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Garton Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27
Des Moines, IA 50317
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School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
District Finance (FY 2023)
Community Context
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
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Staff DayFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District. Garton Elementary follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Paid BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details. |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | PD DayDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Unpaid Break No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Yom KippurDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | PD DaysDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Unpaid BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | PD DayDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Election DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Unpaid BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Unpaid BreakDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Conference Compensation DayDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Paid BreakDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | Unpaid BreakDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | PD DaysDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Unpaid Break (MLK Day)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Unpaid BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | PD DayDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Unpaid Break (Presidents' Day)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | Eid al-FitrDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | Unpaid BreakDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | Unpaid BreakDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | PD DaysDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Unpaid BreakDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good FridayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | Conference Comp DayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details. |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 | Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
Showing 34 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Garton Elementary
Garton Elementary has a total enrollment of 429 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Des Moines, IA.