Worcester County Public Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

WCPS is a rural school district with 14 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 31 and end June 11. Worcester County Public Schools made a rare pre-Labor Day start for 2026-2027, coordinating with state and local officials because Labor Day falls unusually late that year — a notable concession for this coastal Maryland community. The district has said a complete 2026-2027 calendar — including early dismissal dates — will be published soon. This calendar includes 4 professional development days, 4 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare. The last day of school is tentatively set for June 11, but may move if the district needs to use weather makeup days.

Source: Worcester County Public Schools

Also known as WCPS.

Schools in Worcester County Public Schools

Stephen Decatur Middle (Middle)
Worcester Technical High School (Ungraded)
Berlin Intermediate (Middle)
Buckingham Elementary (Elementary)
Cedar Chapel Special School (Other)
Ocean City Elementary (Elementary)
Pocomoke Elementary (Elementary)
Pocomoke Middle (Middle)
Pocomoke High (High)
Snow Hill Elementary (Elementary)
Snow Hill Middle (Middle)
Snow Hill High (High)
Stephen Decatur High (High)
Showell Elementary (Elementary)

Worcester County Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-31 — First Day of School (in session)
2026-09-04 — Schools and Offices Closed (Labor Day Holiday Weekend) (closed)
2026-09-07 — Schools and Offices Closed (Labor Day) (closed)
2026-10-07 — Elementary and High Schools closed for students (Staggered PD) (closed)
2026-11-03 — Election Day / Countywide PD Day (closed)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Break (closed)
2027-01-13 — Cedar Chapel Special School, Berlin Intermediate School and all middle schools closed for students (Staggered PD) (closed)
2027-01-28 — Early Dismissal for All Students (partial)
2027-01-29 — Early Dismissal for All Students (partial)
2027-02-10 — Elementary and High Schools closed for students (Staggered PD) (closed)
2027-03-10 — Cedar Chapel Special School, Berlin Intermediate School and all middle schools closed for students (Staggered PD) (closed)
2027-03-26 to 2027-03-29 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-06-10 — Early Dismissal for All Students (partial)
2027-06-11 — Last Day of School (Tentative) / Early Dismissal (partial)