Autauga County Alabama Schools Calendar

Autauga County Schools is the only public school system serving Autauga County, Alabama. It runs 13 campuses and educates roughly 8,500 to 9,000 students from Prattville, Autaugaville, Billingsley, Marbury and Pine Level. The district also includes the Autauga County portions of Millbrook, and it accepts children of families stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base at some schools. Because the county has one calendar rather than a patchwork of city and county systems, families in all these communities follow the same first day, the same breaks and the same last day.

School District Structure in Autauga County

Alabama’s 67 counties do not all organize schools the same way. Some have a county system alongside several independent city systems. Autauga County does not. Autauga County Schools is the sole school district in the county, and the city of Prattville, which holds most of the county’s population, does not operate its own separate school system. A family in Prattville, a family on a rural road near Marbury and a family in Autaugaville all answer to the same central office and the same board.

That governing body is the Autauga County Board of Education. The board has five members, each elected from one of five single-member districts within the county, and members serve six-year terms. The board’s recent members include Brad Robbins (District 1), Kim Crockett (District 2), Jamie Jackson (District 3), Billy Hollon (District 4) and Kyle Glover (District 5). The superintendent runs day-to-day operations and brings recommendations, including the annual calendar, to the board for a vote.

The central office is at 153 W. 4th Street in Prattville. Regular board meetings are held on Tuesday evenings, typically at 6:00 p.m., at 131 S. Washington Street in Prattville. Recent postings show regular meetings on Tuesdays, including October 6, November 10 and December 8, 2026, each at 6:00 p.m. Special meetings and work sessions are added as needed, so check the district’s website for the current schedule.

Autauga County is a mix of suburban and rural. Prattville is a growing suburb of the Montgomery metro area, while the southern and western parts of the county are far more rural. That mix affects bus routes, which can be long in the rural areas, and it explains why the district builds its calendar around a single countywide schedule.

Academic Calendar Structure

The 2026-2027 school year is under way. Students returned on August 11, 2026, and the last day for students is May 28, 2027. That is a typical Alabama pattern: a start in the second week of August and an end before Memorial Day. The district plans for 180 instructional days.

The year is divided into four grading quarters, and each has a matching report card date. Report cards go out October 19, 2026, January 11, 2027, March 18, 2027 and May 28, 2027. Progress reports also go home partway through each quarter. The first round of progress reports is dated September 9, 2026. The first semester ends before winter break and the second begins when students return in January.

Before students arrive, teachers spend several days on training and classroom setup. The 2026-2027 calendar lists August 3 as an institute day, August 4-5 as professional development, and August 6-10 as teacher workdays. Students return on the 11th.

Bell schedules vary by campus, and the district’s schools are organized in several grade bands. Prattville has separate kindergarten, primary, elementary, intermediate and junior high schools feeding Prattville High School. Elementary campuses in Pine Level, Billingsley and Daniel Pratt serve their own communities, and Marbury has its own middle and high schools. Because start and end times differ by building and can change with bus routing, check your child’s school website or ParentSquare notices for exact times rather than assuming one countywide schedule.

School Holidays and Breaks

The published 2026-2027 calendar includes the following breaks:

• Labor Day: September 7, 2026
• Fall Break: October 12-13, 2026, a two-day break that follows an early dismissal for students and parent conferences on October 9
• Thanksgiving Break: November 23-27, 2026
• Winter Break: December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 18, 2027
• Spring Break: March 22-26, 2027

Fall break is common in Alabama districts and gives families a short pause about two months into the year. The district’s spring break falls in late March, which lines up with the spring break weeks of many neighboring districts in the Montgomery area. That helps families who work or have relatives in adjacent systems. Memorial Day falls after the last day of school, so it does not interrupt instruction. I could not confirm whether the district treats Presidents’ Day as a student holiday in 2026-2027, so check the official PDF for anything not listed above.

Dates change every year, and the district can amend a calendar mid-year. Treat the list above as a snapshot, and confirm against the official calendar before booking travel.

How to Find the Official Autauga County School Calendar

The authoritative source is the district website at acboe.net. The site has a School Calendar page with a downloadable PDF of the 2026-2027 calendar. Individual school sites, such as Pine Level Elementary, also link back to the district calendar. The PDF is also the version to print for the refrigerator.

Calendars for the following school year are generally adopted by the Board of Education in the spring, which is why the 2026-2027 calendar was available well before this past summer. Watch the board’s agenda for the meeting where the next year’s calendar is scheduled for a vote. Third-party calendar sites republish district calendars, but they can lag behind changes, so use the district PDF when the date matters.

Individual schools also publish their own calendars for open houses, band concerts, athletic events and parent nights. Those supplement the district calendar and do not replace it.

Early Release Days, Teacher Workdays and Professional Development

Not every weekday on the calendar is a full day for students. The district builds in teacher-only days and shortened days. In addition to the August training days above, the January return includes a similar block. January 4, 2027 is a professional development day, January 5 is a symposium, January 6 is a teacher workday, and students return January 7.

