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Watauga County Schools NC Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • North Carolina
  • 7 teacher days

The Watauga County Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 17, 2026 to May 25, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26-27. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 17, 2026 First Day of 180 Day Term
School year ends Tue, May 25, 2027 Last Day of Fourth Quarter/End of Second Semester/Early Release Day
Next key date Mon, Aug 17, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Watauga County Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Watauga County Schools 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
  • Early release / half day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 11-14, 2026 — Mandatory Work Days
  • Aug 17, 2026 — First Day of 180 Day Term

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day Holiday
  • Sep 23, 2026 — Early Release/Professional Development Day

October 2026

  • Oct 16, 2026 — End of First Quarter
  • Oct 19, 2026 — Optional Work Day
  • Oct 28-29, 2026 — Early Release/Parent Conferences

November 2026

  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day Holiday
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Optional Work Day
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Holidays

December 2026

  • Dec 18, 2026 — Early Release/End of 2nd Nine Weeks/End of First Semester
  • Dec 21-22, 2026 — Annual Leave
  • Dec 23-25, 2026 — Christmas Holidays
  • Dec 28-31, 2026 — Annual Leave

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year's Day Holiday
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Students Return
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Optional Work Day/Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

February 2027

  • Feb 24, 2027 — Early Release/Professional Development Day

March 2027

  • Mar 19, 2027 — End of Third Quarter
  • Mar 29, 2027 — Spring Holiday
  • Mar 30-31, 2027 — Annual Leave

April 2027

  • Apr 1-2, 2027 — Annual Leave

May 2027

  • May 25, 2027 — Last Day of Fourth Quarter/End of Second Semester/Early Release Day
  • May 26, 2027 — Mandatory Work Day
  • May 27-28, 2027 — Optional Work Days
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day Holiday

June 2027

  • Jun 1-4, 7, 2027 — Optional Work Days

July 2027

Watauga County Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 11-14, 2026 Mandatory Work Days District source
  • Oct 19, 2026 Optional Work Day District source
  • Nov 25, 2026 Optional Work Day District source
  • Jan 18, 2027 Optional Work Day/Martin Luther King, Jr. Day District source
  • May 26, 2027 Mandatory Work Day District source
  • May 27-28, 2027 Optional Work Days District source
  • Jun 1-4, 7, 2027 Optional Work Days District source

Watauga County Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day Holiday Holiday
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Holidays Holiday
  • Dec 23-25, 2026 Christmas Holidays Holiday
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day Holiday Holiday
  • Mar 29, 2027 Spring Holiday Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Watauga County Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now27 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

Watauga County Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 11-14, 2026Mandatory Work Days
Aug 17, 2026First Day of 180 Day Term
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day Holiday
Sep 23, 2026Early Release/Professional Development Day
Oct 16, 2026End of First Quarter
Oct 19, 2026Optional Work Day
Oct 28-29, 2026Early Release/Parent Conferences
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day Holiday
Nov 25, 2026Optional Work Day
Nov 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving Holidays
Dec 18, 2026Early Release/End of 2nd Nine Weeks/End of First Semester
Dec 21-22, 2026Annual Leave
Dec 23-25, 2026Christmas Holidays
Dec 28-31, 2026Annual Leave
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day Holiday
Jan 4, 2027Students Return
Jan 18, 2027Optional Work Day/Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Feb 24, 2027Early Release/Professional Development Day
Mar 19, 2027End of Third Quarter
Mar 29, 2027Spring Holiday
Mar 30-31, 2027Annual Leave
Apr 1-2, 2027Annual Leave
May 25, 2027Last Day of Fourth Quarter/End of Second Semester/Early Release Day
May 26, 2027Mandatory Work Day
May 27-28, 2027Optional Work Days
May 31, 2027Memorial Day Holiday
Jun 1-4, 7, 2027Optional Work Days

Watauga County Schools Calendar 2026-2027 FAQ

When is the first day of school in Watauga County Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of the 180-day term is August 17, 2026.
When is spring break 26-27 in Watauga County Schools?
Spring break is scheduled for March 29, 2027 (Spring Holiday), followed by Annual Leave days from March 30 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas break 26-27 in Watauga County Schools?
The Christmas holiday break runs from December 23-25, 2026, with Annual Leave days surrounding it from December 21-22 and December 28-31.
When is winter break 26-27 in Watauga County Schools?
Winter break consists of the Christmas Holidays and Annual Leave spanning from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Students return on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Watauga County Schools?
The Thanksgiving Holidays are observed on November 26-27, 2026. November 25 is an Optional Work Day (no school for students).
When is the last day of school in Watauga County Schools?
The last day of the fourth quarter and second semester is May 25, 2027. This will be an early release day.
When are the parent-teacher conferences?
Early release days for parent conferences are scheduled for October 28-29, 2026.
Are there any other holidays during the school year?
Other major holidays include Labor Day (September 7, 2026), Veterans Day (November 11, 2026), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 18, 2027), and Memorial Day (May 31, 2027).
When do the school quarters end?
The quarters end on the following dates:
  • First Quarter: October 16, 2026
  • Second Quarter: December 18, 2026
  • Third Quarter: March 19, 2027
  • Fourth Quarter: May 25, 2027

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Watauga County Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Watauga County Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of the 180-day term is August 17, 2026.
When is spring break 26-27 in Watauga County Schools?
Spring break is scheduled for March 29, 2027 (Spring Holiday), followed by Annual Leave days from March 30 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas break 26-27 in Watauga County Schools?
The Christmas holiday break runs from December 23-25, 2026, with Annual Leave days surrounding it from December 21-22 and December 28-31.
When is winter break 26-27 in Watauga County Schools?
Winter break consists of the Christmas Holidays and Annual Leave spanning from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Students return on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Watauga County Schools?
The Thanksgiving Holidays are observed on November 26-27, 2026. November 25 is an Optional Work Day (no school for students).
When is the last day of school in Watauga County Schools?
The last day of the fourth quarter and second semester is May 25, 2027. This will be an early release day.
When are the parent-teacher conferences?
Early release days for parent conferences are scheduled for October 28-29, 2026.
Are there any other holidays during the school year?
Other major holidays include Labor Day (September 7, 2026), Veterans Day (November 11, 2026), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 18, 2027), and Memorial Day (May 31, 2027).
When do the school quarters end?
The quarters end on the following dates: First Quarter: October 16, 2026 Second Quarter: December 18, 2026 Third Quarter: March 19, 2027 Fourth Quarter: May 25, 2027

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