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Summer Break
School starts Aug 19
Next 7 Days
August 2026
Coming Up
1 this weekSchool Breaks
Holidays (No School)
The Douglas School District 51-1 school calendar for the 2026-27 school year runs from Wednesday, August 19, 2026 to Wednesday, May 26, 2027 in Box Elder, South Dakota.
- •4 scheduled breaks and 10 holidays throughout the year
- •Spring break: Mar 29 – Apr 2
- •Winter break: Dec 21 – Dec 31
Douglas School District 51-1 starts school 370 days later than most South Dakota districts. Winter break starts 364 days later than the most common South Dakota schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Douglas School District 51-1 school open today?
No, Douglas School District 51-1 is currently on summer break. School starts Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
When is the next day off for Douglas School District 51-1?
The next day off is Monday, September 7, 2026 for Labor Day.
When is the first day of school for Douglas School District 51-1?
The first day of school for Douglas School District 51-1 in 2026-27 is Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Douglas School District 51-1?
The last day of school for Douglas School District 51-1 in 2026-27 is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
When is spring break for Douglas School District 51-1?
Spring break for Douglas School District 51-1 is Monday, March 29, 2027 to Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for Douglas School District 51-1?
Winter break for Douglas School District 51-1 is Monday, December 21, 2026 to Thursday, December 31, 2026.
When do students go back to school after winter break?
Students in Douglas School District 51-1 return to school after winter break on Friday, January 1, 2027. Winter break ends on Thursday, December 31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break for Douglas School District 51-1?
Thanksgiving break for Douglas School District 51-1 is Monday, November 23, 2026 to Friday, November 27, 2026.
How do I add Douglas School District 51-1 calendar to my phone?
Click the "Add to Calendar" button at the top of this page to download the iCal (.ics) file. Then:
iPhone/iPad: Tap the downloaded file, then tap "Add All" to add events to your Calendar app.
Android: Open the file with Google Calendar, review the events, and tap "Import".
Google Calendar (web): Go to Settings → Import & Export → Select the .ics file → Import.
Outlook: Double-click the file or drag it into your Outlook calendar.
Apple Calendar (Mac): Double-click the file or go to File → Import → select the .ics file.
What school district is Box Elder, SD in?
Box Elder, South Dakota is served by Douglas School District 51-1. This page shows the 2026-27 school calendar including first day, last day, breaks, and holidays.
When does school start in Box Elder?
School in Box Elder (Douglas School District 51-1) starts on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 for the 2026-27 school year.
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Last updated: July 29, 2026