School board approves 2026–27 academic calendar with Aug. 5 start to aid bus routing
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The board approved the 2026–27 academic calendar, which moves the start of school to Wednesday, Aug. 5, to allow an extra day for bus-route adjustments and shifts one PD day earlier; board voted to approve the calendar that same evening.
The Campbell County School Board approved the 2026–27 academic calendar on Jan. 12 after a presentation from Dr. Amy Hale explaining small adjustments from the current year.
Dr. Hale said the calendar moves the start of school to Wednesday, Aug. 5, to provide an additional day to refine bus routes after back-to-school activities, and moves the first professional development day one week earlier to accommodate a change in fall break timing. She noted the calendar uses Nov. 2 as a school PD/grading day and that graduation will remain in June with the Vine Center already reserved.
Board members thanked administration for considering families'schedules; one board member specifically welcomed the decision to observe Indigenous Peoples'/Columbus Day timing that aligns with some families'federal holiday schedules. Dr. Hale confirmed the calendar had been discussed at an earlier meeting and that the vote was an action item that evening.
The motion to accept the calendar was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote.
Next steps: The calendar will be implemented for the 2026–27 school year; administration said it will continue to refine bus routing and share schedules with families and staff.