# Cobb County School District: 2026-27 School Calendar CCSD 2026-27 calendar with auto-sync. First day Aug 3, Fall Break Sep 21-25, Winter Break Dec 21-Jan 4, Spring Break Apr 5-9. > **Full interactive page:** [https://calendars.school/ga-ccsd-marietta-school-calendar-2026-27](https://calendars.school/ga-ccsd-marietta-school-calendar-2026-27) ## Key Dates | Date | Event | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | July 30, 2026 – July 31, 2026 | Teacher Pre-Planning Days | No Students | | August 3, 2026 | First Day of School | School Start | | August 17, 2026 | Digital Learning Day | digital-learning | | September 7, 2026 | Labor Day | Holiday | | September 21, 2026 – September 25, 2026 | Fall Break | Break | | October 12, 2026 | Digital Learning Day | digital-learning | | October 13, 2026 – October 16, 2026 | Conference Week (Elementary & Middle Early Release) | Early Release | | November 3, 2026 | Election Day (Student Holiday / Staff Workday) | No Students | | November 23, 2026 – November 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break | Break | | December 1, 2026 | Digital Learning Day | digital-learning | | December 17, 2026 – December 18, 2026 | Early Release Days (End of First Semester) | Early Release | | December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 | Winter Break | Break | | January 5, 2027 | School Resumes (Second Semester Begins) | School Resume | | January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Holiday | | February 15, 2027 – February 19, 2027 | Winter Break (Presidents' Week) | Break | | March 1, 2027 | Digital Learning Day | digital-learning | | April 5, 2027 – April 9, 2027 | Spring Break | Break | | May 17, 2027 – May 19, 2027 | Early Release Days (End of Year) | Early Release | | May 19, 2027 | Last Day of School | School End | | May 20, 2027 | Teacher Post-Planning Day | No Students | | May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day | Holiday | > **Digital Learning Days:** CCSD schedules four Digital Learning Days per year (Aug 17, Oct 12, Dec 1, Mar 1) when students learn from home and teachers attend professional development. Students do not report to school buildings on these days. > Source: Official CCSD 2026-27 School Year Calendar ## School Coverage This is the official district-wide calendar for Cobb County School District (CCSD), Georgia's second-largest school district serving approximately 107,000 students across 110 schools. CCSD covers all of Cobb County except for the separate Marietta City Schools district. Major communities served include Marietta (unincorporated areas), Kennesaw, Acworth, Austell, Powder Springs, Smyrna, Mableton, and the East Cobb area. The district is home to nationally recognized schools and benefits from proximity to Kennesaw State University and major employers like Lockheed Martin. Important notes: (1) Marietta City Schools is a separate district with its own calendar — verify your address with CCSD if you have a Marietta mailing address; (2) CCSD uses Infinite Campus and ParentVUE for grades and attendance; (3) The district schedules four Digital Learning Days per year when students learn from home while teachers participate in professional development; (4) CCSD offers magnet programs, STEM academies, and advanced placement courses at multiple high schools. ### East Cobb (Roswell Road & Johnson Ferry Corridor) **Elementary Schools:** Addison Elementary, Eastvalley Elementary, Garrison Mill Elementary, Hendricks Elementary, Kincaid Elementary, Mount Bethel Elementary, Murdock Elementary, Powers Ferry Elementary, Sedalia Park Elementary, Shallowford Falls Elementary, Sope Creek Elementary, Timber Ridge Elementary, Tritt Elementary **Middle Schools:** Dickerson Middle, Dodgen Middle, East Cobb Middle, Hightower Trail Middle, Simpson Middle **High Schools:** Lassiter High, Pope High, Walton High, Wheeler High ### North Cobb (Kennesaw, Acworth & I-75 Corridor) **Elementary Schools:** Acworth Intermediate, Baker Elementary, Bells Ferry Elementary, Big Shanty Elementary, Chalker Elementary, Frey Elementary, Hayes Elementary, Keheley Elementary, Kennesaw Elementary, Lewis Elementary, LaBelle Elementary, Nicholson Elementary, Pickett's Mill Elementary, Still Elementary **Middle Schools:** Awtrey Middle, Durham Middle, Lost Mountain Middle, Mabry Middle, Palmer Middle, Pine Mountain Middle **High Schools:** Allatoona High, Harrison High, Kennesaw Mountain High, North Cobb High ### West Cobb (Powder Springs & Dallas Highway Area) **Elementary Schools:** Austell Elementary, Bullard Elementary, Cheatham Hill Elementary, Clarkdale Elementary, Compton Elementary, Due West Elementary, Hollydale Elementary, Kemp Elementary, Milford Elementary, Powder Springs Elementary, Varner Elementary **Middle Schools:** Cooper Middle, Floyd Middle, Garrett Middle, Lovinggood Middle, McClure Middle **High Schools:** Hillgrove High, Kell High, McEachern High ### Central Cobb (Marietta & Smyrna Area) **Elementary Schools:** Argyle Elementary, Belmont Hills Elementary, Birney Elementary, Blackwell Elementary, Brumby Elementary, Bryant Elementary, City View Elementary, Davis Elementary, Dowell Elementary, Fair Oaks Elementary, Ford Elementary, Green Acres Elementary, King Springs Elementary, Mableton Elementary, McCall Primary, Mountain View Elementary, Nickajack Elementary, Norton Park Elementary, Pitner Elementary, Riverside Elementary, Rocky Mount Elementary, Russell Elementary, Sanders