School year planning
West Virginia School Calendar
West Virginia schools typically start in mid-August, typically the second or third week of the month and wrap up late May to early 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?
mid-August, typically the second or third week of the month
When does school end?
late May to early June
Winter break
roughly two weeks spanning the last week of December and the first week of January
Spring break
one week in mid-to-late March, commonly the third or fourth week
About the West Virginia school year
West Virginia's 55 county school districts (one per county) follow a state-coordinated calendar framework. The state sets a standard calendar template that most counties adopt with minor modifications. Schools typically start in mid-August and must complete 180 instructional days. Spring break falls in mid-to-late March across most of the state. West Virginia's single-county district structure means the Kanawha County (Charleston) calendar is often referenced as the statewide benchmark.
Largest school districts in West Virginia
- Kanawha County Schools
- Berkeley County Schools
- Cabell County Schools
- Wood County Schools
- Monongalia County Schools
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When does school start in West Virginia?
West Virginia public schools generally begin in mid-August, during the second or third week of the month. The state publishes a model calendar that most of its 55 county districts follow closely.
When is spring break in West Virginia?
Spring break in West Virginia typically falls in mid-to-late March, most commonly the third or fourth week of the month, lasting one week.
When does the school year end in West Virginia?
Most West Virginia public schools conclude in late May or early June after completing 180 instructional days. The exact last day depends on any weather-related closure makeup days.
How long is winter break in West Virginia schools?
Winter break in West Virginia is typically about two weeks, running from just before Christmas through New Year's Day, with students returning in early January.
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