Updated 2025–26 Academic Calendar Information

As of Feb. 2, 2026, Liberty Hill ISD has approved an updated version of the 2025–26 academic calendar. This update reflects instructional time lost due to inclement weather in late January and the steps required to ensure the district meets Texas Education Agency instructional minute requirements.

Families can view the updated academic calendar here:

• LHISD 2026-26 School Calendar - Updated 2/2/26

To help answer questions and provide additional context, families are encouraged to review the following resources:

• Academic Calendar Changes FAQs:

  • LHISD 2025-26 School Calendar Changes FAQ

• Board discussion from last night’s (Feb. 2) meeting:

  • Liberty Hill ISD Special Called Board Meeting - February 2, 2026

Why the Calendar Was Updated

Due to inclement weather in late January and the denial of the staff's professional development waiver, the Liberty Hill ISD calendar is short of the required operational minutes. Because the approved calendar does not include enough built-in minutes to absorb this time, the district is required to make up the minutes, which equals 6 total school days.

As reflected on the approved calendar, the following days have been added for students:

• Friday, January 30, 2026

• Friday, February 6, 2026

• Friday, March 6, 2026

• Friday, March 27, 2026

• Friday, May 8, 2026

• Friday, May 15, 2026

Please note that if additional instructional time is missed due to future inclement weather or emergencies, it may be necessary to add further student attendance days later in the school year to remain in compliance with state requirements. Any additional changes will be communicated as early and clearly as possible.

Calendar Advisory Committee

Based on feedback collected during the fall semester, the majority of respondents supported continuing the innovative calendar model in future school years. With new information now available regarding calendar requirements, the district is forming a Calendar Advisory Committee made up of parents and staff from across campuses and grade levels.

This committee will review calendar requirements, examine models used by other districts across Texas, and provide input to help guide future academic calendar development.

Thank you for your continued flexibility and partnership as Liberty Hill ISD works to meet instructional requirements while planning responsibly for the future.