When is the last day of school in Burke County Schools?

The last day of school in Burke County Schools is Wed, May 12, 2027, according to the district's published calendar.

How many schools are in Burke County Schools?

Burke County Schools operates 27 schools in NC.

Where is Burke County Schools located?

Burke County Schools is located in Morganton, NC in Burke County County in a urban area.

How many students are enrolled in Burke County Schools?

Burke County Schools enrolls 11,690 students across its 27 schools.

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Burke County Schools — District Profile & Schools

Morganton, North Carolina · Burke County

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Key Dates — Burke County Schools School Calendar

The first day of school in Burke County Schools is Tue, Aug 11, 2026, and the last day of school is Wed, May 12, 2027, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include No School - Winter Break (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027), No School - Spring Break (Fri, Mar 26, 2027 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027), Spring Break (Mon, Mar 29, 2027 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027).

First day of school: Tue, Aug 11, 2026
Last day of school: Wed, May 12, 2027
No School - Winter Break: Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027
No School - Spring Break: Fri, Mar 26, 2027 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027
Spring Break: Mon, Mar 29, 2027 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027
BMC Holiday: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
WPCC Closed: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School - Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School - Labor Day - Holiday: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Holiday: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Holiday-No School: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School - Teacher Workday: Mon, Oct 19, 2026 to Tue, Oct 20, 2026
No School - Parent Teacher Conference Day: Tue, Nov 3, 2026
BMC Holiday: Wed, Nov 11, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026

11,690

Students

Schools

14 elem · 5 mid · 6 high

15.7:1

Student-Teacher

745 teachers

-1 - 12

Grades

Quick Facts

433

Avg. School Size

1,470

Total Staff

Burke County Schools Calendar

330 events

Source

Jul 15 - 16

Event

SENIOR PORTRAITS

Fri, Jul 17

Event

Optional BMC new student orientation

Fri, Jul 24

Event

School Bus Driver, Transportation Attendant, and Transportation Van Driver Job Fair

Learn more on our School Bus Driver webpage!Groups:FCPS Human ResourcesSchools:Central OfficeLocation:Lorton Center

Sat, Jul 25

Meeting

Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes - en español

Esta clase de 4 horas está diseñada para ayudar a los padres a enfocarse en las responsabilidades de la crianza desde hogares separados, mientras se mantiene a los hijos fuera de los conflictos entre adultos. Se requiere inscripción previa. Para inscribirse, llame al 240-394-2164Groups:Family and School PartnershipsSchools:Central OfficeLocation:[1] Virtual - No Location

Sat, Aug 1

Meeting

Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes

This 4-hour class helps parents focus on the responsibilities of parenting from separate households while keeping children out of the middle. Pre-registration required. To register call 703-204-4344.Groups:Family and School PartnershipsSchools:Central OfficeLocation:[1] Virtual - No Location

Mon, Aug 10

Event

DHS BOOSTERS MEETING

Tue, Aug 11

Event

BMC First Day

Tue, Aug 11

Event

Senior Orientation

Tue, Aug 11

Event

Junior Orientation