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Carroll Independent School District has officially released its 2025–2026 academic calendar, providing families with a full schedule of important dates for the upcoming school year.

First and Last Day of School

  • First Day of School: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
  • Last Day of School: Thursday, May 21, 2026

The school year will be split into four grading periods:

  • 1st Grading Period: August 12 – October 9
  • 2nd Grading Period: October 14 – December 19
  • 3rd Grading Period: January 6 – March 12
  • 4th Grading Period: March 23 – May 21

Holidays and Breaks

The calendar includes several major breaks and student holidays:

  • Labor Day: September 1, 2025
  • Thanksgiving Break: November 24–28, 2025
  • Winter Break: December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026
  • Spring Break: March 16–20, 2026
  • Good Friday: April 3, 2026

Early Release Days

Early release will take place on multiple dates, including testing days for PK–4 and grades 5–12. All students will also be dismissed early on December 19, 2025, and May 21, 2026.

Professional Development and Teacher Days

The calendar includes New Teacher Training (August 1–2, 2025), Professional Development days, and Teacher Work Days for planning and graduation preparation.

Bad Weather Make-Up Days

In the event of school closures, March 30 and April 27, 2026, have been designated as possible make-up days.

School Start and End Times

  • Pre-K: 7:20 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.
  • Elementary: 7:40 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Intermediate/Middle: 8:25 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
  • CHS/CSHS: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Carroll ISD encourages families to download the complete academic calendar and mark important dates for holidays, early release, and teacher work days. The full schedule is available on the Carroll ISD website.

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