# The School District of Lee County: 2026-27 School Calendar Official 2026-27 Lee County school calendar with auto-sync. First day Aug 11, Winter Break Dec 21-Jan 1, Spring Break Mar 22-25. Hurricane make-up alerts. > **Full interactive page:** [https://calendars.school/fl-lee-fort-myers-school-calendar-2026-27](https://calendars.school/fl-lee-fort-myers-school-calendar-2026-27) ## Key Dates | Date | Event | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | August 3, 2026 – August 10, 2026 | Pre-School Week (No School for Students) | No Students | | August 11, 2026 | First Day of School | School Start | | September 7, 2026 | Labor Day Holiday | Holiday | | September 21, 2026 | Yom Kippur | observance | | October 5, 2026 – October 9, 2026 | FTE Week | other | | October 16, 2026 | End of Quarter 1 (47 Days) | Grading Period | | October 19, 2026 | Professional Duty Day (Remote) — No School for Students | No Students | | November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day Holiday | Holiday | | November 23, 2026 – November 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break | Break | | December 18, 2026 | Early Dismissal — End of Quarter 2 (38 Days) / End of Semester 1 (85 Days) | Early Dismissal | | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Winter Break | Break | | January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | Holiday | | January 4, 2027 | Professional Duty Day (Remote) — No School for Students | No Students | | January 5, 2027 | Classes Resume | Break | | January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Holiday | | February 1, 2027 – February 5, 2027 | FTE Week | other | | February 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day Holiday | Holiday | | March 19, 2027 | Early Dismissal — End of Quarter 3 (52 Days) | Early Dismissal | | March 22, 2027 – March 25, 2027 | Spring Break | Break | | March 26, 2027 | Good Friday Holiday | Holiday | | March 29, 2027 | Professional Duty Day (Remote) — No School for Students | No Students | | March 30, 2027 | Classes Resume | Break | | May 27, 2027 | Students' Last Day — Early Dismissal / End of Quarter 4 (43 Days) / End of Semester 2 (95 Days) | School End | | May 28, 2027 | Professional Duty Day (On Campus) — No School for Students | No Students | | May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day | Holiday | | June 1, 2027 – June 4, 2027 | 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) ## School Coverage 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. ### 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 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### 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. ## Official Source [Official Lee County 2026-27 Instructional Calendar (PDF)](https://www.leeschools.net/common/pages/GetFile.ashx?key=OFlyDbWr) ## Get This Calendar on Your Phone Sync the Lee Schools 2026-27 calendar directly to Google Calendar for $8.99. [Purchase on Etsy](https://schoolcalendars.etsy.com/listing/4486803384/custom-school-calendar-2026-27-managed) --- *Last updated: 2026-04-29* *Source: [calendars.school](https://calendars.school) — Auto-updating school district calendars synced to your phone.*