It's not too soon to plan ahead for the 2012-13 school year as students and parents take stock in August, the month that marks both the end of summer vacation and the start of another academic year.
Looking to plan ahead? To get in those last-minute summer vacations? To make plans for winter and spring breaks? Here's a guide to get you started.
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Hillsborough County Public School Dates and 2012-13 School Year Calendar:
| START DATES |
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Teachers go back to school |
| Aug. 20 |
Students go back to school |
| END DATES |
| Oct. 18 |
First grading period |
| Jan. 17 |
Second grading period / first semester |
| March 28 |
Third grading period |
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Last day for high school seniors |
June 6
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Last day of school |
| HOLIDAYS AND BREAKS |
Sept. 2
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Labor Day |
Oct. 21
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Students off |
| Nov. 11 |
Veterans Day |
Nov. 25-29
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Fall break |
Dec. 23-Jan. 3
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Winter break |
| Jan. 20 |
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Jan. 21 |
Students off |
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Feb. 7 (West Hillsborough County)
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Fair Day (Florida State Fair) |
| March 3 (East Hillsborough County) |
Fair Day (Strawberry Festival) |
| March 10-14 |
Spring break |
April 18
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Students off |
| May 26 |
Memorial Day |
| EARLY RELEASE DAYS |
| Mondays |
One hour early each Monday |
| OPEN HOUSE DATES (Check with schools, dates may vary.) |
| Sept. 10 |
High schools |
| Sept. 12 |
Middle schools |
| Sept. 20 |
Elementary schools |
| COLLEGE NIGHT DATES |
| Oct. 1 |
Sickles High School |
| Oct. 2 |
Plant High School |
| Oct. 3 |
Chamberlain High School |
| Oct. 4 |
Brandon High School |
| NOTABLE DATES |
| Oct. 24 |
Career and College Fest |
| Nov. 11-17 |
American Education Week |
| Nov. 15 |
Great American Teach-In |
| Source: Hillsborough County School District |
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