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Start Planning: 2015-16 Calendar for Douglas County Schools
When does school start up again (and when is the last day)?

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Below are important dates in the 2015-16 school calendar for Douglas County Schools.
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July 24, 27.............................. New Teacher Orientation
July 29-31, Aug. 3, 4 ............. Preplanning
July 31.................................... High School Back to School Bash – times vary
Aug. 3..................................... 4:30 – 6 p.m. Elem. Sneak A Peek
Aug. 3..................................... 5:30- 7 p.m. Middle Sneak A Peek
Aug. 5..................................... First Student Day
Sept. 7.................................... Holiday for All: System Closed
Sept. 9....................................Progress Report for Elementary and Middle
Sept. 22.................................. 1⁄2 Day Early Release, All Students: 1⁄2 Day Prof. Learning
Oct. 6...................................... FTE Count
Oct. 7...................................... End of Grading Period
Oct. 9-12 ................................ Student/Staff Holidays (Except 240 Day Employees)
Oct. 19.................................... Report Cards Issued
Nov. 3..................................... 1⁄2 Day Early Release, All Students: 1⁄2 Day Prof. Learning
Nov. 11................................... Progress Report for Elementary and Middle
Nov. 23-24.............................. Student /Staff Holidays (Except 240 Day Employees)
Nov. 25-27.............................. Holidays for All: System Closed
Dec. 18................................... Semester Ends (90 Day Semester)
Dec. 21-Jan. 1........................ Holidays for All: System Closed
Semester 2
Jan. 4..............Student /Staff Holiday (Except 240 Day Employees)
Jan. 4..............190, 205, 210, 215 Employees Return
Jan. 5..............Students Return, Second Semester Begins
Jan. 11 ............Report Cards Issued
Jan. 18............Holiday for All: System Closed
Feb. 3..............Progress Report for Elementary and Middle
Feb. 10 ...........1⁄2 Day Early Release, All Students: 1⁄2 Day Prof. Learning
Feb. 11-15 ......Student /Staff Holiday (Except 240 Day Employees)
Mar. 11 ...........End of Grading Period
Mar. 21 ...........Report Cards Issued
Apr. 1 ..............1⁄2 Day Early Release, All Students: 1⁄2 Day Prof. Learning
Apr. 4-8 ...........Holidays for All: System Closed
Apr. 13 ............Progress Report for Elementary and Middle
May 17-18.......1⁄2 Day High School Early Release
May 19, 20 ......1⁄2 Day Early Release, All Students
May 20............Last Student Day (90 Day Second Semester)
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