Hamblen County Department of Education School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

HCSD is an urban school district with 18 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin July 30 and end May 19. This calendar includes 4 professional development days, 2 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as HCSD.

Schools in Hamblen County Department of Education

Alpha Elementary (Elementary)
East Ridge Middle School (Middle)
Fairview Marguerite (Elementary)
Manley Elementary (Elementary)
Russellville Elementary (Elementary)
Union Heights Elementary (Elementary)
Whitesburg Elementary (Elementary)
Witt Elementary (Elementary)
Hamblen County Alternative School (Other)
West View Middle School (Middle)
Hillcrest Elementary (Elementary)
John Hay Elementary (Elementary)
Lincoln Heights Elementary (Elementary)
Lincoln Heights Middle School (Middle)
Meadowview Middle School (Middle)
Morristown East High (High)
Morristown West High (High)
West Elementary (Elementary)

Hamblen County Department of Education 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-07-27 — Teachers Return to Work (In-Service) (closed)
2026-07-28 — Professional Development Day #1 (closed)
2026-07-29 — Professional Development Day #2 (closed)
2026-07-30 — Registration Day 1st Day of School 11:15 Dismissal (partial)
2026-07-31 — ½ Day In-Service, ½ Day Administrative Day (closed)
2026-08-03 — First Full Day of School (in session)
2026-08-06 — Election Day (Administrative Day) *Teachers/Staff Report to Work (closed)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day (Schools Closed; Central Office Closed) (closed)
2026-10-05 to 2026-10-09 — Fall Break (closed)
2026-11-02 — Professional Development Day #3 (Students do not report.) (closed)
2026-11-03 — Election Day (No School-Optional In-Service) (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — No School; Central Office Closed 11/26, 11/27 Thanksgiving (closed)
2026-12-18 — 11:15 Dismissal (partial)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-04 — Winter Break (closed)
2026-12-23 to 2026-12-25 — Central Office Closed (closed)
2027-01-01 — Central Office Closed (closed)
2027-01-06 — Return to School (in session)
2027-01-18 — No School-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Optional In-Service) (closed)
2027-02-15 — No School-President's Day (Optional In-Service) (closed)
2027-03-22 to 2027-03-26 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-03-29 — Professional Development Day #4 (closed)
2027-05-19 — Last full day of school (in session)
2027-05-20 — Administrative Day (closed)
2027-05-21 — Graduation Day/Report Card Day (in session)

K-8 Teachers

2026-07-31 — July 31 ½ Day Administrative (Teachers Report to Work) (closed)
2026-08-06 — August 6 1 Day Administrative (Teachers Report to Work) (closed)
2026-10-19 — October 19 Administrative (Parent Teacher Conferences) (closed)
2026-11-23 — November 23 (closed)
2027-03-08 — March 8 ½ Day Administrative (Spring Parent Teacher Conferences) (closed)
2027-05-20 — May 20 Administrative (Teachers Report to Work) (closed)

9-12 Teachers

2026-07-31 — July 31 ½ Day Administrative (Teachers Report) (closed)
2026-08-06 — Aug. 6 1 Day Administrative (Teachers Report) (closed)
2026-10-19 — October 19 Administrative (closed)
2026-11-23 — November 23 (closed)
2027-01-05 — January 5 ½ Day Administrative (closed)
2027-05-20 — May 20 Administrative (Teachers Report) (closed)