The Washoe County School District, which includes Reno, Sparks, and more rural areas like the north shore of Lake Tahoe, operates under traditional, year-round, and multi-track schedules. If your child's school is on a traditional schedule, below is the calendar of important dates for the 2012 - 2013 school year. You will also find a simplified list that just includes school holidays.
Important School Year Dates
- August 27, 2012 - First Day of School
- September 3, 2012 - Labor Day
- September 21, 2012 - Count Day
- October 25, 2012 - End of Grading Period
- October 26, 2012 - Nevada Day
- November 6, 2012 - District Professional Development Day
- November 12, 2012 - Veterans' Day
- November 22 and 23, 2012 - Thanksgiving Break
- December 24, 2012 to January 4, 2013 - Winter Break
- January 7, 2013 - Classes Resume
- January 18, 2013 - End of Grading Period
- January 21, 2013 - Martin Luther King Day
- February 18, 2013 - President's Day
- March 22, 2013 - End of Grading Period
- April 8 to 12, 2013 - Spring Break
- April 15, 2013 - Classes Resume
- May 27, 2013 - Memorial Day
- June 5, 2013 - Last Day of School / Final Grading Period
- June 6, 7, and 10, 2013 - Contingency Days
Holidays for Washoe County Traditional Calendar Schools
These are the official school holidays for schools on traditional schedules in the Washoe County School District...
- September 3, 2012 - Labor Day
- October 26, 2012 - Nevada Day
- November 12, 2012 - Veterans' Day
- November 22 and 23, 2012 - Thanksgiving Break
- December 24, 2012 to January 4, 2013 - Winter Break
- January 21, 2013 - Martin Luther King Day
- February 18, 2013 - President's Day
- April 8 to 12, 2013 - Spring Break
- May 27, 2013 - Memorial Day
Schools in the Washoe County School District
The Washoe County School District website has a wealth of information about all of the schools in the district, along with related information such as bus schedules, registration information, licensed kindergartens, school libraries, charter schools, and more. Here are some of the main links to district information...
- Alphabetical Listing of Washoe County Schools
- School Locator Map
- School Addresses
- School Bus Schedule
- How to Register for School
Other School Year Calendars
Here are school year calendars that apply to schools on schedules other than traditional...
- List of Year Round Schools
- 45/15 Year-Round
- Sun Valley Elementary School
- Multi-Track Year Round Calendar
- Multi-Track Blue
- Multi-Track Red
- Multi-Track Yellow
- Multi-Track Green
- Single-Track Green
- Regional - Incline
- Regional - Natchez
Public School Alternatives
While traditional public schools are the choice for most Reno area residents, there are alternatives to the way things are done. Here are some of the other ways some families choose for their children...
- Online K-12 Schools in Reno and Nevada
- Charter Schools in Reno and Washoe County
- Private Schools in the Reno / Tahoe Area
- Tutoring & After-School Activities
Source: Washoe County School District.
