City Schools of Decatur School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

CDS is a suburban school district with 9 schools. The first day of school is August 3. The district has said a complete 2026-2027 calendar — including teacher workdays — will be published soon. This calendar includes 6 early-release or half days, 1 remote/asynchronous day — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as CDS.

Schools in City Schools of Decatur

Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School (Elementary)
Beacon Hill Middle School (Middle)
Clairemont Elementary School (Elementary)
Winnona Park Elementary School (Elementary)
Decatur High School (High)
Oakhurst Elementary School (Elementary)
Glennwood Elementary School (Elementary)
Westchester Elementary School (Elementary)
Talley Street Upper Elementary School (Elementary)

City Schools of Decatur 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-03 — First Day of School (in session)
2026-08-26 — Early Release Day (partial)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day (System Closed) (closed)
2026-09-21 to 2026-09-25 — Fall Break (closed)
2026-10-12 — Indigenous Peoples' Day / Teacher Work Day (closed)
2026-10-28 — Early Release Day (partial)
2026-11-03 — Election Day — Digital Learning Day (remote)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-12-18 — Early Release Day / Last Day of First Semester (partial)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-04 — Semester Break (closed)
2027-01-01 — New Year's Day (Students & Teachers) (closed)
2027-01-04 — Teacher Work Day (closed)
2027-01-05 — First Day of Second Semester (in session)
2027-01-18 — MLK Day (System Closed) (closed)
2027-01-27 — Early Release Day (partial)
2027-02-15 to 2027-02-19 — Winter Break (closed)
2027-03-17 — Early Release Day (partial)
2027-04-05 to 2027-04-09 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-05-27 — Last Day of School / Early Release Day (partial)