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The School District of Lee County: 2026-27 School Calendar
Every Lee Schools school day, holiday, and early-dismissal date for 2026-27 — pulled from the official Lee Schools calendar so you don't have to.
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At-a-Glance: Key Dates for the Lee Schools 2026-27 School Year
Here are the most important dates for The School District of Lee County. All dates are from the official Lee Schools calendar.
August 2026
2 eventsSchool Start
First Day of School
September 2026
2 eventsHoliday - No School
Labor Day Holiday
Observance - Schools Open
Yom Kippur
October 2026
3 eventsother
FTE Week
Grading Period
End of Quarter 1 (47 Days)
No Students
Professional Duty Day (Remote) — No School for Students
November 2026
2 eventsHoliday - No School
Veterans Day Holiday
Break - No School
Thanksgiving Break
December 2026
2 eventsEarly Dismissal
Early Dismissal — End of Quarter 2 (38 Days) / End of Semester 1 (85 Days)
Break - No School
Winter Break
January 2027
4 eventsHoliday - No School
New Year's Day
No Students
Professional Duty Day (Remote) — No School for Students
Break - No School
Classes Resume
Holiday - No School
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 2027
2 eventsother
FTE Week
Holiday - No School
Presidents' Day Holiday
March 2027
5 eventsEarly Dismissal
Early Dismissal — End of Quarter 3 (52 Days)
Break - No School
Spring Break
Holiday - No School
Good Friday Holiday
No Students
Professional Duty Day (Remote) — No School for Students
Break - No School
Classes Resume
May 2027
3 eventsSchool End
Students' Last Day — Early Dismissal / End of Quarter 4 (43 Days) / End of Semester 2 (95 Days)
No Students
Professional Duty Day (On Campus) — No School for Students
Holiday - No School
Memorial Day
June 2027
1 eventother
Severe Weather Make-Up Days (if needed)
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3-10 | Pre-School Week (No School for Students) | No Students |
| Aug 11 | First Day of School | School Start |
| Sep 7 | Labor Day Holiday | Holiday - No School |
| Sep 21 | Yom Kippur | Observance - Schools Open |
| Oct 5-9 | FTE Week | other |
| Oct 16 | End of Quarter 1 (47 Days) | Grading Period |
| Oct 19 | Professional Duty Day (Remote) — No School for Students | No Students |
| Nov 11 | Veterans Day Holiday | Holiday - No School |
| Nov 23-27 | Thanksgiving Break | Break - No School |
| Dec 18 | Early Dismissal — End of Quarter 2 (38 Days) / End of Semester 1 (85 Days) | Early Dismissal |
| Dec 21 - Jan 1 | Winter Break | Break - No School |
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Holiday - No School |
| Jan 4 | Professional Duty Day (Remote) — No School for Students | No Students |
| Jan 5 | Classes Resume | Break - No School |
| Jan 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Holiday - No School |
| Feb 1-5 | FTE Week | other |
| Feb 15 | Presidents' Day Holiday | Holiday - No School |
| Mar 19 | Early Dismissal — End of Quarter 3 (52 Days) | Early Dismissal |
| Mar 22-25 | Spring Break | Break - No School |
| Mar 26 | Good Friday Holiday | Holiday - No School |
| Mar 29 | Professional Duty Day (Remote) — No School for Students | No Students |
| Mar 30 | Classes Resume | Break - No School |
| May 27 | Students' Last Day — Early Dismissal / End of Quarter 4 (43 Days) / End of Semester 2 (95 Days) | School End |
| May 28 | Professional Duty Day (On Campus) — No School for Students | No Students |
| May 31 | Memorial Day | Holiday - No School |
| Jun 1-4 | Severe Weather Make-Up Days (if needed) | other |
Severe Weather Make-Up Days Lee County designates June 1-4, 2027, as severe weather make-up days. In the event of extended severe weather days, the school calendar will shift to make up the appropriate days. Lee County was severely impacted by Hurricane Ian (September 2022), so hurricane preparedness is a major factor in calendar planning.
