Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Whitley County School District. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Whitley County School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 4,200 students across 9 schools in Kentucky. Classes begin August 12, 2026 and end May 17, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Whitley County School District before scheduling around them.
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Details and contact information for Whitley County School District.
Common Questions
Whitley County School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Whitley County School District is August 12, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 22, 2027 through March 26, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027, with students returning after the holiday break.
Winter Break coincides with the Christmas holiday period and runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 25-27, 2026, including Thanksgiving Day on November 26.
The last day of school for students is May 17, 2027.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
Schools are closed on January 1, 2027 in observance of New Year's Day.
Professional Development Days are scheduled for August 4-5, 2026, November 2, 2026, and January 4, 2027.
Election Day is observed on November 3, 2026.
Yes. Teacher Planning Days are scheduled on August 6 and August 7, 2026 before students begin classes.
The second semester begins in January 2027 following the Winter Break and Professional Development Day on January 4, 2027.
The calendar includes four major holidays: Labor Day (September 7, 2026), Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026), Christmas Day (December 25, 2026), and New Year's Day (January 1, 2027).
The school year concludes with the final student day on May 17, 2027 and the official closing date on May 18, 2027.
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