Conecuh County Alabama Schools Calendar

Conecuh County Schools serves roughly 1,500 students in a rural, tight-knit part of south Alabama. Its calendar is built around a small group of campuses spread between Evergreen, Repton, and Lyeffion, rather than one large central zone. The board approved the 2026-2027 calendar on March 19, 2026, and it is posted on the district website. That spring approval date shows how early families can plan, and it explains why the district’s calendar looks different from those of larger systems elsewhere in Alabama.

School District Structure in Conecuh County

Alabama organizes public education by county and city systems, and Conecuh County is served by a single system: Conecuh County Schools, governed by the Conecuh County Board of Education, with its central office in Evergreen, the county seat. Alabama calls the area a “county,” not a parish or borough. Families will not find the multiple independent districts common in Texas. Evergreen has no separate city system, so Evergreen City School is one of the campuses inside the county system.

The district’s schools include:

• Conecuh County Early Learning Center
• Evergreen City School
• Conecuh County Junior High School
• Lyeffion School
• Repton Junior High School
• Hillcrest High School

The district also runs a Workforce Development Center and the 2nd Chance Alternative School.

The Board of Education sets policy and adopts the calendar. The superintendent’s office handles daily administration. Board meeting dates change from year to year, so check the Board of Education page on the district website for the current schedule and agendas. Calendar adoption is one of the most-attended agenda items each spring.

Academic Calendar Structure

Conecuh County Schools follows the traditional Alabama pattern. The year starts in early August, with teachers reporting first and students arriving within days. Last year’s teacher report dates were August 4-5, 2025. Classes run through the fall semester, break for Christmas, and resume in early January for the spring semester, ending in late May.

Exact first and last days differ each year, and the district publishes them in the board-approved PDF. The 2026-2027 version is labeled “CCS School Calendar 2026-2027 (Approved 3-19-2026)” and sits on the district’s documents page. If you are reading this before the next calendar is adopted, expect the 2027-2028 version to be approved at a board meeting in the spring.

The district uses a two-semester structure with report card periods inside each semester. Confirm the grading-period dates in the calendar PDF or with your child’s school.

Alabama requires 180 days of instruction, and Conecuh County meets this by building the full count into its calendar and adding make-up days if needed. Start and dismissal times vary by campus. Elementary and junior high schools generally start around the same morning window, and Hillcrest High School follows its own bell schedule. Ask the school office for current bell times, especially if you ride a bus, since bus routes in a rural county can be long.

School Holidays and Breaks

The district’s recent calendars show this typical pattern:

• Labor Day: observed in early September
• Fall Break: some Alabama systems include one, but Conecuh’s break pattern should be confirmed in the current PDF
• Thanksgiving Break: usually the full week of Thanksgiving or most of it
• Winter Break: about two weeks, such as December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day: the third Monday in January (January 19 in 2026)
• Presidents’ Day: observed in February (February 16 in 2026)
• Spring Break: typically one week in late March (March 23-27 in 2026)
• Memorial Day: the last Monday in May (May 25 in 2026)

The district’s recent calendars also list Good Friday as a day off, along with Juneteenth and Independence Day observances that fall in the contract year for staff. Those dates are examples from the 2025-2026 calendar, not predictions. Exact dates move each year, so use the district’s adopted PDF for planning and for booking travel.

How to Find the Official Conecuh County School Calendar

The official source is the Conecuh County Schools website at conecuh.k12.al.us. The calendar PDFs sit on the district documents page, labeled by school year, with the current and recent years listed together. Past calendars are archived, which is useful if you need to check how a previous year handled weather make-ups.

Calendars are adopted by the Board of Education in the spring for the following year. Each school’s own page also has a calendar tab, which can include sports, concerts, testing windows, and school-specific events. Treat the district calendar as the authority on student days, holidays, and breaks, and use the school calendar for building-level events.

Early Release Days, Teacher Workdays, and Professional Development

Conecuh County’s calendar includes several non-student and partial days. The 2025-2026 calendar listed full professional development days in January and February, plus several early dismissal days at 11:45 a.m. followed by teacher training from noon to 3:30 p.m. (January 6, February 17, March 20, and May 22 that year).

Teacher workdays at the start of August are separate from these and happen before students return. The state also requires certain training for educators, and districts schedule it on workdays or the early dismissal afternoons.

For working families, the early dismissal days matter most. In a rural county with long bus routes, an 11:45 a.m. dismissal means buses run earlier than usual, and parents who work in Evergreen, Brewton, or Monroeville have to arrange pickup. The district posts these days on the calendar and typically reminds families through school messaging and social media. Look at the full year in August and mark these dates.

Emergency Closures and Weather Days

Conecuh County sits inland, but it still deals with severe thunderstorms, tornado watches, ice events in some winters, and the effects of tropical systems that move up from the Gulf Coast. Closure decisions are made by the superintendent, working with the transportation department and local emergency officials, with road conditions on county and rural roads a major factor.

