# Walnut Creek School District: 2026-27 School Calendar WCSD 2026-27 calendar with auto-syncing Google Calendar. All K-8 dates, holidays, breaks, and early releases for Walnut Creek schools. > **Full interactive page:** [https://calendars.school/ca-wcsd-walnut-creek-school-calendar-2026-27](https://calendars.school/ca-wcsd-walnut-creek-school-calendar-2026-27) ## Key Dates | Date | Event | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | July 3, 2026 | 4th of July Holiday | Holiday | | August 7, 2026 | New Teachers' Start Date | No Students | | August 10, 2026 | Institute Day | No Students | | August 11, 2026 | Teacher Work Day | No Students | | August 12, 2026 | First Day of School | School Start | | August 20, 2026 | Back to School Night - Elementary | other | | August 25, 2026 | Back to School Night - WCI | other | | August 26, 2026 | Back to School Night - Tice Creek | other | | September 4, 2026 | Shortened Day TK-8 | Early Release | | September 7, 2026 | Labor Day | Holiday | | October 1, 2026 | Parent Conference Short Day - Elem/TC | Early Release | | October 2, 2026 | Parent Conference Short Day - Elem/TC | Early Release | | October 5, 2026 | Parent Conference Short Day - K-8 | Early Release | | October 6, 2026 | Parent Conference Short Day - K-8 | Early Release | | October 8, 2026 | Non-School Day - Staff Professional Development | No Students | | October 9, 2026 | Non-School Day | No Students | | October 12, 2026 | Non-School Day | No Students | | October 23, 2026 | End of Quarter 1 / Short Day WCI | Early Release | | November 6, 2026 | End of Trimester 1 / Short Day Elem/TC | Early Release | | November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day | Holiday | | November 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break Begins | Break | | November 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break Ends | Break | | December 18, 2026 | Shortened Day TK-8 | Early Release | | December 21, 2026 | Winter Break Begins | Break | | January 1, 2027 | Winter Break Ends (New Year's Day) | Break | | January 15, 2027 | End of Quarter 2 / Short Day WCI | Early Release | | January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Holiday | | February 11, 2027 | Non-School Day | No Students | | February 12, 2027 | Presidents' Day Weekend | Holiday | | February 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day | Holiday | | February 26, 2027 | End of Trimester 2 / Short Day Elem/TC | Early Release | | March 15, 2027 | Non-School Day - Staff Professional Development | No Students | | March 26, 2027 | End of Quarter 3 / Short Day WCI | Early Release | | April 5, 2027 | Spring Break Begins | Break | | April 9, 2027 | Spring Break Ends | Break | | May 11, 2027 | Open House - WCI | other | | May 12, 2027 | Open House - Elementary | other | | May 13, 2027 | Open House - Tice Creek | other | | May 14, 2027 | Shortened Day TK-8 | Early Release | | May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day | Holiday | | June 2, 2027 | 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 ## School Coverage 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. ### All WCSD Schools (K-8) **Elementary Schools:** Walnut Heights Elementary School, Buena Vista Elementary School, Indian Valley Elementary School, Murwood Elementary School, Parkmead Elementary School, Tice Creek School (K-8) **Middle Schools:** Walnut Creek Intermediate School ## Frequently Asked Questions ### 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. ## Official Source [Official WCSD 2026-27 School Calendar](https://www.walnutcreeksd.org/201647_3) ## Get This Calendar on Your Phone Sync the WCSD 2026-27 calendar directly to Google Calendar for $undefined. [Purchase on Etsy](https://schoolcalendars.etsy.com/listing/4462643269/2026-27-school-calendar-google-sync) --- *Last updated: 2026-04-05* *Source: [calendars.school](https://calendars.school) — Auto-updating school district calendars synced to your phone.*