Elementary, Smyrna Elementary, Teasley Elementary, Vaughan Elementary **Middle Schools:** Barber Middle, Betty Gray Middle, Campbell Middle, Daniell Middle, Griffin Middle, Lindley Middle, McCleskey Middle, Pearson Middle, Smitha Middle, Tapp Middle **High Schools:** Campbell High, Osborne High, Pebblebrook High, South Cobb High, Sprayberry High ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is the first day of school for Cobb County in 2026? The first day of school for the CCSD 2026-27 school year is Monday, August 3, 2026. This applies to all Cobb County School District elementary, middle, and high schools. ### When is the last day of school for CCSD in 2027? The last day of school for Cobb County students is Wednesday, May 19, 2027. Students in high school have early release days May 17-19 for final exams. Teachers have a post-planning day on May 20. ### When is Fall Break for Cobb County Schools in 2026? Fall Break runs from Monday, September 21 through Friday, September 25, 2026 — a full week off. Students return to school on Monday, September 28. This is earlier than most metro Atlanta districts, so plan accordingly if coordinating with family in Gwinnett or Fulton County. ### When is Spring Break for CCSD in 2027? Spring Break is Monday, April 5 through Friday, April 9, 2027. Students return to school on Monday, April 12, 2027. ### What are Digital Learning Days and when do they happen? Digital Learning Days are days when students learn from home while teachers participate in professional development. For 2026-27, they are scheduled for August 17, October 12, December 1, and March 1. Students do not report to school on these days but are expected to complete assignments online. ### When is Winter Break for Cobb County Schools? CCSD has two winter breaks. The main Winter Break runs from Monday, December 21, 2026 through Monday, January 4, 2027, with students returning Tuesday, January 5. There is also a mid-winter Presidents' Week break from Monday, February 15 through Friday, February 19, 2027. ### Does Cobb County have early release days? Yes. Early release days include December 17-18, 2026 (end of first semester) and May 17-19, 2027 (end of second semester). Additionally, elementary and middle schools have early release during Conference Week, October 13-16, 2026. On early release days, high schools dismiss around 11:30 AM, elementary schools around 12:30 PM, and middle schools around 1:30 PM. ### Is Election Day a school holiday for CCSD? Yes, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 is a student holiday and staff workday for Election Day. Students do not attend school on this date. ### How many school days are in the CCSD 2026-27 calendar? The CCSD 2026-27 calendar includes 176 student days plus 4 Digital Learning Days, for a total of 180 instructional days. Teachers work 185 days. Georgia law requires at least 180 instructional days or the equivalent in contact hours. ### Is this calendar the same as Marietta City Schools? No. Cobb County School District and Marietta City Schools are two separate districts with different calendars. CCSD serves all of Cobb County except the City of Marietta proper. If you have a Marietta mailing address, verify which district your home falls under at cobbk12.org or by calling the CCSD office. ### When is Thanksgiving Break for Cobb County Schools? Thanksgiving Break runs the full week from Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27, 2026. Students return to school on Monday, November 30, 2026. ### Does CCSD have Conference Week in 2026-27? Yes. Conference Week is October 13-16, 2026 (Tuesday through Friday), during which elementary and middle school students are released early for parent-teacher conferences. High school students follow the regular schedule. This falls right after the October 12 Digital Learning Day. ### When do CCSD high school exams take place? First semester exams align with the December 17-18 early release days. Second semester final exams align with the May 17-19 early release days. High schools dismiss around 11:30 AM during exam early release days. ### Does the CCSD calendar include snow days or weather makeup days? The CCSD calendar includes built-in makeup days for weather emergencies. Metro Atlanta occasionally experiences ice storms and severe weather that can close schools. When closures happen, CCSD announces makeup plans through the district website, local media (WSB-TV Channel 2, 11Alive, FOX 5 Atlanta), and the Cobb County School District app. ### What is the CCSD February break in 2027? CCSD schedules a full week off in February, running from Monday, February 15 through Friday, February 19, 2027, which includes Presidents' Day. Students return to school on Monday, February 22, 2027. This is sometimes called Winter Break or Presidents' Week. Not all metro Atlanta districts have this break, so coordinate with neighbors in other districts for childcare. ## Official Source [Official CCSD 2026-27 School Year Calendar (PDF)](https://media.cobbk12.org/media/WWWCobb/medialib/2026-27-year-at-a-glance.59da33112275.pdf) ## Get This Calendar on Your Phone Sync the CCSD 2026-27 calendar directly to Google Calendar for $undefined. [Purchase on Etsy](https://schoolcalendars.etsy.com/listing/4462643269/2026-27-school-calendar-google-sync) --- *Last updated: 2026-04-04* *Source: [calendars.school](https://calendars.school) — Auto-updating school district calendars synced to your phone.*