St. Mary's County
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School System Operational Calendar for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Calendar Survey
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, October 20, 2025
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Mrs. Tammy McCourt, Deputy Superintendent of Fiscal and Supporting Services, 301-475-4256, ext. 7
LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) invites community members, staff, and stakeholders to participate in shaping the upcoming school years’ operational calendars. In accordance with SMCPS policy, the Board of Education will adopt the official calendars for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years.
To ensure community perspectives are considered, a Calendar Survey is now available for public input. The survey will be open until October 31, 2025. Following this feedback period, recommendations for the upcoming two school years will be presented to the Board of Education on January 8, 2026.
Public comments on the proposed calendars will be accepted during the Board of Education meeting scheduled for January 21, 2026. The Board is then expected to make a final decision on the calendars at their meeting on February 4, 2026.
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