The Brief
- Public schools across Central Florida will start the 2026–27 school year on Monday, Aug. 10, with Orange County Public Schools beginning one day later on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
- Districts have released essential back-to-school information for families, including bus schedules, meal programs, and academic calendars.
- Local updates include Volusia County launching an e-bike safety initiative and expanding AI metal detectors in middle schools, while Marion County offers real-time bus tracking via the My Ride K-12 app.
Public schools across Central Florida are set to begin the 2026-27 school year on Monday, Aug. 10 – except for Orange County, which will start Tuesday.
As teachers and administrators finalize preparations, school districts have released essential back-to-school information, including bus routes, meal assistance programs and academic calendars.
Here is a district-by-district breakdown of what families need to know before the first day:
When is the first day of school?
Brevard Public Schools
All public schools in Brevard County will begin on Monday, August 10 for a full day of classes. BPS’s only modified calendar school – Challenger 7 – started the school year on July 20.
Flagler County Public Schools
All public schools in Flagler County will begin on Monday, August 10 for a full day of classes.
Lake County Schools
All public schools in Lake County will begin on Monday, August 10 for a full day of classes.
Marion County Public Schools
All public schools in Marion County will begin on Monday, August 10 for a full day of classes.
Orange County Public Schools
All public schools in Orange County will begin on Tuesday, August 11 for a full day of classes.
Osceola County Public Schools
All public schools in Osceola County will begin on Monday, August 10 for a full day of classes.
Polk County Public Schools
All public schools in Polk County will begin on Tuesday, August 11 for a full day of classes.
Seminole County Public Schools
All public schools in Seminole County will begin on Monday, August 10 for a full day of classes.
Volusia County Schools
All public schools in Volusia County will begin on Monday, August 10 for a full day of classes. The district recently rolled out AI metal detectors at middle schools in addition to launching “Ride Smart VCS” – a new e-bike and e-scooter safety initiative to encourage safety while riding.…