Dear ASD Community,

We’re writing to share an update on the 2026–27 school year calendar.

Last night, the Anchorage School Board approved the updated calendar. The first day of school will be August 19, and the three additional instructional days will take place during the last quarter of the school year.

We know many families and partner organizations have been waiting for a final answer. Thank you for your patience and for staying engaged throughout this process.

This updated calendar reflects the feedback we heard from our community. It gives families more time to plan while still protecting important instructional time for students.

You can find more information on our school calendar webpage.

Thank you again for your partnership.