Dakota Valley School District 61-8 Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Dakota Valley School District 61-8 for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 18, 2026 (Tue) | School Opens |
| Last Day of School | May 18, 2027 (Tue) | 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 |
| Student Holiday Window | Nov 26–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 26–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 2026 | 4 days |
| Student Holiday Window | Dec 23, 2026–Jan 4, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 23, 2026–Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Jan 2–3, 2027 | 13 days |
| Student Holiday Window | Feb 12–15, 2027Districtwide no-school: Feb 12, 2027; Feb 15, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Feb 13–14, 2027 | 4 days |
| Student Holiday Window | Mar 26–29, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 26, 2027; Mar 29, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 27–28, 2027 | 4 days |
| Student Holiday Window | Apr 23–26, 2027Districtwide no-school: Apr 23, 2027; Apr 26, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Apr 24–25, 2027 | 4 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| PT Conferences (4-8pm) (K-12 families) | October 7, 2026 (Wed) |
| Quarter ends (Grades 4-12) | October 16, 2026 (Fri) |
| Trimester ends (Grades K-3) | November 6, 2026 (Fri) |
| Semester ends (Grades 4-12) | December 22, 2026 (Tue) |
| Second semester begins (All K-12 students in Dakota Valley School District 61-8) | January 5, 2027 (Tue) |
| Trimester ends (Grades K-3) | February 5, 2027 (Fri) |
| PT Conferences (4-8pm) (K-12 families) | February 10, 2027 (Wed) |
| Quarter ends (Grades 4-12) | March 12, 2027 (Fri) |
| Graduation (Graduating students and families) | May 15, 2027 (Sat) |
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Dakota Valley School District 61-8
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 offers a centralized campus in North Sioux City housing Dakota Valley Elementary, Upper Elementary/Middle School, and Dakota Valley High School, starting with junior kindergarten.
The district provides comprehensive special education accommodations and 1:1 digital learning platforms. Parents track grades and dining accounts via the central portal, verifying school bus transit eligibility directly with the transportation department.
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Dakota Valley School District 61-8 lists Student Holiday as 8 weekdays off. This named block is worth tracking separately for childcare, appointments, travel, and shared household calendars.
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 lists 14 teacher, planning, or student-holiday items beyond the headline break periods.
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