Grainger County Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Grainger 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 7, 2026 (Fri) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 - September 8, 2026 | No School |
| Fall Break | October 12, 2026 - October 16, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving | November 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Christmas | December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 22, 2027 - March 26, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 28, 2027 (Fri) | School Closes |
Extended Time Off
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Window | Sep 5–8, 2026Districtwide no-school: Sep 7–8, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Sep 5–6, 2026 | 4 days |
| 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 |
| Student Holiday Window | Oct 22–25, 2026Districtwide no-school: Oct 22–23, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Oct 24–25, 2026 | 4 days |
| Thanksgiving Window | Nov 25–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 25–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 2026 | 5 days |
| Christmas Window | Dec 19, 2026–Jan 4, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21, 2026–Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026; Jan 2–3, 2027 | 17 days |
| Spring Break Window | Mar 18–29, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 18–19, 2027; Mar 22–26, 2027; Mar 29, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 20–21, 2027; Mar 27–28, 2027 | 12 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| 1st 9-Week Term | August 7, 2026 - October 8, 2026 |
| Kindergarten and Pre K Begin Full Time | August 21, 2026 (Fri) |
| 2nd 9-Week Term | October 9, 2026 - December 18, 2026 |
| Report Cards | October 21, 2026 (Wed) |
| Parent-Teacher Conferences | October 22, 2026 (Thu) |
| 3rd 9-Week Term | January 5, 2027 - March 10, 2027 |
| Report Cards | January 8, 2027 (Fri) |
| 4th 9-Week Term | March 11, 2027 - May 28, 2027 |
| Report Cards | March 17, 2027 (Wed) |
| Parent-Teacher Conferences | March 18, 2027 (Thu) |
| Report Cards | May 28, 2027 (Fri) |
Grainger County Schools Calendar 2026-2027 tennesseeschoolcalendar.com
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Grainger 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
9 schools| School | Grades reported | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Bean Station Elementary | PK–6 | 415 |
| Grainger Academy | 10–12 | Fewer than 10 students |
| Grainger Co Adult High | 11–12 | 10 |
| Grainger High School | 9–12 | 756 |
| Joppa Elementary | PK–6 | 383 |
| Rutledge Elementary School | 2–6 | 323 |
| Rutledge Middle School | 7–8 | 363 |
| Rutledge Primary | PK–1 | 139 |
| Washburn School | PK–12 | 457 |
Compared With Tennessee Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related Tennessee calendar pages.
Grainger County Schools lists Fall Break as 5 weekdays off. This named block is worth tracking separately for childcare, appointments, travel, and shared household calendars.
Grainger County Schools uses this Spring Break week, while Gibson County Special School District (March 29, 2027 - April 2, 2027) and GCS (March 22, 2027 - March 25, 2027) use different windows in the related calendar set.
Grainger County Schools starts on this date; Giles County Schools (August 3, 2026) and Greene County Schools (August 5, 2026) use different first-day dates in the related calendar set.
Grainger County Schools ends on this date; Giles County Schools (May 25, 2027) and Gibson County Special School District (May 21, 2027) close on different dates in the related calendar set.
Compare key dates with nearby districts
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Grainger County Schools 2026-2027 Academic Year Calendar. How we verify dates
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Grainger 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.