Looking for the Rockdale County Schools Calendar 26-27? Here it is. Rockdale County Public Schools in Georgia open the 2026-2027 academic year on August 3, 2026, and close it on May 27, 2027. We verified this directly from the Rockdale County Public Schools official website and its official calendar PDF.
This page covers the Rockdale County Schools Calendar 26- 27 first day of school, every break, every teacher work day and the 20-day count markers. You will also find a printable PDF, a month-by-month breakdown and a simple 2026 27 template you can copy into your own planner. Planning for Rockdale County Schools Calendar spring break 2027? That is here too.
Parents bookmark this page because one quick look beats digging through a PDF every time a boss, a coach or a grandparent asks, “Is there school that day?”
Rockdale County Schools Calendar 26-27 at a Glance
The year runs 180 school days, from August 3, 2026 to May 27, 2027. Here is the quick view.
| Item | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 3, 2026 |
| Last day of school | Thursday, May 27, 2027 |
| Total school days | 180 (Day 180 falls on May 27, 2027) |
| Students return after winter break | Tuesday, January 5, 2027 |
| Spring break | April 5-9, 2027 (schools closed) |
Key Dates for Rockdale County Schools 2026-2027
Every date below comes from the district calendar. Use it as a simple Rockdale County Schools Calendar 2026 27 template. Copy it into your planner or phone.
| Event | Start Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Teacher Orientation | July 20, 2026 | July 23, 2026 | Staff only |
| Pre-Planning Days | July 24, 2026 | July 31, 2026 | Staff only |
| First Day of School | August 3, 2026 | August 3, 2026 | Monday |
| Independent Learning Day/PL Day | August 28, 2026 | August 28, 2026 | Day 20 of the school year |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | September 7, 2026 | Schools and offices closed |
| Fall Break | October 5, 2026 | October 9, 2026 | Schools closed |
| Independent Learning Day | October 30, 2026 | October 30, 2026 | Check your school for details |
| Teacher Work Day & Conference Day | November 11, 2026 | November 11, 2026 | Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23, 2026 | November 27, 2026 | Schools closed |
| Early Release | December 18, 2026 | December 18, 2026 | Last school day before winter break |
| December Break | December 21, 2026 | January 1, 2027 | Schools closed. Students return January 5 |
| Teacher Work Day/PL Day | January 4, 2027 | January 4, 2027 | Monday |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 18, 2027 | January 18, 2027 | Schools and offices closed |
| Independent Learning Day/PL Day | February 15, 2027 | February 15, 2027 | Monday |
| Winter Intersession | February 16, 2027 | February 19, 2027 | Schools closed |
| Teacher Work Day & Conference Day | March 26, 2027 | March 26, 2027 | Friday |
| Spring Break | April 5, 2027 | April 9, 2027 | Schools closed |
| Last Day of School | May 27, 2027 | May 27, 2027 | Day 180 |
| Post Planning Day | May 28, 2027 | May 28, 2027 | Staff only |
| State testing dates | Not listed | Not listed | No testing dates appear on the district calendar. Ask your school |
Source: Rockdale County Public Schools official calendar.
Always double-check and verify the calendar on the official Rockdale County Public Schools website. Dates can change.
Month-by-Month Breakdown
Want the year in bite-size pieces? This table walks through each month.
| Month | Dates | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | July 20-23 and July 24-31 | New Teacher Orientation, then Pre-Planning Days |
| August 2026 | August 3 and August 28 | First Day of School. Independent Learning Day/PL Day |
| September 2026 | September 7 and September 28 | Labor Day (schools closed). Day 40 |
| October 2026 | October 5-9 and October 30 | Fall Break. Independent Learning Day |
| November 2026 | November 2, 11 and 23-27 | Day 60. Teacher Work Day & Conference Day. Thanksgiving Break |
| December 2026 | December 8, 18 and 21-31 | Day 80. Early Release. December Break begins |
| January 2027 | January 1, 4, 5, 18 and 21 | December Break ends. Teacher Work Day/PL Day. Students return. MLK Holiday. Day 100 |
| February 2027 | February 15, 16-19 and 24 | Independent Learning Day/PL Day. Winter Intersession. Day 120 |
| March 2027 | March 24 and 26 | Day 140. Teacher Work Day & Conference Day |
| April 2027 | April 5-9 and April 29 | Spring Break. Day 160 |
| May 2027 | May 27 and 28 | Last Day of School (Day 180). Post Planning Day |
20-Day Count Markers
The district also marks every 20th school day. These markers help you track how far along the year is.
| School Day | Date |
|---|---|
| Day 20 | August 28, 2026 |
| Day 40 | September 28, 2026 |
| Day 60 | November 2, 2026 |
| Day 80 | December 8, 2026 |
| Day 100 | January 21, 2027 |
| Day 120 | February 24, 2027 |
| Day 140 | March 24, 2027 |
| Day 160 | April 29, 2027 |
| Day 180 | May 27, 2027 |
Rockdale County Schools Calendar 26-27 Printable PDF Download
Need a Rockdale County Schools Calendar 26- 27 printable? Grab the official copy straight from the district. It includes English and Spanish.
