Brandon Valley School District 49-2 Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Brandon Valley School District 49-2 for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 26, 2026 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Veteran's Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 23, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| MLK Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| President's Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 26, 2027 - March 29, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 27, 2027 (Thu) | School Closes |
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Extended Time Off
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Student Holiday Window | Oct 9–12, 2026Districtwide no-school: Oct 9, 2026; Oct 12, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Oct 10–11, 2026 | 4 days |
| Thanksgiving Break Window | Nov 25–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 25–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break Window | Dec 23, 2026–Jan 3, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 23, 2026–Jan 1, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Jan 2–3, 2027 | 12 days |
| MLK Jr. Day Window | Jan 15–18, 2027Districtwide no-school: Jan 15, 2027; Jan 18, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Jan 16–17, 2027 | 4 days |
| President's Day Window | Feb 12–15, 2027Districtwide no-school: Feb 12, 2027; Feb 15, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Feb 13–14, 2027 | 4 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Conferences (Elementary/HS), 3:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. - Regular dismissal (Elementary and high school students and families) | October 5, 2026 (Mon) |
| Conferences (IS/MS), 3:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. - Regular dismissal (Intermediate and middle school students and families) | October 6, 2026 (Tue) |
| First Quarter ends (43 days) (All K–12 students) | October 28, 2026 (Wed) |
| Second Quarter ends (44 days) (All K–12 students) | January 14, 2027 (Thu) |
| Conferences (IS/MS), 3:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. - Regular dismissal (Intermediate and middle school students and families) | March 15, 2027 (Mon) |
| Conferences (Elementary/HS), 3:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. - Regular dismissal (Elementary and high school students and families) | March 16, 2027 (Tue) |
| Third Quarter ends (44 days) (All K–12 students) | March 25, 2027 (Thu) |
| Graduation (Graduating high school students and families) | May 9, 2027 (Sun) |
| Last Day of School - End 4th Quarter (43 days) - Two hour early dismissal (All K–12 students) | May 27, 2027 (Thu) |
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Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 serves eastern South Dakota communities including Brandon, Valley Springs, Corson, and Rowena through elementary schools (grades K–4), Brandon Valley Intermediate School (grades 5–6), Middle School (grades 7–8), and High School (grades 9–12).
The district implements the Lynx Way character framework (Respectful, Responsible, Safe, Kind, and Active Learners) across all grade spans. Families verify attendance zones via official boundary maps, monitor academic performance via parent portals, and consult separate athletic and academic calendars for event planning.
Compared With Related Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related district calendar pages.
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 uses this Spring Break week, while Brookings School District 05-1 (March 26, 2027) and Beresford School District 61-2 (March 11, 2027 - March 12, 2027) use different windows in the related calendar set.
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 starts on this date; Bon Homme School District 04-2 (August 17, 2026) and Beresford School District 61-2 (August 20, 2026) use different first-day dates in the related calendar set.
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 lists 3 early-release or half-day items that may affect pickup times even when school is in session.
Brandon Valley School District 49-2 ends on this date; Bon Homme School District 04-2 (May 20, 2027) and Brookings School District 05-1 (May 19, 2027) close on different dates in the related calendar set.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Brandon Valley School District 2026–2027 Calendar — ADOPTED 01/26/2026 How we verify dates
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