Nye County School District Calendar: The school year kicks off in early August (around August 6) with assessment and orientation days, and students begin classes mid-August. Winter break runs from December 22 through January 1, giving a nice holiday stretch. Spring break takes place April 6 – 9, giving everyone a recharge before spring’s final academic push.
Summer break begins right after the last day of school, which is a minimum day on May 21, and once the grading and catch-up “contingency” days wrap up by late May, the summer recess officially starts. Fall and winter holidays include Labor Day (Sept 1), Veterans Day (Nov 11), and Nevada Day (Oct 31), with Thanksgiving break Nov 24 – 27. In layman’s terms: school starts mid‑August, pauses for winter around Christmas/New Year, takes a spring break in early April, ends mid‑May, and summer vacation begins from late May onward.
Nye County School District Calendar 2025-2026
| Event | Date | Month |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School (Grades 1–12) | 2 | 2-Sep-25 |
| First Day of Kindergarten | 8 | 8-Sep-25 |
| Winter Break | 22-2 | December 2025 – January 2026 |
| Spring Break | 23-27 | March– March 2026 |
| Last Day of School (Middle & High School) | 12 | June 12, 2026 |
| Last Day of School (Elementary) | 11 | June 11, 2026 |
| Emergency Make-Up Days | 15-18 | Jun-26 |
| Juneteenth Holiday | 19 | June 19, 2026 |
Nye County School District in Nevada is a public PK–12 school system based in Pahrump. It’s massive, covering about 18,000 square miles, making it the largest district in the lower 48 states. It oversees around 17 schools, serving roughly 6,000 students, and staffed by about 322 teachers, averaging 18 students per class. The district also provides high school education to students from nearby Esmeralda County. Led by Superintendent Dale A. Norton, its motto is “Every Child A Success.” It spans many small towns, from one-room rural schools to larger high schools
Nye County School District Holiday
| Date | Holiday / No School |
|---|---|
| 1-Sep-25 | Labor Day |
| 31-Oct-25 | Nevada Day (Observed) |
| 11-Nov-25 | Veterans Day |
| November 24–28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Break (includes Family Day) |
| December 22, 2025 – January 1, 2026 | Winter Break / New Year’s Day |
| 19-Jan-26 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| 16-Feb-26 | Presidents' Day |
| April 6–10, 2026 | Spring Break |
| Contingency Days | March 9–10, May 26 (if needed) |
Official Website – Nye County School District
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2025–2026 school year begin in the Nye County School District?
NYE County School District will start the school year for Grades 1-12 on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Kindergarten in the NYE County School District will begin on Monday, August 11, 2025.
When does Pre-K begin in the Nye County School District for 2025–2026?
Pre-K classes in the NYE County School District usually begin a week after kindergarten. The exact start dates are announced by individual schools under the NYE County School District in late summer.
Does the Nye County School District offer a 4-day or 5-day school week?
Yes. NYE County School provides both a 4-day and a 5-day instruction calendar. Some schools in the district follow the 4-day week (Monday-Thursday), while others follow the traditional 5-day program. Start dates vary slightly between holiday formats.
Where can I find the full Nye County School District calendar for 2025–2026?
The official 2025-2026 calendar for the NYE County School District is available on their website.