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Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) is asking for the public’s input on proposed calendar options for the 2025-2026 School Year, the 2026-2027 School Year, and the 2027-2028 School Year. The survey, which is open to students, families, employees and the public, will be posted on this page
until May 9, 2024. The proposed options are detailed below and the survey links are below.
All options have 180 student instructional days and 190 days for teachers. If school is canceled due to inclement weather, make-up days may be used during intersessions.
>>CLICK HERE for Calendar Survey
>>HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para la encuesta de calendario en español
The proposed calendar options are:
2025-2026 School Year Options
PDF of 2025-26 Options 1 and 2 and 3 and Comparison Summary
Español 2025-26 Opciones 1 y 2 y 3 y comparación
2025-2026 OPTION 1:
New Teacher Orientation - July 14-17, 2025
Pre-Planning Days - July 18-25, 2025
First Day of School - July 28, 2025
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day – August 29, 2025
Labor Day (schools/offices closed) - September 1, 2025
Fall Break - October 6-10, 2025
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - October 31, 2025
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day - November 11, 2025
Thanksgiving Break (schools closed) - November 24-28, 2025
Early Release - December 19, 2025
December Break (schools closed) - December 22, 2025 - January 1, 2026 (Students return on Jan. 5)
Teacher Work Day / Professional Learning Day - January 2, 2026
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (schools/offices closed) - January 19, 2026
Winter Intersession - February 16-20, 2026
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day - March 27, 2026
Spring Break - April 6-10, 2026
Last Day of School - May 21, 2026
Post Planning Day - May 22, 2026
Memorial Day (schools/offices closed) - May 25, 2026
Day 20 Aug. 22, 2025
Day 40 Sept. 22, 2025
Day 60 Oct. 27, 2025
Day 80 Dec. 2, 2025
Day 100 Jan. 13, 2026
Day 120 Feb. 11, 2026
Day 140 Mar. 18, 2026
Day 160 Apr. 23, 2026
Day 180 May. 21, 2026
*Subject to modifications as deemed necessary by budget review process.
Inclement Weather Make-up Days: If school is canceled due to inclement weather, make-up days may be used during intersession.
2025-2026 OPTION 2:
New Teacher Orientation - July 16-21, 2025
Pre-Planning Days - July 22-29, 2025
First Day of School - July 30, 2025
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - August 29, 2025
Labor Day (schools/offices closed) - September 1, 2025
Fall Break - October 6-10, 2025
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - October 31, 2025
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day - November 11, 2025
Thanksgiving Break (schools closed) - November 24-28, 2025
Early Release - December 19, 2025
December Break (schools closed) - December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026 (Students return on Jan. 6)
Teacher Work Day / Professional Learning Day - January 5, 2026
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (schools/offices closed) - January 19, 2026
Winter Intersession - February 18-20, 2026
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day - March 27, 2025
Spring Break - April 6-10, 2026
Last Day of School - May 22, 2026
Post Planning Day - May 26, 2026
Memorial Day (schools/offices closed) - May 25, 2026
Day 20 August 26, 2025
Day 40 September 24, 2025
Day 60 October 29, 2025
Day 80 December 4, 2025
Day 100 January 16, 2026
Day 120 February 16, 2026
Day 140 March 19, 2026
Day 160 April 24, 2026
Day 180 May 22, 2026
*Subject to modifications as deemed necessary by budget review process.
Inclement Weather Make-up Days: If school is canceled due to inclement weather, make-up days may be used during intersession.
