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North Slope Borough School District Calendar 2026-2027

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Alak School

Official
Updated 2026-11-05
First Day Aug 13, 2026
Last Day May 20, 2027
Student Holiday December 21, 2026 (Mon)
Student Holiday December 22, 2026 (Tue)

Key Dates — Alak School

EventDate(s)Status
First Day of SchoolAugust 13, 2026 (Thu)School Opens
Last Day of SchoolMay 20, 2027 (Thu)School Closes

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No-School Periods — Alak School

PeriodDate(s)Length
Student Holiday WindowNov 26–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 26–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 20264 days
Student Holiday WindowDec 19, 2026–Jan 10, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21–25, 2026; Dec 28, 2026–Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4–8, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026; Dec 26–27, 2026; Jan 2–3, 2027; Jan 9–10, 202723 days
Student Holiday WindowMar 6–14, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 8–12, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 6–7, 2027; Mar 13–14, 20279 days

Other Important Dates — Alak School

EventDate(s)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Alak School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)October 13, 2026 (Tue)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Alak School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)December 18, 2026 (Fri)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Alak School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)March 19, 2027 (Fri)
Graduation Day (Students enrolled in Alak School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)May 14, 2027 (Fri)

North Slope Borough School District Alak School 2026-2027 alaskaschoolcalendar.com

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Barrow High School

Official
Updated 2026-11-05
First Day Aug 13, 2026
Last Day May 21, 2027
Student Holiday December 21, 2026 (Mon)
Student Holiday December 22, 2026 (Tue)

Key Dates — Barrow High School

EventDate(s)Status
First Day of SchoolAugust 13, 2026 (Thu)School Opens
Last Day of SchoolMay 21, 2027 (Fri)School Closes

No-School Periods — Barrow High School

PeriodDate(s)Length
Student Holiday WindowNov 26–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 26–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 20264 days
Student Holiday WindowDec 19, 2026–Jan 11, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21–25, 2026; Dec 28, 2026–Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4–8, 2027; Jan 11, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026; Dec 26–27, 2026; Jan 2–3, 2027; Jan 9–10, 202724 days
Student Holiday WindowMar 13–21, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 15–19, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 13–14, 2027; Mar 20–21, 20279 days

Other Important Dates — Barrow High School

EventDate(s)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Barrow High School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)October 16, 2026 (Fri)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Barrow High School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)December 18, 2026 (Fri)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Barrow High School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)March 12, 2027 (Fri)
Graduation Day (Students enrolled in Barrow High School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)May 15, 2027 (Sat)

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Hopson Middle School

Official
Updated 2026-11-05
First Day Aug 13, 2026
Last Day May 21, 2027
Student Holiday December 21, 2026 (Mon)
Student Holiday December 22, 2026 (Tue)

Key Dates — Hopson Middle School

EventDate(s)Status
First Day of SchoolAugust 13, 2026 (Thu)School Opens
Last Day of SchoolMay 21, 2027 (Fri)School Closes

No-School Periods — Hopson Middle School

PeriodDate(s)Length
Student Holiday WindowNov 26–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 26–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 20264 days
Student Holiday WindowDec 19, 2026–Jan 11, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21–25, 2026; Dec 28, 2026–Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4–8, 2027; Jan 11, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026; Dec 26–27, 2026; Jan 2–3, 2027; Jan 9–10, 202724 days
Student Holiday WindowMar 13–21, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 15–19, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 13–14, 2027; Mar 20–21, 20279 days

Other Important Dates — Hopson Middle School

EventDate(s)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Hopson Middle School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)October 16, 2026 (Fri)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Hopson Middle School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)December 18, 2026 (Fri)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Hopson Middle School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)March 12, 2027 (Fri)
Graduation Day (Students enrolled in Hopson Middle School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)May 18, 2027 (Tue)

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Ipalook Elementary School

Official
Updated 2026-11-05
First Day Aug 13, 2026
Last Day May 21, 2027
Student Holiday December 21, 2026 (Mon)
Student Holiday December 22, 2026 (Tue)

Key Dates — Ipalook Elementary School

EventDate(s)Status
First Day of SchoolAugust 13, 2026 (Thu)School Opens
Last Day of SchoolMay 21, 2027 (Fri)School Closes

No-School Periods — Ipalook Elementary School

PeriodDate(s)Length
Student Holiday WindowNov 26–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 26–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 20264 days
Student Holiday WindowDec 19, 2026–Jan 11, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21–25, 2026; Dec 28, 2026–Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4–8, 2027; Jan 11, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026; Dec 26–27, 2026; Jan 2–3, 2027; Jan 9–10, 202724 days
Student Holiday WindowMar 13–21, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 15–19, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 13–14, 2027; Mar 20–21, 20279 days

Other Important Dates — Ipalook Elementary School

EventDate(s)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Ipalook Elementary School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)October 9, 2026 (Fri)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Ipalook Elementary School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)December 18, 2026 (Fri)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Ipalook Elementary School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)March 12, 2027 (Fri)
Graduation Day (Students enrolled in Ipalook Elementary School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)May 17, 2027 (Mon)

