Carroll County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027

The first day for Carroll County Public Schools students is Monday, August 31, 2026.

The scheduled last day for Carroll County Public Schools students is Friday, June 11, 2027, with a two-hour and forty-five-minute early dismissal. If built-in emergency closing days are unused, the last day may move earlier.

Yes. The calendar includes four emergency closing days. If one, two, three, or four are unused, the last student and teacher day moves to June 10, June 9, June 8, or June 7, 2027, respectively.

The first day of school for Carroll County Public Schools students is Monday, August 31, 2026. Teachers typically report a few days earlier for staff development. Parents should check the district website for any orientation sessions, supply list deadlines, or staggered-start schedules that may apply to younger grades.

Carroll County Public Schools Winter Break runs from December 24, 2026 through January 1, 2027 — that's 7 school days off. Including the adjacent weekends, families have up to 11 consecutive days for holiday travel and family time. Students return to class on Monday, January 4, 2027.

Carroll County Public Schools Thanksgiving Break is November 26, 2026 through November 27, 2026, giving students 2 weekdays off. With the surrounding weekends, families get 4 consecutive days away from school — enough time for out-of-state travel or extended family gatherings.

Carroll County Public Schools Spring Break is March 25, 2027 through March 30, 2027 - 4 school days off. Including the weekends on either side, families have up to 6 consecutive days for vacation planning. Note that neighboring school systems may have different Spring Break weeks, so coordinate if you have children in multiple systems.

Yes, Carroll County Public Schools lists 13 early release or half-days for the 2026-2027 school year: Two-hour and forty-five-minute early dismissal on September 18, 2026; Two-hour and forty-five-minute early dismissal on October 15, 2026; Marking period ends; early dismissal on November 4, 2026; Two-hour and forty-five-minute early dismissal on November 20, 2026; Early dismissal before Thanksgiving Holiday on November 25, 2026. Dismissal times on these days typically differ between elementary and secondary campuses, so check with your child's school for the exact schedule. Arrange childcare or after-school plans accordingly.

Yes. Carroll County Public Schools has designated June 10, 2027, June 9, 2027, June 8, 2027 as potential bad-weather make-up days. If no weather closures occur, these days typically remain regular holidays for students. Missed days are handled under Maryland school calendar requirements and local school system guidance.

Carroll County Public Schools schedules 2 teacher-only or professional development days during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: October 16, 2026 (Professional Learning Day); March 1, 2027 (Professional Development Day). On these days, teachers participate in training and curriculum planning while students have the day off. Parents should arrange childcare if needed, as after-school programs may also be closed.