Lakeland School System Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Lakeland School System for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 6, 2026 (Thu) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Fall Break | October 12, 2026 - October 16, 2026 | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Return from Winter Break | January 5, 2027 (Tue) | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 15, 2027 - March 19, 2027 | No School |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 (Fri) | 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 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 |
| Presidents Day Window | Feb 12–15, 2027Districtwide no-school: Feb 12, 2027; Feb 15, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Feb 13–14, 2027 | 4 days |
| Spring Break Window | Mar 13–21, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 15–19, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 13–14, 2027; Mar 20–21, 2027 | 9 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | August 6, 2026 - October 9, 2026 |
| 1st Semester Conferences | September 24, 2026 (Thu) |
| Quarter 2 | October 19, 2026 - December 18, 2026 |
| End of 1st Semester | December 18, 2026 (Fri) |
| Half Day / End of 1st Semester | December 18, 2026 (Fri) |
| Quarter 3 | January 5, 2027 - March 12, 2027 |
| 2nd Semester Conferences | February 11, 2027 (Thu) |
| Quarter 4 | March 22, 2027 - May 21, 2027 |
| End of 2nd Semester | May 21, 2027 (Fri) |
Lakeland School System Calendar 2026-2027 tennesseeschoolcalendar.com
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Lakeland School System: 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
2 schools| School | Grades reported | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Elementary School | PK–4 | 969 |
| Lakeland Preparatory School | 5–11 | 1,509 |
Compared With Tennessee Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related Tennessee calendar pages.
Lakeland School System lists Fall Break as 5 weekdays off. This named block is worth tracking separately for childcare, appointments, travel, and shared household calendars.
Lakeland School System uses this Spring Break week, while Lake County Schools (March 22, 2027 - March 29, 2027) and Knox County Schools (March 8, 2027 - March 12, 2027) use different windows in the related calendar set.
Lakeland School System starts on this date; Lake County Schools (August 3, 2026) and Lauderdale County Schools (August 11, 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: Lakeland School System 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, approved March 3, 2025. How we verify dates
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Lakeland School System, the Tennessee Department of Education, or any official district body. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website.