For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 4,286 students across 8 schools in DeSoto County, Florida. Classes begin August 10, 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 District of Desoto County before scheduling around them.
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Official calendar scans for The School District of Desoto County. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
The School District of Desoto County's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
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About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for The School District of Desoto County SDDC.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 The School District of Desoto 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 District of Desoto County published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against desotoschools.com.
- ✓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 District of Desoto County before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The School District of Desoto County Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school is August 10, 2026.
Spring break is from March 13 to March 21, 2027.
Christmas break is from December 19 to December 31, 2026.
Winter break is observed during the Christmas break period from December 19 to December 31, 2026.
Thanksgiving break is from November 21 to November 29, 2026.
The last day of school is May 27, 2027.
Fall break is from October 17 to October 25, 2026.
Labor Day holiday is on September 7, 2026.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on January 18, 2027.
Memorial Day is on May 31, 2027.
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