DeSoto County Schools fall break starts Monday. Students across the district are out of class Monday, Oct. 5, through Friday, Oct. 9, according to the district’s official 2026-2027 school calendar. Classes resume the following Monday, Oct. 12.
The weeklong break covers all DeSoto County Schools campuses in Southaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Hernando, Walls, Lewisburg, Center Hill and the rest of the county. It comes about nine weeks after students returned on Aug. 3.
DeSoto County Schools Fall Break and What Comes Next
Here are the remaining breaks and key dates on the district’s 2026-2027 calendar:
Oct. 5-9: Fall Break
Nov. 23-27: Thanksgiving Holidays
Dec. 18: 60% day and last day of the first semester
Dec. 21-Jan. 1: Christmas Break
Jan. 4-5: Staff Development Days
Jan. 6: Students’ first day back
Jan. 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Feb. 15: Presidents Day Holiday
March 8-12: Spring Break
March 26: Good Friday Holiday
March 29: Easter Break
May 25: Students’ last day
The district lists Feb. 15, March 29, and May 26-28 as tentative make-up days if school is canceled for bad weather or other reasons.
Things to Do Over Fall Break
Families looking for something to do close to home have a big option this week. The Mid-South Fair continues at the Landers Center in Southaven through Sunday, Oct. 11. According to the fair’s posted schedule, hours this week are:
Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 5-6: 4 to 10 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 7: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with free entry from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8: 4 to 10 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9: 4 to 11 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10: 1 to 11 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 11: 1 to 10 p.m.
The free Wednesday daytime admission falls in the middle of fall break, so it is a good chance for students to visit. Ride and food prices are separate. Check the Landers Center website for ticket details before you go.
Reminders for Parents
School buses will not run during fall break, and campus offices may keep reduced hours. Call your child’s school before stopping by.
Fall sports and activity schedules can differ from the class calendar, so check with coaches and sponsors about practices and games this week.
Nominations for DeSoto County Teacher of the Month stay open through Oct. 15, so families can use the break to recognize a favorite teacher.
