School year planning
Vermont School Calendar
Vermont schools typically start in late August, generally the last week of August or the very start 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, generally the last week of August or the very start of September
When does school end?
mid-to-late June
Winter break
roughly two weeks covering the last week of December and the first week of January
Spring break
one week in mid-to-late April, often called 'April vacation'; many districts also observe a one-week winter recess in late February
About the Vermont school year
Vermont's school year runs later into June than most states, reflecting a later start in late August and the state's tradition of a week-long February (winter) vacation in addition to an April spring break. The Vermont Agency of Education publishes a master regional calendar that many supervisory unions and unified school districts follow as a template, though individual districts may adjust it. Vermont's relatively small population means even the largest districts are modest by national standards.
Largest school districts in Vermont
- Burlington School District
- Champlain Valley School District
- South Burlington School District
- Rutland City Public Schools
- Colchester School District
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When does school start in Vermont?
Vermont public schools typically begin in late August, usually during the last week of the month, though some districts start just after Labor Day in early September.
When is spring break in Vermont?
Vermont schools traditionally observe an 'April vacation' — a one-week spring break in mid-to-late April. Many districts also take a one-week winter recess in late February, which is less common in other states.
When does the school year end in Vermont?
Vermont public schools typically end in mid-to-late June, which is later than most US states. The longer school year end is partly a result of the later-August start and the additional February vacation week.
How long is winter break in Vermont schools?
The December holiday break in Vermont generally runs about two weeks, from just before Christmas through New Year's Day, with students returning in early January.
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