Carter County Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Carter County Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Election Day | August 6, 2026 (Thu) | No School |
| First Day of School | August 7, 2026 (Fri) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Fall Break | October 12, 2026 - October 16, 2026 | No School |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 - January 3, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 21, 2027 (Fri) | School Closes |
Extended Time Off
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Break Window | Oct 10–18, 2026Districtwide no-school: Oct 12–16, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Oct 10–11, 2026; Oct 17–18, 2026 | 9 days |
| Thanksgiving Break Window | Nov 25–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 25–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break Window | Dec 19, 2026–Jan 4, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21, 2026–Jan 4, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026 | 17 days |
Carter County Schools Calendar 2026-2027 tennesseeschoolcalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
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Carter County Schools: Enrollment & Schools
Tennessee public education enrollment snapshot for 2024–2025, reported as of the 2024–25 TDOE reporting snapshot.
Schools by grades served
Counts use grade levels reported in the 2024–2025 Tennessee Department of Education school profile. Grade-band counts may overlap when one school serves more than one band.
Schools in the state enrollment report
14 schools| School | Grades reported | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Carter County Alternative School | 5–12 | 61 |
| Carter County Online Academy | 4–12 | 123 |
| Central Elementary | PK–8 | 249 |
| Cloudland Elementary School | PK–6 | 244 |
| Cloudland High School | 7–12 | 236 |
| Hampton Elementary | PK–8 | 580 |
| Hampton High School | 9–12 | 368 |
| Happy Valley Elementary | PK–4 | 436 |
| Happy Valley High School | 9–12 | 449 |
| Happy Valley Middle School | 5–8 | 354 |
| Hunter Elementary | K–8 | 498 |
| Unaka Elementary | PK–8 | 159 |
| Unaka High School | 9–12 | 284 |
| Valley Forge Elementary | PK–5 | 153 |
Compared With Tennessee Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related Tennessee calendar pages.
Carter County Schools lists Fall Break as 5 weekdays off. This named block is worth tracking separately for childcare, appointments, travel, and shared household calendars.
Carter County Schools uses this Spring Break week, while Cheatham County Schools (March 29, 2027 - April 2, 2027) and Bradley County Schools (March 8, 2027 - March 12, 2027) use different windows in the related calendar set.
Carter County Schools starts on this date; Cannon County Schools (August 5, 2026) and Chester County Schools (August 3, 2026) use different first-day dates in the related calendar set.
Compare key dates with nearby districts
Choose one or two related districts to line up major planning dates with Carter County Schools.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Carter County Schools 2026-2027 District Calendar, approved February 19, 2026. How we verify dates
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Carter County Schools, the Tennessee Department of Education, or any official district body. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website.