CFISD approves 2027-28 instructional calendar

Cy-Fair ISD students will begin their 2027-28 school year on Aug. 11 and finish on May 25, according to a news release.

The Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees approved the 2027-28 instructional calendar during the Nov. 9 regular meeting, following discussion during the Nov. 5 work session.

What you need to know

The Districtwide Educational Improvement Council, which consists of teachers, parents, business partners and other community members, met three times to develop and narrow down 12 calendar options—the final two were presented to the board of trustees. 

Four breaks are scheduled throughout the 2027-28 school year:

• Fall break: Oct. 11-15

• Thanksgiving break: Nov. 22-26

• Winter break: Dec. 20-Jan. 3

• Spring break: March 13-17

Some context

State law mandates that instruction for the school year not begin before the fourth Monday in August—for the 2027-28 school year, this would be Aug. 23. CFISD is exempt from this law as it is designated as a District of Innovation, which allows for a more flexible calendar, according to the release.

Texas Education Code requires instructional calendars to include:

• A minimum of 75,600 minutes for students

• A 187-day contract for teachers

• Inclement weather days

The CFISD 2027-28 instructional calendar can be found on the district website.