Bulloch County Georgia Schools Calendar

Bulloch County’s public schools are run by one main district, the Bulloch County School District, which enrolls about 11,000 students at 15 schools, based in the college town of Statesboro. What makes its calendar distinctive is the pattern of week-long breaks, which a local news report described as falling in October, November and April, plus a two-week Christmas break. A separate state charter school, Statesboro STEAM Academy, also operates inside the county.

School District Structure in Bulloch County

Bulloch is a county in Georgia (Georgia uses “county,” not parish or borough). Most public school students are served by the Bulloch County Board of Education, which governs the Bulloch County School District from its central office at 150 Williams Road, Suite A, in Statesboro, with a phone line of (912) 764-6201. The district serves Statesboro, Brooklet, Portal, Register and the surrounding rural communities, so one board and one superintendent’s office set the calendar for nearly every public school child in the county.

There is one important second district to know about. Statesboro STEAM Academy is a state commission charter school, listed as its own public school district called CCAT, enrolling about 300 students in grades 2 through 12. Charter schools can set their own calendars, so families considering it should check its website. Bulloch Academy, an independent private school west of Statesboro, also sets its own calendar.

Dr. Torian White is the district’s superintendent, as reported by WTOC in September 2026. Confirm current board members and meeting dates on the district website, since the board votes on the calendar, budget and policy at regular public meetings. Bulloch is a mix of a small city and farmland. Statesboro, home to Georgia Southern University, is more urban, while Brooklet, Portal and Nevils are rural, and that mix shapes bus routes and school locations.

The district runs nine elementary schools, three middle schools and three high schools. The high schools are Statesboro High School, Southeast Bulloch High School in Brooklet and Portal Middle High School. Statesboro High is the largest, at roughly 1,800 students.

Academic Calendar Structure

For 2026-2027, one calendar listing based on the district’s PDF shows an open house on July 30 and a first day of school on Monday, August 3, 2026. Students return after Christmas break on January 6, 2027, following in-service days on January 4 and 5, and the last day for students is Thursday, May 27, 2027, with post-planning for staff on May 28. These dates come from a third-party site, so verify them with the district.

The district has kept a traditional early-August start in recent years, and its board has adopted calendars two years at a time. In June 2024, for example, the board approved the 2024-25 and 2025-26 calendars together. The district uses two semesters, and Georgia expects 180 instructional days or the equivalent hours, which Bulloch meets with a calendar that includes a few weather make-up days. School day times vary by campus, so check each school’s page.

School Holidays and Breaks

The 2026-2027 listing shows these breaks:

• Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026, followed by an in-service day on September 8
• Fall break, October 19 through 23, 2026, which is this week
• Thanksgiving holiday, November 23 through 27, 2026
• Christmas break for students, December 21, 2026 through January 5, 2027
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18, 2027
• A winter break, February 15 through 19, 2027
• An in-service day on March 15, 2027
• Spring break, April 5 through 9, 2027
• Memorial Day on May 31, 2027

A district spokesperson has said the length of the winter break can shift from year to year because of how the calendar falls, so use the board-approved PDF for exact dates. A full week for fall break and another in February are features families in Bulloch plan around.

How to Find the Official Bulloch County School Calendar

The authoritative source is the Bulloch County Schools website at bulloch.k12.ga.us, where the board-approved calendar is posted as a PDF under the district and parent sections. Calendars are adopted at a board meeting, often well ahead of the school year, and the Statesboro Herald reports on the approval. Third-party calendar sites copy these dates, which is convenient but can lag behind changes.

If you are moving along the Georgia coast or commuting between counties, comparing neighboring calendars can save surprises. The Bulloch county schools calendar page covers this Statesboro-based district in detail, while the Bryan county schools calendar page covers the Richmond Hill and Pembroke system to the southeast. Reading them together helps families line up fall breaks, February breaks and the last day of school, which differ by a few days.

Individual schools also post their own event and athletic calendars, so check your child’s school page alongside the district calendar.

Early Release Days, Teacher Workdays, and Professional Development

Bulloch teachers have preplanning days before students return in early August, and the calendar includes in-service days when students are out, including September 8, January 4 and 5, and March 15. Staff post-planning follows the last student day. Georgia requires certain staff training, and districts schedule it on these days. Early dismissals and schedule changes are announced through the district’s notification system, school websites and social media, so keep your contact information current with your child’s school.

