For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 3,200 students across 5 schools in Georgia. Classes begin August 5, 2026 and end May 20, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Cook County Schools before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Cook County Schools. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Cook County Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Cook County Schools CCS.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Cook County Schools calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Cook County Schools published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against cook.k12.ga.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 Cook County Schools before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cook County Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Cook County Schools is August 5, 2026. The second semester begins on January 6, 2027.
Spring Break in Cook County Schools runs from March 29-31, 2027 and continues April 1-2, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break is scheduled for February 15, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break will take place from November 23-27, 2026.
The last day of school is May 20, 2027, which is a half day. Graduation is also scheduled for May 20, 2027.
Fall Break is scheduled from October 9-12, 2026.
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026.
Teacher InService days are September 8, 2026; October 13, 2026; December 18, 2026; January 4-5, 2027; February 16, 2027; and March 16, 2027.
MLK Holiday will be observed on January 18, 2027.
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