Crawford County Georgia Schools Calendar

The Crawford County School District serves roughly 2,000 students from Roberta, Knoxville, and Musella in a small, rural stretch of middle Georgia. Wikipedia’s district profile lists enrollment at 2,090. Its calendar is distinctive for one of the earliest starts in the state: WGXA’s 2026-27 back-to-school list shows Crawford County Schools opening on July 31, 2026.

School District Structure in Crawford County

Crawford County has one public school district, the Crawford County School District, which is based in Roberta. It serves the communities of Knoxville, Musella, and Roberta. Knoxville is the county seat, while Roberta is the larger community and home to the district’s schools. There is no separate city school system, so every public school student in the county attends a school run by the same central office. The district’s phone number is (478) 836-3131, and its website is

The district is governed by the Crawford County Board of Education, an elected body that sets policy, approves the budget, and adopts the annual calendar. Crawford County High School lists the Crawford County Board of Education as its school board. The board hires a superintendent, who runs daily operations. Regular meetings are generally held monthly, and agendas and meeting dates are posted on the district website. Families who want to comment on a calendar proposal can usually speak during public comment or contact a board member.

The district is compact. It has one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school, and the elementary grades are split by level, with Crawford County Elementary serving grades 3-5. Crawford County High School is at 400 East Agency Street in Roberta and serves about 493 students in grades 9-12. Crawford County is rural, with farms and wooded land between Macon and Columbus, and many families commute to Macon, Warner Robins, or Fort Valley for work. That means bus routes cover long distances on roads such as State Route 42, and the calendar has to work for families whose days begin well before school does.

Academic Calendar Structure

For 2026-27, the one date I could confirm is the opening: July 31, 2026. That is earlier than most Georgia districts, which typically open in the first week of August, and it is a good reason to check the calendar well before summer ends. I could not verify the last day of school or the semester dates, so use the district’s published PDF for those. An early start usually lets a district finish earlier in May, but the board’s adopted calendar is the only reliable source. wgxa

Georgia districts commonly use two semesters, with grading periods inside each. The fall semester runs from the opening to the last day before winter break, and the spring semester resumes in early January. High school End-of-Course assessments and Georgia Milestones testing fit into the closing weeks of each term. The board typically adopts the next year’s calendar in the spring, and the district posts the approved version online.

Georgia requires 180 instructional days or the equivalent in hours, and Crawford County builds its calendar to meet that standard. School day hours are set locally. Because the district has long, rural bus routes, bell times at the elementary, middle, and high schools are staggered, so check each school’s page for exact times.

School Holidays and Breaks

Crawford County follows the usual Georgia pattern, though dates move each year:

• Labor Day in early September
• A fall break in October, if the board includes one
• Thanksgiving Break, typically the full week of Thanksgiving
• Winter Break, usually about two weeks spanning Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January
• Presidents’ Day, which may be a single day or part of a mid-winter break
• Spring Break, usually one week in March or April
• Memorial Day, which falls after the last day of school

Because I could not confirm the district’s break dates, check the adopted calendar for whether Crawford County includes a fall break or a mid-winter break this year, and use the PDF before booking travel.

How to Find the Official Crawford County School Calendar

The authoritative source is the Crawford County School District website at crawfordschools.org. Look under the District, Parents, or Community menus, or search the site for “calendar.” The district posts the board-approved PDF, and individual school pages carry supplemental calendars for open houses, concerts, field days, and athletic events.

Families comparing districts, or those with relatives and jobs across the state, may find it useful to see how differently Georgia systems structure their years. The Crawford County schools calendar for a rural middle Georgia district of about 2,000 students looks quite different from the Coweta County schools calendar for an exurban Atlanta district of more than 22,000. Crawford County opens on July 31, while Coweta County opens on August 6 and runs until late May with a full mid-winter break. Both meet the same Georgia minimums, but the start dates, break structure, and size of the two systems are very different.

Beware of other Crawford Counties. Searches for “Crawford County school calendar” often return districts in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, which run on very different schedules, so make sure you are on the Georgia district’s site.

Early Release Days, Teacher Workdays, and Professional Development

With a July 31 start, Crawford County teachers report in mid-to-late July for planning and training, and the calendar typically includes teacher workdays and professional learning days during the year when students are not in attendance. Teachers use those days for planning, training, and grade finalization. Because the district is small, those days often involve the entire staff working together.

Early release days, when scheduled, are announced on the calendar, in school newsletters, and through the district’s automated messaging system. Families who commute to Macon or other nearby cities should note those dates early. Georgia expects districts to provide professional learning for educators, and the board decides where those days fall.

Emergency Closures and Weather Days

Crawford County is inland, so hurricane evacuations are not part of the planning, but central Georgia is exposed to severe thunderstorms, tornado warnings, flooding on low-lying roads, remnants of tropical systems, and occasional winter ice. Rural roads can be slick long before main highways are affected, and the district has to weigh conditions across a county where buses cover long distances.

