Portsmouth City Public Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

PPS is an urban school district with 24 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 24 and end June 11. Portsmouth Public Schools is one of only six school divisions in Virginia named a Purple Star Division, recognizing exceptional support for military-connected students and families. The district has said a complete 2026-2027 calendar — including early dismissal dates and report card dates — will be published soon. This calendar includes 5 professional development days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as PPS.

Schools in Portsmouth City Public Schools

CHURCHLAND HIGH (High)
NEW DIRECTIONS CENTER (Not applicable)
CRADOCK MIDDLE (Middle)
Churchland Elementary (Elementary)
CHURCHLAND MIDDLE (Middle)
CHURCHLAND PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE (Elementary)
Douglass Park Elementary (Elementary)
Hodges Manor Elementary (Elementary)
I.C. NORCOM HIGH (High)
Cradock Elementary (Elementary)
Waterview Elementary (Elementary)
Lakeview Elementary (Elementary)
MANOR HIGH (High)
Simonsdale Elementary (Elementary)
Park View Elementary (Elementary)
Westhaven Elementary (Elementary)
William E. Waters Middle (Middle)
Churchland Academy Elementary (Elementary)
CRADOCK TECHNICAL & CAREER CENTER (Not applicable)
Brighton Elementary (Elementary)
MOUNT HERMON PRESCHOOL CENTER (Prekindergarten)
Victory Elementary (Elementary)
Churchland Preschool Center (Prekindergarten)
Olive Branch Preschool Center (Prekindergarten)

Portsmouth City Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-24 — First Day of School for Students (in session)
2026-08-10 to 2026-08-12 — New Teacher Institute (closed)
2026-08-14 — 10-Month Employees Report (closed)
2026-11-11 — Veterans Day (closed)
2026-10-30 — Professional Development Day - No Students (closed)
2026-10-29 — Quarter 1 Ends (in session)
2026-11-02 — Professional Development Day - No Students (closed)
2026-11-03 — Teacher Workday - No Students (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Break (closed)
2027-01-04 — Professional Development Day - No Students (closed)
2027-01-05 — Professional Development Day - No Students (closed)
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (closed)
2027-01-21 — Quarter 2 Ends (in session)
2027-01-22 — Teacher Workday - No Students (closed)
2027-02-15 — Presidents' Day (closed)
2027-03-24 — Quarter 3 Ends (in session)
2027-03-25 — Professional Development Day - No Students (closed)
2027-03-26 — Teacher Workday - No Students (closed)
2027-03-29 to 2027-04-02 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-06-11 — Quarter 4 Ends / Last Day of School for Students (in session)