Effingham County School District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

ECSD is a rural school district with 15 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 5 and end May 19. The calendar sets aside 4 additional days (November 23–March 26) that may be used as weather makeup days if needed. This calendar includes 4 professional development days, 2 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as ECSD.

Schools in Effingham County School District

Marlow Elementary School (Elementary)
Effingham County Middle School (Middle)
Guyton Elementary School (Elementary)
Effingham County High School (High)
Springfield Elementary School (Elementary)
Rincon Elementary School (Elementary)
Sand Hill Elementary School (Elementary)
Ebenezer Elementary School (Elementary)
South Effingham High School (High)
South Effingham Middle School (Middle)
South Effingham Elementary School (Elementary)
Ebenezer Middle School (Middle)
Blandford Elementary School (Elementary)
Crossroads Academy (Not applicable)
Effingham College and Career Academy (Not applicable)

Effingham County School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-07-23 — VIRTUAL Staff Training Day (closed)
2026-07-27 to 2026-08-04 — Pre-Planning for Teachers (closed)
2026-07-30 — Open House for elementary schools, 4 – 7 p.m. (in session)
2026-08-03 — Open House for middle and high schools, 4 – 7 p.m. (in session)
2026-08-05 — First Day of School / First Day of the First Nine Weeks (in session)
2026-09-07 — LABOR DAY – NO SCHOOL (closed)
2026-09-11 — Issue First Nine Weeks Progress Reports (in session)
2026-10-06 — Last Day of the First Nine Weeks (in session)
2026-10-07 — PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES - Students Dismissed Early (partial)
2026-10-08 to 2026-10-09 — PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS - STUDENT HOLIDAY (closed)
2026-10-12 — FALL HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL (closed)
2026-10-20 — Issue First Nine Weeks Report Cards (in session)
2026-11-17 — Issue Second Nine Weeks Progress Reports (in session)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS – NO SCHOOL (closed)
2026-12-18 — Last Day of the Second Nine Weeks; End of First Semester (in session)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS – NO SCHOOL (closed)
2027-01-04 — PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY – STUDENT HOLIDAY (closed)
2027-01-13 — Issue Second Nine Weeks Report Cards (in session)
2027-01-18 — MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY – NO SCHOOL (closed)
2027-02-10 — Issue Third Nine Weeks Progress Reports (in session)
2027-02-11 — PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES - Students Dismissed Early (partial)
2027-02-12 — PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY - STUDENT HOLIDAY (closed)
2027-02-15 — WINTER HOLIDAY – NO SCHOOL (closed)
2027-02-16 — PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY – STUDENT HOLIDAY (closed)
2027-03-10 — Last Day of the Third Nine Weeks (in session)
2027-03-17 — ST. PATRICK'S DAY – NO SCHOOL (closed)
2027-03-22 — Issue Third Nine Weeks Report Cards (in session)
2027-03-26 to 2027-04-02 — SPRING HOLIDAYS – NO SCHOOL (closed)
2027-04-27 — Issue Fourth Nine Weeks Progress Reports (in session)
2027-05-19 — Last Day of School; Last Day of Fourth Nine Weeks; Last Day of the Second Semester (in session)
2027-05-21 — SEHS Graduation – 7 p.m. at The Corral (in session)
2027-05-22 — ECHS Graduation – 7 p.m. at Rebel Field (in session)
2027-05-20 to 2027-05-21 — Post-Planning for Staff (closed)
2027-05-25 — Fourth Nine Weeks Report Cards released on Parent Portal @ 5 p.m. (in session)
2026-11-23 — Potential Make-up Day – November 23 (closed)
2026-11-24 — Potential Make-up Day – November 24 (closed)
2027-02-16 — Potential Make-up Day – February 16 (closed)
2027-03-26 — Potential Make-up Day – March 26 (closed)