College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

2026-2027 School Calendar

NC A&T State University Child Development Laboratory

All dates are subject to change. The CDL follows Guilford County Schools and University closures.

2026-2027 Schedule of Events and Closures
Date Event Time / Notes
August 19, 2026 Family Orientation (Open House at CDL) 5:00-6:30 p.m.
August 20-21, 2026 Staggered Entry 7:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
August 24, 2026 First Full Day for Children 7:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
September 7, 2026 Labor Day - Holiday CDL Closed
September 8, 2026 PTO Meeting (Parent-Teacher Organization) 6:30 p.m. via Zoom
September 15, 2026 Fall Picture Day 8:00 a.m.
September 21, 2026 Teacher Workday CDL Closed
October 12-13, 2026 University Fall Break CDL Closed
October 20, 2026 Homecoming Information Meeting 6:30 p.m. via Zoom
October 26-29, 2026 Homecoming Spirit Week All Day
October 29, 2026 Trunk or Treat 3:00-4:00 p.m.
October 30, 2026 Teacher Workday / Parent Teacher Conferences CDL Closed; Conferences 8:00-12:30
October 31, 2026 Greatest Homecoming on Earth Parade Report by 6:00 a.m.
Date To Be Determined NBCDI Conference (Staff Professional Development) CDL Closed
November 3, 2026 Teacher Workday CDL Closed
November 10, 2026 PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. via Zoom
November 11, 2026 Veterans Day - Holiday CDL Closed
November 24, 2026 Fall Festival / Book Fair Begins 3:00-5:00 p.m.
November 25, 2026 CDL Closed CDL Closed
November 26-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday CDL Closed
December 4-8, 2026 NAEYC Conference (Staff Professional Development) 5:00-7:30 p.m.; CDL Closes at 1:00
December 11, 2026 Winter Sneaker Ball CDL Closed
December 14, 2026 Winter Break Begins CDL Closed
January 1, 2027 New Year Holiday CDL Closed
January 4, 2027 Mandatory Teacher Workday Regular Schedule
January 5, 2027 Children Return 6:30 p.m. via Zoom
January 12, 2027 PTO Meeting CDL Closed
January 18, 2027 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday CDL Closed
January 25, 2027 Teacher Workday 3:00 p.m.
February 12, 2027 Friendship Day Celebration CDL Closed; Conferences 8:00-12:30
February 15, 2027 Teacher Workday / Parent Conferences CDL Closed; Conferences 8:00-12:30
March 4, 2027 Spring Picture Day / Cap and Gown 8:00 a.m.
March 9, 2027 PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. via Zoom
March 19, 2027 Early Release CDL Closes at 12:30 p.m.
March 22-26, 2027 Spring Break CDL Closed
March 26, 2027 Spring Holiday CDL Closed
Date To Be Determined Early Educators Leadership Conference CDL Closed
April 5, 2027 Teacher Workday CDL Closed
Date To Be Determined NAEYC Week of the Young Child See School Communications
Date To Be Determined Family Field Day 9:00 a.m.
May 3-7, 2027 Teacher Appreciation Week All Week
May 11, 2027 PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. via Zoom
May 21, 2027 Teacher Workday / Parent Conferences CDL Closed; Conferences 8:00-12:30 via Zoom
May 31, 2027 Memorial Day - Holiday CDL Closed
June 4, 2027 End of Year Celebration / Last Day for Children 10:00 a.m.; CDL Closes at 12:30 p.m.
July 5-7, 2027 Registration for New and Returning Families 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.