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Kali School

Official
Updated 2026-11-05
First Day Aug 13, 2026
Last Day May 13, 2027
Student Holiday December 21, 2026 (Mon)
Student Holiday December 22, 2026 (Tue)

Key Dates — Kali School

EventDate(s)Status
First Day of SchoolAugust 13, 2026 (Thu)School Opens
Last Day of SchoolMay 13, 2027 (Thu)School Closes

No-School Periods — Kali School

PeriodDate(s)Length
Student Holiday WindowNov 26–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 26–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 20264 days
Student Holiday WindowDec 19, 2026–Jan 10, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21–25, 2026; Dec 28, 2026–Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4–8, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026; Dec 26–27, 2026; Jan 2–3, 2027; Jan 9–10, 202723 days

Other Important Dates — Kali School

EventDate(s)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Kali School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)October 16, 2026 (Fri)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Kali School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)December 18, 2026 (Fri)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Kali School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)March 11, 2027 (Thu)
Graduation Day (Students enrolled in Kali School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)May 11, 2027 (Tue)

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Kaveolook School

Official
Updated 2026-11-05
First Day Aug 13, 2026
Last Day May 20, 2027
Student Holiday December 21, 2026 (Mon)
Student Holiday December 22, 2026 (Tue)

Key Dates — Kaveolook School

EventDate(s)Status
First Day of SchoolAugust 13, 2026 (Thu)School Opens
Last Day of SchoolMay 20, 2027 (Thu)School Closes

No-School Periods — Kaveolook School

PeriodDate(s)Length
Student Holiday WindowNov 26–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 26–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 20264 days
Student Holiday WindowDec 19, 2026–Jan 10, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21–25, 2026; Dec 28, 2026–Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4–8, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026; Dec 26–27, 2026; Jan 2–3, 2027; Jan 9–10, 202723 days
Student Holiday WindowMar 6–14, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 8–12, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 6–7, 2027; Mar 13–14, 20279 days

Other Important Dates — Kaveolook School

EventDate(s)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Kaveolook School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)October 16, 2026 (Fri)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Kaveolook School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)December 18, 2026 (Fri)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Kaveolook School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)March 19, 2027 (Fri)
Graduation Day (Students enrolled in Kaveolook School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)May 14, 2027 (Fri)

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Kiita Learning Community

Official
Updated 2026-11-05
First Day Aug 13, 2026
Last Day May 21, 2027
Student Holiday December 21, 2026 (Mon)
Student Holiday December 22, 2026 (Tue)

Key Dates — Kiita Learning Community

EventDate(s)Status
First Day of SchoolAugust 13, 2026 (Thu)School Opens
Last Day of SchoolMay 21, 2027 (Fri)School Closes

No-School Periods — Kiita Learning Community

PeriodDate(s)Length
Student Holiday WindowNov 26–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 26–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 20264 days
Student Holiday WindowDec 19, 2026–Jan 11, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21–25, 2026; Dec 28, 2026–Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4–8, 2027; Jan 11, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026; Dec 26–27, 2026; Jan 2–3, 2027; Jan 9–10, 202724 days
Student Holiday WindowMar 13–21, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 15–19, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 13–14, 2027; Mar 20–21, 20279 days

Other Important Dates — Kiita Learning Community

EventDate(s)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Kiita Learning Community only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)October 16, 2026 (Fri)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Kiita Learning Community only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)December 18, 2026 (Fri)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Kiita Learning Community only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)March 12, 2027 (Fri)
Graduation Day (Students enrolled in Kiita Learning Community only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)May 13, 2027 (Thu)

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Meade River School

Official
Updated 2026-11-05
First Day Aug 13, 2026
Last Day May 20, 2027
Student Holiday December 21, 2026 (Mon)
Student Holiday December 22, 2026 (Tue)

Key Dates — Meade River School

EventDate(s)Status
First Day of SchoolAugust 13, 2026 (Thu)School Opens
Last Day of SchoolMay 20, 2027 (Thu)School Closes

No-School Periods — Meade River School

PeriodDate(s)Length
Student Holiday WindowNov 26–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 26–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 20264 days
Student Holiday WindowDec 19, 2026–Jan 10, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21–25, 2026; Dec 28, 2026–Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4–8, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026; Dec 26–27, 2026; Jan 2–3, 2027; Jan 9–10, 202723 days
Student Holiday WindowJan 16–19, 2027Districtwide no-school: Jan 18–19, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Jan 16–17, 20274 days
Student Holiday WindowMar 6–14, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 8–12, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 6–7, 2027; Mar 13–14, 20279 days

Other Important Dates — Meade River School

EventDate(s)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Meade River School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)October 14, 2026 (Wed)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Meade River School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)December 18, 2026 (Fri)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Meade River School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)March 19, 2027 (Fri)
Graduation Day (Students enrolled in Meade River School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)May 14, 2027 (Fri)

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Nunamiut School

Official
Updated 2026-11-05
First Day Aug 13, 2026
Last Day May 20, 2027
Student Holiday December 14, 2026 (Mon)
Student Holiday December 15, 2026 (Tue)

