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Your School Board officially adopted the 2026-2027 School Calendar this week after reviewing recent feedback on the midwinter break. The 2026-2027 calendar is online at cvsd.org/2026-2027DistrictCalendar Note these significant changes (We're listening!)...
The October Learning Improvement Day (LID) was placed earlier and a day off was added to the tail end of the elementary and middle school conferences, based on the majority feedback for better pacing.
February elementary conferences were placed next to the February midwinter break, based on the majority feedback for better pacing.
Spring break was moved to the second full week in April to align with the majority of our regional school districts, based on feedback from parents and staff who live, work or have students in multiple districts. This also creates better pacing between the midwinter break and the end of the school year, which was also part of the majority feedback. The survey says...Overall satisfaction of the midwinter was positive across all three groups:
For more info, all survey results and the research behind this calendar, go online at cvsd.org/BalancedCalendar Planning for 2027-2028...We heard loud and clear that you would like the calendar earlier for your planning purposes. This year was delayed in order to receive feedback throughout the year on the changes. Your input is important to us. Now that we have this calendar adopted and have reviewed the feedback, the calendar committee will begin this work. |
Listening to our community for the 2026-2027 School Calendar...CVSD is listening to feedback on our school calendar—designed to support academic pacing and student well-being. A recent survey of parents, students and staff showed 73–84% satisfaction—affirming our general direction. Overall satisfaction ran high across all three groups:
First quarter breaks drew favorable ratings from parents (76.2%), students (84%) and staff (83.4%). Parents commented about conference scheduling, childcare/working‑parent impacts and clarity around late starts and holidays. Students appreciated periodic breaks to “reset” and noted pacing around preparation time for Advanced Placement tests. Planning ahead for the 2026-2027 School Calendar...The district will do a quick check in again by February 23, during and following the new midwinter break, then use this input to fine tune the 2026-2027 calendar. Once adopted by the School Board not long after, it will be communicated out. For more info and the survey results: www.cvsd.org/BalancedCalendar |
The 2026-2027 School Calendar timing exception...You informed us through our survey that you would rather have the following year's calendar further in advance for planning purposes. We heard you and will do so in the future. This year is an exception — not the rule — due to the changes and wanting to get feedback about the breaks as they occurred. 2026-2027 student course registration & school registration dates...Due to waiting to get feedback and not yet having an approved calendar, the district will be using transition dates for course registration and school registration, using August 1, 2026 as the start date for the courses and registration. However, this is NOT the first day of school. It is used for registration purposes ONLY. As soon as the 2026-2027 School Calendar is approved, it will be communicated out to you directly. |
Special Program Opportunities...for Students for Midwinter break February 16-20Again, we listened to your feedback about childcare during breaks. Midwinter break is February 16-20 and both our partners at the HUB Sports Center and Spokane Valley Boys and Girls Club are offering safe and affordable programs for children to participate, play and connect during break. We are grateful for these community partners and their efforts to provide additioan options for our families and students. |
