Sanders Unified School District Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Sanders Unified School District for the 2026-2027 academic year.
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 3, 2026 (Mon) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Fall Break | October 12, 2026 - October 16, 2026 | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| President's Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 8, 2027 - March 12, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 21, 2027 (Fri) | School Closes |
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Extended Time Off
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Break Window | Oct 10–18, 2026Districtwide no-school: Oct 12–16, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Oct 10–11, 2026; Oct 17–18, 2026 | 9 days |
| Thanksgiving Break Window | Nov 21–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 23–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 21–22, 2026; Nov 28–29, 2026 | 9 days |
| Winter Break Window | Dec 19, 2026–Jan 3, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21, 2026–Jan 1, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026; Jan 2–3, 2027 | 16 days |
| Spring Break Window | Mar 6–14, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 8–12, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 6–7, 2027; Mar 13–14, 2027 | 9 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| 40th Day of School | September 28, 2026 (Mon) |
| End of Quarter 1 | October 9, 2026 (Fri) |
| End of Quarter 2 | December 18, 2026 (Fri) |
| 100th Day of School | January 19, 2027 (Tue) |
| End of Quarter 3 | March 5, 2027 (Fri) |
| Pre-K Promotion | May 7, 2027 (Fri) |
| Kindergarten / 8th Grade Promotion | May 21, 2027 (Fri) |
| High School Graduation | May 22, 2027 (Sat) |
SUSD #18 Calendar 2026-2027 www.arizonaschoolcalendar.com
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About Sanders Unified School District
Sanders Unified uses a direct three-school sequence in a remote part of eastern Arizona. Sanders Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade, Sanders Middle School spans grades six through eight; Valley High School completes the sequence in grades nine through twelve. Both promotions change campus, but students remain under one governing district through graduation. Sanders connects communities on and near the Navajo Nation, making transportation and culturally responsive education part of the ordinary school structure. Local elementary access is followed by shared middle- and high-school settings where courses, athletics, and activities can be concentrated. The clear K–5, 6–8, and 9–12 ladder reduces ambiguity even across a large rural service area.
Compared With Related Districts
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SUSD #18 lists Fall Break as 5 weekdays off. This named block is worth tracking separately for childcare, appointments, travel, and shared household calendars.
SUSD #18 uses this Spring Break week, while SUSD (March 8, 2027 - March 11, 2027) and SUSD #5 (March 15, 2027 - March 19, 2027) use different windows in the related calendar set.
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