Back to School: When Nocatee Students Return in 2026 and the Key Dates to Know

Summer is winding down, and classes are about to resume for students across Nocatee. Here is when the new school year begins and the key dates families will want to mark, based on each district's official 2026-27 calendar.

The city of Nocatee is served by St. Johns County School District, where students return Monday, August 10, 2026. The year runs through May 28, 2027.

Key dates — St. Johns County School District 2026-27

• First day of school: Monday, August 10, 2026

• Thanksgiving break: November 23-27, 2026

• Winter break: December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027

• Spring break: March 15-19, 2027

• Last day of school: May 28, 2027

The complete calendar, including holidays and early-release days, is linked below.

A newly built K-8 campus, Magnolia Oaks Academy, opens to students on the first day of school, August 10.

Families who live near a district boundary can confirm their child's assigned district and campus by address on the district's website.

Sources

https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/calendar/

https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-2027-SJCSD-Master-Calendar-1.pdf