Academic Year 2026–2027
School Calendar
Important Dates
OrientationKey Date
Tue, Aug 11, 2026 · 4:30–6:30 PMFirst Day of SchoolKey Date
Aug 17, 2026Labor DayNo School
Sept 7, 2026End of 1st Grading PeriodKey Date
Oct 9, 2026Teacher Planning & PD DaysNo School
Oct 12–13, 2026Veterans DayNo School
Nov 11, 2026Thanksgiving Break (full week)Holiday
Nov 23–27, 2026End of 2nd Grading PeriodKey Date
Dec 18, 2026Winter BreakHoliday
Dec 21 – Jan 1Teacher Planning & PD DaysNo School
Jan 4–5, 2027Students ReturnKey Date
Jan 6, 2027MLK Jr. DayNo School
Jan 18, 2027Presidents' DayNo School
Feb 15, 2027End of 3rd Grading PeriodKey Date
Mar 10, 2027PD & Teacher Planning DaysNo School
Mar 11–12, 2027Spring BreakHoliday
Mar 15–19, 2027Schools ClosedNo School
Mar 26, 2027Last Day of SchoolKey Date
May 28, 2027Memorial DayNo School
May 31, 2027MAP Testing Windows
Fall (Beginning of Year)Aug 24 – Sept 4, 2026
Winter (Mid-Year)Jan 11 – Jan 22, 2027
Spring (End of Year)May 3 – May 14, 2027
Dates are aligned with Duval County Public Schools but include Academy-specific testing and events. Dates subject to change.