Douglas County School System School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

DCSD is a suburban school district with 37 schools. The first day of school is August 5. Douglas County High School, established in 1937, is the only school in the county to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Douglas County School System runs more than one calendar program (Main school population (all schools except 231 and 246), Year-Round Tracks 202, 207, 212, School 231, and School 246) -- this page covers the Main school population (all schools except 231 and 246) calendar; other programs follow a different schedule. This calendar includes 4 professional development days, 3 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as DCSD.

Schools in Douglas County School System

South Douglas Elementary School (Elementary)
Fairplay Middle School (Middle)
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School (High)
Arbor Station Elementary School (Elementary)
Turner Middle School (Middle)
Beulah Elementary School (Elementary)
Winston Elementary School (Elementary)
Annette Winn Elementary School (Elementary)
Stewart Middle School (Middle)
Mount Carmel Elementary School (Elementary)
Douglas County High School (High)
Chapel Hill Middle School (Middle)
Lithia Springs Elementary School (Elementary)
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School (Elementary)
Alexander High School (High)
Chestnut Log Middle School (Middle)
Factory Shoals Elementary School (Elementary)
Bright Star Elementary School (Elementary)
Sweetwater Elementary School (Elementary)
Burnett Elementary School (Elementary)
Eastside Elementary School (Elementary)
Chapel Hill High School (High)
Holly Springs Elementary School (Elementary)
Yeager Middle School (Middle)
New Manchester Elementary School (Elementary)
Mirror Lake Elementary School (Elementary)
H.A.V.E.N Academy (Not applicable)
North Douglas Elementary School (Elementary)
Bill Arp Elementary School (Elementary)
Factory Shoals Middle School (Middle)
Chapel Hill Elementary School (Elementary)
Brighten Academy (Elementary)
Youth Villages at Inner Harbour (Other)
Mason Creek Middle School (Middle)
Mason Creek Elementary School (Elementary)
New Manchester High School (High)
Douglas County College and Career Institute (Not applicable)

Douglas County School System 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-07-03 — Holiday for All (closed)
2026-08-05 — First Day of School (in session)
2026-09-07 — Holiday for All (closed)
2026-09-08 — Teacher Work Day (closed)
2026-11-03 — Teacher Work Day (closed)
2026-12-18 — Semester Ends (in session)
2027-01-01 — Holiday for All (closed)
2027-01-18 — Holiday for All (closed)
2027-03-08 — Teacher Work Day (closed)
2027-05-19 — Half Days, All Students (partial)
2027-05-20 — Half Days, All Students (partial)
2027-05-20 — Semester Ends (partial)
2027-05-19 — Graduations (in session)
2027-05-20 — Graduations (in session)
2027-05-21 — Graduations (in session)
2027-05-31 — Holiday for All (closed)
2027-06-18 — Holiday for All (closed)

Main school population (all schools except 231 and 246)

2026-07-01 to 2026-07-03 — Holidays (exc. 246) (closed)
2026-07-23 — Professional Learning (closed)
2026-07-24 — Professional Learning (closed)
2026-07-27 — Professional Learning (closed)
2026-07-28 to 2026-07-31 — Preplanning (closed)
2026-08-03 — ES Sneak-a-Peek 4:30 - 6:00 (in session)
2026-08-03 — MS Sneak-a-Peek 5:30 - 7:00 (in session)
2026-08-03 to 2026-08-04 — Preplanning (closed)
2026-07-31 — HS Back to School Bash (in session)
2026-10-12 to 2026-10-16 — Holidays (Exc. 231/246) (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Holidays (Exc. 231/246) (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2026-12-31 — Holidays (Exc. 246) (closed)
2027-01-01 to 2027-01-03 — Holidays (exc. 246) (closed)
2027-01-04 — Teacher Work Day (closed)
2027-01-05 — Students Return (in session)
2027-02-15 to 2027-02-19 — Holiday (Exc. 231/246) (closed)
2027-04-05 to 2027-04-09 — Holidays for All (Exc. 246) (closed)
2027-05-21 — Post Planning (closed)
2027-05-24 — Post Planning (closed)
2027-05-26 — Post Planning (closed)
2027-05-25 — Professional Learning (closed)

Year-Round Tracks 202, 207, 212

2026-07-14 — 202, 207, 212 Emp. Return (closed)
2027-06-07 — 202 Last Day (in session)
2027-06-14 — 207 Last Day (in session)
2027-06-22 — 212 Last Day (in session)

School 231

2026-10-12 to 2026-10-13 — Holidays for 231 and 246 (closed)
2026-11-24 to 2026-11-27 — Holidays for 231 (closed)
2027-02-15 to 2027-02-16 — Holidays for 231 (closed)

School 246

2026-10-12 to 2026-10-13 — Holidays for 231 and 246 (closed)
2026-11-26 to 2026-11-27 — Holidays for 246 (closed)
2026-12-23 to 2026-12-25 — 23-25 & 31 Holidays for 246 (closed)
2026-12-31 — 23-25 & 31 Holidays for 246 (closed)
2027-02-15 — Holiday for 246 (closed)