When is the last day of school in Portsmouth City Public Schools?

The last day of school in Portsmouth City Public Schools is Fri, May 21, 2027, according to the district's published calendar.

How many schools are in Portsmouth City Public Schools?

Portsmouth City Public Schools includes 23 schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Where is Portsmouth City Public Schools located?

The Portsmouth City Public Schools district is headquartered in Portsmouth, VA. It serves Portsmouth city County.

How many students are enrolled in Portsmouth City Public Schools?

13,161 students attend schools in Portsmouth City Public Schools.

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The first day of school in Portsmouth City Public Schools is Wed, Jul 29, 2026, and the last day of school is Fri, May 21, 2027, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Thanksgiving Break - Schools & Offices Closed (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Winter Break (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 8, 2027), Winter Break for Students (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027), Spring Break (Mon, Mar 29, 2027 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027), Spring Break (No School for Students) (Mon, Mar 29, 2027 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027).

First day of school: Wed, Jul 29, 2026
Last day of school: Fri, May 21, 2027
Thanksgiving Break - Schools & Offices Closed: Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break: Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 8, 2027
Winter Break for Students: Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027
Spring Break: Mon, Mar 29, 2027 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027
Spring Break (No School for Students): Mon, Mar 29, 2027 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027
Labor Day (Observed) - Schools & Offices Closed: Fri, Sep 4, 2026
Labor Day - Schools & Offices Closed: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day Observed (H)oliday: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
RT: Reserve for Teachers Day (No School for Students): Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Staff/Professional Development Day - No School for Students: Fri, Oct 30, 2026 to Mon, Nov 2, 2026
Teacher Workday - No School for Students: Tue, Nov 3, 2026
PD: Professional Day for Teachers (No School for Students): Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Verterans Day - Schools & Offices Closed: Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Veteran's Day Observed (H)oliday for Staff (No School for Students): Wed, Nov 11, 2026
No School for Students, (L)eave Day (All Schools): Wed, Nov 25, 2026

13,161

Students

Schools

13 elem · 3 mid · 3 high

14.3:1

Student-Teacher

923 teachers

-1 - 12

Grades

Quick Facts

548

Avg. School Size

2,304

Total Staff

Portsmouth City Public Schools Calendar

246 events

Wed, Jul 22

Event

School Board Special Meeting/Public Work Session

PUBLIC WORK SESSION/SPECAIL MEETING, THIRD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:30 P.M. DOCUMENTS FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ARE AVAILABLE IN BOARDDOCS. YOU CAN ACCESS BOARDDOCS AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/portsmouth/Board.nsf/vpublic?openTHE GENERAL PUBLIC CAN WATCH THE MEETING ON THE DIVISION'S FACEBOOK PAGE:  https://www.facebook.com/ppsVA/live/

Wed, Jul 22

Event

School Board Special Meeting/Public Work Session

Tue, Jul 28

PD Day

Beginning Teacher Orientation

Tue, Jul 28

PD Day

Beginning Teacher Orientation

Wed, Jul 29

PD Day

Beginning Teacher Orientation