Haywood County Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

HCS is a suburban school district with 15 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 17 and end May 28. The district has said a complete 2026-2027 calendar — including early dismissal dates and teacher workdays — will be published soon. This calendar includes 3 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as HCS.

Schools in Haywood County Schools

Bethel Elementary (Elementary)
Bethel Middle (Middle)
Canton Middle (Middle)
Clyde Elementary (Elementary)
Riverbend Elementary (Elementary)
Hazelwood Elementary (Elementary)
Junaluska Elementary (Elementary)
North Canton Elementary (Elementary)
Pisgah High (High)
Tuscola High (High)
Waynesville Middle (Middle)
Central Haywood High (High)
Jonathan Valley Elementary (Elementary)
Meadowbrook Elementary (Elementary)
Haywood Early College (High)

Haywood County Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-11 to 2026-08-14 — Teacher Workdays (pre-school) (closed)
2026-08-17 — First Day of School – 12:30 Dismissal (partial)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day Holiday (closed)
2026-09-29 — Teacher Workday (closed)
2026-10-12 to 2026-10-13 — Teacher Workdays (closed)
2026-11-25 — Annual Leave Day / Thanksgiving (closed)
2026-11-26 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Holiday (closed)
2026-12-23 — Annual Leave Days / Christmas Break (closed)
2026-12-24 to 2026-12-25 — Christmas Holiday (closed)
2026-12-28 to 2026-12-30 — Annual Leave Days / Winter Break (closed)
2027-01-01 — New Year's Day Holiday (closed)
2027-01-04 to 2027-01-05 — Teacher Workdays (post-winter break) (closed)
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day (closed)
2027-02-25 — Early Dismissal – 12:30 (partial)
2027-03-25 — Early Dismissal – 12:30 (partial)
2027-04-08 to 2027-04-09 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-05-28 — Last Day of School (in session)
2027-06-01 to 2027-06-04 — Teacher Workdays (post-school closing) (closed)