Student Calendar

Tentative last day of school: June 1, 2012 (subject to change if schools are closed for inclement weather or other reasons before June 1)

The next two school year calendars are available for download:

In addition, WCPS is a partner with the Herald Mail newspaper in producing an annual school and community calendar, available HERE (32 page PDF).

Attendance in school is vital if students are to learn. We strongly encourage parents to plan vacations during scheduled breaks or long weekends. 

DateCalendar Event

Year 2011

August 24First Day of School
September 5Labor Day - No School for Students & Central Office Closed
October 72 1/2 Hour Early Dismissal for Students - No AM or PM Pre-K; End of first secondary marking period
October 21Association Day - No School for Students & Central Office Closed
October 282 1/2 Hour Early Dismissal for Students - No AM or PM Pre-K - End of first elementary marking period  
October 31Professional Day - No School for Students
November 1Professional Day - No School for Students
November 23End of second Secondary marking period
November 24-25Thanksgiving Break - No School for Students & Central Office Closed
November 28Professional Day - No School for Students
December 23 - January 2Winter Break - No School for Students & Central Office Closed

Year 2012

January 3Students and staff return from Winter Break
January 16Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday - No School for Students & Central Office Closed
January 202 1/2 Hour Early Dismissal for Students - No AM or PM Pre-K - End of second elementary marking period and third secondary marking period
January 23Professional Day - No School for Students
February 20Presidents' Day - No School for Students & Central Office Closed
March 92 1/2 Hour Early Dismissal for Students - No AM or PM Pre-K - End of fourth secondary marking period
April 3Primary Election Day - No School for Students; Central Office open
April 4End of third elementary marking period
April 5 - 9Spring Break - No School for Students & Central Office Closed
April 10Professional Day - No School for Students
April 272 1/2 Hour Early Dismissal for Students - No AM or PM Pre-K - End of fifth secondary marking period
May 28Memorial Day - No School for Students & Central Office Closed
June 1TENTATIVE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS (This will be the last day of school if there are no school closures before June 1) - 2 1/2 HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL FOR GRADES K - 12; NO A.M. PRE-KINDERGARTEN; End of final marking period (updated 4/26/12)
June 13

This was the tentative last day of school in the original school calendar. This date would have applied if all eight (8) snow days built into the calendar would have been used. However, WCPS has not lost any days to snow or for other reasons so far this school year. (updated 4/26/12)

June 7 - 8Graduation (evening of 7th or daytime of 8th)

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Inclement Weather

There are eight (8) inclement weather days built into the calendar. For every day not used for inclement weather, the last day for students and teachers will change accordingly. For instance, in 2011-2012, if schools are closed seven days because of inclement weather or other reasons, the last day of school will be June 12; if schools are closed six days, the last day of school will be June 11 and so on.

Totals:

  • Instructional Days - 188 (includes 8 inclement weather days)
  • Teacher Days - 198 (includes 8 inclement weather days)

The final number of days for students and teaching staff will not exceed 180 or 190, respectively.

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Enrollment
Grade# of Students
Pre-K485
Elementary (K-5)10,048
Secondary (6-12)11,703
Total
as of Nov. 3, 2011		22,236
(including Pre-K)
Source: WCPS Department of Student Services. Enrollments are regularly calculated by the Student Services Department. The November 2011enrollment is a snapshot in time. Enrollment calculations vary based on a number of factors.