DeKalb County Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for DeKalb County Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 5, 2026 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Fall Break | October 12, 2026 - October 16, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 29, 2027 - April 2, 2027 | 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 21–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 23–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 21–22, 2026; Nov 28–29, 2026 | 9 days |
| Winter Break Window | Dec 19, 2026–Jan 3, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21, 2026–Jan 1, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026; Jan 2–3, 2027 | 16 days |
| Spring Break Window | Mar 26–Apr 4, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 26, 2027; Mar 29–Apr 2, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 27–28, 2027; Apr 3–4, 2027 | 10 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| End of 9 Weeks | October 2, 2026 (Fri) |
| Parent Teacher Conference | October 8, 2026 (Thu) |
| Report Cards | October 8, 2026 (Thu) |
| End of 9 Weeks | December 18, 2026 (Fri) |
| Report Cards | January 6, 2027 (Wed) |
| End of 9 Weeks | March 5, 2027 (Fri) |
| Parent Teacher Conferences | March 11, 2027 (Thu) |
| Report Cards | March 11, 2027 (Thu) |
| Report Cards | May 21, 2027 (Fri) |
DeKalb County Schools Calendar 2026-2027 tennesseeschoolcalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
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DeKalb 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
6 schools| School | Grades reported | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| De Kalb County High School | 9–12 | 781 |
| DeKalb County Schools Adult Education Virtual School | 12 | 784 |
| DeKalb Middle School | 6–8 | 534 |
| DeKalb West Elementary | PK–8 | 449 |
| Northside Elementary | 2–5 | 544 |
| Smithville Elementary | PK–2 | 460 |
Compared With Tennessee Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related Tennessee calendar pages.
DeKalb County Schools lists Fall Break as 5 weekdays off. This named block is worth tracking separately for childcare, appointments, travel, and shared household calendars.
DeKalb County Schools uses this Spring Break week, while Decatur County Schools (March 8, 2027 - March 12, 2027) and Dickson County Schools (March 22, 2027 - March 26, 2027) use different windows in the related calendar set.
DeKalb County Schools starts on this date; Decatur County Schools (August 3, 2026) and Elizabethton City Schools (August 7, 2026) use different first-day dates in the related calendar set.
Compare key dates with nearby districts
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About This Calendar
Data Source: DeKalb County Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar. How we verify dates
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with DeKalb 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.