Douglas County School District First Day of School 2027 Mark Wednesday, August 11, 2027: that is when Douglas County School District students go back to school in 2027, per the district’s board-approved 2027-2028 calendar.
First day 2027 Wed, Aug 11, 2027
Last day this year Thu, May 27, 2027
Summer break 75 days
Last day 2028 Thu, May 25, 2028
Verified against Douglas County School District’s official 2027-2028 calendar on September 26, 2026 (board-approved version). Confidence: High .
Source: Douglas County School District 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF) · district calendar page
Note: Approved by the Board of Education on June 9, 2026. The color calendar and the list view give the same dates: the last day for students is Thursday, May 25, 2028 (173 student days) and Friday, May 26 is a teacher work day with no students. The district's Calendar at a Glance web page lists May 26 both as "Last Day of School for Students" and as a teacher work day (no students); the approved PDFs say May 25. Professional development days (Sep 17, Feb 18, Apr 21) and teacher work days (Dec 17, Jan 3) are no-school days for students. Thanksgiving week: Nov 22-23 Thanksgiving Break, Nov 24 Compensation Day, Nov 25-26 Thanksgiving Holiday. Winter Break (Dec 20-30) includes the Christmas Holiday on Dec 23-24; Dec 31 (New Years Eve) and Jan 3 (teacher work day) are also no-school days, so school resumes Jan 4. Most Fridays are PLC days with a delayed start. If schools must close, the Board may add school days on Saturdays, during vacations or at the end of the year. The district's Calendar at a Glance page lists May 26, 2028 as the last day for students while both PDFs and the 173-day count give May 25; shown as unconfirmed until the district resolves it.
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Frequently asked questions What is the first day of school for Douglas County School District in 2027? Wednesday, August 11, 2027.
How long is summer break in Douglas County School District? 75 days: the 2026-2027 school year ends Thursday, May 27, 2027 and the next one starts Wednesday, August 11, 2027.
When does the 2027-2028 school year end for Douglas County School District? Thursday, May 25, 2028.
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