2025-2026 OPTION 3:
New Teacher Orientation - July 21-24, 2025
Pre-Planning Days - July 25-August 1, 2025
First Day of School - August 4, 2025
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - August 29, 2025
Labor Day (schools/offices closed) - September 1, 2025
Fall Break - October 7-10, 2025
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - October 6, 2025
Teacher Work Day - November 11, 2025
Thanksgiving Break (schools closed) - November 24-28, 2025
Early Release - December 19, 2025
December Break (schools closed) - December 22, 2025-January 2, 2026 (Students return on Jan. 6)
Teacher Work Day - January 5, 2026
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (schools/offices closed) - January 19, 2026
Winter Intersession - February 17-20, 2026
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day - March 27, 2026
Spring Break - April 6-10, 2026
Last Day of School - May 28, 2026
Post Planning Day - May 29, 2026
Memorial Day (schools/offices closed) - May 25, 2026
Day 20 August 29, 2025
Day 40 September 29, 2025
Day 60 October 31, 2025
Day 80 December 8, 2025
Day 100 January 21, 2026
Day 120 February 24, 2026
Day 140 March 24, 2026
Day 160 April 29, 2026
Day 180 May 28, 2026
*Subject to modifications as deemed necessary by budget review process.
Inclement Weather Make-up Days: If school is canceled due to inclement weather, make-up days may be used during intersession.
CALENDAR COMPARISON 2025-2026
New Teacher Orientation (4 Days)
OPTION 1: July 14-17
OPTION 2: July 16-21
OPTION 3: July 21-24
Pre-Planning Days (6 Days)
OPTION 1: July 18-25
OPTION 2: July 22-29
OPTION 3: July 25-August 1
First Day of School
OPTION 1: Monday, July 28
OPTION 2: Wednesday, July 30
OPTION 3: Monday, August 4
Fall Break
OPTION 1: All week (October 6-10)
OPTION 2: All week (October 6-10)
OPTION 3: 4 days (October 7-10)
Independent Learning Days
OPTION 1: 2 days (August 29, October 31)
OPTION 2: 4 days (August 29, October 31, February 16-17)
OPTION 3: 3 days (August 29, October 6, February 16)
Teacher Work Days/Conference Days (November 11 & March 27)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same
OPTION 3: Same
Thanksgiving Break (November 24-28)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same
OPTION 3: Same
Semester Break
OPTION 1: December 22-January 1
OPTION 2: December 22-January 2
OPTION 3: December 22-January 2
Teacher Work Days
OPTION 1: January 2
OPTION 2: January 5
OPTION 3: January 5
February Break
OPTION 1: All week (February 16-20)
OPTION 2: 3 days (February 18-20)
OPTION 3: 4 days (February 17-20)
Spring Break (April 6-10)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same
OPTION 3: Same
Last Day of School
OPTION 1: May 21, 2026 (Before Memorial Day)
OPTION 2: May 22, 2026 (Before Memorial Day)
OPTION 3: May 28, 2026 (After Memorial Day)
Post Planning Day
OPTION 1: May 22, 2026 (Before Memorial Day)
OPTION 2: May 26, 2026 (After Memorial Day)
OPTION 3: May 29, 2026 (After Memorial Day)
TOTAL
Student Days
OPTION 1: 180
OPTION 2: 180
OPTION 3: 180
Teacher Days
OPTION 1: 190
OPTION 2: 190
OPTION 3: 190
Teacher Work Days
OPTION 1: 2
OPTION 2: 2
OPTION 3: 2
Teacher Conference Days
OPTION 1: 2
OPTION 2: 2
OPTION 3: 2
Independent Learning Days
OPTION 1: 2
OPTION 2: 4
OPTION 3: 3
2026-2027 School Year Options
PDF of 2026-27 Options 1 and 2 and 3 and Comparison Summary
Español 2026-27 Opciones 1 y 2 y 3 y comparación
2026-2027 OPTION 1:
New Teacher Orientation - July 16-21, 2026
Pre-Planning Days - July 22-29, 2026
First Day of School - July 30, 2026
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day – August 28, 2026
Labor Day (schools/offices closed) - September 7, 2026
Fall Break - October 5-9, 2026
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - October 30, 2026
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day - November 11, 2026
Thanksgiving Break (schools closed) - November 23-27, 2026
Early Release - December 18, 2026
December Break (schools closed) - December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 (Students return on Jan. 5)
Teacher Work Day / Professional Learning Day - January 4, 2027
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (schools/offices closed) - January 18, 2027
Winter Intersession - February 15-19, 2027
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day - March 26, 2027
Spring Break - April 5-9, 2027
Last Day of School - May 26, 2027
Post Planning Day - May 27, 2027
Memorial Day (schools/offices closed) - May 31, 2027
Day 20 Aug. 26, 2026
Day 40 Sept. 24, 2026
Day 60 Oct. 29, 2026
Day 80 Dec. 4, 2026
Day 100 Jan. 19, 2027
Day 120 Feb. 23, 2027
Day 140 Mar. 23, 2027
Day 160 Apr. 28, 2027
Day 180 May. 26, 2027
*Subject to modifications as deemed necessary by budget review process.
