Johnston County Public Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

JCPS is a rural school district with 48 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 24 and end May 26. Johnston County Public Schools runs more than one calendar program (Traditional calendar schools and ECA and CTLA schools) -- this page covers the Traditional calendar schools calendar; other programs follow a different schedule. 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 JCPS.

Schools in Johnston County Public Schools

Benson Middle (Middle)
Cooper Academy (Elementary)
Selma Middle School (Middle)
Benson Elementary (Elementary)
Clayton High (High)
West Clayton Elementary (Elementary)
Cleveland Elementary (Elementary)
Corinth-Holders Elementary (Elementary)
Four Oaks Elementary (Elementary)
North Johnston Middle (Middle)
Glendale-Kenly Elementary (Elementary)
Meadow School (Elementary)
North Johnston High (High)
Pine Level Elementary (Elementary)
Princeton High (High)
Selma Elementary (Elementary)
West Smithfield Elementary (Elementary)
Smithfield Middle (Middle)
Smithfield-Selma High (High)
South Johnston High (High)
South Smithfield Elementary (Elementary)
Clayton Middle (Middle)
Wilson's Mills Elementary (Elementary)
Cleveland Middle (Middle)
Four Oaks Middle (Middle)
East Clayton Elementary (Elementary)
McGee's Crossroads Elem (Elementary)
Riverwood Elementary (Elementary)
Riverwood Middle (Middle)
Polenta Elementary (Elementary)
West Johnston High (High)
McGee's Crossroads Middle (Middle)
River Dell Elementary (Elementary)
Dixon Road Elementary (Elementary)
West View Elementary (Elementary)
Archer Lodge Middle (Middle)
Powhatan Elementary (Elementary)
Johnston Co Early College Academy (High)
Princeton Elementary (Elementary)
Cleveland High (High)
Corinth Holders High (High)
Micro Elementary (Elementary)
Johnston County Schools Career Technical (High)
Swift Creek Middle (Middle)
The Innovation Academy at South Campus (Middle)
Choice Plus Academy (High)
Thanksgiving Elementary (Elementary)
JCPS Virtual Academy (Other)

Johnston County Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

Traditional calendar schools

2026-08-24 — First Day of School for Students (in session)
2026-08-26 to 2026-08-27 — First Day of School (Kindergarten staggered entry) (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day (closed)
2026-11-11 — Veterans Day (closed)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-12-18 — Early Dismissal (partial)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Break (closed)
2027-01-04 — Student Holiday (closed)
2027-01-05 — Students Return / Spring Semester Begins (in session)
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day (closed)
2027-03-12 — Early Dismissal (partial)
2027-03-26 to 2027-04-05 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-05-26 — Last Day of School / Early Dismissal (partial)