Emergency Closures and Weather Days

Bulloch sits well inland from the coast, so it is more likely to see remnants of tropical systems, severe thunderstorms, tornado warnings, flooding and an occasional winter weather event than hurricane evacuations. The superintendent makes closure decisions after consulting transportation staff and county emergency officials, which matters on the county’s many rural roads.

Closures are posted on the district website and social media and sent through automated calls and messages. Savannah-area stations such as WTOC, WSAV and WJCL carry closure lists, and the Statesboro Herald covers school news. The district’s calendar has used spring break days as weather make-up days, as it did on one day in April 2026, and the board approves any further changes. Georgia districts can also add days to the end of the year if needed.

Graduation and End-of-Year Schedule

The last student day for 2026-2027 is May 27, 2027, so final exams and graduations take place in the weeks before. Statesboro High School, Southeast Bulloch High School and Portal Middle High School each hold graduation in May, and the district announces venues and times in the spring. The district’s four-year graduation rate was 89.92 percent for the Class of 2026, above the state average, according to WTOC. Elementary and middle school promotion events happen at each school, and families can follow grades through the district’s online parent portal.

Back-to-School and Registration Information

New families register through the district’s enrollment process, with help from the school or the district office on Williams Road. Typical requirements are:

• Proof of Bulloch County residency, such as a utility bill or lease
• A birth certificate
• A Georgia immunization certificate and any required vision, hearing, dental and nutrition screening form
• Records from a prior school for transfers

Supply lists are usually posted on school pages in July, and open houses are held just before the first day, as on July 30 for 2026-2027. Because Statesboro has a large university population, many families move in summer, so register early if you are relocating.

Special Programs and Their Calendar Implications

Most programs follow the main district calendar. Public data shows Bulloch has gifted programs at most schools, credit recovery at three schools and dual enrollment at three schools. High school students can take dual enrollment courses through nearby colleges, including Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, and college terms do not always line up with the district’s breaks and exam dates, so check with the counselor. Statesboro STEAM Academy sets its own calendar, Georgia’s Pre-K programs follow their own rules, and any virtual options generally follow the same semester dates.

Athletics and Extracurricular Calendar Context

High school sports are governed by the Georgia High School Association (GHSA). Fall sports begin in early August, right as school starts, and Statesboro High and Southeast Bulloch compete in classifications set by enrollment. Basketball runs through winter, and spring sports follow in the second semester. Practices and games can happen during breaks, including the October fall break, so check each school’s athletic calendar in addition to the academic one.

State-Level Calendar Requirements and How Georgia Law Governs Bulloch County

The Georgia Department of Education and the State Board of Education set the framework: 180 instructional days or the equivalent hours, state testing windows such as Georgia Milestones, and staff training requirements. Within that framework, the Bulloch County Board of Education chooses start dates, break lengths and how to use in-service and make-up days. That is why the district can build week-long breaks in October, November and April while its neighbors do something different. Georgia funds districts based on enrollment, which matters in a district with a large and growing university-town population like Bulloch.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does school start in Bulloch County, Georgia?
For 2026-2027, one calendar listing shows the first day as Monday, August 3, 2026. Bulloch has long started in early August.

When does school get out for summer in Bulloch County?
The last day for students in 2026-2027 is listed as Thursday, May 27, 2027.

How many days are in a school year in Bulloch County?
Georgia requires 180 instructional days or the equivalent in hours, and the district’s calendar is built to meet that.

How do I find out if school is cancelled today in Bulloch County?
Check the district website and social media, watch for automated calls or messages, and follow WTOC, WSAV, WJCL or the Statesboro Herald.

What is the spring break schedule for Bulloch County schools?
Spring break for 2026-2027 is listed as April 5 through 9, 2027.

How do I enroll my child in Bulloch County schools?
Contact your zoned school or the district office at 150 Williams Road, and bring proof of residency, a birth certificate and Georgia immunization records.

Are there any year-round schools in Bulloch County?
The district runs a traditional August-to-May calendar, with no year-round schools that I found.

Who do I contact about school calendar questions in Bulloch County?
Call the Bulloch County School District at (912) 764-6201 or visit its Statesboro office, or contact your child’s school.