Families should expect closure information through:

• The district’s automated phone, text, or email notification system
• The Conecuh County Schools website and its social media pages
• Regional television stations that cover south Alabama, including stations out of Mobile and Montgomery
• Local news outlets such as The Evergreen Courant

Check that your contact details are current with your child’s school so the automated system reaches you. Make-up policy is set by the board. Many Alabama districts build in some flexibility and add days at the end of the year if needed, but confirm the current policy in the district’s adopted calendar and board minutes.

Graduation and End-of-Year Schedule

Final exams in Conecuh County typically cluster before Christmas break for the fall semester and in the last week or two of May for the spring. The high school schedules its own exam days, and early dismissal may apply during the exam window.

Hillcrest High School holds graduation in late May. Venue and time are announced by the school, and graduation tickets or seating rules may apply. Elementary and junior high campuses commonly hold awards days or promotion ceremonies in the final week. Report cards are issued at the end of each grading period, and parents can use the district’s online parent portal for grade access. Ask your school office how to log in if you have not set up an account.

Back-to-School and Registration Information

New students register at their zoned school or through the district’s online process. For first-time families, start with the school office. Typical required documents include:

• A certified birth certificate
• Proof of residency, such as a utility bill or lease
• An Alabama Certificate of Immunization
• Withdrawal paperwork or records from the previous school

Alabama requires children to be five years old on or before September 1 to enter kindergarten, so birthday timing matters for families with fall birthdays. Enrollment and re-enrollment usually open in late spring or summer. Supply lists are posted on individual school pages or distributed at the school, usually in July. Meet-the-teacher events and orientation days happen in the days around the first week of school and are posted on school calendars. The district’s residency questionnaire is available on school websites and may be requested for some enrollments.

Special Programs and Their Calendar Implications

The Conecuh County Early Learning Center serves younger students and has its own site and calendar tab. State-funded Pre-K programs in Alabama follow guidelines that can differ from the K-12 calendar, so check the Early Learning Center for exact days.

The 2nd Chance Alternative School and the Workforce Development Center follow schedules tied to their programs, and dual enrollment students must account for college calendars, which usually do not match the K-12 breaks. Alabama also offers ACCESS Distance Learning through the State Department of Education, which some students use for courses not available on campus. Ask the school counselor before assuming a course schedule lines up with the district calendar.

Athletics and Extracurricular Calendar Context

High school sports in Alabama fall under the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). Hillcrest’s schedules follow AHSAA season windows, which are separate from, but linked to, the academic calendar. Football runs in the fall, basketball through winter, and baseball and softball into spring. Games and tournaments can fall during breaks, and practices may continue on certain days off. Check team schedules directly rather than assuming a school holiday means no activities.

State-Level Calendar Requirements and How Alabama Law Governs Conecuh County

The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) and the State Board of Education set the rules that local boards must follow. The main one for the calendar is the 180-day instructional requirement. The Conecuh County Board of Education chooses start dates, break lengths, and professional development placement, but it must still deliver the required number of student days. This is why the board keeps room in the calendar, and why a weather-heavy winter can lead to added days.

Local boards also handle compliance with state requirements for teacher training, testing windows, and reporting. The county’s small size means it has less staffing flexibility than a large metro district, and that affects how it schedules training and makes up lost time.

If you are comparing how different Alabama systems handle the same state rules, the north Alabama approach is worth a look. The Colbert County Schools calendar shows how a district in the Shoals area, with its neighboring city systems, builds its year around the same 180-day requirement, while the Conecuh County Schools calendar reflects a single-system, rural south Alabama approach with its own break and professional development timing. Reading both side by side is a good way to see how one state law produces different local calendars.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does school start in Conecuh County, Alabama?
School typically starts in early August, with teachers reporting a few days earlier. The exact first day is in the board-approved calendar on the district website.

When does school get out for summer in Conecuh County?
The year usually ends in late May. Check the current calendar for the last student day and any make-up days that could extend it.

How many days are in a school year in Conecuh County?
Alabama requires 180 instructional days, and the district’s calendar is built to meet that number.

How do I find out if school is cancelled today in Conecuh County?
Watch for the district’s automated notification, check the Conecuh County Schools website and social media, and follow regional TV stations covering south Alabama. Keep your phone number current with the school.

What is the spring break schedule for Conecuh County schools?
Spring break is usually one week in late March. In 2026 it ran March 23-27. Check the current calendar for the dates in your school year.

How do I enroll my child in Conecuh County schools?
Contact your child’s school or the district office in Evergreen. Bring a birth certificate, proof of residency, an Alabama Certificate of Immunization, and prior school records.

Are there any year-round schools in Conecuh County?
The district follows a traditional calendar with a summer break. No year-round schedule is listed on its calendar pages, so confirm with the district office if you have questions about a specific program.

Who do I contact about school calendar questions in Conecuh County?
Start with the Conecuh County Schools central office in Evergreen, AL 36401, or your child’s school office. The Board of Education page lists current contacts and meeting information.