Whitfield County Schools Calendar 2026–2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Whitfield County Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 7, 2026 (Fri) | School Opens |
| Student Holiday | September 7, 2026 - September 8, 2026 | No School |
| Student Holiday | October 12, 2026 - October 14, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Christmas Break | December 21, 2026 - January 4, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Winter Break | February 15, 2027 - February 19, 2027 | No School |
| Spring Break | March 26, 2027 - April 2, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 28, 2027 (Fri) | School Closes |
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About Whitfield County Schools
Whitfield County Schools counted 11,561 K–12 students across Cohutta, Tunnel Hill, Varnell and the unincorporated portions of the county. Dalton Public Schools separately serves the city jurisdiction, so a Dalton mailing address can appear on a home assigned to either system.
Within Whitfield, Coahulla Creek, Northwest and Southeast are the three comprehensive high schools tied to geographic attendance areas. Northwest Georgia College and Career Academy is a district charter school built around career, technical, work-based and college-linked learning. Phoenix High serves a nontraditional population. Public-school-choice transfers use a separate application and, when necessary, a lottery.
These schools belong on different parts of the map. The three comprehensive highs anchor residential clusters. Northwest Georgia College and Career Academy adds a specialized charter and career route, while Phoenix addresses alternative enrollment needs. The sequence begins with Dalton-versus-Whitfield jurisdiction, followed by the assigned comprehensive high school and any transfer, charter or alternative option.
Frequently Asked Questions
The first day of school for Whitfield County students is Friday, August 7, 2026.
Christmas Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 4, 2027.
Spring Break runs from March 26 through April 2, 2027.
Yes. The official student calendar lists early dismissal days on December 18, 2026 and May 28, 2027.
The last day of school is Friday, May 28, 2027, and it is also an early dismissal day.
Whitfield County Schools Thanksgiving Break is November 23, 2026 through November 27, 2026, giving students 5 weekdays off.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Official Whitfield County Schools 2026-2027 student calendar.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Whitfield County Schools, the Georgia Department of Education, or any official district body. Use this page as a planning summary and verify important dates with the district's current calendar source.