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Escambia County Public Schools Gear Up for 2026–2027 Academic Year: Key Calendar and Enrollment Dates
Escambia County Public Schools has announced key calendar dates and virtual enrollment windows for the 2026–2027 academic year. Students start classes on August 12, 2026, with breaks scheduled throughout the year across Escambia County campuses.
As families across Escambia County prepare for the upcoming school year, Escambia County Public Schools has established key calendar dates for students and staff, alongside registration windows for virtual education programs.
Key Dates for the 2026–2027 School Year
According to official district calendar schedules, students across Escambia County will mark their first day of school on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The academic year is scheduled to conclude on Tuesday, May 25, 2027.
The official district calendar outlines standard holidays and student breaks for the upcoming academic year, including:
- Labor Day: September 7, 2026
- Fall Break: November 23–27, 2026
- Winter Break: December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027
- Spring Break: March 22–26, 2027
Work calendars published by the district also outline return schedules in July and August 2026 for 10-, 11-, and 12-month staff, as well as food service employees, ensuring school operations and facility preparations are complete prior to students returning to campus.
Escambia Virtual Academy Enrollment Windows
For families interested in full-time virtual instruction, Escambia Virtual Academy has announced its official enrollment windows for grades 6 through 12. Fall enrollment opens on August 3, 2026, and will remain open through September 15, 2026. A second enrollment period for the spring semester is slated for January 4 through February 15, 2027.
Orientation and Open House Information
While district-wide start dates and staff return schedules are established, individual school orientation and open house schedules across elementary, middle, and high schools in Pensacola, Cantonment, Ensley, Ferry Pass, and surrounding Escambia County communities are traditionally finalized closer to the start of the term.
Historically, district schools conduct orientation and open house events in early August shortly before classes launch, with additional campus visits scheduled into early September. District officials advise parents and guardians to check individual school websites and official district channels for specific campus event schedules as updates are posted.
Sources
- http://www.northescambia.com/2026/08/mark-your-calendar-escambia-county-school-orientations-open-houses-are-set
- ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ECSD Calendar 26-27 | CalendarStates.com
- EVA Full-Time (Grades 6-12)
- Mark Your Calendar: Escambia County School Orientations, Open Houses Set : NorthEscambia.com
- Escambia County School District Calendar
- ECPS Work Calendar
- Escambia Virtual Academy Enrollment
- NorthEscambia.com School Orientations Coverage
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