The first day of classes for all students is Monday, August 11, 2025, the first day of the Templeton Unified School District Calendar 2025–26 school year. District Closed for Local Holiday (Labor Day — September 1, 2025) and Veterans Day Holiday (November 11, 2025), and Winter Break (November 24–28, 2025). Now, after the holiday, they continue with a few weeks of regular instructional days before Spring Break (by when all districts take breaks).
Templeton Middle School Calendar – Templeton High School Calendar: Throughout the school year, Early Release Wednesdays and minimum days will be scheduled, including for every quarter, specifically for staff development and extra student assistance. The school calendar wraps up in early June, when the last day of school and graduation ceremonies take place at Templeton High School. The calendar features built-in inclement weather backup days for flexibility. This balanced schedule allows for regular breaks while meeting professional development needs and maintaining a full count of instructional days.
Templeton Unified School District Calendar 2025-26 PDF
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Templeton Unified School District Calendar 2025-2026
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 11, 2025 (Mon) |
| Labor Day (Local Holiday) | September 1, 2025 (Mon) |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2025 (Tue) |
| Winter Break | November 24–28, 2025 (Mon–Fri) |
| Early Release Wednesdays & Min Days | Throughout the year (Wednesdays) |
| Inclement Weather Backup Days | Built into calendar |
| Last Day of School (approximate) | Early June 2026 |
| High School Graduation | Early June 2026 (min days for finals) |
Calendars – Templeton Unified School District is a K-12 school district based in Templeton, California, which serves approximately 2,257 students in seven schools: three elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools (one of them offering home study and independent-study options). The student-to-teacher ratio in the district is roughly 22:1, and the number of full-time teachers is roughly 101. The student population is approximately 65 percent White, 24 percent Hispanic/Latino, and the remainder of all other races. Approximately 13-16 percent of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The spending per student is nearly $12,000 annually, and the overall district revenue is about $30 million. Niche assigns the district an overall A-grade, citing its excellent academics, teachers, and college preparatory status.
Templeton Unified School District Instructional Calendar: Templeton scores above the California average academic work, around 39 percent in math and 57 percent in reading. High graduation rate- about 9398 percent. Templeton High School has more than a dozen AP classes, an award-winning Future Farmers of America program, a Biotechnology Institute, and the Endeavour Academy, a STEM-oriented junior-senior academy. The extracurricular activities involve a strong arts, agriculture, athletic, and performing arts center. The district focuses on excellence, involvement of the community, and college, career, and civic readiness of students.
Templeton Unified School District Holidays 2025-2026
| Date | Holiday / Closure |
|---|---|
| July 4, 2025 | Independence Day |
| September 1, 2025 | Labor Day (Local Holiday) |
| November 11, 2025 | Veterans Day |
| November 27, 2025 | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 24, 2025 | Christmas Eve |
| December 25, 2025 | Christmas Day |
| December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 | Winter Break |
| January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day |
| January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February 16, 2026 | Presidents' Day (local district observance) |
| February 17, 2026 | Observed Lincoln’s Birthday |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day |
| June 19, 2026 | Juneteenth Holiday |
Templeton Unified School District 2025-2026 Teacher Workdays Calendar
| Date | Day of Week | Workday Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2025 | Monday | Teacher Pre-Service Workday | Classroom setup, PD |
| August 12, 2025 | Tuesday | District PD Day | Mandatory training |
| August 13, 2025 | Wednesday | School-Based Planning | Grade-level meetings |
| September 1, 2025 | Monday | Labor Day (Holiday) | No work |
| October 10, 2025 | Friday | End of Term Grading/Records Day | No students |
| November 24, 2025 | Monday | Parent Conferences (Optional) | Early dismissal? |
| January 2, 2026 | Friday | Teacher Workday (Post-New Year) | Planning for Semester 2 |
| March 13, 2026 | Friday | Professional Development | Curriculum focus |
| May 22, 2026 | Friday | Teacher Post-Service Workday | Grades, closeout |
Notes:
- August 18, 2025, will be the first teacher-only workday, and it will go from 7:30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
- An August 2428, 2025 full week of staff development and preparation is planned when students will not be present.
- The Early Release Wednesdays are incorporated into the year to give the teachers time to plan and develop during days where students have abridged days.
- Other teachers’ particular working days (generally associated with marking periods, end term preparation, semester switches) are set occasionally; however, dates are not yet publicized. Ed.
