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Mcdowell County Schools Early College NC Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • North Carolina
  • 9 teacher days

The Mcdowell County Schools Early College 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 6, 2026 to May 25, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26-27. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Thu, Aug 6, 2026 First Day of School for Students
School year ends Tue, May 25, 2027 Last Day of School for Students
Next key date Thu, Aug 6, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Mcdowell County Schools Early College 2026-27 calendar

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Mcdowell County Schools Early College 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
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 3-5, 2026 — Teacher Workdays
  • Aug 6, 2026 — First Day of School for Students
  • Aug 18, 2026 — Professional Development

September 2026

  • Sep 4, 2026 — Development Day
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day Holiday

October 2026

  • Oct 9, 2026 — Development Day
  • Oct 19-20, 2026 — Teacher Workdays

November 2026

  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veteran's Day Holiday
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Teacher Workday
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Holidays

December 2026

  • Dec 21-23, 2026 — Annual Leave
  • Dec 24-25, 2026 — Christmas Holidays
  • Dec 28, 2026 — Christmas Holiday
  • Dec 29-31, 2026 — Annual Leave

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year's Day Holiday
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Teacher Workday
  • Jan 18, 2027 — MLK Jr. Day Holiday

February 2027

  • Feb 12, 2027 — Professional Development
  • Feb 26, 2027 — Development Day

March 2027

  • Mar 12, 2027 — Development Day
  • Mar 18-19, 2027 — Teacher Workdays
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Teacher Workday
  • Mar 29, 2027 — Holiday (In lieu of Good Friday)
  • Mar 30-Apr 2, 2027 — Annual Leave

April 2027

  • Mar 30-Apr 2, 2027 — Annual Leave
  • Apr 9, 2027 — Development Day

May 2027

  • May 7, 2027 — Development Day
  • May 25, 2027 — Last Day of School for Students
  • May 26-27, 2027 — Teacher Workdays
  • May 28, 2027 — Holiday (In lieu of Memorial Day)

June 2027

July 2027

Mcdowell County Schools Early College teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 3-5, 2026 Teacher Workdays District source
  • Aug 18, 2026 Professional Development District source
  • Oct 19-20, 2026 Teacher Workdays District source
  • Nov 25, 2026 Teacher Workday District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 Teacher Workday District source
  • Feb 12, 2027 Professional Development District source
  • Mar 18-19, 2027 Teacher Workdays District source
  • Mar 26, 2027 Teacher Workday District source
  • May 26-27, 2027 Teacher Workdays District source

Mcdowell County Schools Early College breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veteran's Day Holiday Holiday
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Holidays Holiday
  • Dec 24-25, 2026 Christmas Holidays Holiday
  • Dec 28, 2026 Christmas Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 MLK Jr. Day Holiday Holiday
  • Mar 29, 2027 Holiday (In lieu of Good Friday) Holiday
  • May 28, 2027 Holiday (In lieu of Memorial Day) Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Mcdowell County Schools Early College planning calendar

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

Useful now29 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 6, 2026.
Full term dates table

Mcdowell County Schools Early College 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 3-5, 2026Teacher Workdays
Aug 6, 2026First Day of School for Students
Aug 18, 2026Professional Development
Sep 4, 2026Development Day
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day Holiday
Oct 9, 2026Development Day
Oct 19-20, 2026Teacher Workdays
Nov 11, 2026Veteran's Day Holiday
Nov 25, 2026Teacher Workday
Nov 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving Holidays
Dec 21-23, 2026Annual Leave
Dec 24-25, 2026Christmas Holidays
Dec 28, 2026Christmas Holiday
Dec 29-31, 2026Annual Leave
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day Holiday
Jan 4, 2027Teacher Workday
Jan 18, 2027MLK Jr. Day Holiday
Feb 12, 2027Professional Development
Feb 26, 2027Development Day
Mar 12, 2027Development Day
Mar 18-19, 2027Teacher Workdays
Mar 26, 2027Teacher Workday
Mar 29, 2027Holiday (In lieu of Good Friday)
Mar 30-Apr 2, 2027Annual Leave
Apr 9, 2027Development Day
May 7, 2027Development Day
May 25, 2027Last Day of School for Students
May 26-27, 2027Teacher Workdays
May 28, 2027Holiday (In lieu of Memorial Day)

McDowell Early College and McDowell Academy for Innovation 2026-2027 Calendar FAQ

When is the first day of school for the 2026-2027 year?
The first day of school for students is August 6, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break 2026 at McDowell Early College/MAI?
Thanksgiving break is November 26-27, 2026. Note that November 25 is a Teacher Workday.
When is Christmas/Winter break 2026-2027?
Winter break runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Students return after the Teacher Workday on January 4.
When is Spring Break 26-27 at McDowell Early College/MAI?
Spring break includes a holiday on March 29, 2027 (in lieu of Good Friday), followed by Annual Leave days from March 30 through April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school for the 2026-2027 year?
The last day of school for students is May 25, 2027.
Are there any other major holidays where school is closed?
Key holidays include:
  • Labor Day: September 7, 2026
  • Veteran's Day: November 11, 2026
  • MLK Jr. Day: January 18, 2027
  • Memorial Day Observed: May 28, 2027
What is the policy for inclement weather make-up days?
Calendar dates are subject to change if inclement weather necessitates, and make-up days may occur on Saturdays.

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Mcdowell County Schools Early College calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school for the 2026-2027 year?
The first day of school for students is August 6, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break 2026 at McDowell Early College/MAI?
Thanksgiving break is November 26-27, 2026. Note that November 25 is a Teacher Workday.
When is Christmas/Winter break 2026-2027?
Winter break runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Students return after the Teacher Workday on January 4.
When is Spring Break 26-27 at McDowell Early College/MAI?
Spring break includes a holiday on March 29, 2027 (in lieu of Good Friday), followed by Annual Leave days from March 30 through April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school for the 2026-2027 year?
The last day of school for students is May 25, 2027.
Are there any other major holidays where school is closed?
Key holidays include: Labor Day: September 7, 2026 Veteran's Day: November 11, 2026 MLK Jr. Day: January 18, 2027 Memorial Day Observed: May 28, 2027
What is the policy for inclement weather make-up days?
Calendar dates are subject to change if inclement weather necessitates, and make-up days may occur on Saturdays.

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