Columbia County School Calendar 2024-2025: Important Dates 

Welcome to Columbia County Schools! Known for our commitment to excellence, we work together to help students succeed academically and in life. To help parents, students, and staff plan, here’s a straightforward rundown of the key dates for the 2024-2025 school year.

First Semester Highlights

• August 5, 2024 – First Day of School
  The school year kicks off, welcoming students and staff back to the classrooms.

• September 2, 2024 – Labor Day Holiday
  Schools are closed in observance of Labor Day, giving students a chance to relax and recharge early in the semester.

• September 5, 2024 – Progress Reports
  Parents receive their child’s progress report, providing an early insight into academic performance.

• September 13, 2024 – Early Dismissal/Parent Conferences
  Students are dismissed early, allowing teachers time to connect with parents about student progress.

• October 7, 2024 – End of First Nine Weeks
  Marks the end of the first grading period, with assessments of student learning up to this point.

• October 11, 2024 – Fall Break/Professional Learning Day
  Students get a day off while staff participate in professional development.

• October 14, 2024 – Columbus Day Holiday
  Schools are closed to observe this national holiday.

• October 15, 2024 – Report Cards
  The first report card of the school year is issued, detailing each student’s academic achievements so far.

• November 8, 2024 – Progress Reports
  Another checkpoint for parents and students on academic progress.

• November 11, 2024 – Veterans Day Holiday
  A day to honor our veterans, with schools closed to commemorate their service.

• November 25-29, 2024 – Thanksgiving Break
  Students and staff enjoy a week-long break for Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and relaxation.

• December 16-19, 2024 – Semester Exams
  Exams take place over these four days to wrap up the first semester.

• December 19, 2024 – Early Dismissal/Last Day of Semester
  The first semester concludes with an early dismissal for students.

• December 20, 2024 – Teacher Work Day
  Teachers close out the semester with administrative tasks before winter break begins.

• December 23, 2024 – January 2, 2025 – Winter Break
  Schools are closed as the district enjoys a winter holiday.

Second Semester Key Dates

• January 6, 2025 – First Day of Second Semester
  The second half of the school year begins, setting new academic goals.

• January 10, 2025 – Report Cards
  The semester starts with a report card update, reflecting the past semester’s performance.

• January 20, 2025 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
  Schools are closed in observance of Dr. King’s legacy.

• February 5, 2025 – Progress Reports
  Midway through the semester, parents receive a progress report.

• February 14, 2025 – Early Dismissal/Professional Learning Day
  An early release day for students, allowing teachers to engage in learning activities.

• February 17, 2025 – Presidents Day Holiday
  Another holiday break to honor U.S. presidents.

• March 11, 2025 – End of Third Nine Weeks
  Marks the conclusion of the third grading period.

• March 14, 2025 – Early Dismissal/Parent Conferences
  Students leave early for teachers and parents to discuss academic progress.

• March 18, 2025 – Report Cards
  The third nine-week report cards are distributed.

• April 7-14, 2025 – Spring Break
  A well-deserved break during spring for students and staff to relax.

• April 18, 2025 – Progress Reports
  Another progress check for students and parents.

• May 16-21, 2025 – Semester Exams
  Final exams take place, wrapping up the academic year.

• May 21, 2025 – Early Dismissal/Last Day of Semester
  The school year ends with early dismissal for students, marking the close of the second semester.

• May 23, 2025 – Report Cards
  Final report cards are issued, summarizing the year’s achievements.