HCSD is a rural school district with 26 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 6 and end May 20. This calendar includes 7 professional development days — useful to know when planning childcare.
Also known as HCSD.
Schools in Hardin County Schools
East Hardin Middle School (Middle)
G C Burkhead Elementary School (Elementary)
Cecilia Valley Elementary School (Elementary)
Lincoln Trail Elementary School (Elementary)
North Hardin High School (High)
James T Alton Middle School (Middle)
Radcliff Elementary School (Elementary)
North Middle School (Middle)
Rineyville Elementary School (Elementary)
Vine Grove Elementary School (Elementary)
West Hardin Middle School (Middle)
Central Hardin High School (High)
Hardin County Day Treatment Center (High)
New Highland Elementary School (Elementary)
Woodland Elementary School (Elementary)
Meadow View Elementary School (Elementary)
Bluegrass Middle School (Middle)
John Hardin High School (High)
Lakewood Elementary School (Elementary)
Creekside Elementary School (Elementary)
Heartland Elementary School (Elementary)
Spectrum Care Academy (Other)
Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems (Other)
North Park Elementary School (Elementary)
Early College and Career Center (High)
College View Campus (Other)
Hardin County Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar
All schools
2026-07-28 — PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (closed)
2026-07-29 — PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (closed)
2026-07-30 — PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (closed)
2026-07-31 — PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (closed)
2026-08-03 — PROF. LEARNING DAY (closed)
2026-08-04 — OPENING DAY (closed)
2026-08-06 — FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS (in session)
2026-09-07 — SCHOOL DISMISSED (LABOR DAY) (closed)
2026-10-05 to 2026-10-09 — FALL BREAK (closed)
2026-10-12 — PROF. LEARNING DAY (closed)
2026-11-02 — SCHOOL DISMISSED (FDEA) (closed)
2026-11-03 — ELECTION (closed)
2026-11-25 — SCHOOL DISMISSED (closed)
2026-11-26 — (HOLIDAY #1) THANKSGIVING (closed)
2026-11-27 — SCHOOL DISMISSED (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — WINTER BREAK (closed)
2026-12-25 — (HOLIDAY #2) CHRISTMAS (closed)
2027-01-01 — (HOLIDAY #3) NEW YEAR'S (closed)
2027-01-04 — PROF. LEARNING DAY (closed)
2027-01-05 — SCHOOL RESUMES (in session)
2027-01-18 — (HOLIDAY #4) MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY (closed)
2027-02-15 — SCHOOL DISMISSED (PRESIDENT'S DAY) (closed)
2027-03-29 to 2027-04-02 — SPRING BREAK (closed)
2027-04-30 — SCHOOL DISMISSED (closed)
2027-05-18 — SCHOOL DISMISSED (PRIMARY ELECTION) (closed)
2027-05-20 — LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS (in session)
2027-05-21 — CLOSING DAY (closed)
2027-05-31 — MEMORIAL DAY (closed)
Date to be confirmed — MAKE-UP DAYS WILL BE TAKEN IN THIS ORDER: APRIL 30, MAY 21, MAY 24, MAY 25, MAY 26 (closed)