Inclement Weather Make-up Days: If school is canceled due to inclement weather, make-up days may be used during intersession.
2026-2027 OPTION 2:
New Teacher Orientation - July 20-23, 2026
Pre-Planning Days - July 24-31, 2026
First Day of School - August 3, 2026
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - August 28, 2026
Labor Day (schools/offices closed) - September 7, 2026
Fall Break - October 5-9, 2026
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - October 30, 2026
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day - November 11, 2026
Thanksgiving Break (schools closed) - November 23-27, 2026
Early Release - December 18, 2026
December Break (schools closed) - December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 (Students return on Jan. 5)
Teacher Work Day / Professional Learning Day - January 4, 2027
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (schools/offices closed) - January 18, 2027
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day February 15, 2027
Winter Intersession - February 15-19, 2027
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day - March 26, 2027
Spring Break - April 5-9, 2027
Last Day of School - May 27, 2027
Post Planning Day - May 28, 2027
Memorial Day (schools/offices closed) - May 31, 2027
Day 20 Aug. 28, 2026
Day 40 Sept. 28, 2026
Day 60 Nov. 2, 2026
Day 80 Dec. 8, 2026
Day 100 Jan. 21, 2027
Day 120 Feb. 24, 2027
Day 140 Mar. 24, 2027
Day 160 Apr. 29, 2027
Day 180 May. 27, 2027
*Subject to modifications as deemed necessary by budget review process.
Inclement Weather Make-up Days: If school is canceled due to inclement weather, make-up days may be used during intersession.
2026-2027 OPTION 3:
New Teacher Orientation - July 17-22, 2026
Pre-Planning Days - July 23-30, 2026
First Day of School - July 31, 2026
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - August 28, 2026
Labor Day (schools/offices closed) - September 7, 2026
Fall Break - October 5-9, 2026
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - October 30, 2026
Teacher Work Day - November 11, 2026
Thanksgiving Break (schools closed) - November 23-27, 2026
Early Release - December 18, 2026
December Break (schools closed) - December 21, 2026-January 1, 2027 (Students return on Jan. 5)
Teacher Work Day - January 4, 2027
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (schools/offices closed) - January 18, 2027
Winter Intersession - February 15-19, 2027
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day - March 26, 2027
Spring Break - April 5-9, 2027
Last Day of School - May 27, 2027
Post Planning Day - May 28, 2027
Memorial Day (schools/offices closed) - May 31, 2027
Day 20 Aug. 27, 2026
Day 40 Sept. 25, 2026
Day 60 Oct. 30, 2026
Day 80 Dec. 7, 2026
Day 100 Jan. 20, 2027
Day 120 Feb. 24, 2027
Day 140 Mar. 24, 2027
Day 160 Apr. 29, 2027
Day 180 May. 27, 2027
*Subject to modifications as deemed necessary by budget review process.
Inclement Weather Make-up Days: If school is canceled due to inclement weather, make-up days may be used during intersession.