Early dismissals appear on the calendar too, such as October 9, 2026, which pairs a shortened day with parent conferences. The last day of school, May 28, is also an early dismissal. Schools communicate early release days through ParentSquare messages, school websites and social media, so make sure your contact information in the district’s student information system is current. If you are new to the district and are not receiving messages, ask your child’s school office to check your contact record.

Emergency Closures and Weather Days

Autauga County rarely faces the winter storms that close schools in northern states. The more common disruptions here are severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings in spring, tropical system remnants in late summer and fall, and the occasional ice event in January or February. Any of these can prompt a delay, an early dismissal or a full closure.

The superintendent makes the closure decision, usually after consulting local emergency management, transportation staff and weather forecasts. Announcements come through the district’s notification system, ParentSquare, the district website and social media. Montgomery-area TV stations, including WSFA 12, WAKA CBS 8 and WNCF Fox 32, carry closure lists, and the Prattville Progress covers local news.

Alabama requires 180 days of instruction, so lost days are typically handled by adjusting the calendar rather than ignoring the requirement. Districts can make up days at the end of the year, or use waivers where the state allows them. I could not find a published Autauga County makeup-day policy in the sources reviewed, so consult the board policy manual on the district website for specifics.

Graduation and End-of-Year Schedule

The final quarter ends May 28, 2027, and final exams for secondary students are scheduled in the days before that. High school graduation typically takes place in the last week or two of May, and Prattville High School and Marbury High School each hold their own ceremonies. Seniors receive graduation information directly from their schools, including ticket rules and rehearsal times. Verify venues and times with the school, since they can change.

Elementary and middle schools often hold promotion or awards ceremonies during the last week. Fourth-quarter report cards go out on the final day, and families can check grades during the year through the student information system portal. Contact your school’s front office if you do not have login credentials.

Back-to-School and Registration Information

Families new to the county can begin enrollment through the “Enroll” link on the district website, which points to the online registration process. Re-enrollment for returning students generally opens in the spring or early summer, ahead of the August start.

Bring proof of residency, the child’s birth certificate, an Alabama immunization certificate (or exemption documentation) and any prior school records. Families connected to Maxwell Air Force Base should ask about the military-connected enrollment provisions. Autauga County schools are also recognized for military-connected students in some cases, and Pine Level Elementary is a Purple Star School.

Supply lists are usually posted by individual schools in July. Open houses and grade-level orientations appear on school calendars in early August. Pine Level Elementary, for example, lists separate orientations for first through fifth grades.

Special Programs and Their Calendar Implications

Most special programs follow the district calendar, but a few have their own scheduling quirks:

• The Autauga County Technology Center serves career and technical students and generally runs on the high school schedule.
• Autauga Virtual Academy offers online learning through the district. Confirm its start date, pacing and testing days directly with the academy.
• Pre-K programs, including state-funded First Class Pre-K classrooms, may have different start dates or hours than K-12 classes. Ask the school hosting the classroom.
• Dual enrollment students may also follow the college’s schedule for exams and holidays, so check both calendars.

Athletics and Extracurricular Calendar Context

High school athletics in Alabama are governed by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), not the school district. AHSAA sets season start dates, classifications, playoff schedules and eligibility rules. Football practice begins in the summer, before classes start, and games run through fall. Basketball and wrestling run through winter. Baseball, softball, track and soccer occupy the spring. Games and practices can continue on district break days, and playoff runs often extend beyond Thanksgiving and spring breaks. Check each school’s athletic calendar in addition to the district calendar.

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

The Alabama State Department of Education sets minimum standards for the school year, including 180 instructional days, and local boards must fit their calendars around those requirements. The department also sets rules on required instructional time, teacher professional development and state testing. The local board decides when the year starts and ends, where the breaks fall and how it uses its non-student days, as long as it delivers the required days and hours.

The Alabama Literacy Act also affects elementary schools, which is why Pine Level Elementary and other campuses give the topic its own page on their sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does school start in Autauga County, Alabama?
For 2026-2027, students started on August 11, 2026. Start dates in future years generally fall in early to mid-August, but check the district’s board-approved calendar.

When does school get out for summer in Autauga County?
The last day for students in 2026-2027 is May 28, 2027, an early dismissal day.

How many days are in a school year in Autauga County?
The district plans for 180 instructional days, matching Alabama’s requirement.

How do I find out if school is cancelled today?
Check ParentSquare, the district website and social media, and Montgomery-area TV stations such as WSFA 12, WAKA CBS 8 and WNCF Fox 32.

What is the spring break schedule for Autauga County schools?
In 2026-2027, spring break is March 22-26, 2027.

How do I enroll my child in Autauga County Schools?
Use the “Enroll” link on acboe.net, and have proof of residency, a birth certificate and immunization records ready. Contact your zoned school if you need help.

Are there any year-round schools in Autauga County?
The published calendar is a traditional August-to-May schedule, and I found no year-round campuses. The Autauga Virtual Academy offers an online option.

Who do I contact about school calendar questions?
Start with your child’s school office, then the central office at 153 W. 4th Street in Prattville. The district website lists current phone numbers and staff.