Calendar

View important Human Resources dates, district blackout days, and leave request deadlines for Columbia Public Schools staff.

NUTRITION SERVICES BLACKOUT DAYS

• August 19 – First Day Back
• August 24 thru September 4 – First Two Weeks of School
• May 14 thru May 21 – Last Two Weeks of School
• Before and after Holidays

DISTRICT BLACKOUT DAYS

Blackout dates are dates that have historically experienced high absenteeism. The following are blackout dates for the 2026‐27 school year. If you wish to use personal time for any of these dates, you must submit an Absence Request form in TalentEd Records and approved by your supervisor and Human Resources.

• October 2 ‐ Mizzou Homecoming
• December 21 & 22 ‐ Day before Winter Break
• February 3 ‐ Fine Arts Extravaganza
• March 26 ‐ Day before Spring Break
• April 5 ‐ Day after Spring Break

*Per policy, GDBDA requests for personal leave are subject to prior approval by the immediate supervisor. Personal leave at the start or close of school, or more than one day in conjunction with a holiday, must receive prior approval by the Chief Human Resource Officer or a designee due to extenuating circumstances.

BLACKOUT DAYS DOCUMENT 

View important Human Resources dates, district blackout days, and leave request deadlines for Columbia Public Schools staff.