Wilkes County Schools: Calendar Dates for 2024-2025

Wilkes County Schools in Tennessee is committed to providing quality education in a nurturing environment. The district values each student’s growth, focusing on academic achievement and community involvement. Here’s a guide to essential dates for the 2024-2025 school year to keep students, parents, and staff on track.

Important Dates for the 2024-2025 School Year

• July 4, 2024 – Independence Day Holiday: Schools and offices are closed in observance of Independence Day.

• August 14-16, 2024 – Optional Teacher Workdays: Teachers have the option to begin preparing their classrooms and materials for the new school year.

• August 19-23, 2024 – Required Workdays: Teachers engage in mandatory workdays, participating in training and setting up their classrooms for the first day of school.

• August 26, 2024 – First Grading Period Begins: The first day of school for students and the start of the first grading period.

• September 2, 2024 – Labor Day: Schools are closed for the Labor Day holiday, giving students and staff a short break early in the semester.

• September 27, 2024 – Required Workday: A teacher workday with no school for students, allowing teachers time for grading and planning.

• October 23, 2024 – Early Dismissal & End of First Grading Period: Students are dismissed early as the first grading period concludes.

• October 24, 2024 – Required Workday: A dedicated day for teachers to finalize grades and plan for the next grading period.

• October 25, 2024 – Optional Workday: Teachers have an additional, optional day to complete preparations.

• October 28, 2024 – Second Grading Period Begins: The second grading period starts, kicking off a new segment of the school year.

• November 5, 2024 – Required Workday: Teachers participate in a workday for professional development; students have the day off.

• November 11, 2024 – Veterans Day: Schools are closed in honor of Veterans Day, recognizing those who have served in the military.

• November 25-26, 2024 – Optional Workdays: Teachers have the option to work these days, while students begin their Thanksgiving break.

• November 27, 2024 – Annual Leave Day: An additional day off for students and staff, leading into the Thanksgiving holiday.

• November 28-29, 2024 – Thanksgiving Holiday: Schools are closed for Thanksgiving, allowing families time together.

• December 18, 2024 – Early Dismissal: Students are dismissed early ahead of the winter break.

• December 19-20, 2024 – Optional Workdays: Optional workdays for teachers to complete grading and prepare for the second semester.

• December 23, 2024 – January 1, 2025 – Winter Holiday Break: Schools are closed for winter break, providing a well-deserved rest for students and staff.

• January 2, 2025 – Optional Workday: An additional workday for teachers, preparing for the new semester.

• January 3, 2025 – Required Workday: A day for teachers to finalize preparations for the second semester.

• January 17, 2025 – End of Second Grading Period: The first semester concludes, allowing teachers to complete grading for report cards.

• January 20, 2025 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Schools close in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., celebrating his legacy in civil rights.

• January 21, 2025 – Required Workday: Teachers have a workday to finalize grading for the first semester.

• January 22, 2025 – Third Grading Period Begins: The second semester starts with a fresh grading period.

• February 13, 2025 – Early Dismissal: Students are dismissed early, giving teachers additional time for planning.

• February 14, 2025 – Optional Workday: Teachers can use this day for additional preparation; students have the day off.

• February 17, 2025 – Required Workday: Another teacher workday for professional development.

• March 19, 2025 – End of Third Grading Period: The third grading period ends, signaling the final stretch of the school year.

• March 20, 2025 – Required Workday: Teachers use this workday to prepare for the last grading period.

• March 21, 2025 – Optional Workday: An additional preparation day for teachers, while students enjoy a long weekend.

• March 24, 2025 – Fourth Grading Period Begins: The last grading period starts, as students work toward finishing the year strong.

• April 14-21, 2025 – Spring Break: A week off for students and staff to relax, recharge, and prepare for the final weeks of the school year.

• May 7, 2025 – Early Dismissal: Students are dismissed early, allowing teachers additional time for planning as the year wraps up.

• May 26, 2025 – Memorial Day: Schools are closed to honor Memorial Day, remembering those who have served in the military.

• May 30, 2025 – Early Dismissal & End of Fourth Grading Period: The school year concludes with an early dismissal for students.

• June 2-10, 2025 – Required and Optional Workdays: Teachers finalize grades, close out classrooms, and prepare for the summer break.