For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 12,000 students across 18 schools in Florida. Classes begin August 11, 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 The School Board of Highlands County before scheduling around them.
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Interactive Calendar
The School Board of Highlands County's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
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Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 The School Board of Highlands County calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar The School Board of Highlands County published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against highlands.k12.fl.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 The School Board of Highlands County before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The School Board of Highlands County Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in The School Board of Highlands County Calendar 2026-2027 is August 11, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 13, 2027 through March 21, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 23, 2026 and continues through January 6, 2027.
Winter Break is scheduled from December 23, 2026 through January 6, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 21, 2026 through November 29, 2026.
The last day of school for students is May 27, 2027. It is also an early release day and the end of the fourth nine weeks.
Labor Day Holiday is observed on September 7, 2026, and there will be no school for students.
Progress Reports go home on September 11, 2026, November 13, 2026, February 11, 2027, and April 22, 2027.
Report cards are distributed during the periods of October 19-23, 2026, January 11-22, 2027, and March 29-April 2, 2027.
The first semester and second nine weeks end on December 22, 2026.
Students have holidays on January 7, 2027 (Teacher Workday) and January 8, 2027 (Professional Development Day).
Students have a holiday on February 12, 2027, which is designated as a Teacher Workday.
The third nine weeks grading period ends on March 12, 2027.
Yes. Students and staff observe a holiday on April 23, 2027.
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027, as a district holiday.
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