CALENDAR COMPARISON 2026-2027:
New Teacher Orientation (4 Days)
OPTION 1: July 16-21
OPTION 2: July 20-23
OPTION 3: July 17-22
Pre-Planning Days (6 Days)
OPTION 1: July 22-29
OPTION 2: July 24-31
OPTION 3: July 23-30
First Day of School
OPTION 1: Thursday, July 30
OPTION 2: Monday, August 3
OPTION 3: Friday, July 31
Fall Break (October 5-9)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same
OPTION 3: Same
Independent Learning Days/PL Days
OPTION 1: 2 days (August 28 & October 30)
OPTION 2: 3 days (August 28, October 30 & February 15)
OPTION 3: 3 days (August 28 & October 30)
Teacher Work Days/Conference Days (November 11 & March 27)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same
OPTION 3: Same
Thanksgiving Break (November 23-27)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same
OPTION 3: Same
Semester Break (December 21-January 1)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same
OPTION 3: Same
Teacher Work Days/PL Days (January 4)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same
OPTION 3: Same
February Break
OPTION 1: All week (February 15-19)
OPTION 2: 4 days (February 16-19)
OPTION 3: All week (February 15-19)
Spring Break (April 5-9)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same
OPTION 3: Same
Last Day of School
OPTION 1: May 26, 2027 (Before Memorial Day)
OPTION 2: May 27, 2027 (Before Memorial Day)
OPTION 3: May 27, 2027 (Before Memorial Day)
Post Planning Day
OPTION 1: May 27, 2027 (Before Memorial Day)
OPTION 2: May 28, 2027 (Before Memorial Day)
OPTION 3: May 28, 2027 (Before Memorial Day)
TOTAL
Student Days
OPTION 1: 180
OPTION 2: 180
OPTION 3: 180
Teacher Days
OPTION 1: 190
OPTION 2: 190
OPTION 3: 190
Teacher Work Days
OPTION 1: 1
OPTION 2: 1
OPTION 3: 1
Teacher Conference Days
OPTION 1: 2
OPTION 2: 2
OPTION 3:2
Independent Learning Days
OPTION 1: 2
OPTION 2: 3
OPTION 3: 2
2027-2028 School Year Options
PDF of 2027-28 Options 1 and 2 and 3 and Comparison Summary
Español 2027-28 Opciones 1 y 2 y 3 y comparación
2027-2028 OPTION 1:
New Teacher Orientation - July 19-22, 2027
Pre-Planning Days - July 23-30, 2027
First Day of School - August 2, 2027
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day – September 3, 2027
Labor Day (schools/offices closed) - September 6, 2027
Fall Break - October 4-8, 2027
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - October 25, 2027
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day - November 2, 2027
Thanksgiving Break (schools closed) - November 22-26, 2027
Early Release - December 17, 2027
December Break (schools closed) - December 20, 2027 – December 31, 2028 (Students return on Jan. 4)
Teacher Work Day / Professional Learning Day - January 3, 2028
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (schools/offices closed) - January 17, 2028
Winter Intersession - February 14-18, 2028
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day - March 31, 2028
Spring Break - April 3-7, 2028
Last Day of School - May 26, 2028
Post Planning Day - May 30, 2028
Memorial Day (schools/offices closed) - May 29, 2028
Day 20 Aug. 27, 2027
Day 40 Sept. 27, 2027
Day 60 Nov.1, 2027
Day 80 Dec. 7, 2027
Day 100 Jan. 20, 2028
Day 120 Feb. 24, 2028
Day 140 Mar. 23, 2028
Day 160 Apr. 28, 2028
Day 180 May. 26, 2028
*Subject to modifications as deemed necessary by budget review process.
Inclement Weather Make-up Days: If school is canceled due to inclement weather, make-up days may be used during intersession.
2027-2028 OPTION 2:
New Teacher Orientation - July 16-21, 2027
Pre-Planning Days - July 22-29, 2027
First Day of School - July 30, 2027
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - September 3, 2027
Labor Day (schools/offices closed) - September 6, 2027
Fall Break - October 4-8, 2027
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - October 25, 2027
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day - November 2, 2027
Thanksgiving Break (schools closed) - November 22-26, 2027
Early Release - December 17, 2027
December Break (schools closed) - December 20, 2027 - December 31, 2027 (Students return on Jan. 4)
Teacher Work Day / Professional Learning Day - January 3, 2028
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (schools/offices closed) - January 17, 2028
Winter Intersession - February 14-18, 2028
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day - March 31, 2028
Spring Break - April 3-7, 2028
Last Day of School - May 25, 2028
Post Planning Day - May 26, 2028
Memorial Day (schools/offices closed) - May 29, 2028
Day 20 Aug. 26, 2027
Day 40 Sept. 24, 2027
Day 60 Oct. 29, 2027
Day 80 Dec. 6, 2027
Day 100 Jan. 19, 2028
Day 120 Feb. 23, 2028
Day 140 Mar. 22, 2028
Day 160 Apr. 27, 2028
Day 180 May. 25, 2028
*Subject to modifications as deemed necessary by budget review process.
