School year planning
Oregon School Calendar
Oregon schools typically start in late August to early September (most commonly the last week of August or the first week of September) and wrap up mid-to-late June.
Districts set their own calendars, so use the dates below as a guide and confirm with your local school system.
When does school start?
late August to early September (most commonly the last week of August or the first week of September)
When does school end?
mid-to-late June
Winter break
roughly the last two weeks of December into the first few days of January
Spring break
one week in late March
About the Oregon school year
Oregon requires a minimum of 165 instructional days (or 900/990 hours depending on grade level) and gives local districts significant calendar flexibility. Portland Public Schools, the largest district, often starts in late August or early September. Many rural and mid-size districts in the Willamette Valley and southern Oregon also begin in late August. Spring break in Oregon is fairly consistent at one week in late March across most major districts. School years tend to run into mid-to-late June to meet hour requirements.
Largest school districts in Oregon
- Portland Public Schools
- Salem-Keizer School District
- Beaverton School District
- Hillsboro School District
- Eugene School District 4J
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When does school start in Oregon?
Most Oregon public schools begin in late August or the first week of September. Portland and other large districts typically start in the last week of August, though some districts wait until after Labor Day.
When is spring break in Oregon?
Spring break in Oregon public schools is generally one week in late March. Many of the state's largest districts share the same break week, though exact dates shift slightly each year.
When does the school year end in Oregon?
Oregon public schools typically finish in mid-to-late June. Because the state sets hour minimums rather than a strict day count, end dates can vary depending on how many instructional hours a district has completed.
How long is winter break in Oregon schools?
Winter break in Oregon public schools usually lasts about two weeks, running from roughly the last week of December through the first few days of January.
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