DeKalb County Schools Calendar 2028-2029
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for DeKalb County Schools for the 2028-2029 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 3, 2028 (Thu) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 4, 2028 (Mon) | No School |
| Fall Break | October 9, 2028 - October 13, 2028 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 20, 2028 - November 24, 2028 | No School |
| Christmas Break | December 21, 2028 - December 29, 2028 | No School |
| Winter Break | January 1, 2029 - January 2, 2029 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 15, 2029 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 19, 2029 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 26, 2029 - March 30, 2029 | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 23, 2029 (Wed) | School Closes |
Extended Time Off
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Break Window | Oct 7–15, 2028Districtwide no-school: Oct 9–13, 2028 · Adjacent weekend: Oct 7–8, 2028; Oct 14–15, 2028 | 9 days |
| Thanksgiving Break Window | Nov 18–26, 2028Districtwide no-school: Nov 20–24, 2028 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 18–19, 2028; Nov 25–26, 2028 | 9 days |
| Christmas Break Window | Dec 21, 2028–Jan 2, 2029Districtwide no-school: Dec 21–29, 2028; Jan 1–2, 2029 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 30–31, 2028 | 13 days |
| Spring Break Window | Mar 24–Apr 2, 2029Districtwide no-school: Mar 26–30, 2029; Apr 2, 2029 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 24–25, 2029; Mar 31–Apr 1, 2029 | 10 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Parent/Teacher Conference | October 5, 2028 (Thu) |
| Report Cards | October 5, 2028 (Thu) |
| Report Cards | January 9, 2029 (Tue) |
| End of 9 Weeks | March 8, 2029 (Thu) |
| Parent/Teacher Conference | March 15, 2029 (Thu) |
| Report Cards | March 15, 2029 (Thu) |
| Report Cards | May 23, 2029 (Wed) |
DeKalb County Schools Calendar 2028-2029 tennesseeschoolcalendar.com
View the full 2028-2029 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 Cheatham County Schools (March 19, 2029 - March 23, 2029) and Putnam County Schools (March 12, 2029 - March 16, 2029) use different windows in the related calendar set.
DeKalb County Schools starts on this date; Cheatham County Schools (August 7, 2028) and Putnam County Schools (July 26, 2028) use different first-day dates in the related calendar set.
DeKalb County Schools ends on this date; Cheatham County Schools (May 22, 2029) and Putnam County Schools (May 25, 2029) 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 2028-2029 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.