Inclement Weather Make-up Days: If school is canceled due to inclement weather, make-up days may be used during intersession.
2027-2028 OPTION 3:
New Teacher Orientation - July 20-23, 2027
Pre-Planning Days - July 26-August 2, 2027
First Day of School - August 3, 2027
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - September 3, 2027
Labor Day (schools/offices closed) - September 6, 2027
Fall Break - October 4-8, 2027
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - October 25, 2027
Teacher Work Day - November 2, 2027
Thanksgiving Break (schools closed) - November 22-26, 2027
Early Release - December 18, 2027
December Break (schools closed) - December 20, 2027-December 31, 2027 (Students return on Jan. 4)
Teacher Work Day - January 3, 2028
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (schools/offices closed) - January 17, 2028
Winter Intersession - February 15-18, 2028
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day - March 31, 2028
Spring Break - April 3-7, 2028
Last Day of School - May 26, 2028
Post Planning Day - May 30, 2028
Memorial Day (schools/offices closed) - May 29, 2028
Day 20 Aug. 30, 2027
Day 40 Sept. 28, 2027
Day 60 Nov. 3, 2027
Day 80 Dec. 8, 2027
Day 100 Jan. 21, 2028
Day 120 Feb. 24, 2028
Day 140 Mar. 23, 2028
Day 160 Apr. 28, 2028
Day 180 May. 26, 2028
*Subject to modifications as deemed necessary by budget review process.
Inclement Weather Make-up Days: If school is canceled due to inclement weather, make-up days may be used during intersession.
CALENDAR COMPARISON 2027-2028:
New Teacher Orientation (4 Days)
OPTION 1: July 19-22
OPTION 2: July 20-23
OPTION 3: July 17-22
Pre-Planning Days (6 Days)
OPTION 1: July 23-30
OPTION 2: July 24-31
OPTION 3: July 23-30
First Day of School
OPTION 1: Monday, August 2
OPTION 2: Monday, August 3
OPTION 3: Thursday, July 30
Fall Break (October 4-8)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same
OPTION 3: Same
Independent Learning Days
OPTION 1: September. 3 & October. 25
OPTION 2: August. 28, October. 30 & February. 15
OPTION 3: August. 28 & October. 30
Teacher Work Days/Conference Days (November. 2 & March. 31)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same
OPTION 3: Same
Thanksgiving Break (November 22-26)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same
OPTION 3: Same
Semester Break (December 20-31)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same
OPTION 3: Same
Teacher Work Days (January 3)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same
OPTION 3: Same
February Break (February 14-18)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same
OPTION 3: Same
Spring Break (April 3-7)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same
OPTION 3: Same
Last Day of School
OPTION 1: May 26, 2028 (Before Memorial Day)
OPTION 2: May 27, 2028 (Before Memorial Day)
OPTION 3: May 27, 2028 (Before Memorial Day)
Post Planning Day
OPTION 1: May 27, 2028 (Before Memorial Day)
OPTION 2: May 28, 2028 (Before Memorial Day)
OPTION 3: May 28, 2028 (Before Memorial Day)
TOTAL
Student Days
OPTION 1: 180
OPTION 2: 180
OPTION 3: 180
Teacher Days
OPTION 1: 190
OPTION 2: 190
OPTION 3: 190
Teacher Work Days
OPTION 1: 1
OPTION 2: 1
OPTION 3: 1
Teacher Conference Days
OPTION 1: 2
OPTION 2: 2
OPTION 3: 2
Independent Learning Days
OPTION 1: 2
OPTION 2: 3
OPTION 3: 2
>>CLICK HERE for Calendar Survey
>>HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para la encuesta de calendario en Español
The deadline to fill out the survey is May 9, 2024.