Download the official Rockdale County Schools 2026-27 calendar (PDF)
Print it. Stick it on the fridge. Snap a photo for your phone. Then share it with the grandparent who does the Tuesday pickup.
See also: What Happens on the First Day of School? What Parents and Students Should Expect
About Rockdale County Public Schools
Rockdale County Public Schools serves Conyers, Georgia, and the rest of Rockdale County. The district runs 22 schools: 11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high and 4 non-traditional schools. Enrollment was 15,734 students in 2022-23, per the district’s Wikipedia profile. Programs include Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology (a STEM-certified high school), Rockdale Career Academy, Alpha Academy and Rockdale Open Campus. The Board of Education named Dr. Stephanie Johnson superintendent, and she started on August 3, 2026, according to the district announcement.
What Rockdale County Parents Should Know This Year
This calendar has no unusually long break. Spring break is a standard five weekdays. A few things do stand out.
- Fall Break came early. It ran October 5-9, a week before Newton and Gwinnett.
- Three Independent Learning Days fall on August 28, October 30 and February 15. The day counts show they count toward the 180 days. Ask your child’s school how each one works.
- Teacher Work Days land on November 11 (Wednesday), January 4 (Monday) and March 26 (Friday). Plan for kids to be home.
- December 18 is an early release day, right before December Break.
- Winter Intersession runs February 16-19. The district calendar notes that weather make-up days may be used during intersession.
- No state testing dates appear on the district calendar. Ask your school for those.
How Rockdale County Compares to Neighboring Districts
Rockdale opens on the same day as Newton County and two days before Gwinnett County. It closes the latest of the three. Fall Break is the big difference. Rockdale takes it a week earlier. Thanksgiving and spring break match all three.
| District | First Day | Fall Break | Winter Break | Spring Break | Last Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale County | August 3, 2026 | October 5-9, 2026 | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | April 5-9, 2027 | May 27, 2027 |
| Newton County | August 3, 2026 | October 12-16, 2026 | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | April 5-9, 2027 | May 21, 2027 |
| Gwinnett County | August 5, 2026 | October 12-16, 2026 | December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 | April 5-9, 2027 | May 26, 2027 |
Source: Gwinnett dates come from the GCPS 2026-27 student calendar. Newton dates come from CovNews coverage of the board-approved calendar. Confirm with each district if you live near a county line.
See also: Ogden School District Calendar 2026-2027 | Printable PDF
Planning a Family Trip? Best Times to Travel in Rockdale County
December Break is the longest window. Students are out from December 21 through January 4, and they return January 5. Thanksgiving Break and Spring Break give you a full week each.
| Break | Dates | Weekdays Out of Class |
|---|---|---|
| December Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 10 (11 with the January 4 Teacher Work Day) |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23-27, 2026 | 5 |
| Spring Break | April 5-9, 2027 | 5 |
| Fall Break | October 5-9, 2026 | 5 (already passed this year) |
| Winter Intersession | February 16-19, 2027 | 4 |
Book early for Rockdale County Schools Calendar spring break 2027. Skip trips on Independent Learning Days without asking first. They count as school days.
School Closings History in Rockdale County
Winter weather has closed Rockdale schools before. In the 2013-14 school year, the board turned February 17-19 intersession days into school days to make up for snow days. We could not find an official yearly snow-day count, so we won’t guess one.
FAQs
Q: When does school start in Rockdale County for 2026-2027?
A: The first day of school is Monday, August 3, 2026. New teachers start with orientation on July 20-23, and all teachers have Pre-Planning Days on July 24-31.
Q: When is the last day of school for Rockdale County Schools?
A: The last day is Thursday, May 27, 2027. That is also Day 180. Teachers have a Post Planning Day on May 28, 2027.
Q: When is spring break for Rockdale County Schools in 2027?
A: Spring break is April 5-9, 2027, and schools are closed all week. Day 160 follows on April 29, 2027.
Q: How many school days does Rockdale County have this year?
A: The calendar runs 180 school days. Day 180 lands on May 27, 2027. Independent Learning Days count toward that total.
Q: Are there any school closings or delays I should know about?
A: The calendar lists planned closings, such as Labor Day, Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, December Break, MLK Day, Winter Intersession and Spring Break. Weather closings or delays are announced by the district. Check the official district website for real-time updates.
Final Thoughts
Bookmark this page so the Rockdale County Schools Calendar 26-27 is one tap away. For real-time closings and delays, use the official Rockdale County Public Schools website. Come back in March, when spring break dates are searched the most. Spring break runs April 5-9, 2027, and Day 140 falls on March 24, just before it.
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