| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | July 31, 2027 (Mon) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 24–28, 2027 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 22, 2027 – January 2, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 16, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | April 6, 2027 – April 10, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 22, 2027 | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar for Sumter County Public Schools. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
Sumter County School District serves approximately 7,500 students in Bushnell, Wildwood, The Villages, and surrounding communities in Central Florida. Sumter County covers a unique mix of rural farming communities and the rapidly growing retirement community of The Villages. The district operates 9 schools and starts school unusually early on July 31 — the earliest start date among all Florida districts.
Sumter County's calendar features a Fall Break (October 13–17) and schedules Spring Break in April (April 6–10) rather than March, unlike most Florida districts. The district offers career and technical education and dual enrollment with Lake-Sumter State College.
The first day of school for all Sumter County students is July 31, 2027.
Spring Break runs from April 6, 2027 through April 10, 2027. Students return the following Monday.
The last day of school for the 2027-2027 year is May 22, 2027.
Sumter County School District has designated makeup days built into the calendar. If schools are closed due to tropical weather, the district may convert Teacher Planning Days or extend the school year. Parents should follow the district's official website for real-time updates.
Florida's FAST assessments are administered in three windows: fall (September), midyear (January), and spring (April–May). Sumter County School District follows the statewide testing calendar set by the Florida Department of Education.
Sumter County starts school on July 31, 2027 — the earliest start date among all Florida districts. This early start allows for a Fall Break in October and an April Spring Break, spreading vacation time more evenly through the year.
Yes. Sumter County observes a full-week Fall Break from October 13–17, 2027, which is uncommon among Florida districts and made possible by the early July 31 start date.
Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Sumter County School District academic calendar published on sumter.k12.fl.us.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Sumter County School District or the Florida Department of Education. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website.
Last updated: March 18, 2026