Bessemer City Schools Calendar 2025-2026: Key Dates + Holidays

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The first day of class for Bessemer Schools students is Aug. 7, 2025.

See any mistakes or changes on this calendar? Email maryhelene@bhamnow.com to let us know.

DateEvent
Aug. 1 – 6Professional Development Days (no students)
Aug. 7First day for students
Sept. 1Labor Day (no school)
Sept. 2Professional Development Day (no students)
Sept. 29 – Oct. 24PreACT (testing for applicable grade levels)
Oct. 10End of Grading Period
Oct. 15 – Nov. 10WorkKeys (testing for applicable grade levels)
Oct. 17eLearning Day
Oct. 24Fall Break (no school)
Nov. 11Veterans Day (no school)
Nov. 24-28Thanksgiving Break (no school)
Dec. 19End of first semester
Dec. 22 – Jan. 2Winter Break (no school)
Jan. 5Students return
Jan. 19MLK Jr. Day (no school)
Feb. 16Presidents’ Day / eLearning
Feb. 17Professional Development Day (no students)
Mar. 10End of Grading Period / ACT (testing for applicable grade levels)
Mar. 16 – Apr. 27ACAP Summ (testing for applicable grade levels)
Mar. 23 – 27Spring Break (no school)
May 20End of Grading Period
May 21Last day for students
May 22Teacher Work Day (no students)
Jun. 22 – 26ACAP Supp (testing for applicable students)

Schools in the Bessemer City public school system include:

Mary Helene Hall
Mary Helene Hall

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