# Northside Independent School District (Northside ISD): 2026-27 School Calendar

Northside ISD 2026-27 calendar with Google Calendar sync. First day Aug 10, Winter Break Dec 21-Jan 1, Spring Break Mar 8-12.

> **Full interactive page:** [https://calendars.school/tx-nisd-san-antonio-school-calendar-2026-27](https://calendars.school/tx-nisd-san-antonio-school-calendar-2026-27)

## Key Dates

| Date | Event | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 3, 2026 – August 7, 2026 | Teacher Work Day | No Students |
| August 10, 2026 | First Day of School | School Start |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day | Holiday |
| October 8, 2026 | End of First Grading Period | Grading Period |
| October 9, 2026 – October 12, 2026 | Student Holiday / Teacher Exchange | No Students |
| October 13, 2026 | Student Holiday / Teacher Planning Day | No Students |
| November 3, 2026 | Student Holiday / Staff Development | No Students |
| November 23, 2026 – November 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break | Break |
| December 18, 2026 | End of Second Grading Period / Last Day of First Semester | Grading Period |
| December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Winter Break | Break |
| January 4, 2027 | Student Holiday / Teacher Planning Day | No Students |
| January 5, 2027 | Second Semester Begins / Beginning of Third Grading Period | Grading Period |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Holiday |
| February 12, 2027 – February 15, 2027 | Student Holiday | Holiday |
| February 16, 2027 | Student Holiday / Staff Development / Bad Weather Makeup Day | No Students |
| March 5, 2027 | End of Third Grading Period | Grading Period |
| March 8, 2027 – March 12, 2027 | Spring Break | Break |
| March 15, 2027 | Student Holiday / Teacher Planning Day / Beginning of Fourth Grading Period | No Students |
| March 26, 2027 | Good Friday | Holiday |
| March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday | Holiday |
| April 23, 2027 | Fiesta Friday | Holiday |
| May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School / End of Fourth Grading Period | School End |
| May 27, 2027 | Teacher Work Day | No Students |

> **Bad Weather Makeup Day:** February 16, 2027 is designated as a Bad Weather Makeup Day. If NISD uses this day to make up weather-related closures, students will attend school instead of having the scheduled student holiday.
> Source: Official Northside ISD 2026-27 Academic Calendar (approved 12/09/25)

## School Coverage

This is the official district-wide calendar that applies to ALL 119 Northside ISD campuses across northwest San Antonio, Helotes, Leon Springs, Shavano Park, Leon Valley, Grey Forest, and surrounding Bexar County communities. Whether your child attends any of the schools listed above, or any other Northside ISD school - including traditional campuses, magnet programs, early college academies, and specialty schools - this calendar covers your entire district across all regions and grade levels.

### Northwest San Antonio & Helotes

**Elementary Schools:** Helotes Elementary, Leon Springs Elementary, Galm Elementary, Braun Station Elementary, Elrod Elementary, Forester Elementary, Kuentz Elementary, Scarborough Elementary, Glenoaks Elementary, Locke Hill Elementary, Langley Elementary, Hatchett Elementary, Steubing Elementary, Thornton Elementary, Mead Elementary

**Middle Schools:** Rawlinson Middle School, Pease Middle School, Luna Middle School, Vale Middle School

**High Schools:** Sandra Day O'Connor High School, Louis D. Brandeis High School, Sonia M. Sotomayor High School

### West San Antonio & Loop 1604 Corridor

**Elementary Schools:** Northwest Crossing Elementary, Lieck Elementary, Meadow Village Elementary, Westwood Terrace Elementary, Timberwilde Elementary, Colonies North Elementary, Hoffmann Elementary, Glass Elementary, Driggers Elementary, Burke Elementary, Fields Elementary, Powell Elementary, Mora Elementary, Murnin Elementary

**Middle Schools:** Folks Middle School, Straus Middle School, Zachry Middle School, Jordan Middle School

**High Schools:** William H. Taft High School, Tom C. Clark High School, Earl Warren High School, Health Careers High School

### Central & South Northside (Leon Valley & Surrounds)

**Elementary Schools:** Leon Valley Elementary, Evers Elementary, Cable Elementary, Esparza Elementary, Ward Elementary, Passmore Elementary, Valley Hi Elementary, Knowlton Elementary, Blattman Elementary, Allen Elementary, Martin Elementary, Carson Elementary, Villarreal Elementary

**Middle Schools:** Connally Middle School, Hobby Middle School, Bernal Middle School, Stevenson Middle School

**High Schools:** John Jay High School, John Marshall High School, Oliver Wendell Holmes High School, Communications Arts High School

### North San Antonio & Shavano Park

**Elementary Schools:** Carlos Coon Elementary, Boone Elementary, Fernandez Elementary, Howsman Elementary, Brauchle Elementary, Cole Elementary, Aue Elementary, Krueger Elementary, Adams Hill Elementary, May Elementary, Beard Elementary, Mary Hull Elementary, Boldt Elementary, Carnahan Elementary, Oak Hills Terrace Elementary

**Middle Schools:** Neff Middle School, Jefferson Middle School, Jones Middle School, Rudder Middle School, Rayburn Middle School

**High Schools:** John Paul Stevens High School, John Marshall Harlan High School, William J. Brennan High School, NSITE High School

