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Walnut Creek School District: 2026-27 School Calendar
Every WCSD school day, holiday, and early-dismissal date for 2026-27 — pulled from the official WCSD calendar so you don't have to. Scroll for the full schedule or sync it to your phone.
At-a-Glance: Key Dates for the WCSD 2026-27 School Year
Here are the most important dates for Walnut Creek School District. All dates are from the official WCSD calendar.
July 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
7 eventsNo Students
New Teachers' Start Date
No Students
Institute Day
No Students
Teacher Work Day
School Start
First Day of School
other
Back to School Night - Elementary
other
Back to School Night - WCI
other
Back to School Night - Tice Creek
September 2026
2 eventsEarly Release
Shortened Day TK-8
Holiday - No School
Labor Day
October 2026
8 eventsEarly Release
Parent Conference Short Day - Elem/TC
Early Release
Parent Conference Short Day - Elem/TC
Early Release
Parent Conference Short Day - K-8
Early Release
Parent Conference Short Day - K-8
No Students
Non-School Day - Staff Professional Development
No Students
Non-School Day
No Students
Non-School Day
Early Release
End of Quarter 1 / Short Day WCI
November 2026
4 eventsEarly Release
End of Trimester 1 / Short Day Elem/TC
Holiday - No School
Veterans Day
Break - No School
Thanksgiving Break Begins
Break - No School
Thanksgiving Break Ends
December 2026
2 eventsEarly Release
Shortened Day TK-8
Break - No School
Winter Break Begins
January 2027
3 eventsBreak - No School
Winter Break Ends (New Year's Day)
Early Release
End of Quarter 2 / Short Day WCI
Holiday - No School
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 2027
4 eventsNo Students
Non-School Day
Holiday - No School
Presidents' Day Weekend
Holiday - No School
Presidents' Day
Early Release
End of Trimester 2 / Short Day Elem/TC
March 2027
2 eventsNo Students
Non-School Day - Staff Professional Development
Early Release
End of Quarter 3 / Short Day WCI
April 2027
2 eventsBreak - No School
Spring Break Begins
Break - No School
Spring Break Ends
May 2027
5 eventsother
Open House - WCI
other
Open House - Elementary
other
Open House - Tice Creek
Early Release
Shortened Day TK-8
Holiday - No School
Memorial Day
June 2027
1 eventSchool End
Last Day of School (Minimum Day TK-8)
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
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| Jul 3 | 4th of July Holiday | Holiday - No School |
| Aug 7 | New Teachers' Start Date | No Students |
| Aug 10 | Institute Day | No Students |
| Aug 11 | Teacher Work Day | No Students |
| Aug 12 | First Day of School | School Start |
| Aug 20 | Back to School Night - Elementary | other |
| Aug 25 | Back to School Night - WCI | other |
| Aug 26 | Back to School Night - Tice Creek | other |
| Sep 4 | Shortened Day TK-8 | Early Release |
| Sep 7 | Labor Day | Holiday - No School |
| Oct 1 | Parent Conference Short Day - Elem/TC | Early Release |
| Oct 2 | Parent Conference Short Day - Elem/TC | Early Release |
| Oct 5 | Parent Conference Short Day - K-8 | Early Release |
| Oct 6 | Parent Conference Short Day - K-8 | Early Release |
| Oct 8 | Non-School Day - Staff Professional Development | No Students |
| Oct 9 | Non-School Day | No Students |
| Oct 12 | Non-School Day | No Students |
| Oct 23 | End of Quarter 1 / Short Day WCI | Early Release |
| Nov 6 | End of Trimester 1 / Short Day Elem/TC | Early Release |
| Nov 11 | Veterans Day | Holiday - No School |
| Nov 23 | Thanksgiving Break Begins | Break - No School |
| Nov 27 | Thanksgiving Break Ends | Break - No School |
| Dec 18 | Shortened Day TK-8 | Early Release |
| Dec 21 | Winter Break Begins | Break - No School |
| Jan 1 | Winter Break Ends (New Year's Day) | Break - No School |
| Jan 15 | End of Quarter 2 / Short Day WCI | Early Release |
| Jan 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Holiday - No School |
| Feb 11 | Non-School Day | No Students |
| Feb 12 | Presidents' Day Weekend | Holiday - No School |
| Feb 15 | Presidents' Day | Holiday - No School |
| Feb 26 | End of Trimester 2 / Short Day Elem/TC | Early Release |
| Mar 15 | Non-School Day - Staff Professional Development | No Students |
| Mar 26 | End of Quarter 3 / Short Day WCI | Early Release |
| Apr 5 | Spring Break Begins | Break - No School |
| Apr 9 | Spring Break Ends | Break - No School |
| May 11 | Open House - WCI | other |
| May 12 | Open House - Elementary | other |
| May 13 | Open House - Tice Creek | other |
| May 14 | Shortened Day TK-8 | Early Release |
| May 31 | Memorial Day | Holiday - No School |
| Jun 2 | Last Day of School (Minimum Day TK-8) | School End |
K-8 District Only Walnut Creek School District serves grades TK-8 only. High schools (including Northgate High School) are part of separate districts (Mt. Diablo Unified or Acalanes Union High School District) and follow different calendars.
