Hinds County School District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

HCDS is a rural school district with 11 schools. The first day of school is July 30. Hinds County School District introduced 'Wellness Days' in 2026–2027 as intentional mid-year breaks designed to reduce test anxiety and prevent academic burnout — a first for the district. This calendar includes 2 professional development days, 2 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare. Standardized testing windows: Standardized Testing Window (September 28–October 2); Standardized Testing Window (December 14–December 18); Standardized Testing Window (March 1–March 5); Standardized Testing Window (May 19–May 25).

Also known as HCDS.

Schools in Hinds County School District

BYRAM MIDDLE SCHOOL (Middle)
CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL (Middle)
HINDS CO CAREER/TECHNICAL CENTER (High)
UTICA ELEM. / MIDDLE SCHOOL (Elementary)
RAYMOND HIGH SCHOOL (High)
TERRY HIGH SCHOOL (High)
MAIN STREET ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL (Other)
RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
GARY ROAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (Elementary)
BOLTON-EDWARDS ELEM./MIDDLE SCHOOL (Elementary)
GARY ROAD ELEMENTARY (Elementary)

Hinds County School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-07-24 — First Day for Teachers (closed)
2026-07-24 to 2026-07-29 — Convocation/Professional Development (closed)
2026-07-29 — Parent Conferences (closed)
2026-07-30 — First Nine Weeks Begins (in session)
2026-07-30 — First Day for Students (in session)
2026-08-19 — Distance Learning Day (No Students/Staff PD Day) (closed)
2026-09-04 to 2026-09-07 — Wellness Day & Labor Day Holiday (Schools & Offices Closed) (closed)
2026-09-23 — Distance Learning Day (No Students/Staff PD Day) (closed)
2026-09-28 to 2026-10-02 — District Benchmark/Nine Weeks Test Days (in session)
2026-10-02 — First Nine Weeks Ends (in session)
2026-10-05 to 2026-10-09 — Fall Break for Students (closed)
2026-10-05 to 2026-10-06 — Staff Professional Development (closed)
2026-10-07 to 2026-10-09 — Fall Break for Administrators, Teachers & Staff (closed)
2026-10-12 — Second Nine Weeks Begins (in session)
2026-10-21 — Distance Learning (No Students/Staff PD & Parent Teacher Conferences) (closed)
2026-11-03 — Distance Learning Day (No Students/Staff PD Day) (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (Offices & Schools Closed) (closed)
2026-12-09 — Distance Learning Day (No Students/Staff PD Day) (closed)
2026-12-14 to 2026-12-18 — District Benchmark/Nine Weeks Test Days (in session)
2026-12-18 — Last Day of Class for Students (60% Day for Students) (partial)
2026-12-18 — Second Nine Weeks Ends (in session)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Holidays (Offices & Schools Closed) (closed)
2027-01-04 — Winter Holidays Continued for Students (Staff PD) (closed)
2027-01-05 — Third Nine Weeks Begins (in session)
2027-01-15 to 2027-01-18 — Wellness Day & Dr. M.L. King, Jr. Holiday (Schools & Offices Closed) (closed)
2027-01-27 — Distance Learning Day (No Students/Staff PD & Parent Teacher Conferences) (closed)
2027-02-12 to 2027-02-15 — Wellness Day & Presidents' Day Holiday (closed)
2027-03-01 to 2027-03-05 — District Benchmark/Nine Weeks Test Days (in session)
2027-03-08 to 2027-03-12 — Spring Break (Offices & Schools Closed) (closed)
2027-03-19 — Third Nine Weeks Ends (in session)
2027-03-22 — Fourth Nine Weeks Begins (in session)
2027-03-26 to 2027-03-29 — Good Friday/Easter Break (closed)
2027-04-16 to 2027-04-19 — Wellness Break (Schools Closed) (closed)
2027-05-12 — Distance Learning Day (No Students/Staff PD Day) (closed)
2027-05-19 to 2027-05-25 — District Benchmark/Nine Weeks Test Days (in session)
2027-05-27 — Last Day for Students (60% Day for Students) (partial)
2027-05-27 — Fourth Nine Weeks Ends (in session)
2027-05-27 — Last Day for Teachers (closed)
2027-05-28 to 2027-05-31 — Wellness Day & Memorial Day (closed)