For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 6,200 students across 10 schools in Mississippi. The school year starts July 29, 2026, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Ocean Springs School District before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Ocean Springs School District. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Ocean Springs School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Ocean Springs School District OSSD.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Ocean Springs School District calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Ocean Springs School District published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against ossdms.org.
- ✓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 Ocean Springs School District before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ocean Springs School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year in OSSD is July 30, 2026.
Spring Break in OSSD for the 2026-2027 school year is from March 26, 2027 through April 2, 2027.
Christmas Break in OSSD runs from December 21, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
Winter Break in OSSD for 2026-2027 coincides with Christmas Break and takes place from December 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break in OSSD is from November 23, 2026 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students in OSSD is May 27, 2027, which is also a 60% day and the end of the 4th quarter (Day #180).
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027, when students return and the 3rd quarter starts (Day #91).
Labor Day Holiday (No School) is observed on September 7-8, 2026.
Mardi Gras Break is scheduled from February 8-12, 2027, including designated weather make-up days.
The Class of 2027 Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for May 27, 2027.
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