THE CONTINUUM ACADEMY
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Collin County, TX

2026–27 Academic Calendar

First day of school
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Last day of school
Thursday, May 27, 2027
Grading periods

Four nine-week terms.

1st nine weeks
Aug 13 – Oct 9, 2026
2nd nine weeks
Oct 14 – Dec 18, 2026
3rd nine weeks
Jan 5 – Mar 12, 2027
4th nine weeks
Mar 22 – May 27, 2027
Holidays & breaks

When school is closed.

Labor Day
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Fall Break
Oct 12–13, 2026
Thanksgiving Break
Nov 23–27, 2026
Winter Break (classes resume Jan 5)
Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
MLK Day
Mon, Jan 18, 2027
Presidents’ Day Break
Feb 15–16, 2027
Spring Break
Mar 15–19, 2027
Holiday (Good Friday)
Fri, Mar 26, 2027
Memorial Day
Mon, May 31, 2027
Student holidays & staff days

No school for students.

Staff Development / Student Holiday
Sep 28, 2026
Staff Development / Student Holiday
Oct 26, 2026
Staff Development / Student Holiday
Jan 4, 2027
Staff Development / Student Holiday
Feb 1, 2027
Teacher Exchange Day / Student Holiday
Apr 16, 2027
Staff Development / Student Holiday
May 28, 2027
Bad-weather make-up days (used only if needed)
Apr 5 & Apr 19, 2027

Calendar aligns with the local McKinney ISD 2026–27 academic calendar. Dates are subject to change; the official calendar will be confirmed at enrollment.