Official Lee County 2026-27 Instructional Calendar (Board Approved 11/04/2025)
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Sunday, 8:00 PM
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Monday, 6:30 AM
"You wake up thinking it is a normal school week, but today is the Professional Duty Day after the end of Quarter 1. Your child is dressed and ready, you have already crossed the Cape Coral Bridge heading toward Cypress Lake Middle School, and you have no backup plan."
Wednesday, 3:00 PM
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Friday, 11:45 AM
"Today is an early dismissal day for the end of Quarter 2, but you only found out when your child's school posted a reminder on ParentSquare at 8 AM. Now you are stuck on Colonial Boulevard near the I-75 interchange trying to get to Dunbar Middle School by noon."
Tuesday, 7:00 PM
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Thursday, 9:00 PM
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Learn how it worksComplete Lee Schools School Coverage
This calendar covers all The School District of Lee County across all regions. Whether your child attends elementary, middle, or high school, this is the official district-wide calendar that applies to every Lee Schools school.
🏙️ Fort Myers
Elementary Schools:
Fort Myers Beach Elementary School
Edison Park Creative & Expressive Arts School
Colonial Elementary School
Heights Elementary School
Orange River Elementary School
Orangewood Elementary School
Royal Palm Exceptional School
Tice Elementary School
Villas Elementary School
Middle Schools:
Dunbar Middle School
Diplomat Middle School
Harns Marsh Middle School
Lexington Middle School
High Schools:
Fort Myers High School
Dunbar High School
Cypress Lake High School
South Fort Myers High School
Riverdale High School
🌊 Cape Coral
Elementary Schools:
Cape Elementary School
Caloosa Elementary School
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
Diplomat Elementary School
Gulf Elementary School
Oasis Elementary School
Patriot Elementary School
Skyline Elementary School
Trafalgar Elementary School
Middle Schools:
Caloosa Middle School
Challenger Middle School
Oasis Middle School
Trafalgar Middle School
High Schools:
Cape Coral High School
Island Coast High School
Mariner High School
Oasis High School
🌳 Lehigh Acres
Elementary Schools:
Mirror Lakes Elementary School
Tortuga Preserve Elementary School
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts
Lehigh Elementary School
Sunshine Elementary School
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
Middle Schools:
Harns Marsh Middle School
Lehigh Acres Middle School
Varsity Lakes Middle School
High Schools:
Lehigh Senior High School
East Lee County High School
Gateway High School
🏖️ Bonita Springs & Estero
Elementary Schools:
Bonita Springs Elementary School
Spring Creek Elementary School
Pinewoods Elementary School
Three Oaks Elementary School
Middle Schools:
Bonita Springs Middle School
Three Oaks Middle School
High Schools:
Bonita Springs High School
Estero High School
🐚 Sanibel, Pine Island & Outer Islands
Elementary Schools:
Pine Island Elementary School
Middle Schools:
Sanibel School (K–8)
High Schools:
Pine Island students zone to Cape Coral or Fort Myers high schools
One Calendar for All Lee Schools Schools
Important: This is the official district-wide calendar that applies to ALL School District of Lee County schools. Whether your child attends a school in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs, Estero, Sanibel, or any other community in Lee County, this calendar covers your entire district.
📋 Official Data Sources
All calendar data is sourced directly from the official 2026-27 academic calendars published by The School District of Lee County.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026-27 Lee Schools Calendar
When is the first day of school for Lee County in 2026?
The first day of school for The School District of Lee County 2026-27 school year is Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Pre-School Week for teachers runs August 3-10 with no school for students.
When is the last day of school for Lee County in 2027?
The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027, which is an early dismissal day. This is also the end of Quarter 4 (43 instructional days) and the end of Semester 2 (95 instructional days). However, if severe weather closures occur during the year, the last day could extend to June 1-4 using the designated make-up days.
When is Winter Break for Lee County schools in 2026-27?
