Hernando County School District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

HSD is a suburban school district with 33 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 11 and end May 28. The district has said a complete 2026-2027 calendar — including early dismissal dates — will be published soon. The calendar sets aside 2 additional days (November 23–March 15) that may be used as weather makeup days if needed. This calendar includes 1 early-release or half day — useful to know when planning childcare.

Source: Hernando County School District

Also known as HSD.

Schools in Hernando County School District

BROOKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL (High)
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
FRANK W. SPRINGSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL (High)
WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL (Middle)
FOX CHAPEL MIDDLE SCHOOL (Middle)
SUNCOAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL (Middle)
JOHN D. FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
D. S. PARROTT MIDDLE SCHOOL (Middle)
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (High)
DELTONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
PINE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
MOTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
ENDEAVOR ACADEMY (Other)
CHOCACHATTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
NATURE COAST TECHNICAL HIGH (High)
GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (Middle)
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH (Elementary)
WEEKI WACHEE HIGH SCHOOL (High)
EXPLORER K-8 (Elementary)
WINDING WATERS K-8 (Elementary)
HERNANDO VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (Other)
HERNANDO COUNTY JAIL (High)
HERNANDO ESCHOOL VIRTUAL FRANCHISE (Other)
CONTRACTED SERVICES (Other)
HERNANDO VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION (COURSE OFFERINGS) (Not applicable)
HERNANDO VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION (Other)
BROOKSVILLE ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (B.E.S.T.) A (Middle)
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS (High)
GULF COAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)

Hernando County School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-11 — First Day of School (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day (closed)
2026-10-09 — End of first grading period (43 days) (in session)
2026-10-12 — Student Holiday (closed)
2026-10-30 — District In-Service - no school (closed)
2026-11-11 — Veterans Day (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-24 — Weather Contingency Days (Thanksgiving Break) (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Break (closed)
2027-01-04 — Student Holiday (closed)
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day (closed)
2027-02-15 — Presidents' Day (closed)
2027-03-12 — End of third grading period (47 days) (in session)
2027-03-15 to 2027-03-19 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-03-15 to 2027-03-16 — Weather Contingency Days (Spring Break) (closed)
2027-03-22 — Student Holiday (closed)
2027-03-26 — Long Weekend (closed)
2027-05-28 — Last Day of School (partial)