Palm Beach County Schools Open August 10

The first day of school for Palm Beach County students is Monday, August 10. The district's 2026-2027 calendar applies to public schools serving families in West Palm Beach. Families should confirm their child's individual bell schedule, transportation arrangements and school-specific instructions before the first morning. The district has said typical elementary school hours are about 8 a.m. to 2:05 p.m., middle school hours about 9:30 a.m. to 4:05 p.m., and high school hours about 7:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m., although individual schools may differ.