The superintendent decides whether to delay or close schools, after consulting transportation staff, county emergency officials, and forecasts. Announcements typically go out through:

• The district’s automated phone, text, and email notification system
• The district website and social media accounts
• Macon-area television stations such as WMAZ, WGXA, and WMGT
• Local and regional news coverage, including the Macon Telegraph

Keep your contact information current with the school, because that is how alerts reach you. Lost days are generally absorbed through contingency days, calendar flexibility, or the options Georgia allows districts to use to meet the 180-day standard. An early July 31 start can give the board more room to absorb lost days without pushing the last day into June. The board decides how to apply those options.

Graduation and End-of-Year Schedule

Final exams for Crawford County High School fall in the last weeks of the spring semester, and End-of-Course assessments are scheduled within district and state testing windows. High school graduation is generally held in May, and the district announces the date and venue in advance. In a community this size, the ceremony is a major event, with families, neighbors, and alumni attending, so plan for seating and parking.

Elementary and middle schools hold their own promotion or recognition events. Report cards and grades are available through the district’s parent portal, and the school office can help families set up an account.

Back-to-School and Registration Information

New families register through the district’s enrollment process, with help from the school or central office in Roberta. Re-enrollment for returning students typically opens in the spring. New-student registration is available year-round, but the busiest period is early to mid-July, because the first day falls on July 31. Families moving into the county in summer should start the process as soon as possible.

Georgia and the district typically require:

• Proof of age, such as a birth certificate
• Proof of residency in Crawford County, such as a lease, deed, or utility bill
• A Georgia Certificate of Immunization (Form 3231)
• A Georgia vision, hearing, dental, and nutrition screening certificate (Form 3300) for entering students, where applicable
• Records from a prior school

Supply lists are posted by individual schools, often in early July, and open houses or meet-the-teacher events take place in the days before school starts. Because those events come earlier than in most districts, check the school websites in late June.

Special Programs and Their Calendar Implications

Most programs follow the standard district calendar. As a small district, Crawford County has fewer specialty programs than larger systems, so families looking for magnet or specialty options should ask the school office what is available. Career and technical pathways, where offered, may differ in bell times and transportation.

High school students taking dual enrollment courses through colleges in the region, such as Central Georgia Technical College or Middle Georgia State University, should keep two calendars in mind, because college semesters start and end on different dates than the district’s, and an early July 31 start means the high school’s fall term may end well before a college’s. Georgia’s lottery-funded Pre-K program is typically run by providers with their own calendars, so Pre-K families should confirm dates directly. Virtual options, where available, may have different attendance rules. There are no widespread year-round schools in Crawford County.

Athletics and Extracurricular Calendar Context

High school athletics in Georgia are governed by the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), which sets season dates, eligibility rules, and playoff schedules. Crawford County High School’s teams are known as the Eagles. Friday night football is a major event in Roberta and across the county. Football and volleyball begin around the early opening, with playoffs into November. Basketball spans the winter break, and spring sports finish around exams in May. Because Crawford County opens earlier than many districts, its athletes may start the school year with practices and games already underway, and they should check their school’s athletic page for current schedules. Wikipedia

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

The Georgia Department of Education sets the framework for the school year, including the 180-day or 1,080-hour minimum for instruction and the state testing windows. Within that framework, the Crawford County Board of Education chooses the start date, break placement, and professional learning days. That local control explains why Crawford County can open on July 31 while larger metro districts such as Coweta County open a week later. Georgia also gives districts options to address instructional time lost to emergencies, and the board applies them as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does school start in Crawford County, Georgia?
For 2026-27, the first day listed for Crawford County Schools is July 31, 2026. The board sets the exact date each year.

When does school get out for summer in Crawford County?
The last day usually falls in May. Check the district calendar PDF for the exact date.

How many days are in a school year in Crawford County?
Students attend 180 instructional days, the Georgia minimum, or the equivalent in hours.

How do I find out if school is cancelled today in Crawford County?
Watch for the district’s automated call, text, or email, check the district website and social media, or follow WMAZ, WGXA, WMGT, or the Macon Telegraph.

What is the spring break schedule for Crawford County schools?
Spring break is usually one week in March or April. Dates change each year, so confirm them on the adopted calendar.

How do I enroll my child in Crawford County schools?
Contact the district office in Roberta or your child’s school, and bring proof of age, residency, and immunization records.

Are there any year-round schools in Crawford County?
No. The district runs a traditional calendar that opens in late July or early August and ends in May.

Who do I contact about school calendar questions in Crawford County?
Start with your child’s school office, then contact the Crawford County School District central office in Roberta at (478) 836-3131.