Winter Haven Head StartSchool Calendar
2026-27 Academic Calendar
Key dates, holidays, and events for Winter Haven Head Start.
School at a Glance
Upcoming events & academic holidays2026-27 Academic Year
AUG
3
Teacher Staff Development Day (Morning)
AUG
4
Teacher Staff Development Day (Morning)
AUG
5
Student Orientation - Middle, K-8th and High Schools
AUG
6
Student Orientation - Elementary Schools
AUG
7
District Contact Day
AUG
7
Paraeducator First Workday (186-Day Contract)
AUG
10
Teacher Staff Development Day (Morning)
AUG
11
First Day of School for Students
SEP
4
Student Early Dismissal 1 of 10 (Teacher Planning Time)
SEP
7
No School
Holiday (Labor Day) - Student, Teacher and Paraeducator
SEP
11
First Interim Report (23rd Day)
OCT
2
Student Early Dismissal 2 of 10 (Teacher Planning Time)
OCT
15
End of First 9-Week Grading Period (46 Days)
OCT
16
No School
No School for Students or Paraeducators / Teacher Staff Development (Morning) / Teacher Planning Time (Afternoon)
OCT
19
Grades Due / Begin Second Quarter
OCT
26
Distribute Report Cards (First 9 Weeks)
OCT
30
Student Early Dismissal 3 of 10 (Teacher Planning Time)
NOV
11
No School
Holiday (Veterans Day) - Student, Teacher and Paraeducator
NOV
20
Student Early Dismissal 4 of 10 (Teacher Planning Time)
NOV
23
No School
Fall Break - Student, Teacher and Paraeducator (Paid 11/26 and 11/27)
NOV
24
Storm Make-Up Day as Needed
DEC
18
Student Early Dismissal 5 of 10 (Teacher Planning Time) / End of First Semester (86 Days) / End of Second Grading Period and Last School Day before Winter Break
DEC
21
No School
Winter Break Begins - (Teacher Paid Holiday 12/25)
JAN
1
No School
Holiday (New Year's Day) - Student, Teacher and Paraeducator
JAN
4
No School
No School for Students or Paraeducators / Teacher Workday
JAN
5
No School
No School for Students or Paraeducators / Teacher Staff Development Day / Grades Due (Second Grading Period) / Storm Make-Up Day as needed
JAN
6
Students Return After Winter Break / Begin Third Quarter / Paraeducators Return to Work
JAN
12
Distribute Report Cards (Second Grading Period)
JAN
15
Student Early Dismissal 6 of 10 (Teacher Planning Time)
JAN
18
No School
Holiday (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) - Student, Teacher and Paraeducator
JAN
29
FTE Attendance Window
MAY
27
Last Day for Students - Student Early Dismissal End of Second Semester (94 Days) / Distribute Elementary Report Cards / Last Work Day for Paraeducators (186-Day Contract) / Storm Make-Up Day as Needed
Partner TipEarly dismissal days and parent-teacher conferences are often updated 2 weeks in advance. Check back regularly to stay ahead of the schedule!