 18, 2026 May 28, 2027 |
4 Days Nov. 20, 2026 Dec. 18, 2026 Apr. 07, 2027 May 28, 2027 |
| Teacher PD Days |
4.5 Days July 27-30 (3.5) Nov. 20 (1/2) Jan. 04 |
4.5 Days July 27-30 (3.5) Nov. 20 (1/2) Apr. 07 |
| Teacher Workdays |
3 Days Jul. 27, 2026 (1/2) Jul. 31, 2026 Jan. 04, 2027 (1/2) Jun. 04, 2027 |
3.5 Days Jul. 27, 2026 (1/2) Jul. 31, 2026 Jan. 04, 2027 Jun. 04, 2027 |
Ways the Proposed 2026-2027 Calendar Options are the Same
| Calendar Event | Details |
|---|---|
| New Teacher Academy | July 21-24, 2026 |
| 1/2 Day PD, 1/2 Day Teacher Workday | July 27, 2026 |
| Teacher Professional Development Day | July 28-30 , 2026 |
| Teacher Workday | July 31, 2026 |
| First Day of School | August 3, 2026 |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 |
| Elementary School Parent/Teacher Conference | September 9, 2026 |
| Middle/PK8 School Parent Teacher Conference | September 15, 2026 |
| High School Parent/Teacher Conference | September 17, 2026 |
| End of First Nine Weeks [9 Wks] | October 6, 2026 |
| Fall Intersession |
October 7-9, 2026 3 Days |
| Fall Break | October 12-16, 2026 |
| Start of 2nd Nine Weeks | October 19, 2026 |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 |
|
Early Release - Teacher PD Day (Fiesta Credit) |
November 20, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23-27, 2026 |
|
End of 2nd Nine weeks [8 Wks] – Early Release (P/T Conference Credit) |
December 18, 2026 |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 |
| Start of 3rd Nine Weeks | January 5, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Day - Holiday | January 18, 2027 |
| Spring Holiday (Monday) | March 29, 2027 |
| Start of 4th Nine Weeks | March 30, 2027 |
|
Early Release Day (P/T Conference Credit) |
May 28, 2027 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 |
| Last Day of School/Semester [10 Wks] | June 3, 2027 |
| Teacher Workday | June 4, 2027 |
| Summer Intersession | June 07-25, 2027 |
|
Summer 2025 Break Days S = Students T = Teachers |
S = 58 T = 49 |
| Instructional Days | 180 Days |
| Teacher Contract Days | 187 Days |
| Teacher Early Release Day for P/T Conference |
1 Day Dec. 18, 2026 (1/2) May 28, 2027 (1/2) |