Ainsworth Events: 2026–2027

Dates and details are subject to change. Please check back regularly for updates.

School hours: 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

August

Foundation Meeting — Wednesday, August 5 | Noon–1:00 p.m. | Virtual
Community Care Day with the Green Team — Sunday, August 23 | 9:00 a.m.–noon
Kinder Connect — Friday, August 21 | Noon–1:00 p.m. | Ainsworth back field
First Grade Connect — Friday, August 21 | 1:30–2:30 p.m. | Ainsworth back field
Back-to-School Gear Sale — Monday, August 24 – Sunday, September 13
First Day of School for Grades 1–5 — Wednesday, August 26
Pancake Breakfast — Saturday, August 29 | 9:00–11:00 a.m. | Ainsworth back field | Hosted by Ainsworth Foundation
First Day of Kindergarten — Monday, August 31 | 8:00–9:00 a.m. | Ainsworth front field

SEPTEMBER

Friends of Ainsworth General Meeting — Wednesday, September 2 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. | Ainsworth Library
Ainsworth Clothing Closet — Friday, September 4 | 9:00 a.m.–noon | Eagle’s Nest
No School: Labor Day — Monday, September 7
Back-to-School Night — Thursday, September 10 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. | Ainsworth
Foundation Meeting — Friday, September 11 | Noon–1:00 p.m. | Eagle’s Nest with virtual option
Early Release — Wednesday, September 16 | Classes from 8:00–11:50 a.m.
Buckaroo Fall Festival — Friday, September 18 | 5:00–7:00 p.m. | Ainsworth front and back fields
Paella Party — Saturday, September 19 | 5:00–8:00 p.m. | Off campus; adults only | Hosted by Apoyemos el Español
OBOB Registration Opens — Tuesday, September 22
Ainsworth Coffee Fridays — Friday, September 25 | 7:30–8:30 a.m. | Ainsworth front field

OCTOBER

Ainsworth Clothing Closet — Friday, October 2 | 9:00 a.m.–noon | Eagle’s Nest
PTA General Meeting — Wednesday, October 7 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
No School: Teacher Professional Development Day — Friday, October 9
Children’s Book Drive — Monday, October 12–Wednesday, October 28
School Picture Day — Wednesday, October 14 | Ordering opens September 23
Foundation Meeting — Friday, October 16 | Noon–1:00 p.m. | Eagle’s Nest with virtual option
Día de Muertos sugar-skull workshop – Saturday, October 17 | 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Ainsworth back field, sign up here
Día de Muertos alter – Tuesday, October 19 – November 3
Early Release — Wednesday, October 21 | Classes from 8:00–11:50 a.m.
West Sylvan Family Information Night — Thursday, October 22 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | West Sylvan
Ainsworth Coffee Fridays — Friday, October 23 | 7:30–8:30 a.m. | Ainsworth front field
End of Quarter 1 — Wednesday, October 28
Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Celebration — Wednesday, October 28 | 5:00–7:00 p.m. | Ainsworth
No School: Grading and Planning Days — Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30
Halloween Parade — Friday, October 30 | 3:00 pm | Ainsworth

NOVEMBER

Education Funding Advocacy Begins — November 1
PTA General Meeting — Wednesday, November 4 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Ainsworth Clothing Closet — Friday, November 6 | 9:00 a.m.–noon | Eagle’s Nest
No School: Veterans Day — Wednesday, November 11
Red Ball Cocktail Party — Friday, November 13 | 7:00–10:00 p.m. | Location Sentinel Hotel; adults only | Hosted by Ainsworth Foundation
OBOB Registration Deadline — Friday, November 13
OBOB Information Meeting for Registered Participants — Tuesday, November 17 | 6:00 p.m. | Virtual
Annual Fall Conference Potluck for Teachers — Thursday, November 19
- Food drop-off: 3:30–4:00 p.m.
- Teacher dinner breaks begin: 4:00 p.m.
Parent-Teacher Conferences — Thursday, November 19–Tuesday, November 24
No School: Thanksgiving Break — Monday, November 23–Friday, November 27

DECEMBER

Winter Toy Drive — Tuesday, December 1 – Wednesday, December 16
Picture Retake Day — Wednesday, December 2 | Ordering opens November 11
PTA General Meeting — Wednesday, December 2 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Ainsworth Clothing Closet — Friday, December 4 | 9:00 a.m.–noon | Eagle’s Nest
Early Release — Wednesday, December 16 | Classes from 8:00–11:50 a.m.
No School: Winter Break — Monday, December 21, 2026 –Friday, January 1, 2027