Templeton Unified School District 2025-2026 Bell and Period Schedules
- Staggered Start/End Times: The high schools have the earliest starts, and then the middle /elementary schools begin.
- Late-Start Days: In the case of some districts, there are late-start days every month, e.g., 9:00 AM start days PD.
- Customization: The schedules can be bbeeschool-specificc (block vs. traditional, A/B days).
Templeton USD High School Schedule
| Period | Start Time | End Time | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeroom | 7:45 AM | 7:55 AM | 10 min | Attendance/Announcements |
| 1st Period | 8:00 AM | 8:50 AM | 50 min | Core/Elective |
| 2nd Period | 8:55 AM | 9:45 AM | 50 min | Core/Elective |
| 3rd Period | 9:50 AM | 10:40 AM | 50 min | Core/Elective |
| 4th Period | 10:45 AM | 11:35 AM | 50 min | Core/Elective |
| Lunch | 11:35 AM | 12:05 PM | 30 min | Staggered by grade? |
| 5th Period | 12:10 PM | 1:00 PM | 50 min | Core/Elective |
| 6th Period | 1:05 PM | 1:55 PM | 50 min | Core/Elective |
| 7th Period | 2:00 PM | 2:50 PM | 50 min | Core/Elective |
Notes:
- Early Release Wednesday: Prone 2.00 PM dismissal (redirect periods by 45 min).
- Zero Period: Athletics/Extra courses Optional 7:00 7:40 AM.
Templeton USD Middle School Schedule
| Period | Start Time | End Time | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Period | 8:15 AM | 9:15 AM | 60 min | Core (Math/Science) |
| 2nd Period | 9:20 AM | 10:20 AM | 60 min | Core (ELA/History) |
| 3rd Period | 10:25 AM | 11:25 AM | 60 min | Elective/PE |
| Lunch | 11:25 AM | 11:55 AM | 30 min | |
| 4th Period | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 60 min | Core/Intervention |
| 5th Period | 1:05 PM | 2:05 PM | 60 min | Elective/Study Hall |
| 6th Period | 2:10 PM | 3:10 PM | 60 min | Advisory/Enrichment |
Notes:
- Advisory Days: Fridays (Fridays can have SEL sessions (Social-Emotional Learning).
Templeton USD Elementary School Schedule
| Time Block | Activity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 7:45–8:00 AM | Arrival/Morning Routine | |
| 8:00–9:30 AM | ELA Block | Phonics, Reading, Writing |
| 9:30–10:15 AM | Math | |
| 10:15–10:45 AM | Recess | |
| 10:45–11:30 AM | Science/Social Studies | Rotating units |
| 11:30 AM–12:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 12:00–12:45 PM | Specials (PE, Art, Music) | Rotates daily |
| 12:45–1:30 PM | Intervention/Enrichment | Small groups |
| 1:30–2:15 PM | Flex Time (STEM, SEL) | Project-based learning |
| 2:15–2:45 PM | Dismissal/Pack-Up |
Notes:
- Friday Early Dismissal: Friday half-day professional development: Potential 1:30 release time on Friday to meet with teachers.
FAQs
Q: What are the school dates for 2025- 2026?
A: The school year normally starts in the second part of August (approximately on August 11, 2025) and finishes in the second part of June (approximately on June 11, 2026).
Q: What do I do to have my child enrolled in the school year 2025- 2026?
A: Registration is done online on the district portal or at the school. The documentation needed is residency verification, birth certificate, immunization records, and IEP/504 plans. The inter-district transfers normally start opening at the beginning of March.
Q: What are the age eligibility criteria of kindergarten and transitional kindergarten (TK)?
A: To attend kindergarten, children have to reach the age of five by September 1, 2025. Students who will have their fifth birthday between September 2, 2025, and September 1, 2026, are eligible to attend Transitional Kindergarten.
Q: How are class placement and assignments done?
A: Placements are developmental, age-dependent, and grade-level. Parents are notified of schedule preferences (e.g., morning vs. afternoon sessions), but placement letters, which indicate class assignments, are usually mailed in late June following the registration deadline.
Q: What determines my class placements, and when will I get placement information?
A: Placement is based upon age, grade level, and developmental needs. After registration is finalized (in late June), assignments are communicated at the end of the day (AM vs. PM for TK).