Important Dates

We've compiled a list of key dates for elementary students and parents in the 2026-2027 school year. *These dates are subject to change.

August 2026

August 25 - K-5 Conference Day & ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PICTURES 10 AM - 6 PM; Grades 6-12 First Day of Classes
August 26 - K-5 First Day of Classes
August 31 through October 2 - FAST Assessments (Fall)

September 2026

September 1 - Ogden Preschool (OELC) Back-To-School Night, 5:00-7:00 PM
September 3 - Ogden Preschool (OELC) First Day of Classes
September 7 - Labor Day (No School)

October 2026

October 16 - Elementary Picture Retakes (AM Only)

November 2026

November 2 - Report Cards Sent Home
November 2 & 5 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:30 PM-7:30 PM
November 2-5 - PTO Book Fair
November 6 - Teacher Flex Day (No School) / First Trimester Ends
November 23 & 24 - Teacher Professional Development (No School)
November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)

December 2026

December 7 - Elementary Winter Concert, OMS/OHS Gym-6:00 PM
December 23 through January 1 - Winter Break (No School)

January 2027

January 4 - Teacher Flex Day (No School)
January 5 - Classes resume
January 5 through February 5 - FAST Assessments (Winter)
January 18 - MLK, Jr. Day/Teacher Flex Day (No School)
January 25 - Preschool (OELC) Information/Registration Night-6:00 PM

February 2027

February 19 - 2nd Trimester Ends
February 22 - Report Cards Sent Home
February 22 & 25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:30 PM-7:30 PM
February 26 - Conference Comp Day (No School)

March 2027

March 4 - 2027-28 Kindergarten Parent Meeting, 6:30 PM
March 15-19 - Spring Break (No School)
March 26 - Good Friday/Teacher Flex Day (No School)

April 2027

April 13 - 3rd-5th Grades Music Showcase, OMS/OHS Gym-6:00 PM
April 19-23 - Iowa Assessments (3rd - 5th grades Only)
April 19 through May 28 - FAST Assessments (Spring)

May 2027

May 14 - Bill Mullins' Field Day (rain date May 17)
May 21 - OELC Preschool Last Day
May 25 - Last day of School; 3rd Trimester Ends and Report Cards Sent Home

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Ogden Community School District will inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers to persevere and succeed in meeting tomorrow's opportunities.

As a parent of a student who attends a public school district receiving Title I funds, you have the right to inquire and receive information about the qualifications of your child's teacher. If your child is taught by a non-highly qualified teacher for a period of four or more consecutive weeks, you will be notified. The Ogden Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study: Manufacturing; Business; Agriculture; and Family and Consumer Science. It is the policy of the Ogden Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Derek Carlson, Ogden High School, 732 W. Division St., Ogden, IA 50212, 515-275-4034, derek.carlson@ogden.k12.ia.us.