Elmore County Schools: assorted color pencils in yellow bucket — Here is a quick breakdown of key dates, holiday breaks and local schools for the Elmore County Schools 2026–2027 academic year. (Laura Rivera)

The first day of class for Elmore County Schools students is August 10, 2026. Below is a complete guide to key dates, holidays, half-days and break schedules for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Here is a quick look at the most important dates, holiday breaks and a directory of schools in the system.

At a Glance: Essential Dates

First Day for Students: August 10, 2026
Labor Day: September 7, 2026
Fall Break: October 12–13, 2026
Veterans Day: November 11, 2026
Thanksgiving Holiday: November 23–27, 2026
Winter Holiday: December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 (Students return Jan 6)
MLK Jr. Day: January 18, 2027
Presidents’ Day: February 15, 2027
Spring Break: March 22–26, 2027
Last Day of School: May 26, 2027

Full 2026–2027 Academic Schedule

Fall Semester 2026

August 3–7: Professional Development Days (No school for students)
August 10: First Day of School for Students
September 7: Labor Day Holiday (District closed)
September 29: Parent Progress Report Day
October 9: Half-day for Students / Teacher Work Day
October 12–13: Fall Break (District closed)
November 11: Veterans Day Holiday (District closed)
November 23–27: Thanksgiving Break (District closed)
December 18: Half-day for Students / Teacher Work Day
December 21 – January 1: Winter Break (District closed)

Spring Semester 2027

January 4–5: Professional Development Days (No school for students)
January 6: Students Return to Class
January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (District closed)
February 15: Presidents’ Day Holiday (District closed)
February 16: Parent Progress Report Day
March 12: Half-day for Students / Teacher Work Day
March 22–26: Spring Break (District closed)
April 30: Weather Day (Schools closed)
May 26: Last Day of School for Students
May 27: Teacher Work Day
May 31: Memorial Day Holiday
June 19: Juneteenth Holiday (Observed June 18)

Grading Periods

Quarter 1: August 10 – October 9, 2026
Quarter 2: October 14 – December 18, 2026
Quarter 3: January 6 – March 12, 2027
Quarter 4: March 15 – May 26, 2027

Elmore County Public Schools serves students across Wetumpka, Millbrook, Eclectic, Deatsville, Coosada and Redland.

Primary + Elementary Schools

Intermediate + Middle Schools

High Schools

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Elmore County Schools Calendar 2026–2027: Key Dates + Holidays

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