Butler County Schools
 2015-2016 Calendar

August 5, 2015   		Opening Day
August 6, 2015		First Day for Students 
September 7, 2015		Labor Day (Holiday) – No School
October 5 – 9, 2015 		Fall Break
October 5 – 7, 2015		Professional Development (Flexible)-Teachers Only 
November 2, 2015		No School – Professional Development-Teachers Only
November 3, 2015		Election Day – No School
November 25, 2015		No School - (Make-up Day) 
November 26, 2015		Thanksgiving Day (Holiday) – No School
November 27, 2015		No School
December 18, 2015	Last Day of Fall Term 
December 21, 2015	Winter Break Begins 
December 25, 2016 	Holiday
January 1, 2016		Holiday 
January 4, 2016		First Day of Spring Semester
January 18, 2016		No School - (Required by law)
February 15, 2016		No School - (Make-up Day)
March 25, 2016		No School - (Make-up Day)	
April 4 - 8, 2016		Spring Break – (April 4 - 6, 2015 Make-up Days)
May 17, 2016			Election Day – No School
May 19, 2016			Last Day for Students 
May 20, 2016			Closing Day - Teachers only

Instructional Days:
Fall Term: 86 Days 
Spring Term: 90 Days

Make-up Plan:
If days are missed, November 25, 2015, February 15, 2016, and March 25, 2016 will be used as make-up days.  If additional days are needed, April 4 - 6, 2016 may be used and the year may be extended as necessary.

Approved: December 9, 2014