Chisum Independent School District recently announced it is moving its first day of school about two weeks earlier than the previous start date of Tuesday, Sept. 8. On its updated school calendar, Chisum ISD will begin the 2020-21 school year on Monday, Aug. 24.
The school district moved its graduation day to Friday, May 21, 2021, in accordance with the new start date. Chisum ISD students will not have school on Labor Day, Columbus Day, a week for Thanksgiving Break, two weeks for Christmas Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, one week for Spring Break, Good Friday, and Memorial Day. The Chisum ISD calendar is subject to change due to school closure from any issues relating to COVID-19.