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Gil Sanchez Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27
BELEN, NM 87002
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There will be no school in observance of Indigenous People's Day
Early Release: Staff Professional DevelopmentStudents will be dismissed at 1:21pm.
On this day, the scholars will be on a half day schedule. The time they will be release is 1:16pm. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be from 2:00pm to 7:00pm (Last schedule time is 6:45pm)
Families - Schedule a conference with your student's teacher. We'll be available throughout the afternoon.
Families - Schedule a conference with your student's teacher. We'll be available throughout the day.
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School Statistics
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
District Finance (FY 2023)
Community Context
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
Coming Up
There will be no school in observance of Indigenous People's Day
EventEarly Release: Staff Professional DevelopmentStudents will be dismissed at 1:21pm.
EventOn this day, the scholars will be on a half day schedule. The time they will be release is 1:16pm. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be from 2:00pm to 7:00pm (Last schedule time is 6:45pm)
Staff DayFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in BELEN. Gil Sanchez Elementary follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Beginning of Year Amira and IMSSA testing beginsDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Professional Learning (early release)District-wide |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Early Release DayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day: No SchoolDistrict-wide No School on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Indigenous People's Day: No School There will be no school in observance of Indigenous People's Day |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Early Release (Staff Professional Learning) Early Release: Staff Professional DevelopmentStudents will be dismissed at 1:21pm. |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Parent-Teacher ConferenceDistrict-wide On this day, the scholars will be on a half day schedule. The time they will be release is 1:16pm. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be from 2:00pm to 7:00pm (Last schedule time is 6:45pm) |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Parent Teacher Conferences (Half Day For Students) Families - Schedule a conference with your student's teacher. We'll be available throughout the afternoon. |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Parent Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL For Students) Families - Schedule a conference with your student's teacher. We'll be available throughout the day. |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Red Ribbon Week Red Ribbon WeekIf you would like, you can click here to take the Red Ribbon pledge. |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day: No School Election Day - No SchoolInformation on Voting Locations |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Early Release (Staff Professional Learning) Early Release due to Staff Professional LearningStudents will be dismissed at 1:21pm. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break: No School Thanksgiving Break: No SchoolEnjoy your break!Learn More about the Thanksgiving Holiday. |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | Professional Learning (early release)District-wide |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | Early Release (Staff Professional Learning) Early Release due to Staff Professional LearningStudents will be dismissed at 1:21pm. |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break - No School Winter Break - No SchoolEnjoy your break! |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break (no school)District-wide |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | MLK Jr. Day (no school)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | Early Release (Staff Professional Learning) Early Release due to Staff Professional LearningStudents will be dismissed at 1:21pm. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | President's Day: No School President's Day - No SchoolLearn More About President's Day |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day (no school)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | Professional Learning (early release)District-wide |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | Parent Teacher Conferences (half day)District-wide |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Parent Teacher Conferences (no school)District-wide |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday: No School Good Friday - No School |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Spring Break Spring Break 2027Enjoy your time off! |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 | No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 | No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | Snow Day Make-Up (if needed) If we have to take a day off of school due to snow (or some other unforeseen event), we will make up the day on April 2, 2027. |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Professional Learning (early release)District-wide |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Early Release (Staff Professional Learning) Early Release due to Staff Professional LearningStudents will be dismissed at 1:16pm. |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | Early Release Early ReleaseStudents will be dismissed at 1:16pm. |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 | Last Day of School - Early Release Last Day of SchoolStudents will be dismissed at 1:16pm. |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details. |
Showing 36 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Gil Sanchez Elementary
GIL SANCHEZ ELEMENTARY currently enrolls 304 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NM.