Academic Calendar
Find district academic calendars, important school dates, grading periods, holidays, breaks, and printable calendar resources for Avoyelles Parish Schools.
Current School Year
View the official Avoyelles Parish Schools academic calendar for the current school year.
2026–2027 Academic Calendar
The district academic calendar includes instructional days, holidays, school breaks, professional development days, and other important dates for APS students, families, and employees.
First Day for Students: August 6, 2026
Last Day for Students: May 20, 2027
Important Dates
Keep track of important school dates, grading periods, holidays, breaks, and end-of-year events.
First Semester
- August 3–5: Staff Development
- August 6: First Day for Students
- September 4: Progress Reports Home
- October 7: 1st Nine Weeks Ends
- October 15: Report Card Night
- November 11: Progress Reports Home
- November 16: Teacher PD / Student Virtual Day
- December 18: 2nd Nine Weeks Ends
Holidays & Breaks
- November 3: Election Day
- November 10: Veteran’s Day
- November 23–27: Thanksgiving Break
- December 21–January 1: Christmas Break
- February 8–9: Mardi Gras Holiday
- March 19: Staff Development
- March 26–April 2: Easter Break
Second Semester
- January 4–5: Staff Development
- January 6: 3rd Nine Weeks Begins
- January 12: Report Cards Home
- February 4: Progress Reports Home
- March 10: 3rd Nine Weeks Ends
- March 18: Report Card Night
- April 23: Progress Reports Home
- May 11–12: Senior Finals
- May 17: LaSAS Graduation
- May 18: MHS Graduation
- May 19: AHS Graduation
- May 20: BMHS Graduation
- May 26: 4th Nine Weeks Ends — Half Day for Students
- May 27: Records Day for Staff
Grading, Graduation & End-of-Year Dates
Quickly find progress report, report card, graduation, and end-of-year dates for the 2026–2027 school year.
Progress Report Dates
- September 4, 2026
- November 11, 2026
- February 4, 2027
- April 23, 2027
Report Card Dates
- October 15, 2026: Report Card Night
- January 12, 2027: Report Cards Home
- March 18, 2027: Report Card Night
Graduation Dates
- May 17, 2027: LaSAS Graduation
- May 18, 2027: MHS Graduation
- May 19, 2027: AHS Graduation
- May 20, 2027: BMHS Graduation
End-of-Year Dates
- May 11–12, 2027: Senior Finals
- May 26, 2027: 4th Nine Weeks Ends; Half Day for Students
- May 27, 2027: Records & Closing
Need Help?
For questions about school-specific schedules, events, or calendar information, contact your child’s school. Families may also contact the Avoyelles Parish Schools Central Office for assistance.
Avoyelles Parish Schools Central Office: 318-253-5982