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Jackson County School District MS Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Mississippi
  • 6 teacher days

The Jackson County School District 2026–27 school year runs from July 24, 2026 to May 26, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break November 23-27, spring break March 26 - April 2, and fall break October 5-9. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Fri, Jul 24, 2026 Students First Day/Cafeteria Opens
School year ends Wed, May 26, 2027 End of 4th Nine Weeks/2nd Semester - 60% Day for Students - Last Day of School
Next key date Fri, Jul 24, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Jackson County School District 2026-27 calendar

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Jackson County School District school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Graduation
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • August 21, 2026 — 60% Day for Students/Professional Development for Staff
  • August 25, 2026 — 1st Nine Weeks Progress Reports

September 2026

  • September 7-8, 2026 — Labor Day Holiday (No School)
  • September 28, 2026 — End of 1st Nine Weeks

October 2026

  • October 2, 2026 — Teacher Workday/Professional Development (No Students)
  • October 5-9, 2026 — Fall Break (No School)
  • October 15, 2026 — 1st Nine Weeks Report Cards

November 2026

  • November 3, 2026 — 2nd Nine Weeks Progress Reports
  • November 23-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Holidays (No School)

December 2026

  • December 15, 2026 — End of 2nd Nine Weeks/1st Semester - 60% Day for Students
  • December 16-17, 2026 — Weather Makeup Days 1st Semester (if needed)
  • December 16, 2026 - January 1, 2027 — Christmas/Winter Holidays (No School)

January 2027

  • December 16, 2026 - January 1, 2027 — Christmas/Winter Holidays (No School)
  • January 4, 2027 — Teacher Workday/Professional Development (No Students)
  • January 5, 2027 — School Resumes - 2nd Semester Begins
  • January 7, 2027 — 2nd Nine Weeks Report Cards
  • January 18, 2027 — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No School)

February 2027

  • February 4, 2027 — 3rd Nine Weeks Progress Reports
  • February 8-12, 2027 — Mardi Gras Holidays (No School)
  • February 26, 2027 — 60% Day for Students/Professional Development for Staff

March 2027

  • March 16, 2027 — End of 3rd Nine Weeks
  • March 24, 2027 — 3rd Nine Weeks Report Cards
  • March 26 - April 2, 2027 — Spring Break (No School)

April 2027

  • March 26 - April 2, 2027 — Spring Break (No School)
  • April 22, 2027 — 4th Nine Weeks Progress Reports

May 2027

  • May 20, 2027 — East Central High School Graduation
  • May 24, 2027 — St. Martin High School Graduation
  • May 25, 2027 — Vancleave High School Graduation
  • May 26, 2027 — End of 4th Nine Weeks/2nd Semester - 60% Day for Students - Last Day of School
  • May 27, 2027 — Teacher Workday/Professional Development (No Students)

June 2027

  • June 1, 2027 — 4th Nine Weeks Report Cards

July 2027

Jackson County School District teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • July 20-23, 2026 Professional Development/Teacher Workdays (No Students) District source
  • August 21, 2026 60% Day for Students/Professional Development for Staff District source
  • October 2, 2026 Teacher Workday/Professional Development (No Students) District source
  • January 4, 2027 Teacher Workday/Professional Development (No Students) District source
  • February 26, 2027 60% Day for Students/Professional Development for Staff District source
  • May 27, 2027 Teacher Workday/Professional Development (No Students) District source

Jackson County School District breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • September 7-8, 2026 Labor Day Holiday (No School) Holiday
  • October 5-9, 2026 Fall Break (No School) Break
  • November 23-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Holidays (No School) Holiday
  • December 16, 2026 - January 1, 2027 Christmas/Winter Holidays (No School) Holiday
  • January 18, 2027 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No School) Holiday
  • February 8-12, 2027 Mardi Gras Holidays (No School) Holiday
  • March 26 - April 2, 2027 Spring Break (No School) Break

Your checked 2026/27 Jackson County School District planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now32 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated May 3, 2026.
Full term dates table

Jackson County School District MS 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
July 20-23, 2026Professional Development/Teacher Workdays (No Students)
July 24, 2026Students First Day/Cafeteria Opens
August 21, 202660% Day for Students/Professional Development for Staff
August 25, 20261st Nine Weeks Progress Reports
September 7-8, 2026Labor Day Holiday (No School)
September 28, 2026End of 1st Nine Weeks
October 2, 2026Teacher Workday/Professional Development (No Students)
October 5-9, 2026Fall Break (No School)
October 15, 20261st Nine Weeks Report Cards
November 3, 20262nd Nine Weeks Progress Reports
November 23-27, 2026Thanksgiving Holidays (No School)
December 15, 2026End of 2nd Nine Weeks/1st Semester - 60% Day for Students
December 16-17, 2026Weather Makeup Days 1st Semester (if needed)
December 16, 2026 - January 1, 2027Christmas/Winter Holidays (No School)
January 4, 2027Teacher Workday/Professional Development (No Students)
January 5, 2027School Resumes - 2nd Semester Begins
January 7, 20272nd Nine Weeks Report Cards
January 18, 2027Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No School)
February 4, 20273rd Nine Weeks Progress Reports
February 8-12, 2027Mardi Gras Holidays (No School)
February 26, 202760% Day for Students/Professional Development for Staff
March 16, 2027End of 3rd Nine Weeks
March 24, 20273rd Nine Weeks Report Cards
March 26 - April 2, 2027Spring Break (No School)
April 22, 20274th Nine Weeks Progress Reports
May 20, 2027East Central High School Graduation
May 24, 2027St. Martin High School Graduation
May 25, 2027Vancleave High School Graduation
May 26, 2027End of 4th Nine Weeks/2nd Semester - 60% Day for Students - Last Day of School
May 27, 2027Teacher Workday/Professional Development (No Students)
May 27-28, 2027Weather Makeup Days 2nd Semester (if needed)
June 1, 20274th Nine Weeks Report Cards

Jackson County School District Calendar 2026-2027 Important Dates

When is the first day of school in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Jackson County School District is July 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 26 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 16, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 16, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Holidays are observed from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 26, 2027, which is also a 60% day and marks the end of the 4th Nine Weeks and 2nd Semester.
When is Fall Break in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled from October 5 through October 9, 2026.
When does the second semester begin in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027.
When is the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday is observed on January 18, 2027, and there is no school on this day.
When are Mardi Gras Holidays in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
Mardi Gras Holidays are from February 8 through February 12, 2027.

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Jackson County School District calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Jackson County School District is July 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 26 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 16, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 16, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Holidays are observed from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 26, 2027, which is also a 60% day and marks the end of the 4th Nine Weeks and 2nd Semester.
When is Fall Break in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled from October 5 through October 9, 2026.
When does the second semester begin in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027.
When is the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday is observed on January 18, 2027, and there is no school on this day.
When are Mardi Gras Holidays in Jackson County School District for 2026-2027?
Mardi Gras Holidays are from February 8 through February 12, 2027.

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