JANUARY

Friends of Ainsworth General Meeting — Wednesday, January 6 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. | Ainsworth Library
Ainsworth Clothing Closet — Friday, January 8 | 9:00 a.m.–noon | Eagle’s Nest
Spirit Collection Gear Sale — Monday, January 11–Sunday, January 31
OBOB Virtual Battle Night Information Session — Tuesday, January 12 | 6:00 p.m.
No School: Martin Luther King Jr. Day — Monday, January 18
Early Release — Wednesday, January 20 | Classes from 8:00–11:50 a.m.
End of Quarter 2 — Friday, January 22
No School: Grading and Planning Days — Monday, January 25 and Tuesday, January 26
Connect to Kindergarten and Spanish Immersion Night — Wednesday, January 27 | Ainsworth Auditorium
- English presentation: 5:00 p.m.
- Spanish presentation: 6:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY

PTA General Meeting — Monday, February 1 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
OBOB Battle: Fifth Grade — Tuesday, February 2 | 5:00 p.m. | Ainsworth
OBOB Battle: Fourth Grade — Wednesday, February 3 | 5:00 p.m. | Ainsworth
OBOB Battle: Third Grade — Thursday, February 4 | 5:00 p.m. | Ainsworth
Ainsworth Clothing Closet — Friday, February 5 | 9:00 a.m.–noon | Eagle’s Nest
Talent Show Registration Deadline and Initial Showcase — Monday, February 8
2027–2028 Spanish Immersion Lottery Window — Friday, February 12–Friday, March 12
No School: Presidents’ Day — Monday, February 15
OBOB Battle: Ainsworth Finals — Tuesday, February 16 | 3:00 p.m. | Ainsworth
Early Release — Wednesday, February 17 | Classes from 8:00–11:50 a.m.

MARCH

Science Fair Registration Opens — Monday, March 1
Class Picture Day — Wednesday, March 3 | Ordering opens February 10
PTA General Meeting — Wednesday, March 3 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Ainsworth Clothing Closet — Friday, March 5 | 9:00 a.m.–noon | Eagle’s Nest
Book Fair — Monday, March 15–Friday, March 19
Spirit Week — Monday, March 15–Friday, March 19
Ainsworth Talent Show Rehearsals — Monday, March 15 and Tuesday, March 16 | After school | Ainsworth Auditorium
Early Release — Wednesday, March 17 | Classes from 8:00–11:50 a.m.
Ainsworth Talent Shows — Wednesday, March 17 and Thursday, March 18 | 6:00 pm | Ainsworth Auditorium
No School: Spring Break — Monday, March 22–Friday, March 26
Ainsworth Honor Choir Concert —TBD

APRIL

Ainsworth Clothing Closet — Friday, April 2 | 9:00 a.m.–noon | Eagle’s Nest
Duelo de la Literatura Registration Deadline — Friday, April 2
End of Quarter 3 — Wednesday, April 7
PTA General Meeting — Wednesday, April 7 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Ainsworth
No School: Grading and Planning Days — Thursday, April 8 and Friday, April 9
Science Fair — Saturday, April 17 | 9:00 a.m.–noon
Early Release — Wednesday, April 21 | Classes from 8:00–11:50 a.m.
Red Ball Art Walk — Thursday, April 22 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Hosted by Ainsworth Foundation
Ainsworth Green Space Cleanup — Saturday, April 24 | 9:00 a.m.–noon
Día de la Niñez — Friday, April 30 | 2:30–3:30 p.m. | Ainsworth Back Field

MAY

Staff Appreciation Week — Monday, May 3–Friday, May 7
Fun Run Registration Opens — Monday, May 3
Friends of Ainsworth General Meeting — Wednesday, May 5 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. | Ainsworth Library
Ainsworth Clothing Closet — Friday, May 7 | 9:00 a.m.–noon | Eagle’s Nest
Fun Run Fundraising Kickoff — Monday, May 17
Duelo de Literatura — Tuesday, May 18 and Thursday, May 20 | 4:00–7:00 p.m. | Ainsworth
Early Release — Wednesday, May 19 | Classes from 8:00–11:50 a.m.
Fun Run — Friday, May 28 | During school hours | Ainsworth Backfield
No School: Memorial Day — Monday, May 31