When is the last day of school in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools?

The last day of school in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools is Fri, May 21, 2027, according to the district's published calendar.

How many schools are in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools?

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools includes 81 schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Where is Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools located?

The Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district is headquartered in Winston Salem, NC. It serves Forsyth County County.

How many students are enrolled in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools?

52,157 students attend schools in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.

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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools — District Profile & Schools

Winston Salem, North Carolina · Forsyth County

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The first day of school in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools is Mon, Aug 10, 2026, and the last day of school is Fri, May 21, 2027, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Thanksgiving Break - No School (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), No School - Fall Break (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Thanksgiving Break (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), School Closed for Thanksgiving Break (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Winter Break - No School (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027), Winter Break (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027).

First day of school: Mon, Aug 10, 2026
Last day of school: Fri, May 21, 2027
Thanksgiving Break - No School: Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
No School - Fall Break: Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Thanksgiving Break: Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
School Closed for Thanksgiving Break: Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break - No School: Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027
Winter Break: Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027
No School- Labor Day Holiday: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School - Labor Day Holiday: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day Holiday: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day - No School: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day- No School: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School - Holiday: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day Observed (H)oliday: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School - Reserved Day for Teachers: Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Teacher Professional Day (No school for students): Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Teacher Work Day- No School: Mon, Oct 12, 2026

52,157

Students

Schools

14.3:1

Student-Teacher

3,642 teachers

-1 - 12

Grades

Quick Facts

644

Avg. School Size

7,143

Total Staff

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools Calendar

282 events

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Sat, Jul 4

Event

Independence Day Observed (H)oliday

Independence Day Observed (H)oliday for Staff

Jul 5 - 11

Event

FCCLA National Competition

Mon, Jul 13

Event

SHA immunization clinic at Moore

Tue, Jul 28

PD Day

Beginning Teacher Orientation

Tue, Jul 28

Event

Board of Education Meeting - Open Session

Board of Education: General Meeting - Open SessionEducation Building: AuditoriumOnce posted, the agenda can be found under the Meetings tab at the top of the Board of Education webpage or via https://bit.ly/2T221xK

Wed, Jul 29

PD Day

Beginning Teacher Orientation

Thu, Jul 30

Event

SIT Retreat

Thu, Jul 30

Event

SENIOR Parking Passes on Sale

Seniors ONLY

Thu, Jul 30

Event