Miami-Dade County Public Schools: Calendar Overview for 2024-2025

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving a diverse student body with a focus on quality education, inclusivity, and community engagement. With nearly 400 schools, M-DCPS offers a broad range of academic programs to meet the needs of all students across Miami-Dade County. The 2024-2025 school calendar is packed with key dates, holidays, and essential events for students, parents, and staff.

Important Dates for the 2024-2025 Academic Year

• August 12, 2024 – Teacher Planning Day: Teachers report back to prepare for the new school year. This is a non-student day dedicated to organizing classrooms, setting up learning materials, and aligning curriculum goals.

• August 13, 2024 – District-wide Professional Learning Day: A professional development day for educators to enhance teaching practices, collaborate, and review new district policies. This day is reserved for training, with no students in school.

• August 14, 2024 – Teacher Planning Day: Another preparation day for teachers to finalize details and prepare for student arrival.

• August 15, 2024 – First Day of School: The academic year officially kicks off as students return to class. Teachers and students dive into coursework and set the tone for a productive year.

• September 2, 2024 – Labor Day: Schools and offices are closed in observance of Labor Day, a federal holiday honoring American workers.

• October 3, 2024 – Teacher Planning Day: A scheduled day off for students while teachers use this time to complete grading, update lesson plans, and prepare progress reports.

• October 18, 2024 – End of First Grading Period: Marks the close of the first grading period, providing a time for students to assess their progress and for teachers to finalize grades.

• October 21, 2024 – Beginning of Second Grading Period: Students and staff begin the second grading period with new goals and a chance to build on the previous term’s achievements.

• November 5, 2024 – District-wide Professional Learning Day: A day focused on continuing professional development for teachers, with no classes for students. This supports the district’s commitment to effective teaching practices.

• November 11, 2024 – Veterans’ Day: A day off for students and employees in honor of Veterans’ Day, recognizing and respecting military service members.

• November 25-29, 2024 – Thanksgiving Break: Schools close for the week, with a holiday for Thanksgiving on November 28. A break that allows families time together and a moment to express gratitude.

• December 20, 2024 – Teacher Planning Day: The last planning day before winter break, reserved for teachers to finalize grading and plan for the new year.

• December 23, 2024 – January 3, 2025 – Winter Break: Schools close for the winter holiday season, with students and staff enjoying a two-week break to rest and recharge before the second semester.

• January 16, 2025 – End of Second Grading Period: The halfway point of the school year, ending the second grading period and first semester.

• January 17, 2025 – Teacher Planning Day: A non-student day that allows teachers to focus on grading, planning, and preparing for the start of the second semester.

• January 20, 2025 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Schools close in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s contributions to civil rights and equality in the United States.

• January 21, 2025 – Beginning of Third Grading Period: The third grading period begins, marking the start of the second half of the academic year.

• February 17, 2025 – Presidents’ Day: A federal holiday honoring past U.S. presidents, resulting in a day off for students and staff.

• March 21, 2025 – End of Third Grading Period: The third grading period concludes, wrapping up another chapter in the academic year.

• March 24-28, 2025 – Spring Break: Students and staff take a week-long break, offering a moment of rest before the final stretch of the school year.

• March 31, 2025 – Teacher Planning Day: A planning day for teachers, without students, to prepare for the final grading period.

• April 1, 2025 – Beginning of Fourth Grading Period: The last grading period of the year begins, as students and teachers focus on finishing the year strong.

• April 18, 2025 – Teacher Planning Day: Teachers use this day to focus on grading and curriculum planning as the school year nears its conclusion.

• May 26, 2025 – Memorial Day: Schools close in observance of Memorial Day, honoring those who have served in the military.

• June 5, 2025 – Last Day of School: The school year officially concludes, marking the last day of classes for students.

• June 6, 2025 – Teacher Planning Day: Teachers have one final day to wrap up the year, finalize grades, and prepare classrooms for summer.