For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 5,000 students across 11 schools in Alabama. Classes begin August 12, 2026 and end May 27, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Gadsden City Schools (GCS) before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Gadsden City Schools (GCS). Click any page to open the full-size image.
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School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Gadsden City Schools (GCS)'s 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Gadsden City Schools (GCS).
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Gadsden City Schools (GCS) calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Gadsden City Schools (GCS) published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against gcs.k12.al.us.
- ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
- ✓First and last day match the published calendar.
- ✓Breaks and holidays are listed with their full date ranges.
- ✓Teacher / no-school days are included where the district lists them.
- ✓Changes happen. Districts amend calendars mid-year — confirm with Gadsden City Schools (GCS) before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Gadsden City Schools (GCS) Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Gadsden City Schools is August 12, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 22 through March 26, 2027.
Christmas Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break coincides with the Christmas Holidays and takes place from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving Holiday is observed from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students is May 27, 2027.
The second semester begins on January 6, 2027.
Fall Break for students is from October 12 through October 14, 2026.
Yes, E-Learning Days are scheduled for September 28, 2026 and April 26, 2027.
Schools are closed for Memorial Day on May 31, 2027.
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