Half-day exams apply to grades 6–12
December 16–17, 2027 and May 23–24, 2028 are half-day exam dates for grades 6–12. Each range contains two consecutive school days. The December exams close the first semester; the May exams lead through the district’s last student day.
The annual calendar does not give a dismissal time. Use the secondary school’s exam and transportation notice for the release clock and your student’s assigned tests. Elementary families should retain their own school’s schedule rather than borrowing the secondary half-day arrangement.
Source: Bryan County Schools 2027-2028 Calendar (printed approval: October 22, 2026)
A four-day Labor Day weekend and an extra October day off
Friday, September 3 is a student holiday for staff learning and planning. It connects with the weekend and Labor Day on Monday, September 6, creating September 3–6 without classes. The next scheduled student day is September 7.
Fall break runs October 8–11, followed by an October 12 teacher workday without students. The expected return is Wednesday, October 13. Include Tuesday care when planning the end of an October trip.
Source: Bryan County Schools 2027-2028 Calendar (printed approval: October 22, 2026)
January 5 follows two in-service days
Semester break is December 20–31. Students also have January 3–4 off for in-service, then begin the second semester Wednesday, January 5. December 16 and 17 remain exam attendance days for the listed secondary grades before that break.
The other returns below follow the next scheduled student date. Columbus Day falls within the October break and Presidents Day within the February break, so neither adds another closure beyond its listed range.
Source: Bryan County Schools 2027-2028 Calendar (printed approval: October 22, 2026)
February 22 and March 17 need separate care plans
February 18–21 is winter break; February 22 is a separate student holiday for a teacher workday. Together with the intervening weekend, students remain without classes for five consecutive days. February 23 is the expected return.
Friday, March 17 is a St. Patrick’s Day holiday for students and staff. It creates another long weekend, with the next scheduled student day March 20. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 17 is also a separate closure outside the semester break.
Source: Bryan County Schools 2027-2028 Calendar (printed approval: October 22, 2026)
The last day and the secondary exam schedule overlap
May 24 is the district’s last student day, while May 23–24 are half-day exams only for grades 6–12. The districtwide closing date and grade-specific short schedule describe different parts of the same finish.
Save both exam dates in the family calendar and add the confirmed release times when the school issues them. Ask about your student’s course exams before making appointments. Our full Bryan County calendar page provides printable and calendar downloads with the secondary-grade scope retained.
Source: Bryan County Schools 2027-2028 Calendar (printed approval: October 22, 2026)
Sources and calendar review
This guide uses district materials reviewed on November 10, 2026. The article publication date is separate from that source review. District notices may change the schedule; check the current downloads before making firm arrangements.
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