Winter Break runs from Monday, December 21, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 2027 (New Year's Day). Students return to school on Tuesday, January 5, 2027. Monday, January 4 is a Professional Duty Day (remote) with no school for students.
When is Spring Break for Lee County schools in 2027?
Spring Break runs Monday, March 22, through Thursday, March 25, 2027. Good Friday, March 26, is also a school holiday. Monday, March 29 is a Professional Duty Day (remote) with no school for students. Students return on Tuesday, March 30, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break for Lee County schools in 2026?
Thanksgiving Break is the full week from Monday, November 23, through Friday, November 27, 2026. Students return on Monday, November 30, 2026.
How does Lee County handle hurricane and severe weather make-up days?
Lee County designates June 1-4, 2027, as severe weather make-up days. If closures occur during hurricane season or other severe weather events, students will attend school on those June dates. The official calendar notes that in the event of extended severe weather days, the school calendar will shift to make up the appropriate days. Lee County was severely impacted by Hurricane Ian in September 2022, so hurricane preparedness is built into the calendar. WINK News and NBC-2 broadcast Lee Schools closure announcements.
How many instructional days are in the Lee County 2026-27 school year?
The Lee County 2026-27 school year has 180 total instructional days. Semester 1 has 85 days (Quarter 1: 47 days, Quarter 2: 38 days) and Semester 2 has 95 days (Quarter 3: 52 days, Quarter 4: 43 days).
When are the quarter end dates for Lee County schools in 2026-27?
Quarter 1 ends Friday, October 16, 2026 (47 days). Quarter 2 ends Friday, December 18, 2026 (38 days) with early dismissal. Quarter 3 ends Friday, March 19, 2027 (52 days) with early dismissal. Quarter 4 ends Thursday, May 27, 2027 (43 days), which is also the last day of school with early dismissal.
When are Professional Duty Days with no school for students in Lee County?
Lee County has four Professional Duty Days when students have no school: October 19, 2026 (remote, after Quarter 1), January 4, 2027 (remote, after Winter Break), March 29, 2027 (remote, after Spring Break), and May 28, 2027 (on campus, after the last day of school). Pre-School Week (August 3-10) is also teacher-only with no school for students.
Does this calendar apply to all Lee County schools including Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, and Bonita Springs?
Yes. This is the official district-wide calendar that applies to ALL School District of Lee County schools across every community including Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs, Estero, Sanibel, Pine Island, Gateway, and Babcock Ranch.
Is Veterans Day a school holiday for Lee County in 2026?
Yes, Veterans Day (Wednesday, November 11, 2026) is a school holiday. Schools are closed for both students and staff.
Are there early dismissal days on the Lee County 2026-27 calendar?
Yes. Lee County has three designated early dismissal days: December 18, 2026 (end of Quarter 2), March 19, 2027 (end of Quarter 3), and May 27, 2027 (last day of school / end of Quarter 4).
Is Presidents' Day a day off for Lee County students in 2027?
Yes, Presidents' Day (Monday, February 15, 2027) is listed as a school holiday with schools closed. Unlike some Florida districts, Lee County does not currently designate Presidents' Day as a primary severe weather make-up day — their make-up days are scheduled for June 1-4, 2027.
Is Yom Kippur a school holiday for Lee County in 2026?
Yom Kippur (Monday, September 21, 2026) is listed on the Lee County calendar as an observance, but it is not marked as a school closure. The calendar notes that all Jewish holidays begin at sundown the day before they are listed. Check with your specific school for absence policies regarding religious observances.
Where does Lee County post school closure announcements during hurricanes?
Lee Schools posts closure updates on the official leeschools.net website, their social media accounts, and the Lee Schools app. Local media including WINK News (CBS), NBC-2, Fox 4 Southwest Florida, and the Fort Myers News-Press also broadcast Lee Schools closure announcements. For the fastest updates, enable push notifications on the Lee Schools app and follow @LeeSchools on social media.
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