Carteret County Public Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

CCPS is a local school district with 18 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 24 and end May 27. Carteret County Public Schools was recognized with the Purple Star Award, a distinction honoring school districts that demonstrate a commitment to serving military-connected students and families. The district has said a complete 2026-2027 calendar — including early dismissal dates and teacher workdays — will be published soon. This calendar includes 5 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Source: Carteret County Public Schools

Also known as CCPS.

Schools in Carteret County Public Schools

Atlantic Elementary (Elementary)
Beaufort Elementary (Elementary)
Beaufort Middle (Middle)
East Carteret High (High)
Harkers Island Elementary (Elementary)
Morehead City Middle (Middle)
Newport Elementary (Elementary)
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary (Elementary)
West Carteret High (High)
White Oak Elementary (Elementary)
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn (Elementary)
Morehead City Primary (Elementary)
Broad Creek Middle (Middle)
Bogue Sound Elementary (Elementary)
Croatan High (High)
Newport Middle (Middle)
Bridges School (High)
Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College HS (High)

Carteret County Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-24 — First Day of School (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day
2026-10-01 — Early Release (partial)
2026-10-02 — Early Release (partial)
2026-11-11 — Veterans Day (closed)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-12-18 — Early Release (partial)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Break (closed)
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day (closed)
2027-02-15 — Presidents Day (closed)
2027-03-29 to 2027-04-02 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-04-02 — Good Friday (closed)
2027-05-07 — Early Release (partial)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day (closed)
2027-05-27 — Last Day of School for Students (partial)
2027-05-28 — Graduation (in session)