Back to School: When McKinney Students Return in 2026 and the Key Dates to Know

Summer is winding down, and classes are about to resume for students across McKinney. Here is when the new school year begins and the key dates families will want to mark, based on each district's official 2026-27 calendar.

Most of McKinney is served by McKinney ISD, where students return Thursday, August 13, 2026. The year runs through May 27, 2027.

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

• Prosper ISD: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

• Melissa ISD: Thursday, August 13, 2026

• Frisco ISD: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Key dates — McKinney ISD 2026-27

• First day of school: Thursday, August 13, 2026

• Thanksgiving break: November 23-27, 2026

• Winter break: December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027

• Spring break: March 15-19, 2027

• Last day of school: May 27, 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.mckinneyisd.net/page/misd-calendar-26-27

https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/back-to-school