### Specialty & Magnet Programs

**Elementary Schools:** Chumbley Elementary, Cody Elementary, Ellison Elementary, Fisher Elementary, Franklin Elementary, Glenn Elementary, Henderson Elementary, Kallison Elementary, Lewis Elementary, Linton Elementary, Los Reyes Elementary, McAndrew Elementary, McDermott Elementary, Michael Elementary, Mireles Elementary, Myers Elementary, Nichols Elementary, Ott Elementary, Raba Elementary, Reed Elementary, Rhodes Elementary, Scobee Elementary, Tomlinson Elementary, Wanke Elementary, Wernli Elementary

**Middle Schools:** Ross Middle School, Stinson Middle School, Hector Garcia Middle School, Hobby Magnet, Jones Magnet, Jordan Magnet, Stinson Magnet, Zachry Magnet

**High Schools:** CAST Teach High School, Construction Careers Academy, Agriculture Science & Technology Academy, John Jay Science and Engineering Academy, Marshall Law and Medical Services Magnet, Chavez Excel Academy

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the first day of school for Northside ISD in 2026?

The first day of school for the Northside ISD 2026-27 school year is Monday, August 10, 2026.

### When is the last day of school for NISD in 2027?

The last day of school for the 2026-27 school year is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.

### When is Spring Break for Northside ISD in 2027?

Spring Break for Northside ISD is from Monday, March 8, 2027 to Friday, March 12, 2027. Students return on Tuesday, March 16, 2027 (March 15 is a student holiday / teacher planning day).

### When is Winter Break for Northside ISD 2026-27?

Winter Break runs from Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. January 4 is a student holiday / teacher planning day, so students return on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.

### How many grading periods does Northside ISD have in 2026-27?

Northside ISD uses 4 grading periods (nine-week quarters): 1st (Aug 10-Oct 8), 2nd (Oct 13-Dec 18), 3rd (Jan 5-Mar 5), and 4th (Mar 15-May 26).

### What are the student holidays when NISD schools are closed in 2026-27?

Key student holidays include: Labor Day (Sep 7), Fall Break (Oct 9-13), Staff Development (Nov 3), Thanksgiving (Nov 23-27), Winter Break (Dec 21-Jan 1), Teacher Planning Day (Jan 4), MLK Day (Jan 18), February Holiday (Feb 12-15), Staff Development (Feb 16), Spring Break (Mar 8-12), Teacher Planning Day (Mar 15), Good Friday & Easter Monday (Mar 26, 29), and Fiesta Friday (Apr 23).

### Does Northside ISD have bad weather makeup days in 2026-27?

Yes. February 16, 2027 is designated as a Student Holiday / Staff Development day that doubles as a Bad Weather Makeup Day. If NISD uses this day for weather makeup, students would attend school on February 16 instead of having it off.

### Is this calendar for all Northside ISD schools in San Antonio?

Yes. This is the district-wide calendar that applies to ALL Northside ISD campuses across northwest San Antonio - including elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as magnet programs like Health Careers, Communications Arts, and the Science and Engineering Academy.

### When is Thanksgiving Break for Northside ISD in 2026?

Northside ISD's Thanksgiving break spans the full week of November 23-27, 2026. Students return on Monday, November 30, 2026.

### What is new on the NISD 2026-27 calendar compared to 2025-26?

The 2026-27 calendar introduces a Fall Break in October (Oct 9-13), which was not on the 2025-26 calendar. The October student holidays now include a Teacher Exchange day alongside the Teacher Planning day, giving students a longer break after the first grading period.

### What communities does Northside ISD serve?

Northside ISD covers 355 square miles of northwest and western San Antonio, including the cities of Helotes, Leon Valley, Shavano Park, and Grey Forest, plus unincorporated communities like Leon Springs, Cross Mountain, and Scenic Oaks in Bexar, Bandera, and Medina counties.

### Is the NISD calendar the same as other San Antonio school districts?

No. San Antonio has over 15 independent school districts within its city limits, each with its own calendar. Northside ISD's calendar differs from North East ISD (NEISD), San Antonio ISD (SAISD), Southwest ISD, Judson ISD, and others. Always verify you are using the correct district's calendar for your child's school.

### When do NISD semesters start and end in 2026-27?

The first semester runs from August 10 to December 18, 2026 (covering grading periods 1 and 2). The second semester runs from January 5 to May 26, 2027 (covering grading periods 3 and 4).

### What are the holidays in February, March, and April for Northside ISD?

In February, NISD has student holidays on February 12 and 15 (Fri-Mon), and February 16 is a Student Holiday / Staff Development / Bad Weather Makeup Day. In March, Spring Break runs March 8-12, March 15 is a student holiday, and March 26 (Good Friday) and March 29 (Easter Monday) are holidays. In April, Fiesta Friday (Apr 23) is a holiday.

### How do I check if NISD school is closed due to weather in San Antonio?

NISD announces weather closures through their website (nisd.net), the Home Access Center (HAC) app, Schoology, automated phone calls, and local San Antonio TV stations like KENS 5, KSAT 12, WOAI 4, and FOX 29. Our auto-syncing calendar updates in real time when closures are announced.

### Does NISD offer magnet school programs?

Yes. Northside ISD operates several magnet programs including Health Careers High School, Communications Arts High School, NSITE (School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship), John Jay Science and Engineering Academy, Construction Careers Academy, CAST Teach, and Agriculture Science & Technology Academy. All magnet campuses follow this same district-wide calendar.

## Official Source

[Official Northside ISD 2026-27 Academic Calendar (PDF)](https://www.nisd.net/sites/default/files/attachments/file/2025/2026-2027-nisd-calendar.pdf)

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*Last updated: 2026-04-05*

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