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

The last day of school in Burke County Schools is Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 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, Jun 17, 2026, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Labor Day Break (Holiday) (Fri, Sep 4, 2026 to Mon, Sep 7, 2026), Holidays (Thanksgiving Break) (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Holidays (Winter Break) (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), Holidays (Spring Break) (Mon, Mar 22, 2027 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027).

First day of school: Tue, Aug 11, 2026
Last day of school: Wed, Jun 17, 2026
Labor Day Break (Holiday): Fri, Sep 4, 2026 to Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Holidays (Thanksgiving Break): Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Holidays (Winter Break): Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Holidays (Spring Break): Mon, Mar 22, 2027 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027
Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
BMC Holiday: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
WPCC Closed: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Holiday (Yom Kippur): Mon, Sep 21, 2026
Student Holiday (Staff Development Day): Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Student Holiday (Teacher Workday): Mon, Nov 2, 2026
Student Holiday (School Planning Day): Tue, Nov 3, 2026
BMC Holiday: Wed, Nov 11, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
WPCC closed: Wed, Nov 11, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Thanksgiving: Thu, Nov 26, 2026

11,690

Students

Schools

15.7:1

Student-Teacher

745 teachers

-1 - 12

Grades

Quick Facts

433

Avg. School Size

1,470

Total Staff

Burke County Schools Calendar

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Thu, Jun 11

Event

School Committee Meeting

Thu, Jun 11

Event

Getting to Know Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS): A Military Family Orientation

Families will learn about:FCPS programs, school staff, and digital resourcesStrategies to support student successEarly enrollment for military familiesThe Military Interstate CompactRegister for this virtual eventGroups:Family and School PartnershipsSchools:Central OfficeLocation:[1] Virtual - No Location

Thu, Jun 11

PD Day

Special Education Teacher - Virtual Information Session

Our Special Education information session helps potential candidates understand FCPS's Special Education positions, pathways to licensure, and support systems available to our Special Education teachers. Register for the session on or after May 15.Learn about becoming a special education teacher in FCPS.Schools:Central OfficeLocation:[1] Virtual - No Location

Thu, Jun 11

Event

Sangster Elementary 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony

Schools:Sangster ElementaryCentral OfficeLocation:Lake Braddock Secondary School, Robert L. Carson Gymnasium

Wed, Jun 17

Event

Last Day of School (Early Release)

Key DateSchools:All Schools

Tue, Jun 23

Event

Half Day - PK-11

Wed, Jun 24