Henry County Schools Calendar: The 2025 2026 school year at the Henry County Schools will start on August 4, 2025, and can finish on May 22, 2026. Summer is observed by students from May 23, 2025, to August 3, 2025. The fall semester is a semester that has a thankful break from November 24 to 28, 2025, and a winter break from December 22, 2025, to January 5, 2026. Spring Semester will restart on January 6, 2026, and spring break will take place on April 6th-10th, 2026, and the school year will end a few days before Memorial Day weekend.
Henry County Schools Calendar 2025-2026
| Event / Period | Dates |
|---|---|
| First Day for Teachers (Preplanning Begins) | July 24, 2025 (Thursday) |
| First Day of School (Students) | July 31, 2025 (Thursday) |
| Teacher Workday (No Students) | July 30, 2025 (Wednesday) |
| Fall Break | September 15–19, 2025 (Monday–Friday) |
| Asynchronous Learning Day (Virtual) | October 10, 2025 (Friday) – Half Day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 24–28, 2025 (Monday–Friday) |
| Semester Break / Winter Break | December 22, 2025 – January 6, 2026 |
| Teacher Workday (No Students) | January 6, 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Second Semester Begins | January 7, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Mid-Winter Break | February 16–20, 2026 (Monday–Friday) |
| Asynchronous Learning Day (Virtual) | March 13, 2026 (Friday) – Half Day |
| Spring Break | April 6–10, 2026 (Monday–Friday) |
| Last Day of School | May 22, 2026 (Friday) – Half Day |
| Teacher Workday (Post-Planning) | May 26–27, 2026 (Tuesday–Wednesday) |
Henry County Schools in Georgia is among the rapidly growing and most diverse school systems in the state. The district has a population of more than 40,000 students in more than 50 schools, but the expectation is to offer high-quality education, equitable learning opportunities, and a supportive environment leading to academic success. The school system comprises numerous schools of elementary, middle, and high categories, besides the special programs and learning centers to address the special needs of the student population. The Henry County Schools focus heavily on student performance and put an emphasis on literacy, STEM learning, and digital learning integration so that it offers students preparation in college and career aspects.
The district tries to engage parents, teachers, and the community at large in an attempt to foster excellence in education. Strategies like enhancing leadership preparation, school safety, and student health comprise the central part of its strategic plan. The Henry County Schools are also proud of their extracurricular programs, athletics, and the arts, that also provide students have a holistic experience outside the classroom. The district, with its committed teachers and administration motto, which is Ensuring Success to Each Student, ensures that innovation and constant development are the priority, and this is why this district has become the main classroom of excellence in education in the area.
Henry County Schools Holidays 2025-2026
| Holiday / Break | Dates |
|---|---|
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 (Monday) |
| Fall Break | September 15–19, 2025 (Monday–Friday) |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 24–28, 2025 (Monday–Friday) |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 (Thursday) |
| Winter Break (Semester Break) | December 22, 2025 – January 6, 2026 |
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 (Monday) |
| Mid-Winter Break | February 16–20, 2026 (Monday–Friday) |
| Spring Break | April 6–10, 2026 (Monday–Friday) |
| Memorial Day (Observed, District Closed) | May 25, 2026 (Monday) |
FAQs
Q: When does the 2025–2026 school year start and end?
A: The school year starts on 31 July 2025 and ends on 22 May 2026. These dates will apply to all the students in the district.
Q: How many instructional days are in the school year?
A: The Henry County Schools have 179 instructional days, teacher planning and development days.
Q: Does Henry County Schools offer a Fall, Winter, and Spring Break?
A: Yes. There are Fall (Sept 15 19), Winter (Dec 22 – Jan 6), and Spring (April 6 10) breaks as well as other holidays.
Q: Are there any virtual or asynchronous learning days?
A: Yes. In 2025 – 2026, the district observes two asynchronous learning days: October 10, 2025, and March 13, 2026.
Q: Where can I access the school calendar and important updates?
A: The calendar, updates, and announcements are available to families through the direct links of the Henry County Schools central office or the school website. Copies can be requested as well at the schools, printed out.
