Washington County Public Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

WCS is a rural school district with 16 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 7 and end May 21. The calendar sets aside 4 additional days (November 23–March 24) that may be used as weather makeup days if needed. This calendar includes 3 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as WCS.

Schools in Washington County Public Schools

Abingdon Elementary (Elementary)
ABINGDON HIGH (High)
E.B. STANLEY MIDDLE (Middle)
GLADE SPRING MIDDLE (Middle)
Greendale Elementary (Elementary)
High Point Elementary (Elementary)
HOLSTON HIGH (High)
JOHN S. BATTLE HIGH (High)
Meadowview Elementary (Elementary)
PATRICK HENRY HIGH (High)
Valley Institute Elementary (Elementary)
WASHINGTON COUNTY CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER (Not applicable)
WALLACE MIDDLE (Middle)
DAMASCUS MIDDLE (Middle)
Rhea Valley Elementary (Elementary)
Watauga Elementary (Elementary)

Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-03 — Principal's Workday (closed)
2026-08-04 — Curriculum & Instruction (am) / Teacher Workday (pm) (closed)
2026-08-05 — School Registration / Open House (closed)
2026-08-06 — Teacher Workday (closed)
2026-08-07 — FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (in session)
2026-09-07 — Schools CLOSED ~ Labor Day (closed)
2026-09-14 to 2026-09-18 — Washington County Fair Week (Activities to be announced) (in session)
2026-09-17 — Parent/Teacher Conferences ~ Middle Schools and High Schools (4:00 pm - 7:00 pm) (in session)
2026-10-09 — End of FIRST Nine Weeks (in session)
2026-10-12 — Schools CLOSED ~ Fall Break (closed)
2026-10-15 — Parent/Teacher Conferences ~ Elementary Schools (4:00 pm - 7:00 pm) (in session)
2026-11-03 — Schools CLOSED ~ Election Day (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Schools CLOSED ~ Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-24 — (May be used as make-up days) ~ Nov 23, 24 (closed)
2026-12-18 — Students DISMISS 2 Hours Early ~ End of SECOND Nine Weeks & FIRST Semester ~ Winter Break Begins (partial)
2026-12-18 — End of SECOND Nine Weeks & FIRST Semester (partial)
2026-12-21 to 2026-12-31 — Schools CLOSED ~ Winter Break (closed)
2027-01-01 — Schools CLOSED ~ New Year's Break (closed)
2027-01-04 — Teacher Workday (Jan 4 ~ also listed under New Year's Break) (closed)
2027-01-05 — Schools Re-Open ~ First Day of SECOND Semester (in session)
2027-01-18 — Schools CLOSED ~ Martin Luther King Jr. Day (May be used as a make-up day) (closed)
2027-01-18 — (May be used as a make-up day) ~ Jan 18 (closed)
2027-02-11 — Parent/Teacher Conferences ~ All Schools (4:00 pm - 7:00 pm) (in session)
2027-02-15 — Schools CLOSED ~ President's Day (May be used as a make-up day) (closed)
2027-02-15 — (May be used as a make-up day) ~ Feb 15 (closed)
2027-03-10 — End of THIRD Nine Weeks (May be rescheduled due to inclement weather) (in session)
2027-03-24 to 2027-03-30 — Schools CLOSED ~ Spring Break (closed)
2027-03-24 to 2027-03-30 — (May be used as make-up days) ~ Mar 24, 30 (closed)
2027-05-21 — Students DISMISS 2 Hours Early ~ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (partial)
2027-05-24 to 2027-05-25 — Teacher Workdays ~ May 24, 25 (closed)
2027-05-31 — Schools CLOSED ~ Memorial Day (closed)