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

The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Monday, August 24, 2026.

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

The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Thursday, June 3, 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 Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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Scotland County Schools Calendar 2026-27 (SCS)

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

The Scotland County Schools 2026-27 school year begins Monday, August 24, 2026 and ends Thursday, June 3, 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	Monday, August 24, 2026
Winter break	Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring break	Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Last day of school	Thursday, June 3, 2027

Student Holidays & Days Off

Date	Holiday
Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day (Annual Leave)
Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving
Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break
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, BOE approved 3/23/2026; PDF linked from https://www.scotland.k12.nc.us/scotland-county-schools-calendar. Students return from winter break Jan 4 (no post-break workday). Students also off for workdays: Oct 2 and Mar 5 (district PD days), Nov 3 (Election Day), Nov 25, Jan 19, Feb 12, Apr 30; spring break Mar 29-Apr 2 plus Good Friday Mar 26. Early release days Sep 18, Dec 18, Feb 11, Apr 29, and Jun 3 (last day). Separate SEarCH early-college calendar exists.

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. Scotland County Schools's 2026-27 traditional calendar runs Aug 24, 2026 to Jun 3, 2027, with 10 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 Scotland County Schools in 2026?: The first day of school for the 2026-27 year is Monday, August 24, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Scotland County Schools?: The last day of the 2026-27 school year is Thursday, June 3, 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 Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return the following school day.

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