Dekalb County Schools Calendar: Students return on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, with teachers pre-planning from July 28 to Aug. 1. But it’s not until Fall Break, Tuesday, Oct. 14 to Friday, Oct. 17, when instruction will continue through the fall with a “Virtual Teachers’ Workday” on Oct 13.
Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 24 through Friday, November 28, 2025. Winter Break is Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, to Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, with the second semester starting Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, following a teacher planning day.
A mid‑winter February Break takes place Tuesday, February 17 to Friday, February 20 (schools closed; Monday, February 16 is a “VIRTUAL TEACHERS’ WORKDAY”). Next up is Spring Break from Monday, April 66 through Friday, April 10, 2026. Schools are closed on May 25, 2026, for the holiday of Memorial Day.
Students will kick off summer break on Thursday, May 28, 2026, which is the last day of school (teacher post‑planning is May 29)
DeKalb County Schools Calendar 2025-2026
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| First Day of School | Monday, August 4, 2025 |
| Labor Day (Holiday) | Monday, September 1, 2025 |
| Fall Break | Monday, October 13 – Friday, October 17, 2025 |
| Independent Learner Day (PD) | Tuesday, November 4, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Monday, November 24 – Friday, November 28, 2025 |
| Winter Break | Monday, December 22, 2025 – Monday, January 5, 2026 |
| Second Semester Begins | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| Virtual Teacher Workday | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
| Mid-Winter Break | Tuesday, February 17 – Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| Independent Learner Day (PD) | Friday, March 13, 2026 |
| Spring Break | Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10, 2026 |
| Memorial Day (Holiday) | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Last Day of School (Students) | Thursday, May 28, 2026 |
| Post-Planning Day (Staff Only) | Friday, May 29, 2026 |
DeKalb County School District, which is situated in the city of metro Atlanta, is ranked as one of the largest and most diverse systems of public schools in Georgia. The district has more than 92,000 pupils and is served in close to 140 school locations and centres, all of which consist of elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and special programs. The school has diverse student representatives from over 150 countries and speaks more than 170 languages, hence being a multi-cultural learning center. DeKalb County Schools participate in a diverse variety of programs such as magnet schools, International Baccalaureate, Montessori education, STEM and STEAM academies, career and technical education, and dual-language immersion. The student-teacher ratio is approximately 15-18:1, which translates to thousands of teachers and other support personnel to advocate academic achievement.
The main idea of the district is to develop a safe and inclusive learning experience, pay attention to student achievement, equity, and innovation. Such things as Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and social-emotional learning strategies, as well as the involvement of the community, are all significant constituents of its educational mission. The DeKalb Schools have been making efforts on improvements to facilities, developing curriculum, as well as programs to increase efforts to close achievement gaps. Although it is struggling with some issues, such as the infrastructural demands and the changing demands of supporting its students, the district is striving to develop responsible citizens and lifelong learners in a global society.
DeKalb County Schools Holidays 2025-2026
| Holiday / Break | Dates |
|---|---|
| Labor Day | Monday, September 1, 2025 |
| Fall Break / Virtual PD | Tuesday, October 13 – Friday, October 17, 2025 |
| Independent Learner Day (PD) | Tuesday, November 4, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Monday, November 24 – Friday, November 28, 2025 |
| Winter Break | Monday, December 22, 2025 – Monday, January 5, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day (PD) | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| Virtual Teachers' Workday (PD) | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
| Mid-Winter Break | Tuesday, February 17 – Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| Independent Learner Day (PD) | Friday, March 13, 2026 |
| Spring Break | Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
FAQs
Q: Why don’t school buses have seat belts?
A: The school bus safety is based on size and weight, as well as the design of the seat. Seat belts are not installed in the majority of cases; however, some of the buses that transport special needs mstudents ight have them.
Q: How many students can a bus safely carry?
A: The capacity of a bus depends on the type of vehicle. It is DeKalb that utilizes buses that have the capacity to carry about 35, 48, 65, or 72 students, depending on the bus model.
Q: Why does my bus arrive so early?
A: Scheduling of BC (buses) on 900+ buses and 7500 + students implies controlling traffic, distances, bus capacities, and school start time. Prescheduled pick-ups provide certain assurance that there will be no delays despite the congestion.
Q: Why can’t the bus stop right in front of my house?
A: Safety selection criteria are then put in place in choosing the bus stops, i.e., visibility, traffic status, and efficiency. Only specified stop locations are authorized, and drivers are not allowed to make unauthorised stops.
Q: Why does my child have to walk to school?
A: Students who live further than 1 mile a from their school are provided with transportation. The people within one mile are eligible to walk unless safety becomes a concern, i.e., no sidewalks or high traffic.
