Franklin County Public Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

FRCO is a rural school district with 14 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 6 and end May 20. Franklin County Public Schools traces its roots to 1870, when Virginia established its statewide public school system — making it one of the oldest continuously operating school divisions in the state. This calendar includes 2 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as FRCO.

Schools in Franklin County Public Schools

Boones Mill Elementary (Elementary)
Burnt Chimney Elementary (Elementary)
Callaway Elementary (Elementary)
Dudley Elementary (Elementary)
Ferrum Elementary (Elementary)
FRANKLIN COUNTY HIGH (High)
Glade Hill Elementary (Elementary)
Henry Elementary (Elementary)
Lee M. Waid Elementary (Elementary)
Rocky Mount Elementary (Elementary)
Snow Creek Elementary (Elementary)
Sontag Elementary (Elementary)
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE (Middle)
Windy Gap Elementary (Elementary)

Franklin County Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-07-30 to 2026-08-05 — Teacher Workdays (closed)
2026-08-03 — Back to School - Open House (11am-6pm) (closed)
2026-08-06 — Students return (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day - schools closed for students & staff (closed)
2026-10-07 — End of 1st 9 Weeks (in session)
2026-10-08 to 2026-10-09 — Teacher Workday/PD Day - schools closed for students only (closed)
2026-10-16 — Q1 Report Cards (in session)
2026-11-03 — Election Day (Non-Presidential) - schools closed for students only (closed)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break - schools closed for students & staff (closed)
2026-12-17 — End of 2nd 9 Weeks (early dismissal) (partial)
2026-12-18 — Teacher Workday - schools closed for students only (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Break-schools closed for students & staff (closed)
2027-01-04 — Teacher Workday - schools closed for students only (closed)
2027-01-05 — Students Return (in session)
2027-01-08 — Q2 Report Cards (in session)
2027-01-18 — MLK Day - schools closed for students & staff (closed)
2027-02-15 — Presidents' Day - schools closed for students & staff (closed)
2027-03-10 — End of 3rd 9 Weeks (in session)
2027-03-11 to 2027-03-12 — Teacher Workday/PD Day - schools closed for students only (closed)
2027-03-19 — Q3 Report Cards (in session)
2027-03-22 to 2027-03-26 — Spring Break - schools closed for students & staff (closed)
2027-05-20 — End of 4th 9 weeks/Last day of school (early dismissal) (partial)
2027-05-21 — Graduation (evening) (in session)
2027-05-21 to 2027-05-24 — Teacher workdays (closed)