Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight Calendar (2026-2027)
Calendar by educounty.net
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Teacher Work Day/6th and 9th Grade Orientation |
| Aug 11, 2026 | First Day of School (Grades K-12) |
| Aug 11-12, 2026 | PreK Orientation |
| Aug 13, 2026 | First Day PreK and Online Academy |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Teacher/Staff Development – No Students |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day – District Closed |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1st Quarter Ends |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day – District Closed |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Non-Work Day – No Students |
| Oct 14-15, 2026 | Parent/Teacher Conferences – No Students |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Teacher/Staff Development – No Students |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2nd Quarter Begins |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day – District Closed |
| Nov 23-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break – No Students |
| Dec 16-17, 2026 | Exams – Early Dismissal for FFCHS Only |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Exams – Early Dismissal for FFCHS |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 2nd Quarter Ends – Early Dismissal – All Schools |
| Dec 21-31, 2026 | Winter Break – No Students |
| Jan 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day – District Closed |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Teacher/Staff Development – No Students |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Teacher Work Day – No Students |
| Jan 6, 2027 | 3rd Quarter Begins |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day – District Closed |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents’ Day – District Closed |
| Feb 16, 2027 | Non-Work Day – No Students |
| Feb 17-18, 2027 | Parent/Teacher Conferences – No Students |
| Feb 19, 2027 | Teacher/Staff Development – No Students |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 3rd Quarter Ends |
| Mar 22-26, 2027 | Spring Break – No Students |
| Mar 29, 2027 | 4th Quarter Begins |
| Apr 30, 2027 | Teacher/Staff Development – No Students |
| May 3, 2027 | Non-Work Day – No Students |
| May 26-27, 2027 | Exams – Early Dismissal for FFCHS Only |
| May 27, 2027 | Exams – Early Dismissal for FFCHS |
| May 28, 2027 | Last Day of School – Early Dismissal – All Schools |
| May 29, 2027 | FFCHS Graduation Ceremony |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day – District Closed |
Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight Calendar 2026-2027 FAQs
When is the first day of school in Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Grades K-12 is August 11, 2026. PreK and Online Academy begin on August 13, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 22 through March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight 2026-2027?
Christmas Break falls during Winter Break from December 21, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Students return after the break in January 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight for 2026-2027?
The last day of school is May 28, 2027, and it will be an early dismissal for all schools.
When does the 2026-2027 school year begin for teachers?
Teachers report on August 10, 2026 for a Teacher Work Day and 6th and 9th Grade Orientation.
When does the second semester begin in 2026-2027?
The third quarter (second semester) begins on January 6, 2027.
When is Memorial Day during the 2026-2027 school year?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027, and the district will be closed.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the 2026-2027 calendar?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 18, 2027, and the district will be closed.
Calendar Disclaimer
Dates are sourced from the official Fountain-Fort Carson School 26-27 District Calendar Updates website. Dates may change at the discretion of the district. Always verify with the official school website for the latest updates.
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