Rockingham County Public Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

RCPS is a rural school district with 23 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 20 and end June 4. The calendar sets aside 3 additional days (March 29–April 30) that may be used as weather makeup days if needed. This calendar includes 6 professional development days, 1 early-release or half day — useful to know when planning childcare. Standardized testing windows: Standardized Testing Window (May 3–May 28).

Also known as RCPS.

Schools in Rockingham County Public Schools

South River Elementary (Elementary)
BROADWAY HIGH (High)
Elkton Elementary (Elementary)
ELKTON MIDDLE (Middle)
Fulks Run Elementary (Elementary)
J. FRANK HILLYARD MIDDLE (Middle)
John W. Wayland Elementary (Elementary)
Linville-Edom Elementary (Elementary)
McGaheysville Elementary (Elementary)
Ottobine Elementary (Elementary)
Plains Elementary (Elementary)
Pleasant Valley Elementary (Elementary)
WILBUR S. PENCE MIDDLE (Middle)
John C. Myers Elementary (Elementary)
SPOTSWOOD HIGH (High)
MONTEVIDEO MIDDLE (Middle)
Lacey Spring Elementary (Elementary)
TURNER ASHBY HIGH (High)
Peak View Elementary (Elementary)
Mountain View Elementary (Elementary)
Cub Run Elementary (Elementary)
EAST ROCKINGHAM HIGH (High)
River Bend Elementary (Elementary)

Rockingham County Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-07-03 — Division Holiday - July 4th (closed)
2026-07-06 to 2026-07-24 — Summer School (in session)
2026-08-03 to 2026-08-07 — 3 Flex Teacher Workdays (August 3 - 7, 13, 14) (closed)
2026-08-13 to 2026-08-14 — 3 Flex Teacher Workdays (August 3 - 7, 13, 14) — Aug 13, 14 portion (closed)
2026-08-05 to 2026-08-06 — Early Career Teacher Meetings with Mentors (closed)
2026-08-07 — Division New Teacher Orientation (closed)
2026-08-10 — School Led Inservice (closed)
2026-08-11 to 2026-08-12 — Division Led Inservice (closed)
2026-08-17 — Teacher Workday / Open House for Elementary and High Schools (closed)
2026-08-18 — Teacher Workday / Open House for Middle Schools and MTC (closed)
2026-08-19 — School Led Inservice / Teacher Workday (closed)
2026-08-20 — First Day of School (in session)
2026-09-07 — Division Holiday: Labor Day (closed)
2026-09-21 — Interim Reports Issued (22 days) (in session)
2026-10-12 — No School for Students - School Led Inservice / Teacher Workday (closed)
2026-10-22 — End of 1st Grading Period (44 Days) (in session)
2026-10-23 — No School for Students - Teacher Workday (closed)
2026-10-30 — K-12 Report Cards Issued (in session)
2026-11-02 — Parent Conference Day: Elementary 12:00-7:00 pm (closed)
2026-11-02 — Division Led Inservice: Secondary (closed)
2026-11-03 — Parent Conference Day: Secondary 12:00-7:00 pm (closed)
2026-11-03 — Division Led Inservice: Elementary (closed)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — Division Holiday: Thanksgiving (closed)
2026-12-02 — Interim Reports Issued (23 days) (in session)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Division Holiday: Winter Break (closed)
2027-01-15 — End of 2nd Grading Period (45 Days) (in session)
2027-01-15 — End of 1st Semester (89 Days) (in session)
2027-01-18 — Division Holiday: Martin Luther King Day (closed)
2027-01-19 — No School for Students - Teacher Workday (closed)
2027-01-29 — K-12 Report Cards Issued (in session)
2027-02-15 to 2027-02-16 — Conferences: No School for Students (closed)
2027-02-15 — Parent Conference Day: Secondary 12:00-7:00 pm (closed)
2027-02-15 — Division Led Inservice: Elementary (closed)
2027-02-16 — Parent Conference Day: Elementary 12:00-7:00 pm (closed)
2027-02-16 — Division Led Inservice: Secondary (closed)
2027-02-23 — Interim Reports Issued (23 days) (in session)
2027-03-25 — End of 3rd Grading Period (45 Days) (in session)
2027-03-26 — No School for Students - Teacher Workday (closed)
2027-03-29 to 2027-03-31 — Spring Break Possible Make-up Days (closed)
2027-04-01 to 2027-04-02 — Spring Break Possible Make-up Days (closed)
2027-04-09 — K - 12 Report Cards Issued (in session)
2027-04-30 — No School for Students - School Led OR Division Led Inservice OR Teacher Workday Possible Make-up Day (closed)
2027-05-04 — Interim Reports issued (21 days) (in session)
2027-05-03 to 2027-05-28 — Anticipated SOL Test Window: May 3-28 (in session)
2027-05-31 — Division Holiday: Memorial Day (closed)
2027-06-04 — End of 4th Grading Period (42.5 Days) (in session)
2027-06-04 — Early Dismissal - 1:00 p.m. - Last Day of School (partial)
2027-06-04 — End of 2nd Semester (87.5 Days) (in session)
2027-06-04 — Elementary Report Cards Issued (in session)
2027-06-07 to 2027-06-08 — Teacher Workday (closed)
2027-06-18 — Division Holiday: Juneteenth (closed)
2027-07-12 to 2027-07-30 — Summer School Dates for July 2027: July 12-30 (in session)