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Back to School: When Van Alstyne Students Return in 2026 and the Key Dates to Know

Van Alstyne's public schools begin the 2026-27 year around August 19, 2026. Here are the first-day and key calendar dates for the districts that serve the city.

Jubal Pennington

July 24, 20261 min read

Back to school morning - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Back to school morning - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Summer is winding down, and classes are about to resume for students across Van Alstyne. Here is when the new school year begins and the key dates families will want to mark, based on each district's official 2026-27 calendar.

The city of Van Alstyne is served by Van Alstyne ISD, where students return Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The year runs through May 27, 2027.

Van Alstyne ISD starts later than its Grayson County neighbors.

Key dates — Van Alstyne ISD 2026-27

  • First day of school: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
  • Thanksgiving break: November 23-27, 2026
  • Winter break: December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027
  • Spring break: March 15-19, 2027
  • Last day of school: May 27, 2027

The complete calendar, including holidays and early-release days, is linked below.

Families who live near a district boundary can confirm their child's assigned district and campus by address on the district's website.

Sources

https://www.vanalstyneisd.org

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Jubal Pennington

Jubal Pennington writes about community life, schools, public safety, and neighborhood happenings around Van Alstyne.

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