Athens City Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

ACS is a local school district with 8 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 6 and end May 27. Athens City Schools was established in 1909 and serves Athens, Alabama, in Limestone County. This calendar includes 1 professional development day, 6 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as ACS.

Schools in Athens City Schools

Athens Intermediate School (Elementary)
Athens Elementary School (Elementary)
Athens High School (High)
Athens Middle School (Middle)
James L Cowart Elementary School (Elementary)
Julian Newman Elementary School (Elementary)
Brookhill Elementary School (Elementary)
Athens Renaissance School (Other)

Athens City Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-07-03 — Fourth of July Holiday Observed (closed)
2026-07-30 — Flex Teacher Work Day (closed)
2026-07-31 to 2026-08-05 — Employee Only Days (closed)
2026-08-03 — Institute Day (closed)
2026-08-06 — First Day of School for Students (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day (closed)
2026-09-16 — Early Dismissal Day (partial)
2026-10-05 to 2026-10-09 — Fall Break (closed)
2026-10-28 — Early Dismissal Day (partial)
2026-11-11 — Veterans Day (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-12-18 — 1st Semester Ends/Early Dismissal (partial)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Christmas Break (closed)
2027-01-04 — Employee Only Day (closed)
2027-01-05 — Students return for 2nd Semester (in session)
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King Day (closed)
2027-02-10 — Early Dismissal Day (partial)
2027-02-15 — Presidents Day (closed)
2027-03-15 to 2027-03-19 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-04-22 — Early Dismissal Day (partial)
2027-04-23 — Spring Holiday (Weather Day) (closed)
2027-05-18 — Ren-V & ARS Graduation (in session)
2027-05-20 — AHS Graduation (in session)
2027-05-27 — 2nd Semester Ends/Early Dismissal (partial)
2027-05-28 — Employee Only Day (closed)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day (closed)
2027-06-19 — Juneteenth (closed)