HCSD is a local school district with 19 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 12 and end May 20. Hopkins County Schools serves students from Madisonville, Kentucky, the county seat of Hopkins County, and operates thirteen schools including a Career & Technology Center. Hopkins County Schools runs more than one calendar program (K-12 schools (Traditional Calendar) and Preschool) -- this page covers the K-12 schools (Traditional Calendar) calendar; other programs follow a different schedule. The calendar sets aside 2 additional days (May 24–June 1) that may be used as weather makeup days if needed. This calendar includes 2 professional development days — useful to know when planning childcare.
Also known as HCSD.