The district’s calendar lists a full week off for students, followed by the start of the second grading period Monday, Oct. 19.
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October 6, 20261 min read
Little Elm ISD students will be out of class for fall break Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, according to the district’s October calendar.
The first grading period ends Friday, Oct. 9. The second grading period begins Monday, Oct. 19, after the weeklong student break.
The calendar distinguishes the student schedule from the staff schedule: Oct. 12 and 13 are professional-learning days for staff, while Oct. 14–16 are listed as district holidays.
Families planning child care or travel can find links to printable English and Spanish academic calendars on the district’s calendar page.
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Reporting from Little Elm and the surrounding area.
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