DeKalb County Schools Calendar 2027-2028
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for DeKalb County Schools for the 2027-2028 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 4, 2027 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 6, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Fall Break | October 11, 2027 - October 15, 2027 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 22, 2027 - November 26, 2027 | No School |
| Christmas Break | December 22, 2027 - December 31, 2027 | No School |
| Winter Break | January 3, 2028 - January 4, 2028 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 17, 2028 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 21, 2028 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 29, 2028 - March 31, 2028 | No School |
| Good Friday | April 14, 2028 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 23, 2028 (Tue) | School Closes |
Extended Time Off
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Break Window | Oct 9–17, 2027Districtwide no-school: Oct 11–15, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Oct 9–10, 2027; Oct 16–17, 2027 | 9 days |
| Thanksgiving Break Window | Nov 20–28, 2027Districtwide no-school: Nov 22–26, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 20–21, 2027; Nov 27–28, 2027 | 9 days |
| Christmas Break Window | Dec 22, 2027–Jan 4, 2028Districtwide no-school: Dec 22–31, 2027; Jan 3–4, 2028 · Adjacent weekend: Jan 1–2, 2028 | 14 days |
| Spring Break Window | Mar 29–Apr 2, 2028Districtwide no-school: Mar 29–31, 2028 · Adjacent weekend: Apr 1–2, 2028 | 5 days |
| Good Friday Window | Apr 14–17, 2028Districtwide no-school: Apr 14, 2028; Apr 17, 2028 · Adjacent weekend: Apr 15–16, 2028 | 4 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| End of 9 Weeks | October 4, 2027 (Mon) |
| Parent/Teacher Conference | October 7, 2027 (Thu) |
| Report Cards | October 7, 2027 (Thu) |
| Report Cards | January 7, 2028 (Fri) |
| End of 9 Weeks | March 10, 2028 (Fri) |
| Parent/Teacher Conference | March 16, 2028 (Thu) |
| Report Cards | March 16, 2028 (Thu) |
| Report Cards | May 23, 2028 (Tue) |
DeKalb County Schools Calendar 2027-2028 tennesseeschoolcalendar.com
View the full 2027-2028 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 Collierville Schools (March 13, 2028 - March 17, 2028) and Dickson County Schools (March 20, 2028 - March 24, 2028) use different windows in the related calendar set.
DeKalb County Schools starts on this date; Collierville Schools (August 5, 2027) and Dickson County Schools (August 2, 2027) use different first-day dates in the related calendar set.
DeKalb County Schools ends on this date; Dickson County Schools (May 24, 2028) and Coffee County Schools (May 26, 2028) close on different dates in the related calendar set.
Compare key dates with nearby districts
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About This Calendar
Data Source: DeKalb County Schools 2027-2028 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.