Source: Official WCSD District Information
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Elementary Schools:
Walnut Heights Elementary School
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Tice Creek School (K-8)
Middle Schools:
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One Calendar for All WCSD Schools
Important: This calendar covers all 7 schools in the Walnut Creek School District (WCSD), serving grades K-8 across Walnut Creek, California. The district includes five traditional elementary schools (K-5), one middle school (6-8), and one K-8 magnet school (Tice Creek). All elementary students feed into Walnut Creek Intermediate for middle school, then transition to high schools in the Acalanes Union High School District (Las Lomas or Northgate) or Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Note: WCSD does not operate high schools. All schools in the district follow the same academic calendar.
📋 Official Data Sources
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📄 Source Document
✓Calendar approved by WCSD School Board
✓Updated when district makes changes
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Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026-27 WCSD Calendar
When does WCSD start school in 2026?
Walnut Creek School District (WCSD) starts the 2026-27 school year on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Teachers return earlier: new teachers start August 7, Institute Day is August 10, and Teacher Work Day is August 11. This applies to all WCSD schools including Walnut Heights, Buena Vista, Indian Valley, Murwood, Parkmead Elementary, Walnut Creek Intermediate, and Tice Creek School.
What day does Walnut Creek school end 2027?
The last day of school for WCSD is Wednesday, June 2, 2027 — a minimum day for all TK-8 students. The 2026-27 school year has 180 student days and 186 teacher days.
When is WCSD spring break 2027?
Walnut Creek School District spring break runs from Monday, April 5 through Friday, April 9, 2027. Students return to school on Monday, April 12, 2027. This week-long break applies to all WCSD K-8 schools.
What are the Walnut Creek school winter break dates 2026-27?
WCSD winter break begins Monday, December 21, 2026 and runs through Friday, January 1, 2027 (New Year's Day). Students return to school on Monday, January 4, 2027. Note that December 18 is a shortened day for TK-8 before winter break starts.
When is Thanksgiving break for WCSD 2026?
Walnut Creek School District observes Thanksgiving break from Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27, 2026. Students return to school on Monday, November 30, 2026. All WCSD schools are closed for the entire Thanksgiving week.
Does WCSD have a fall break in October 2026?
Yes, WCSD has several non-school days in October 2026. October 1-2 and 5-6 are parent conference short days. October 8 is a staff professional development day with no students, and October 9 and 12 are non-school days, giving students an extended break.
What time is early release for Walnut Creek schools?
WCSD has multiple shortened/minimum days throughout the year. Key shortened days include September 4, October 1-2 and 5-6 (parent conferences), December 18, May 14, and the last day June 2. WCI has additional short days at the end of each quarter (October 23, January 15, March 26). Check with your specific school for exact dismissal times.
When are WCSD non-school days and staff development days 2026-27?
WCSD has non-school days on October 8 (Staff PD), October 9, October 12, February 11, and March 15 (Staff PD). The Presidents' Day break covers February 12 and 15. Teachers also have Institute Day (August 10) and a Work Day (August 11) before students start.
Does WCSD have Presidents Day off 2027?
Yes, WCSD has an extended Presidents' Day break. February 11 is a non-school day, February 12 and 15 are Presidents' Day holidays, giving students five consecutive days off (Thursday Feb 11 through Monday Feb 15, plus the weekend).
How many school days are in the WCSD 2026-27 calendar?
The Walnut Creek School District 2026-27 calendar includes exactly 180 student instructional days, running from August 12, 2026 to June 2, 2027. Teachers work 186 days. WCI follows a quarter system (Q1: 49, Q2: 44, Q3: 45, Q4: 42 days) while elementary and Tice Creek follow trimesters (T1: 59, T2: 60, T3: 61 days).
Is WCSD part of Mt. Diablo Unified School District?
No, Walnut Creek School District (WCSD) is an independent K-8 district serving grades TK through 8. It is separate from Mt. Diablo Unified School District. High school students in the WCSD area typically attend schools in the Acalanes Union High School District, which follows its own calendar.
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