| Activity | Date | |----------|------| | Online application opens for 2025–2026 | | | Priority deadline (Head Start income eligibility) | April 15, 2025 | | Lottery for oversubscribed sites | May 5, 2025 | | Family orientation sessions | July 28–31, 2025 (at assigned school) |
Entering the JCPS early childhood program requires specific health documentation: Due before entry into school. jcps early childhood calendar 25 26
| Event | Date(s) | |-------|----------| | First Day for Students (Pre-K) | (Wednesday) | | Labor Day (No School) | September 1, 2025 | | Fall Break | October 13–17, 2025 | | Thanksgiving Break | November 26–28, 2025 | | Winter Break | December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 | | Spring Break | March 30 – April 3, 2026 | | Last Day for Students | May 21, 2026 (Thursday) | | Home Visitation / Conferences (No students) | October 6, 2025 & February 10, 2026 | | Activity | Date | |----------|------| | Online
The winter season brings the longest hiatus for students. Following the Thanksgiving break in late November, the Winter Break typically spans the last two weeks of December and extends through the New Year’s Day holiday. It is important to note that JCPS often schedules professional development days around these breaks, during which staff are present but students do not attend classes. It is important to note that JCPS often