August 2026
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- First Day of School
Hendry County School Calendar 2026–2027
Hendry County School District students start August 10, 2026, and finish May 28, 2027. Fall break is October 12–16; students return after winter break on January 6.
Hendry County School District's spring break is March 15–19. Students have classes March 22–25 before the separate Good Friday/Easter holiday on March 26–29. The district also lists seven early-release dates, with regular school hours varying by campus.
Official calendar checked Official district source
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | School opens | |
| Labor Day | No classes | |
| Fall Week Break | through | No school |
| Thanksgiving Break | through | No school |
| Winter Break | through | No school |
| No School for Students (Professional Learning Day) | No classes | |
| No School for Students (Teacher Workday) | No classes | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | No classes | |
| Presidents Day | No classes | |
| Spring Break | through | No school |
| Good Friday and Easter Holiday | through | No classes |
| Last Day of School | School closes |
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Early Release
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Early Release / Teacher Data Day | Sep 2026: Nov 2026: Feb 2027: Apr 2027: |
| Early Release / Teacher Workday | Oct 2026: Dec 2026: Mar 2027: |
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 break Window | Nov 21 – 29, 2026Scheduled no school: Nov 23 – 27, 2026Adjacent weekends: Nov 21 – 22, 2026; Nov 28 – 29, 2026 | 9 days |
| Winter break and January staff days Window | Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027Scheduled no school: Dec 21 – 25, 2026; Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4 – 5, 2027Adjacent weekends: Dec 19 – 20, 2026; Dec 26 – 27, 2026; Jan 2 – 3, 2027 | 18 days |
| Spring break Window | Mar 13 – 21, 2027Scheduled no school: Mar 15 – 19, 2027Adjacent weekends: Mar 13 – 14, 2027; Mar 20 – 21, 2027 | 9 days |
| Good Friday and Easter weekend Window | Mar 26 – 29, 2027Scheduled no school: Mar 26, 2027; Mar 29, 2027Adjacent weekends: Mar 27 – 28, 2027 | 4 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| End of First Quarter | |
| Report Cards Go Home | |
| End of Second Quarter | |
| Students Return | |
| End of Third Quarter | |
| Grading Period Ends |
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
September 2026
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- Labor Day
October 2026
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- Fall Week Break
November 2026
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- Thanksgiving Break
December 2026
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- Winter Break
January 2027
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- No School for Students (Professional Learning Day)
- No School for Students (Teacher Workday)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 2027
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- Presidents Day
March 2027
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- Spring Break
- Good Friday and Easter Holiday
April 2027
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May 2027
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- Last Day for Students (End of Fourth Quarter)
About Hendry County School District
Hendry County schools are closed for Fall Week Break from October 12–16, 2026. Friday, October 9, is still a school day, with early dismissal before the break. Including the surrounding weekends, students have nine consecutive days off, with classes scheduled to resume October 19. Thanksgiving break follows November 23–27.
Winter break runs December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027, but students don't return on January 4. That day is reserved for professional learning, followed by a teacher workday on January 5. Students return Wednesday, January 6. Counting the weekends and two staff days, they have 18 consecutive days without regular classes, from December 19 through January 5.
March is not one continuous break. Spring break runs March 15–19, 2027, and students are scheduled to attend classes March 22–25. The separate Good Friday/Easter holiday runs March 26–29, with classes scheduled to resume Tuesday, March 30.
Students attend school on all seven early-release dates, but the board-approved annual calendar and the 2026–2027 School Times sheet do not specify early dismissal times. On regular days, Clewiston High School dismisses at 2:30 p.m., while LaBelle High School dismisses at 2:40 p.m. Clewiston Early Learning Center lists separate dismissal times for parent pickup (2:30 p.m.) and buses (2:50 p.m.). May 28 is the last student day and is not marked for early release.
Common questions
FAQs
When does school start in Hendry County for 2026–2027?
The first day of school is Monday, August 10, 2026. Start times vary by campus, so check the district's 2026–2027 School Times sheet for your school's schedule.
When is the last day of school in Hendry County?
Friday, May 28, 2027, is the last student day of the 2026–2027 school year. It is also the end of the fourth grading period.
When is Thanksgiving break in 2026?
Thanksgiving break runs Monday, November 23, through Friday, November 27, 2026. With both weekends included, students have November 21–29 off. Classes are scheduled to resume Monday, November 30.
When is winter break for Hendry County schools?
The official winter break runs December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Students also have no classes January 4–5 because of scheduled staff days. Including weekends, students are away from regular classes December 19 through January 5.
When is spring break in Hendry County in 2027?
Spring break is March 15–19, 2027. Including the surrounding weekends, students are off March 13–21, with classes scheduled to resume Monday, March 22. Friday, March 12, is an early-release school day.
What are the early-release dates for 2026–2027?
The seven early-release dates are September 23, October 9, November 18 and December 18, 2026, followed by February 10, March 12 and April 14, 2027. Students attend school on these dates but leave early for scheduled teacher work or professional learning.
Are hurricane make-up days listed on the school calendar?
The board-approved annual calendar does not identify specific hurricane make-up dates or an order in which they would be used. If weather causes a school closure, check district announcements for any changes to the schedule.
When is fall break in Hendry County in 2026?
Fall Week Break is October 12–16, 2026. Including the surrounding weekends, students are off October 10–18, with classes scheduled to resume Monday, October 19.
About This Calendar
Data source & handling: The supplied scanned one-page Board Approved School Year Calendar is the annual date source. Its SHA-256 matches the current 26-27 School Calendar download on the district Calendar page. The separate two-page 2026-2027 School Times PDF supplies regular school hours. The district’s dated October online calendar supplies the October 20 report-card event. Dates are collected from district materials and organized into key dates, monthly calendars and calendar subscriptions. Visit Hendry County Schools’s official website.
Disclaimer: This independent reference follows the district’s regular student calendar. Confirm separate program calendars, early-release pickup, bus service and senior arrangements with your school. Times are local Eastern Time.
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