CCS is a rural school district with 28 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 24 and end May 21. Catawba County Schools runs more than one calendar program (Traditional schools (all schools except Challenger Early College High School) and Challenger Early College High School) -- this page covers the Traditional schools (all schools except Challenger Early College High School) calendar; other programs follow a different schedule. The district has said a complete 2026-2027 calendar — including teacher workdays and grading period end dates — will be published soon. This calendar includes 1 early-release or half day, 4 remote/asynchronous days — useful to know when planning childcare.
Also known as CCS.