Harnett County Schools
Elementary Schools
- Anderson Creek Primary School
- Angier Elementary School
- Benhaven Elementary School
- Boone Trail Elementary School
- Buies Creek Elementary School
- Coats Elementary School
- Dunn Elementary School
- Erwin Elementary School
- Highland Elementary School
- Johnsonville Elementary School
- LaFayette Elementary School
- Lillington-Shawtown Elementary School
- North Harnett Primary School
- Overhills Elementary School
- South Harnett Elementary School
Middle Schools
- Coats-Erwin Middle School
- Dunn Middle School
- Harnett Central Middle School
- Highland Middle School
- Overhills Middle School
- Western Harnett Middle School
High Schools
- Harnett Central High School
- Overhills High School
- Triton High School
- Western Harnett High School
- Harnett County Early College
- STAR Academy
Harnett County Schools Calendar 2024-2028
Calendar Disclaimer
The school calendar provided on this page is taken from the official Harnett County School District NC 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.
Harnett County Schools Important Dates for 2024-2025
July 8-9, 2024
Optional Workday
Teachers have the option to work on these days to prepare for the upcoming school year.
July 10-12, 2024
Mandatory Workday
Teachers are required to attend these workdays to finalize preparations for the school year.
July 15-16, 2024
Mandatory Workday
Additional mandatory workdays for teachers to ensure all preparations are in place for students.
July 17, 2024
First Day of School
Students begin the 2024-2025 school year.
August 8, 2024
Optional Workday
An additional optional workday for teachers.
August 15, 2024
Progress Reports
Progress reports are sent home to inform parents about their child’s performance.
September 2, 2024
Labor Day Holiday
Schools are closed in observance of Labor Day.
September 18, 2024
End of Grading Period
Marks the conclusion of the first grading period.
September 25, 2024
Report Cards
Report cards are issued to provide a summary of students’ performance.
October 11, 2024
Optional Workday
An optional workday for teachers.
October 18, 2024
Optional Workday
Another optional workday available for teachers.
November 5, 2024
Election Day/Optional Workday
Teachers have an optional workday, and students do not attend school due to Election Day.
November 11, 2024
Veterans’ Day Holiday
Schools are closed to honor Veterans’ Day.
November 14, 2024
Progress Reports
Progress reports are sent out to update parents on student progress.
November 27, 2024
Telework Day for Staff
Staff work remotely, and students do not attend school.
November 28, 2024
Thanksgiving Day
Schools are closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
November 29, 2024
Holiday
Schools remain closed for an additional holiday after Thanksgiving.
December 20, 2024
Early Release / End of Grading Period
Students are released early, and the grading period concludes.
December 23, 2024
Required Teacher Vacation Day
Teachers have a required vacation day, and students are on break.
December 24, 2024
Christmas Eve
Schools are closed for the holiday.
December 25, 2024
Christmas Day
Schools are closed in celebration of Christmas.
December 26, 2024
Holiday
Schools remain closed for an additional holiday.
December 27, 2024
Required Teacher Vacation Day
Teachers take a required vacation day.
December 30-31, 2024
Required Teacher Vacation Days
Two additional required vacation days for teachers as the year ends.
January 1, 2025
New Year’s Day Holiday
Schools are closed for New Year’s Day.
January 2, 2025
Required Teacher Vacation Day
Teachers have a required vacation day as students remain on break.
January 10, 2025
Optional Workday / Report Cards
Teachers have an optional workday, and report cards are issued to students.
January 13, 2025
Mandatory Workday
Teachers have a mandatory workday to prepare for the second semester.
January 14, 2025
Second Semester Begins
Students return, and the second semester starts.
January 20, 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Schools are closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
February 13, 2025
Progress Reports
Progress reports are distributed to inform parents of student progress.
March 14, 2025
End of Grading Period
The grading period concludes.
March 20, 2025
Report Cards
Report cards are issued to students.
April 17, 2025
Early Release
Students are released early for the day.
April 18, 2025
Good Friday
Schools are closed in observance of Good Friday.
April 21-25, 2025
Required Teacher Vacation Days
Teachers take required vacation days, and students remain on break.
May 6, 2025
Progress Reports
Progress reports are sent home to update parents on student progress.
May 26, 2025
Memorial Day Holiday
Schools are closed in observance of Memorial Day.
June 6, 2025
Last Day of School / End of Reporting Period / Report Cards
The final day of the school year, with report cards issued and the reporting period ending.
June 9-11, 2025
Mandatory Workday
Teachers have mandatory workdays to wrap up the school year.
June 12-13, 2025
Optional Workday
Optional workdays are available for teachers to complete any remaining tasks