August 2026
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- First Day of School
Glades County School Calendar 2026–2027
Glades County School District students start Aug 10 and finish May 28 with early release. Fall break runs Oct 12–16; Nov 23–25 may be hurricane make-up days.
Glades County School District students begin August 10 and finish May 28 with early release. Fall break runs October 12–16; November 23–25 may be hurricane make-up days. Students return January 5 after winter break and March 30 after spring break.
Official calendar checked Official district source
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | School opens | |
| Labor Day | No classes | |
| Fall Break Week | through | No school |
| Veterans Day Holiday | No classes | |
| Thanksgiving: Possible Hurricane Make-up Days (Nov 23–25) | through | Scheduled Off · Possible Hurricane Make-up |
| Thanksgiving Day | No classes | |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | No school | |
| Winter Break | through | No school |
| Teacher Workday (No School for Students) | No classes | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | No classes | |
| Presidents' Day | No classes | |
| Chalo Nitka | No classes | |
| Spring Break Week | through | No school |
| Teacher Workday (No School for Students) | No classes | |
| Last Day of School | School closes |
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Early Release
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Early Release |
Extended Time Off
| Period | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fall break Window | Oct 10 – 18, 2026Scheduled no school: Oct 12 – 16, 2026Adjacent weekends: Oct 10 – 11, 2026; Oct 17 – 18, 2026 | 9 days |
| Thanksgiving week (make-up days possible) Window | Nov 21 – 29, 2026Scheduled no school: Nov 23 – 27, 2026Adjacent weekends: Nov 21 – 22, 2026; Nov 28 – 29, 2026Possible make-up days: Nov 23 – 25, 2026. Attendance may change; confirm district updates. | 9 days |
| Winter break and January teacher workday Window | Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027Scheduled no school: Dec 21 – 25, 2026; Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4, 2027Adjacent weekends: Dec 19 – 20, 2026; Dec 26 – 27, 2026; Jan 2 – 3, 2027 | 17 days |
| Spring break and March teacher workday Window | Mar 20 – 29, 2027Scheduled no school: Mar 22 – 26, 2027; Mar 29, 2027Adjacent weekends: Mar 20 – 21, 2027; Mar 27 – 28, 2027 | 10 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Open House Moore Haven Elementary and West Glades School: 5:00–7:00; Moore Haven Middle-High School: 6:00–8:00. The calendar does not specify a.m. or p.m.; confirm the time with your school. | |
| Progress Reports Go Home | |
| End of First Nine Weeks | |
| Report Cards Go Home | |
| Progress Reports Go Home | |
| End of Second Nine Weeks and First Semester December 18 is a regular school day, not a scheduled early-release day. It also marks the end of the first semester and second nine weeks. | |
| Students Return After Winter Break | |
| Report Cards Go Home | |
| Progress Reports Go Home | |
| End of Third Nine Weeks | |
| Students Return After Spring Break | |
| Report Cards Go Home | |
| Progress Reports Go Home | |
| Baccalaureate (Senior Class) Senior ClassSenior-class baccalaureate is listed for this date. The calendar does not provide a ceremony time or venue; check senior announcements. | |
| Graduation (Senior Class) Senior ClassThe district lists senior-class graduation on May 21 but gives no ceremony time or location. Ask the school about ceremony details and senior attendance requirements. | |
| Grading Period Ends / Semester Ends Students attend on May 28 but leave early. The calendar does not give a dismissal time; confirm timing and transportation with your school. |
Month by month
Monthly Calendar
Highlighted dates follow the published calendar; grouped or inferred entries are labelled. Today is determined in Eastern Time (America/New_York).
- School Day
- Weekend
- Holiday (No School)
- School Break
- First / Last Day
- Important Date
- Conditional attendance
September 2026
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- Labor Day
October 2026
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- Fall Break Week
November 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Veterans Day Holiday
- Thanksgiving: Possible Hurricane Make-up Days (Nov 23–25) Scheduled Off · Possible Hurricane Make-up; attendance may change.
- Thanksgiving Day
- Thanksgiving Holiday
December 2026
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- Winter Break
January 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 2027
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- Presidents' Day
March 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Chalo Nitka
- Spring Break Week
- Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
April 2027
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May 2027
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- Last Day of School — Early Release
About Glades County School District
Glades County students start school Monday, August 10, 2026. Open House is August 6: Moore Haven Elementary and West Glades School share the listed 5:00–7:00 time slot, while Moore Haven Middle-High School is listed for 6:00–8:00. Fall break runs October 12–16, and classes resume Monday, October 19. The published Thanksgiving holidays run November 23–27, but November 23–25 may be used as hurricane make-up days if needed. November 26–27 remain holidays.
Winter break runs December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. January 4 is a teacher workday with no students, so classes resume Tuesday, January 5. Friday, March 5 is Chalo Nitka, a longstanding local festival in Moore Haven, and the calendar marks no school for students or teachers. Spring break runs March 22–26, followed by a teacher workday on March 29. Students return Tuesday, March 30.
Senior families have two dates in May: baccalaureate on Sunday, May 16, and graduation on Friday, May 21. The district's annual calendar does not give ceremony times or venues.
Friday, May 28, 2027, is the last regular student day and the calendar's early-release date. Students attend but leave early. The annual calendar does not give a dismissal time, so families should check their school's pickup and bus arrangements.
Common questions
FAQs
When does school start in Glades County for 2026–2027?
The first day for students is Monday, August 10, 2026. Teacher reporting and preparation dates before August 10 are not student attendance days.
What is the last day of school in Glades County in 2027?
Friday, May 28, 2027 is the last day on the district's regular student calendar. Students have early release that day, and it also marks the end of the fourth nine weeks and second semester.
Is the whole Thanksgiving week off in Glades County in 2026?
Not necessarily. The calendar schedules Thanksgiving holidays for November 23–27, but November 23–25 may be used as hurricane make-up days if needed. November 26–27 remain holidays. Regular classes are scheduled to resume Monday, November 30.
When is winter break, and when do Glades County students return in January 2027?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. January 4 is a teacher workday with no students, so classes resume Tuesday, January 5. Including weekends, students are away from regular classes December 19 through January 4.
Which early-release days are listed for 2026–2027?
May 28, 2027 is the only date specifically marked Early Release for Students ONLY on the published calendar. It is still a student attendance day. Check school notices for any subsequent schedule changes.
Which dates are possible hurricane make-up days in 2026?
November 23, 24 and 25, 2026 are the three listed hurricane make-up dates. The calendar does not say which would be used first or when a decision would be announced. Check district and school messages after any weather-related closure.
Is there school on Chalo Nitka, March 5, 2027?
No. Friday, March 5, 2027 is a day off for both students and teachers on the district calendar. Chalo Nitka is Moore Haven's longstanding local festival.
When is fall break in Glades County in 2026?
Fall break runs Monday, October 12 through Friday, October 16, 2026. With the surrounding weekends, students are away from regular classes October 10–18 and return Monday, October 19.
About This Calendar
Data source & handling: The supplied one-page 2026-2027 Glades County Schools PDF is the date source. The district’s current Calendars page links the same supplied Google Drive file under 2026-2027 School Calendar. That page separately lists employee calendars, and the shared navigation still has a previous-year calendar shortcut. Dates are collected from district materials and organized into key dates, monthly calendars and calendar subscriptions. Visit Glades County Schools’s official website.
Disclaimer: This independent reference follows the district’s regular student calendar. Confirm individual school or program schedules, transportation, childcare and senior arrangements directly with your school.
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