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Yearly Calendar
MCPS 2025-2026: June 18th is the last day of school/an early release day.
CCPS 2025-2026: June 11th is the last day of school/an early release day.
KAH / MCPS Calendar 2026–2027
| Date | MCPS | KAH |
|---|---|---|
| August 25 | First Day of School | OPEN! |
| Sept 7 | Closed | Closed |
| Sept 18 | Early Release Day | Open from school's dismissal until 6:30pm |
| Sept 21 | Closed | Open for Full Day of Care |
| Oct 16 | Closed | Open for Full Day of Care |
| Nov 2 | Closed | Open for Full Day of Care |
| Nov 3 | Closed | Closed |
| Nov 23 & 24 | Early Release Days | Open from school's dismissal until 6:30pm |
| Nov 25 | Early Release Day | Open from school's dismissal until 5:30pm |
| Nov 26 & 27 | Closed | Closed |
| Dec 23 | Early Release Day | Open from school's dismissal until 6:30pm |
| Dec 24 & 25 | Closed | Closed |
| Dec 28–30 | Closed | Open for Winter Break 7:30am – 5:30pm |
| Dec 31 | Closed | Open for Winter Break 7:30am – 5pm |
| Jan 1 | Closed | Closed |
| Jan 18 | Closed | Closed |
| Jan 25 | Closed | Open for a Full Day of Care |
| Feb 15 | Closed | Closed |
| Feb 26 | Early Release Day | Open from school's dismissal until 6:30pm |
| March 9 | Closed | Open for a Full Day of Care |
| March 26 & 29 | Closed | Closed |
| March 30 – April 2 | Closed | Open for Spring Break 7:30am – 6pm |
| April 12 | Closed | Open for a Full Day of Care |
| April 22 | Closed | Open for a Full Day of Care |
| May 17 | Closed | Open for a Full Day of Care |
| May 31 | Closed | Closed |
| June 11 | Last Day of School / Early Release Day | Open from school's dismissal until 6:30pm |
KAH / CCPS Calendar 2026–2027
| Date | CCPS | KAH |
|---|---|---|
| August 31 | First Day of School | OPEN! |
| Sept 7 | Closed | Closed |
| Sept 18 | Early Release Day | Open from school's dismissal until 6:30pm |
| Oct 15 | Early Release Day | Open from school's dismissal until 6:30pm |
| Oct 16 | Closed | Open for Full Day of Care at Red Barn Ranch |
| Nov 3 | Closed | Open for Full Day of Care at Red Barn Ranch |
| Nov 4 | Early Release Day | Open from school's dismissal until 6:30pm |
| Nov 20 | Early Release Day | Open from school's dismissal until 6:30pm |
| Nov 25 | Early Release Day | Open from school's dismissal until 5:30pm |
| Nov 26 & 27 | Closed | Closed |
| Dec 14 | Early Release Day | Open from school's dismissal until 6:30pm |
| Dec 23 | Early Release Day | Open from school's dismissal until 6:30pm |
| Dec 24 & 25 | Closed | Closed |
| Dec 28–30 | Closed | Open for Winter Break 7:30am – 5:30pm at Red Barn Ranch |
| Dec 31 | Closed | Open for Winter Break 7:30am – 5pm at Red Barn Ranch |
| Jan 1 | Closed | Closed |
| Jan 18 | Closed | Closed |
| Jan 22 | Closed | Open for Full Day of Care at Red Barn Ranch |
| Feb 12 | Early Release Day | Open from school's dismissal until 6:30pm |
| Feb 15 | Closed | Closed |
| March 1 | Closed | Open for Full Day of Care at Red Barn Ranch |
| March 12 | Early Release Day | Open from school's dismissal until 6:30pm |
| March 25 & 26 | Closed | Open for Spring Break 7:30am – 6pm at Red Barn Ranch |
| March 29 | Closed | Closed |
| March 30 | Closed | Open for Spring Break 7:30am – 6pm at Red Barn Ranch |
| April 7 | Early Release Day | Open from school's dismissal until 6:30pm |
| April 30 | Early Release Day | Open from school's dismissal until 6:30pm |
| May 28 | Early Release Day | Open from school's dismissal until 6:30pm |
| May 31 | Closed | Closed |
| June 11 | Last Day of School / Early Release Day | Open from school's dismissal until 6:30pm |
Full Days at Red Barn Ranch!
On full days when Carroll County Public Schools are closed, kids get to spend the day at Red Barn Ranch, located at 175 Klees Mill Road, Sykesville, MD 21784. It’s a fun, active day filled with games, crafts, outdoor play, and plenty of time to explore the ranch with our awesome KAH staff. Kids get lots of space to run around, try new activities, and make memories with friends in a safe, welcoming environment.