Northside Independent School District Calendar 2026–2027

The first day of school for Northside ISD students is August 10, 2026.

Northside ISD Spring Break is March 8-15, 2027 for students, including the adjacent March 15 student holiday.

The last day of school for Northside ISD students is May 26, 2027.

Northside ISD Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 4, 2027 — that's 11 school days off. Including the adjacent weekends, families have up to 17 consecutive days for holiday travel and family time. Students return to class on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.

Northside ISD Thanksgiving Break is November 23, 2026 through November 27, 2026, giving students 5 weekdays off. With the surrounding weekends, families get 9 consecutive days away from school — enough time for out-of-state travel or extended family gatherings.

Yes. Northside ISD has designated February 16, 2027 as potential bad-weather make-up day. If no weather closures occur, these days typically remain regular holidays for students. Texas law requires districts to provide at least 75,600 minutes of instruction per year, so missed days must be recovered through make-up days, extended hours, or waivers from the Texas Education Agency.

Northside ISD schedules 4 teacher-only or professional development days during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: October 9, 2026 (Student Holiday / Teacher Exchange); October 12, 2026 (Student Holiday / Teacher Exchange); October 13, 2026 (Student Holiday / Teacher Planning); November 3, 2026 (Student Holiday / Staff Development). On these days, teachers participate in training and curriculum planning while students have the day off. Parents should arrange childcare if needed, as after-school programs may also be closed.

Between the first day (August 10, 2026) and last day (May 26, 2027), Northside ISD students have approximately 34 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 174 potential instructional days across the school year. Texas requires a minimum of 75,600 minutes of instruction, which most districts meet through approximately 170-180 student days.

Northside ISD students return to class on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 after Winter Break. The second semester typically begins on this date. Make sure your children's school supplies are restocked and any required forms are submitted before the return date. Check with your campus for any orientation or welcome-back activities.

You can sync the Northside ISD calendar directly to your phone using the buttons at the top of this page. Tap "Google Cal" to add all key dates to Google Calendar, or tap "Apple Cal" to subscribe via iCal on iPhone. You can also download the .ics file and import it into Outlook or any calendar app. Once synced, holidays, breaks, and early release days will appear automatically alongside your personal events.