Dorchester County Public Schools Calendar (2025-2026)
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| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2025 | Independence Day |
| Jul 13, 2025 | New Teachers Begin |
| Jul 22, 2025 | All Teachers Begin |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Interim |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Grades 1-5, 6, and 9 Begin |
| Aug 3, 2025 | Grades 7,8,10,11, and 12 Begin |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Pre K and Kindergarten Begin |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Labor Day - School and Offices Closed |
| Oct 17, 2025 | MSEA Day - Schools and Offices Closed |
| Nov 9, 2025 | End of Term 1 |
| Nov 24-28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools and Offices Closed |
| Dec 1-2, 2025 | Winter Break Schools - Offices Closed |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Early Dismissal for Students |
| Dec 22-31, 2025 | Winter Break Schools Closed |
| Jan 1-2, 2026 | Winter Break Schools Closed |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Half Day for Students - Report Card Prep Teachers |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday - Schools and Offices Closed |
| Jan 28, 2026 | End of Semester 1 |
| Jan 29-30, 2026 | No School for Students - Semester Break- Report Card Prep, and PD for Teachers |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Presidents' Day Schools and Offices Closed |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Two Hour Late Arrival for Students - PD for Teachers |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Interim |
| Apr 3-6, 2026 | Spring Break - Schools Closed |
| May 6, 2026 | Interim |
| May 7, 2026 | End of Term 3 |
| May 23, 2026 | Two Hour Late Arrival for Students - PD for Teachers |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day - School/Offices Closed |
| May 27, 2026 | North Dorchester High School Graduation |
| May 28, 2026 | Cambridge-South Dorchester High School Graduation |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Half Day for Students Parent/Teacher Conference |
| Jun 10, 2026 | End of Semester II Last Day for Students and Teachers - Half Day for Students |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Potential Make-Up Day |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Potential Make-Up Day |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Potential Make-Up Day |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Juneteenth Offices Closed |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Gubernatorial Primary |
Dorchester County Public Schools 2025-2026 Calendar FAQ
When is the first day of school in Dorchester County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
Grades 1-5, 6, and 9 begin on August 2, 2025. Grades 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12 begin on August 3, 2025. Pre K and Kindergarten begin on August 4, 2025.
When is spring break in Dorchester County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
Spring Break is from April 3-6, 2026.
When is winter break in Dorchester County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
Winter Break is from December 22-31, 2025.
When is Thanksgiving break in Dorchester County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
Thanksgiving Holiday is from November 24-28, 2025.
When is the last day of school in Dorchester County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
The last day for students and teachers is June 10, 2026, which is a half day for students.
When is Labor Day observed in Dorchester County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
Labor Day is on September 1, 2025, and schools and offices will be closed.
When is Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday observed in Dorchester County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday is on January 19, 2026, and schools and offices will be closed.
When is Memorial Day observed in Dorchester County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
Memorial Day is on May 25, 2026, and schools and offices will be closed.
Are there any potential make-up days for missed instructional days in Dorchester County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
Yes, potential make-up days are June 11, 12, and 15, 2026.
When are the graduations for Dorchester County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
North Dorchester High School Graduation is on May 27, 2026, and Cambridge-South Dorchester High School Graduation is on May 28, 2026.
Calendar Disclaimer
The school calendar provided on this page is taken from the official Dorchester County Public Schools MD School District website. Please note that all dates and events are subject to change at the discretion of the school district. For the most accurate and updated information, please refer to the official district website or contact the school helpline.