The Rutherford County Schools Calendar 27-28 is out, and it’s worth a look before you book anything for next year. Students in Rutherford County, Tennessee start their first full day on Monday, August 9, 2027. The last day of school is Friday, May 26, 2028.
This guide covers every date families need for the 2027-2028 academic year. That includes the Rutherford County Schools Calendar 27-28 first day of school, fall break, the Rutherford County Schools Calendar 2027-28 Thanksgiving break, winter break, spring break, staff days, half days, and report card dates. You’ll also find a month-by-month breakdown and a link to the Rutherford County Schools Calendar 27-28 printable PDF.
Rutherford County Schools (RCS) serves families across Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Eagleville, and the rest of the county. If you have kids in more than one school, or you work around a school schedule, one page with every date saves a lot of digging.
Parents bookmark this page because it puts the whole year on one screen, so planning work, childcare, and trips takes minutes instead of hours.
At-a-Glance Summary: Rutherford County Schools 2027-2028
Here is the short version for busy parents.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| District | Rutherford County Schools (RCS), Tennessee |
| Academic Year | 2027-2028 |
| Teachers Report | Monday, August 2, 2027 |
| Registration Day (2-hour day) | Friday, August 6, 2027 |
| First Full Day for Students | Monday, August 9, 2027 |
| Last Day of School (2-hour day) | Friday, May 26, 2028 |
| Total Student Days | 176 (our count; the calendar does not print a total) |
| Longest Break | Winter Break, December 20-31, 2027 (two full weeks) |
Key Dates: Rutherford County Schools Calendar 27-28
These are the dates most families plan around. Every date comes from the official RCS 2027-2028 calendar.
| Event | Start Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers Report (In-Service) | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 | Staff only |
| Registration Day | Fri, Aug 6, 2027 | Fri, Aug 6, 2027 | 2-hour day for students |
| First Full Day for Students | Mon, Aug 9, 2027 | Mon, Aug 9, 2027 | Full schedule begins |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6, 2027 | Mon, Sep 6, 2027 | Schools closed |
| Fall Break | Mon, Oct 4, 2027 | Fri, Oct 8, 2027 | Schools closed, full week |
| Thanksgiving Break | Mon, Nov 22, 2027 | Fri, Nov 26, 2027 | Schools closed, full week |
| Last Day of First Semester | Fri, Dec 17, 2027 | Fri, Dec 17, 2027 | 2-hour day |
| Winter Break | Mon, Dec 20, 2027 | Fri, Dec 31, 2027 | Two full weeks |
| In-Service / Safety Training | Mon, Jan 3, 2028 | Mon, Jan 3, 2028 | No students |
| Students Return | Tue, Jan 4, 2028 | Tue, Jan 4, 2028 | Second semester begins |
| MLK Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 17, 2028 | Mon, Jan 17, 2028 | Schools closed |
| Presidents’ Day | Mon, Feb 21, 2028 | Mon, Feb 21, 2028 | Schools closed |
| Spring Break | Mon, Mar 27, 2028 | Fri, Mar 31, 2028 | Schools closed, full week |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14, 2028 | Fri, Apr 14, 2028 | No school |
| Teacher Workday | Thu, May 25, 2028 | Thu, May 25, 2028 | No students |
| Last Day of School | Fri, May 26, 2028 | Fri, May 26, 2028 | 2-hour day; report cards |
| State Testing (TCAP) | Not listed | Not listed | Not printed on this calendar; RCS posts testing windows separately |
Source: Rutherford County Schools official calendar.
Full Calendar of Events 2027-2028
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2027 | Monday | In-Service Day |
| August 3, 2027 | Tuesday | Admin Day / Safety Day |
| August 4, 2027 | Wednesday | In-Service Day |
| August 5, 2027 | Thursday | Teacher Workday / Election Day (No students) |
| August 6, 2027 | Friday | Registration Day (2-hour day) |
| August 9, 2027 | Monday | First Full Day for Students |
| September 6, 2027 | Monday | Labor Day (Schools closed) |
| September 10, 2027 | Friday | 1st Nine Weeks Progress Reports |
| September 17, 2027 | Friday | Teacher Admin Day (No students) |
| October 1, 2027 | Friday | End of 1st Nine Weeks |
| October 4-8, 2027 | Monday-Friday | Fall Break (Schools closed) |
| October 15, 2027 | Friday | 1st Nine Weeks Report Cards |
| October 21, 2027 | Thursday | K-12 Parent Teacher Conference (3 hr, 15 min day) |
| November 1, 2027 | Monday | Teacher Admin Day (No students) |
| November 5, 2027 | Friday | 2nd Nine Weeks Progress Reports |
| November 22-26, 2027 | Monday-Friday | Thanksgiving Break (Schools closed) |
| December 17, 2027 | Friday | Last Day of First Semester (2-hour day) / End of 2nd Nine Weeks |