Key Dates — Nunamiut School

EventDate(s)Status
First Day of SchoolAugust 13, 2026 (Thu)School Opens
Last Day of SchoolMay 20, 2027 (Thu)School Closes

No-School Periods — Nunamiut School

PeriodDate(s)Length
Student Holiday WindowNov 26–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 26–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 20264 days
Student Holiday WindowDec 12, 2026–Jan 3, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 14–18, 2026; Dec 21–25, 2026; Dec 28, 2026–Jan 1, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 12–13, 2026; Dec 19–20, 2026; Dec 26–27, 2026; Jan 2–3, 202723 days
Student Holiday WindowJan 16–19, 2027Districtwide no-school: Jan 18–19, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Jan 16–17, 20274 days
Student Holiday WindowMar 6–14, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 8–12, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 6–7, 2027; Mar 13–14, 20279 days

Other Important Dates — Nunamiut School

EventDate(s)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Nunamiut School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)October 9, 2026 (Fri)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Nunamiut School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)December 11, 2026 (Fri)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Nunamiut School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)March 17, 2027 (Wed)
Graduation Day (Students enrolled in Nunamiut School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)May 14, 2027 (Fri)

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Tikiġaq School

Official
Updated 2026-11-05
First Day Aug 13, 2026
Last Day May 25, 2027
Student Holiday December 21, 2026 (Mon)
Student Holiday December 22, 2026 (Tue)

Key Dates — Tikiġaq School

EventDate(s)Status
First Day of SchoolAugust 13, 2026 (Thu)School Opens
Last Day of SchoolMay 25, 2027 (Tue)School Closes

No-School Periods — Tikiġaq School

PeriodDate(s)Length
Student Holiday WindowNov 26–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 26–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 20264 days
Student Holiday WindowDec 19, 2026–Jan 10, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21–25, 2026; Dec 28, 2026–Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4–8, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026; Dec 26–27, 2026; Jan 2–3, 2027; Jan 9–10, 202723 days
Student Holiday WindowJan 21–24, 2027Districtwide no-school: Jan 21–22, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Jan 23–24, 20274 days
Student Holiday WindowFeb 11–14, 2027Districtwide no-school: Feb 11–12, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Feb 13–14, 20274 days
Student Holiday WindowMar 6–14, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 8–12, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 6–7, 2027; Mar 13–14, 20279 days

Other Important Dates — Tikiġaq School

EventDate(s)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Tikiġaq School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)October 16, 2026 (Fri)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Tikiġaq School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)December 18, 2026 (Fri)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Tikiġaq School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)March 5, 2027 (Fri)
Graduation Day (Students enrolled in Tikiġaq School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)May 14, 2027 (Fri)

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Trapper School

Official
Updated 2026-11-05
First Day Aug 13, 2026
Last Day May 20, 2027
Student Holiday December 21, 2026 (Mon)
Student Holiday December 22, 2026 (Tue)

Key Dates — Trapper School

EventDate(s)Status
First Day of SchoolAugust 13, 2026 (Thu)School Opens
Last Day of SchoolMay 20, 2027 (Thu)School Closes

No-School Periods — Trapper School

PeriodDate(s)Length
Student Holiday WindowNov 26–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 26–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 20264 days
Student Holiday WindowDec 19, 2026–Jan 10, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21–25, 2026; Dec 28, 2026–Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4–8, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026; Dec 26–27, 2026; Jan 2–3, 2027; Jan 9–10, 202723 days
Student Holiday WindowMar 6–14, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 8–12, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 6–7, 2027; Mar 13–14, 20279 days

Other Important Dates — Trapper School

EventDate(s)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Trapper School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)October 13, 2026 (Tue)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Trapper School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)December 18, 2026 (Fri)
End of Quarter (Students enrolled in Trapper School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)March 19, 2027 (Fri)
Graduation Day (Students enrolled in Trapper School only; not other schools in North Slope Borough School District.)May 14, 2027 (Fri)

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North Slope Borough School District

North Slope Borough School District operates schools across the Arctic coast of northern Alaska, with administrative headquarters in Utqiaġvik. District curricula seamlessly integrate Alaska State Standards with the community-developed Iñupiat Learning Framework, cultivating cultural heritage, indigenous language fluency, and a deep relationship with the Arctic environment.

Families register students online through PowerSchool Online Enrollment Express, with paper enrollment packets available at local school offices. Because village school calendars, seasonal hunting closures, and semester end dates vary across Arctic campuses, parents should reference their specific village school calendar rather than relying on a generalized district schedule.

Compared With Related Districts

This comparison uses the default instance shown in statewide summaries: Alak School.

Earlier regional startAugust 13, 2026

North Slope Borough School District starts on this date; Nenana City School District (August 19, 2026) and Pribilof School District (August 28, 2026) use different first-day dates in the related calendar set.

Student-only planning days17 items

North Slope Borough School District lists 17 teacher, planning, or student-holiday items beyond the headline break periods.

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