Kannapolis City Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

KCS is a suburban school district with 8 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 12 and end May 26. Kannapolis City Schools' mission is 'To promote an environment that ensures safety, community, equity, and growth.' This calendar includes 3 professional development days, 5 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as KCS.

Schools in Kannapolis City Schools

A L Brown High (High)
Forest Park Elementary (Elementary)
Fred L Wilson Elementary (Elementary)
Jackson Park Elementary (Elementary)
Shady Brook Elementary (Elementary)
North Kannapolis Elementary (Elementary)
Kannapolis Middle (Middle)
GW Carver Elementary (Elementary)

Kannapolis City Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-07-03 — Independence Day Holiday (closed)
2026-08-03 to 2026-08-05 — New Teacher Orientation Days (closed)
2026-08-04 — Optional Day for All Staff (closed)
2026-08-05 — District Required Day for All Staff (closed)
2026-08-06 to 2026-08-11 — Mandatory Days for All Staff (closed)
2026-08-12 — First Day of School for Students (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day Holiday - No School (closed)
2026-09-25 — District Required Day for All Staff (closed)
2026-10-09 — Early Release Day - School Is dismissed 3 hours early (partial)
2026-10-09 — End of First Nine Weeks (in session)
2026-10-12 — Teacher Work Days - No School for Students (closed)
2026-10-13 — Teacher Work Days - No School for Students (closed)
2026-11-11 — Veterans Day Holiday - No School (closed)
2026-11-25 — Annual Leave Day (closed)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Holiday - No School (closed)
2026-12-14 to 2026-12-18 — Exam Days (in session)
2026-12-18 — Early Release Day - School Is dismissed 3 hours early (partial)
2026-12-18 — End of Second Nine Weeks (in session)
2026-12-21 to 2026-12-31 — Winter Intersession - No School for Students (closed)
2027-01-01 — New Years Holiday - No School (closed)
2027-01-04 — Teacher Work Days - No School for Students (closed)
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King Holiday - No School (closed)
2027-02-15 — Teacher Work Day - No School for Students (closed)
2027-02-16 — Teacher Work Day - No School for Students (closed)
2027-03-05 — Early Release Day - School Is dismissed 3 hours early (partial)
2027-03-05 — End of the Third Nine Weeks (in session)
2027-03-08 to 2027-03-12 — Spring Intersession-No School for Students (closed)
2027-03-26 to 2027-03-29 — Easter Holiday (closed)
2027-04-16 — Teacher Work Day - No School for Students (closed)
2027-04-19 — Teacher Work Day - No School for Students (closed)
2027-05-13 to 2027-05-26 — Exam's and EOC Days (in session)
2027-05-26 — Early Release Day - School Is dismissed 3 hours early (partial)
2027-05-26 — End of Fourth Nine Weeks - Last Day for Students (partial)
2027-05-29 — Graduation (in session)
2027-05-27 — Mandatory Days for All Staff (closed)
2027-05-28 — Optional Day for All Staff (closed)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day Holiday (closed)