| December 20-31, 2027 | Monday-Friday | Winter Break |
| January 3, 2028 | Monday | In-Service Day – Safety Training |
| January 4, 2028 | Tuesday | Students Return from Winter Break |
| January 7, 2028 | Friday | 2nd Nine Weeks Report Cards |
| January 17, 2028 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Schools closed) |
| February 7, 2028 | Monday | 3rd Nine Weeks Progress Reports |
| February 21, 2028 | Monday | Presidents’ Day (Schools closed) |
| March 3, 2028 | Friday | End of 3rd Nine Weeks |
| March 7, 2028 | Tuesday | Teacher-Admin Day / Election Day (No students) |
| March 10, 2028 | Friday | 3rd Nine Weeks Report Cards |
| March 16, 2028 | Thursday | K-12 Parent Teacher Conferences (3 hr, 15 min day) |
| March 27-31, 2028 | Monday-Friday | Spring Break |
| April 14, 2028 | Friday | Good Friday (No school) / 4th Nine Weeks Progress Reports |
| May 8, 2028 | Monday | Teacher Admin Day (No students) |
| May 25, 2028 | Thursday | Teacher Workday (No students) |
| May 26, 2028 | Friday | Last Day of School (2-hour day) / 4th Nine Weeks Report Cards |
Holidays and Breaks: Schools Closed
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2027 | Monday | Labor Day |
| October 4-8, 2027 | Monday-Friday | Fall Break |
| November 22-26, 2027 | Monday-Friday | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 20-31, 2027 | Monday-Friday | Winter Break |
| January 17, 2028 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February 21, 2028 | Monday | Presidents’ Day |
| March 27-31, 2028 | Monday-Friday | Spring Break |
| April 14, 2028 | Friday | Good Friday |
Staff Days (No Students)
| Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2027 | Monday | In-Service Day |
| August 3, 2027 | Tuesday | Admin Day / Safety Day |
| August 4, 2027 | Wednesday | In-Service Day |
| August 5, 2027 | Thursday | Teacher Workday / Election Day |
| September 17, 2027 | Friday | Teacher Admin Day |
| November 1, 2027 | Monday | Teacher Admin Day |
| January 3, 2028 | Monday | In-Service Day – Safety Training |
| March 7, 2028 | Tuesday | Teacher-Admin Day / Election Day |
| May 8, 2028 | Monday | Teacher Admin Day |
| May 25, 2028 | Thursday | Teacher Workday |
Shortened Days for Students
| Date | Day | Event | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2027 | Friday | Registration Day | 2 hours |
| October 21, 2027 | Thursday | K-12 Parent Teacher Conference | 3 hr 15 min |
| December 17, 2027 | Friday | Last Day of First Semester | 2 hours |
| March 16, 2028 | Thursday | K-12 Parent Teacher Conferences | 3 hr 15 min |
| May 26, 2028 | Friday | Last Day of School | 2 hours |
Progress Reports and Report Cards
| Nine Weeks | Progress Reports | Nine Weeks Ends | Report Cards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Nine Weeks | Sep 10, 2027 (Fri) | Oct 1, 2027 (Fri) | Oct 15, 2027 (Fri) |
| 2nd Nine Weeks | Nov 5, 2027 (Fri) | Dec 17, 2027 (Fri) | Jan 7, 2028 (Fri) |
| 3rd Nine Weeks | Feb 7, 2028 (Mon) | Mar 3, 2028 (Fri) | Mar 10, 2028 (Fri) |
| 4th Nine Weeks | Apr 14, 2028 (Fri) | May 26, 2028 (Fri) | May 26, 2028 (Fri) |
Month-by-Month Breakdown 2027-2028
The RCS calendar does not print day counts. We counted every day students attend, shortened days included, and got 176. Treat that as our count, not an official district figure.
| Month | Student Days (counted) | Key Dates |
|---|---|---|
| August 2027 | 18 | Staff days Aug 2-5; Registration Day Aug 6; First full day Aug 9 |
| September 2027 | 20 | Labor Day Sep 6; Progress Reports Sep 10; Admin Day Sep 17 |
| October 2027 | 16 | End 1st Nine Weeks Oct 1; Fall Break Oct 4-8; Report Cards Oct 15; PT Conference Oct 21 |
| November 2027 | 16 | Admin Day Nov 1; Progress Reports Nov 5; Thanksgiving Break Nov 22-26 |
| December 2027 | 13 | Last day of 1st Semester Dec 17; Winter Break Dec 20-31 |
| January 2028 | 19 | In-Service Jan 3; Students return Jan 4; Report Cards Jan 7; MLK Day Jan 17 |
| February 2028 | 20 | Progress Reports Feb 7; Presidents’ Day Feb 21 |
| March 2028 | 17 | End 3rd Nine Weeks Mar 3; Election Day Mar 7; Report Cards Mar 10; PT Conferences Mar 16; Spring Break Mar 27-31 |
| April 2028 | 19 | Good Friday / Progress Reports Apr 14 |
| May 2028 | 18 | Admin Day May 8; Teacher Workday May 25; Last day May 26 |
| Total | 176 | – |
Always double-check dates against the official Rutherford County Schools website before you make plans. Calendars can be revised after release.
Download the Rutherford County Schools Calendar 27-28 Printable PDF
Want a copy for the fridge? RCS posts its official academic calendars as PDFs on one page.
