Newton County Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

NCSD is a suburban school district with 24 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 3 and end May 21. This calendar includes 2 professional development days, 11 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as NCSD.

Schools in Newton County Schools

Eastside High School (High)
Newton High School (High)
Fairview Elementary (Elementary)
East Newton Elementary School (Elementary)
Cousins Middle School (Middle)
Porterdale Elementary School (Elementary)
Heard-Mixon Elementary School (Elementary)
Mansfield Elementary School (Elementary)
Flint Hill Elementary (Elementary)
Livingston Elementary School (Elementary)
Middle Ridge Elementary School (Elementary)
West Newton Elementary School (Elementary)
Indian Creek Middle School (Middle)
Veterans Memorial Middle School (Middle)
Oak Hill Elementary School (Elementary)
Rocky Plains Elementary School (Elementary)
Alcovy High School (High)
South Salem Elementary School (Elementary)
Clements Middle School (Middle)
Live Oak Elementary (Elementary)
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett (Elementary)
Liberty Middle School (Middle)
Newton College and Career Academy (Not applicable)
Mainstay Academy (Not applicable)

Newton County Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-07-24 — Pre-Planning for Staff (July 24, 27-31) (closed)
2026-07-27 to 2026-07-31 — Pre-Planning for Staff (July 24, 27-31) (closed)
2026-07-28 — Open House-Middle Schools (closed)
2026-07-29 — Open House-High Schools and Newton College and Career Academy (closed)
2026-07-30 — Open House for Elementary Schools and Newton County STEAM Academy (closed)
2026-08-03 — First Day of School (in session)
2026-08-21 — Early Release Day for Teacher Workday (partial)
2026-09-03 — Progress Reports for Secondary Students (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day Holiday (closed)
2026-09-18 — Early Release Day for Parent Conferences (partial)
2026-10-05 — End of 1st Nine Weeks (in session)
2026-10-12 to 2026-10-16 — Fall Break (Oct. 12-16) (closed)
2026-10-22 — Report Cards Issued (in session)
2026-11-03 — Independent Learning Day for Staff Professional Learning (closed)
2026-11-12 — Progress Reports for Secondary Students (in session)
2026-11-20 — Early Release Day for Teacher Workday (partial)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 23-27) (closed)
2026-12-18 — Early Release Day for Teacher Workday (partial)
2026-12-18 — End of 2nd Nine Weeks (partial)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Holiday Break (Dec. 21 - Jan. 1) (closed)
2027-01-04 — No School for Students for Teacher Workday (closed)
2027-01-05 — Student Report Back for 2nd Semester (in session)
2027-01-07 — Report Cards Issued (in session)
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King Birthday Holiday (closed)
2027-02-05 — Early Release Day for Parent Conferences (partial)
2027-02-11 — Progress Reports for Secondary Students (in session)
2027-02-15 — Mid-Winter Break (closed)
2027-02-16 — No School for Students for Teacher Workday (closed)
2027-03-08 — Independent Learning Day for Teacher Professional Learning (closed)
2027-03-12 — End of 3rd Nine Weeks (in session)
2027-03-18 — Report Cards Issued (in session)
2027-03-19 — Early Release Day for Teacher Workday (partial)
2027-04-05 to 2027-04-09 — Spring Break (April 5-9) (closed)
2027-04-22 — Progress Reports for Secondary students (in session)
2027-05-21 — Early Release Day for Teacher Workday (partial)
2027-05-21 — End of 4th Nine Weeks (partial)
2027-05-21 — Last Day of School (partial)
2027-05-21 — Report Cards Issued (partial)
2027-05-24 to 2027-05-25 — Post Planning for Staff (closed)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day Holiday (closed)