To make up for the shortened year, all campuses will extend the school day by five minutes
Frisco ISD officially finalized the 2026-27 academic calendar, ending the school year slightly early so students won’t have to compete with PGA Championship crowds for a spot in the carpool line.
The calendar, shaped by a committee of staff, parents, community members and students, reflects months of feedback and logistical planning, especially as Frisco prepares to host one of the largest sporting events ever to hit the city.
How The Calendar Came Together
According to Frisco ISD, the 2026-27 Calendar Committee included 10 staff members, eight parents and community representatives and eight students from the District Advisory Council. Their draft was presented at the November Board meeting after reviewing input from more than 8,400 parents and nearly 3,200 district employees through a fall survey.
The committee balanced several priorities while building the schedule: state instructional-minute requirements, alignment of major breaks with nearby districts, preferred start dates for teachers and the timing of graduation ceremonies.
PGA Championship Drives Early End To School Year
One major factor set this calendar apart. Frisco will host the PGA Championship in May 2027, an event expected to draw roughly 30,000 visitors per day. With the surge in traffic and public safety demand, district and city officials determined that ending the school year a week earlier than usual was the safest solution.
As a result, the last day of school will land on Friday, May 14, 2027.
Photo: Gary Kellner | PGA of America
New School Hours Coming In 2026-27
To make up for the shortened year while still meeting state requirements for instructional minutes, all campuses will extend the school day by five minutes. These new hours will remain in place beyond 2026-27 due to updated state assessment requirements coming in 2027-28.
Elementary schools: 7:45 a.m.–3:10 p.m.
Middle schools (including Wortham Intermediate): 8:25 a.m.–3:50 p.m.
High schools: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Key Dates For Families
First day of school: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Last day of school: Friday, May 14, 2027
Bad-weather make-up days: March 26 and April 16, 2027
The full instructional calendar is now available. Staff calendars will be released in January.
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