The 2025-2026 academic year began for the extended year Guilford County Schools (GCS). School started on August 5 for students attending Allen Jay Preparatory Academy, Brooks Global Studies, The Early College at Guilford, Greensboro College Middle College, Johnson Street Global Studies, and The Middle College at UNCG. August 6 was the first day for students attending The A&T Four Middle College at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, The Academy at Smith, Kearns Academy, The Middle College at GTCC-Greensboro, The Middle College at GTCC-High Point, The Middle College at GTCC-Jamestown, and The STEM Early College at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
For all other Guilford County Schools (GCS), the first day of classes is August 25. In the meantime, the district will conduct school open houses for students and parents beginning on August 19 for High schools; August 20 for Middle schools, and August 21 for elementary schools…