For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 8,000 students across 11 schools in Virginia. Classes begin August 18, 2026 and end June 4, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Lynchburg City Schools before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Lynchburg City Schools. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Lynchburg City 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 Lynchburg City Schools LCS.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Lynchburg City 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 Lynchburg City Schools published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against lcsedu.net.
- ✓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 Lynchburg City Schools before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Lynchburg City Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for K-12 students in Lynchburg City Schools is August 18, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 29, 2027 through April 2, 2027. Schools will be closed for students and teachers during this period.
Christmas Break falls during Winter Break, which begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027. The last day before the break is December 18, 2026, which is an early dismissal day.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026. Schools will be closed during these dates.
The last day of school for students is June 4, 2027. This is also the end of the 4th quarter and will be an early dismissal day.
The second semester begins after Winter Break, with students returning on January 5, 2027. January 4, 2027 is a Professional Learning/Work Day for staff (students do not attend).
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027, and schools will be closed.
Parent/Teacher Conference Days are scheduled for November 2, 2026 and February 15, 2027. Students do not attend school on these dates.
The last day for Pre-K students is May 28, 2027. Pre-K Screening Days will be held from June 1 through June 4, 2027.
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