The school year typically concludes in late May or early June, depending on whether any "snow days" or emergency closures were used during the winter. JCPS builds makeup days into the end of the calendar to ensure that students meet the required instructional hours.
The winter season brings the longest hiatus for students. Following the Thanksgiving break in late November, the Winter Break typically spans the last two weeks of December and extends through the New Year’s Day holiday. It is important to note that JCPS often schedules professional development days around these breaks, during which staff are present but students do not attend classes. jcps early childhood calendar 25 26
JCPS historically uses NTI (Non-Traditional Instruction) days rather than snow days for Pre-K, due to the difficulty of adding make-up days for young learners. For 2025–2026: The school year typically concludes in late May