When is the first day of school for Stokes County Schools in 2026?

The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Thursday, August 13, 2026.

When is the last day of school for Stokes County Schools?

The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Tuesday, May 25, 2027.

When is SCS spring break 2027?

Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.

When is winter break for SCS?

Winter break runs Wednesday, December 23, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Stokes County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (SCS)

Traditional calendar · Stokes County, North Carolina · Verified from the official district calendar · Updated August 31, 2026

The Stokes County Schools 2026-27 school year begins Thursday, August 13, 2026 and ends Tuesday, May 25, 2027. Key dates below, including every scheduled break and student holiday.

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Key Dates at a Glance

Event	Date
First day of school	Thursday, August 13, 2026
Winter break	Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring break	Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Last day of school	Tuesday, May 25, 2027

Student Holidays & Days Off

Date	Holiday
Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day
Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break (Annual Leave)
Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving
Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break
Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Eve
Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day
Dec 28, 2026	Christmas Holiday
Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday
May 31, 2027	Memorial Day

Good to know: Traditional calendar, board approved 1/5/26; PDF linked from https://www.stokes.k12.nc.us/o/scs/page/calendars. Early-start calendar (first day Aug 13). Students attend Dec 21-22 (Dec 22 early dismissal, end of 2nd nine weeks) so winter break runs Dec 23-Jan 1; students return Jan 6 (Jan 4-5 optional workdays). Students also off for workdays: Oct 12-13, Nov 3 (Election Day), Feb 15, Mar 8, Apr 23; Apr 1-2 annual leave extends spring break to Mar 29-Apr 2. Last day May 25 is an early dismissal.

About the 2026-27 calendar

North Carolina's school calendar law generally requires traditional-calendar districts to open no earlier than the Monday closest to August 26 and close by the Friday closest to June 11 — though a number of districts open earlier under waivers or local calendar flexibility. Stokes County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 13, 2026 to May 25, 2027 — an early-start calendar, with 12 scheduled student holidays listed above. Make-up days for weather closures are set by the district and can shift dates late in the year — the official calendar linked above is always the final word.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first day of school for Stokes County Schools in 2026?: The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Thursday, August 13, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Stokes County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Tuesday, May 25, 2027.
When is SCS spring break 2027?: Spring break runs Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is winter break for SCS?: Winter break runs Wednesday, December 23, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Source: dates verified against the official Stokes County Schools calendar (source) on August 31, 2026. Spotted an error or a date change? Report a correction — we verify and fix fast.