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Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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Watauga County Schools Calendar (2026-2027)
Calendar by educounty.net
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 11-14, 2026 | Mandatory Work Days |
| Aug 17, 2026 | First Day of 180 Day Term |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day Holiday |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Early Release/Professional Development Day |
| Oct 16, 2026 | End of First Quarter |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Optional Work Day |
| Oct 28-29, 2026 | Early Release/Parent Conferences |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day Holiday |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Optional Work Day |
| Nov 26-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holidays |
| 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 |
| Jan 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day Holiday |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Students Return |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Optional Work Day/Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| Feb 24, 2027 | Early Release/Professional Development Day |
| Mar 19, 2027 | End of Third Quarter |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Spring Holiday |
| Mar 30-31, 2027 | Annual Leave |
| Apr 1-2, 2027 | Annual Leave |
| 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 |
| Jun 1-4, 7, 2027 | Optional 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
Calendar Disclaimer
Dates are sourced from the official Watauga County Schools Calendar 26-27 [PDF] 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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