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The Anthony Independent School District has officially released its 2025–2026 academic calendar, outlining important dates for students, parents, and staff. The school year will begin on Monday, July 28, 2025, and end on Friday, May 22, 2026, marking a total of 177 instructional days.

Key Dates and Holidays

The district will observe multiple holidays and breaks throughout the year:

  • Labor Day – September 1, 2025
  • Thanksgiving Break – November 24–28, 2025
  • Winter Break – December 23, 2025 – January 2, 2026
  • Spring Break – March 9–13, 2026
  • Easter Break – April 3 & 6, 2026
  • Memorial Day – May 25, 2026
  • Juneteenth (Holiday) – June 19, 2026

Grading Periods

Each semester is divided into two nine-week grading periods:

  • 1st Nine Weeks Ends – October 3, 2025
  • 2nd Nine Weeks Ends – December 19, 2025
  • 3rd Nine Weeks Ends – February 27, 2026
  • 4th Nine Weeks Ends – May 22, 2026

Parent-Teacher Conferences

AMS and AHS will host parent-teacher conferences on:

  • September 9 & 11, 2025
  • February 10 & 12, 2026

Early Release and Professional Development

There are multiple early release days throughout the year including:

  • October 31, 2025
  • December 19, 2025
  • May 22, 2026

Staff development and exchange days are scattered throughout the calendar, including:

  • July 15–17, 2025 – New Teacher Professional Development
  • August 22, 2025 – Professional Development/Workday
  • Multiple workdays are scheduled around breaks and semester changes

Intersession Periods

The calendar includes built-in intersession periods designed to support student learning and enrichment:

  • October 7–10, 2025
  • March 2–6, 2026
  • May 26–29, 2026
  • June 1–5, 2026

Instructional Summary

  • Student Days: 177
  • Teacher Days: 187
  • Full-Day PD/Workdays: 10
  • Instructional Minutes: 78,600

The calendar reflects Anthony ISD’s continued focus on student achievement, balanced breaks, and support for professional development. For the most accurate and updated information, families are encouraged to visit the Anthony ISD website.