School starts in less than a month across all of South Florida’s counties — although the exact date varies by district.
Below is a breakdown by county, including when students can expect classes to end again.
Why Florida School Calendars Differ
Start and end dates are individually determined by each of Florida’s school districts, which develop academic calendars by taking into account input from a variety of sources, including calendar committees in some cases.
When Does School Start in South Florida?
- Broward: Classes start Aug. 10 and end May 28.
- Miami-Dade: Classes start Aug. 13 and end June 3.
- Monroe: Classes start Aug. 12 and end May 28.
- Palm Beach County: Classes start Aug. 10 and end May 27.
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