Orange Beach Schools Start August 7 with New Calendar

R. Ken Cooper • July 24, 2024

Key Dates in Orange Beach School's 2024-2025 Calendar

Orange Beach City School Photo by Shelley Patterson, C-Shelz Photography

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Two weeks from today, the Orange Beach City Schools will begin the 2024-2025 school year, with the first day of school for students set for August 7, 2024.

Teachers and staff will have a preparatory period starting one week from tomorrow, August 1-6, including professional development and workdays.

This early start marks the beginning of a structured academic year, aimed at maximizing instructional time and ensuring a comprehensive educational experience for all students.

The school year includes several scheduled breaks and holidays, ensuring students and staff have ample time for rest and family activities.

Key holidays include:

09/02/2024 Labor Day
10/10/2024 & 10/11/2024 Fall Break
11/11/2024 Veterans Day
11/25-29/2024 Thanksgiving Break
12/20/2024 Early Dismissal for Christmas Break
12/23/2024-01/03/2025 Christmas/New Year's Break
01/20/2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
02/17/2025 Presidents' Day Holiday
03/03/2025-03/05/2025 Mardi Gras Break
04/14/2025-04/18/2025 Spring Break

The calendar also outlines professional development days for teachers, which will take place on the following days: August 1-2, October 10, January 3, February 17, and March 5. These days are set aside for ongoing teacher training and development, ensuring that educators are equipped with the latest teaching strategies and knowledge.

According to the school calendar below, there will be a total of 178 instructional days in the 2024-2025 school year.

The last day of school for students is scheduled for May 22, 2025, which will also be an early dismissal day.

Orange Beach City Schools 2024-2025 Calendar

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