Download here: Rutherford County Schools Academic Calendars (official)
Open the 2027-2028 file, print it in color, and mark the half days. The PDF is the version to trust if any date ever changes.
See also: Palm Beach County School Calendar 2027-2028 | Printable PDF
About Rutherford County Schools
Rutherford County Schools is based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It is one of the fastest-growing districts in the state. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan has described it as a system of 52 schools, about 52,000 students, and 6,600 employees. That makes it the fourth-largest district in Tennessee.
RCS serves the whole county except grades PK-6 inside Murfreesboro city limits. Those grades attend Murfreesboro City Schools, then move into RCS for middle and high school. Beyond its traditional campuses, the district runs Rutherford County Virtual School, Daniel McKee Alternative School, and Rutherford County Adult High School. A seven-member elected board sets the calendar each year.
What Parents in Rutherford County Should Know This Year
A few things on this calendar stand out.
First, Good Friday and spring break are split apart. Spring break runs March 27-31, 2028. Good Friday falls two weeks later on April 14, 2028, because Easter is late that year. In 2026-27, the two sat back to back. This year you get a full week off plus a separate long weekend.
Second, there are two Election Days with no students. August 5, 2027 is a teacher workday right before Registration Day. March 7, 2028 is a teacher-admin day. Line up childcare early for both.
Third, the kids’ winter break is longer than it looks. The last student day before break is a 2-hour day on December 17. Break runs December 20-31. January 3 is a staff safety training day. Students don’t return until Tuesday, January 4, 2028.
Fourth, watch the 3rd nine weeks progress report date. The calendar prints February 7, 2028 as a Friday, but it’s actually a Monday. Expect that report on Monday, February 7.
Fifth, plan pickups for five shortened days: two 2-hour days in August and December, two 3 hr 15 min conference days in October and March, and the 2-hour last day on May 26.
How Rutherford County Compares to Neighboring Districts
RCS keeps four full-week breaks: fall, Thanksgiving, winter, and spring. That’s more generous than many Middle Tennessee districts. Compared with its own 2026-27 calendar, 2027-28 starts one day earlier in the calendar (August 9 vs. August 10) and ends two days earlier (May 26 vs. May 28). Murfreesboro City Schools has closely matched RCS on fall, winter, and spring break in 2026-27, which helps families with kids in both systems. Neighbors run on their own rhythm, though. In 2026-27, Williamson County Schools took spring break March 15-19, and Wilson County Schools took it March 8-12, both well ahead of Rutherford’s late-March week. Williamson has posted an abbreviated 2027-28 calendar; check each district’s site for its final 2027-28 dates before you assume breaks line up.
See also: School Year vs Calendar Year: How the US Academic Calendar Works
Planning a Family Trip? Best Times to Travel in Rutherford County
Winter break is the biggest window. For students it runs from the afternoon of Friday, December 17, 2027 through Monday, January 3, 2028. That’s a little over two weeks.
Fall break (October 4-8, 2027) is the hidden gem. Add the weekends on either side and you get nine days in a row. Fall prices and crowds are often lower than summer.
Thanksgiving break (November 22-26, 2027) also gives you nine straight days with weekends. Book flights early. That week fills fast.
Spring break (March 27-31, 2028) is the classic beach week. Then Good Friday on April 14 adds a bonus three-day weekend for a short road trip.
School Closings History in Rutherford County
Winter weather does close schools here, though not every year. In January 2024, RCS had used three of its nine inclement weather days by mid-month, and the district’s spokesman said it had never used all of its stockpile days in his 20 years there. Recent years have been rougher: RCS closed for extreme cold on January 22, 2025, for snow and ice in February 2025, and for the full week of January 26-30, 2026.
FAQs
Q: When does school start in Rutherford County Schools for 2027-2028?
A: Registration Day is Friday, August 6, 2027, and it’s a 2-hour day. The first full day for students is Monday, August 9, 2027. Teachers report a week earlier, on August 2.
Q: When is the last day of school for Rutherford County Schools?
A: The last day is Friday, May 26, 2028. It’s a 2-hour day, and 4th nine weeks report cards go home that day. Teachers have a workday on Thursday, May 25, with no students.
Q: When is spring break for Rutherford County Schools in 2027-2028?
A: Spring break runs Monday, March 27 through Friday, March 31, 2028. Schools are closed all week. Good Friday is a separate day off on April 14, 2028.
Q: How many school days does Rutherford County Schools have this year?
A: The official calendar does not print a total. Our own count of student attendance days, shortened days included, comes to 176. Check with RCS if you need an official figure.
Q: Are there any school closings or delays I should know about?
A: Planned closings are listed in the holidays table above. Weather closings and delays are announced by the district, usually the evening before or early that morning. Recent winters have brought several snow and ice days, so watch RCS alerts from December through February.
Final Thoughts
Bookmark this page so the full Rutherford County Schools Calendar 2027-2028 is always one tap away. For real-time closings, delays, and any calendar revisions, go straight to the official site at rcschools.net. Come back in March, when spring break dates get the most searches, for a quick refresher. Here’s to a smooth school year for your family.
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