Mesa Public Schools: 2026-27 School Calendar

Complete calendar for all MPS schools with important dates, breaks, and holidays. Keep scrolling for the full schedule or sync it directly to your phone.

At-a-Glance: Key Dates for the MPS 2026-27 School Year

Here are the most important dates for Mesa Public Schools. All dates are from the official MPS calendar.

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July 2026

1 event
Holiday - No School

Independence Day (Observed)

August 2026

1 event
School Start

First Day of School

September 2026

1 event
Holiday - No School

Labor Day

October 2026

2 events
Break - No School

Fall Break - Schools Closed

No Students

Professional Learning Day

November 2026

2 events
Holiday - No School

Veterans Day

Break - No School

Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

1 event
Break - No School

Winter Break - Schools & District Offices Closed

January 2027

2 events
School Resume

School Resumes

Holiday - No School

MLK/Civil Rights Day

February 2027

1 event
Holiday - No School

Presidents Day

March 2027

2 events
Break - No School

Spring Break

Holiday - No School

Spring Holiday

May 2027

2 events
School End

Last Day of School

Holiday - No School

Memorial Day

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Complete MPS School Coverage

This calendar covers all Mesa Public Schools across all regions. Whether your child attends elementary, middle, or high school, this is the official district-wide calendar that applies to every MPS school.

➡️ East Mesa

Elementary Schools:

Las Sendas Elementary School
Hale Elementary School
Canyon Rim Elementary
Ishikawa Elementary School
Hermosa Vista Elementary School
MacArthur Elementary School
Red Mountain Ranch Elementary
Superstition Springs Elementary
Zaharis Elementary
Redbird Elementary School
Whitman Elementary School
Whittier Elementary School
Longfellow Elementary School
Porter Elementary School
Guerrero Elementary School
Patterson Elementary School
Robson Elementary School
Roosevelt Elementary School
Hughes Elementary School
Keller Elementary School

Middle Schools:

Franklin Junior High School
Stapley Junior High School
Fremont Junior High School
Shepherd Junior High School
Taylor Junior High School
Poston Junior High School
Rhodes Junior High School
Smith Junior High School

High Schools:

Red Mountain High School
Mountain View High School

⬅️ West Mesa

Elementary Schools:

Adams Elementary School
Brinton Elementary School
Bush Elementary School
Crismon Elementary School
Field Elementary School
Franklin East Elementary
Franklin West Elementary
Franklin at Alma Elementary
Holmes Elementary School
Irving Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
Kerr Elementary School
Lehi Elementary School
Lindbergh Elementary School
Lowell Elementary School
O'Connor Elementary School
Salk Elementary School
Sirrine Elementary School
Stevenson Elementary School

Middle Schools:

Summit Junior High
Carson Junior High School

High Schools:

Westwood High School
Skyline High School
Dobson High School

↔️ Central Mesa

Elementary Schools:

Entz Elementary
Edison Elementary
Eisenhower Elementary School
Emerson Elementary School
Falcon Hill Elementary
Franklin at Brimhall Elementary
Highland Arts Elementary School
Johnson Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Madison Elementary School
Mendoza Elementary School
Pomeroy Elementary School
Sousa Elementary School
Taft Elementary School
Washington Elementary School
Webster Elementary School
Wilson Elementary School

Middle Schools:

Kino Junior High School

High Schools:

Mesa High School

One Calendar for All MPS Schools

Important: This is the official district-wide calendar that applies to ALL Mesa Public Schools. Whether your child attends a school in East, West, or Central Mesa, this calendar covers your entire district.

📋 Official Data Sources

All calendar data is sourced directly from the official 2026-27 academic calendars published by Mesa Public Schools.

📄 Source Document

📑Official MPS 2026-27 School Year Calendar↗
✓Calendar approved by MPS School Board
✓Updated when district makes changes
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Verified Accuracy

Cross-referenced with official MPS publications

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Complete Coverage

Every holiday, break, and early dismissal included

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Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026-27 MPS Calendar

When does Mesa Public Schools start in 2026?

Mesa Public Schools begins the 2026-27 school year on Thursday, August 6, 2026. This date applies to all traditional calendar schools in the MPS district.

When is the last day of school for MPS 2026-27?

The last day of school for Mesa Public Schools is Thursday, May 27, 2027.

When is Fall Break for Mesa schools 2026?

MPS Fall Break runs from Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9, 2026. Students return to school on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (October 12 is a professional learning day with no students).

When is Winter Break for MPS 2026-27?

Mesa Public Schools Winter Break runs from Friday, December 18, 2026 through Monday, January 4, 2027. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.

When is Spring Break for Mesa Public Schools 2027?

MPS Spring Break runs from Monday, March 8 through Friday, March 12, 2027. Students return to school on Monday, March 15, 2027.

When are professional learning days for MPS?

Mesa Public Schools has a professional learning day (no students) on October 12, 2026. This is a day when teachers participate in professional development while students are not in attendance.

When is the Spring Holiday for Mesa Public Schools 2027?

The MPS Spring Holiday falls on Friday, March 26, 2027 (Good Friday). Schools are closed with limited district services available. This is separate from Spring Break, which runs March 8-12, 2027.

How many school days are in the MPS 2026-27 school year?

The Mesa Public Schools 2026-27 school year has 180 student days, split into two semesters: 85 days in the first semester (August-December) and 95 days in the second semester (January-May).

When is Thanksgiving Break for MPS 2026?

MPS Thanksgiving Break runs from Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27, 2026. Students return to school on Monday, November 30, 2026.

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