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The Columbia Public Schools Calendar will start for all students on Tuesday, August 19, 2026. Students will get a winter break from 22 December 2025 to January 2, 2027, and classes will resume on Monday, January 5. Spring break is planned from 23 March to 27 March 2027. The last day of school for students will be Thursday, May 21, 2027, and it will be half a day.
Summer School is expected to start in June and run by the end of June, with a break for Juneteenth on June 19. In 2026-2027, all holidays can be seen on the official Columbia Public Schools Calendar website. It is to be noted for 2026-2027 as a district-edited calendar.
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Columbia Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
The Columbia Public School Calendar has been released for 2026-2027. This layout should help you recognize quickly when the school starts and ends, as well as the major break period during the year. For a complete list of important dates and events for the 2026-2027 school year, you can easily visit the official North Belmore School District website.
| Event | Dates (2026–2027) | Details / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First day of classes (PreK–12) | August 19, 2026 | After Jump‑Start day on Aug 18 and teacher prep days |
| Last day of school (students) | May 21, 2027 | Early‑release day; teachers return May 22 for wrap‑up |
| Summer school period | June 1 – June 26, 2027 | Summer session begins June 1; no school June 19 (Juneteenth) |
| Winter break (no school) | December 22, 2026 – December 31, 2026 | Schools closed for winter holidays; teacher days around Jan 1 ‑ 2 |
| Spring break (no school) | March 23 – March 27, 2027 | Full week off for Spring Break |
Columbia Public Schools 2026-2027 Bell and Period Schedule
| School Level | Start Time | Dismissal Time |
|---|---|---|
| High Schools (Battle, Hickman, Rock Bridge, plus Columbia Area Career Center) | 8:55 a.m. | 4:05 p.m. |
| Douglass High School | 9:08 a.m. | 3:45 p.m. |
| Middle Schools (Gentry, Jefferson, John Warner, Lange, Oakland, Smithton, West) | 7:25 a.m. | 2:35 p.m. |
| Early Childhood / Preschool – Center for Early Learning North | 7:55 a.m. | 2:55 p.m. |
| Preschool (other session) | 8:05 a.m. | 2:05 p.m. |
| Early Childhood morning class | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
| Early Childhood afternoon class / special education | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
| Elementary Schools (some) | ||
| (Eliot Battle, Benton, Locust Street, New Haven, Midway Heights, Ridgeway, Rock Bridge, Two Mile Prairie) | 7:40 a.m. | 2:40 p.m. |
| Elementary Schools (other group) | ||
| (Alpha Hart Lewis, Beulah Ralph, Blue Ridge, Cedar Ridge, Derby Ridge, Fairview, Grant, Mill Creek, Parkade, Paxton Keeley, Russell Boulevard, Shepard Boulevard, West Boulevard) | 8:20 a.m. | 3:20 p.m. |
Notes:
- Incidentally, the schedule of various high schools may be slightly different (block vs. traditional), and the time per period can vary.
- The normal bell schedule is normally changed to accommodate the Early Release days, Late Start days, and assembly days. Those modifications are unfamiliar without the published schedule.
- In high schools, lunch times are probably staggered (there may be different periods that have lunch in them). This is common.
- The district calendar displays the days of early release and the days of teacher collaboration – on these days, the hours during which the students are to attend are reduced.
Columbia Public Schools Holidays 2026-2027
| Holiday | Date(s) | Notes / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 | No school, federal holiday |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2026 | No school |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26–28, 2026 | No school (including paid holiday on Nov 27) |
| Winter / Holiday Break | December 22–31, 2026 | No school for winter holidays |
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2027 | Holiday; no school |
| Teacher Collaboration Day | January 2, 2027 | No school for students |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2027 | No school |
| Presidents’ Day Holiday | February 16, 2027 | Paid holiday, no school |
| Spring Break | March 23–27, 2027 | Full week off, no school |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2027 | No school |
| Juneteenth (Summer School holiday) | June 19, 2027 | No summer school that day |
Columbia Public Schools Teacher Work Days 2026-2027
| Month | Date(s) | Event / Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | August 11–15, 2026 | Teacher Preparation & Professional Development Days | Teachers report back to prepare classrooms, attend district meetings, and complete training before students return. |
| August 18, 2026 | Teacher Work Day (No Students) | Last setup day before school officially begins. | |
| August 19, 2026 | First Day of School for Students | Students return; teachers begin instruction. | |
| September 2026 | September 26, 2026 | Professional Development Day | Students dismissed; teachers engage in ongoing training. |
| October 2026 | October 24, 2026 | Teacher Work Day / End of 1st Quarter | Teachers finalize grades, organize records, and prepare for the next term. |
| November 2026 | November 7, 2026 | Professional Collaboration Day | Focused on instructional planning and curriculum alignment. |
| December 2026 | December 19, 2026 | Teacher Record Day (End of 2nd Quarter) | Last work day before winter break; teachers submit grades and reports. |
| Jan 1, 2027 | January 5, 2027 | Teacher Work Day | Teachers return before students to plan for the new semester. |
| February 1, 2027 | February 13, 2027 | Professional Development / Curriculum Review | Midyear development sessions and data review meetings. |
| March 1, 2027 | March 13, 2027 | Teacher Work Day (End of 3rd Quarter) | Grading, lesson planning, and professional collaboration. |
| April 2027 | April 10, 2027 | District Training Day | District-wide workshops and development programs. |
| May 2027 | May 21, 2027 | Teacher Work Day (After Last Student Day) | Teachers finalize grades, pack classrooms, and complete end-of-year requirements. |
| June 2027 | June 1–3, 2027 (Optional) | Extended Professional Learning Opportunities | Optional summer curriculum development and professional workshops. |
Key Points:
- Columbia Public Schools 2026-2027 has strategically planned the work days of the teachers to plan, grade, and develop professionally.
- The academic year starts mid August followed by several days of preparation and training before students arrive.
- A teacher work day is at the end of every quarter to complete reports and to make instructional adjustments.
- There are in-service training on curriculum-related matters and pedagogical enhancement that takes place during the year.
- These days are not attended by students, and therefore the teachers have time to collaborate.
- The last day of May helps in the organization and reflection at the end of the year.
- Such days improve the quality of the instruction and facilitate the ongoing educator development.
FAQs
1. Does the Columbia Public Schools celebrate Thanksgiving in its Holidays?
A. Yes, there is are Thanksgiving Break during the time of November 26 to 28, 2026, in Columbia Public Schools Holidays.
2 Doesthe the Columbia Public Schools Holidays list have federal holidays?
A. Of course, Labor Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, etc., are holidays mentioned in the Columbia Public Schools Holidays calendar.
3. What is the schedule of the Columbia school holidays 2026, winter break?
A. Columbia Public Schools Holidays Winter break will be between December 22, 2026, and January 2, 2027.
4. Are there early release days in Columbia Public Schools Holidays?
A. There are Columbia Public Schools schedules with early release before which school holiday, which can be winter or summer.
5. Where can I get the official list of Colombian public Schools?
A. The official list is available on the website of Columbia Public Schools: www.cpsk12.org