Back to School: Queen Creek's 2026-27 School Year Is Under Way, With Key Dates Ahead

The 2026-27 school year is already under way for students across Queen Creek. Here are the first-day dates and the key calendar dates still ahead, drawn from each district's official calendar.

Most of Queen Creek is served by Queen Creek Unified School District, where students returned Monday, July 20, 2026. The year runs through May 20, 2027.

Because Queen Creek spans more than one district, students in some areas start on different days:

• Higley Unified School District: Thursday, July 23, 2026 (serving parts of the area)

• Chandler Unified School District: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (serving parts of the area, including Casteel High School)

Key dates — Queen Creek Unified School District 2026-27

• First day of school: Monday, July 20, 2026

• Fall break: September 28 - October 9, 2026

• Thanksgiving break: November 25-27, 2026

• Winter break: December 21, 2026 - January 4, 2027

• Spring break: March 8-19, 2027

• Last day of school: May 20, 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.qcusd.org/calendar

https://www.husd.org/about-husd/calendar

https://www.cusd80.com/calendar-71