Kissimmee public schools are run by the School District of Osceola County, 407-870-4600. The 2026-27 school year ends May 26, 2027; Rodeo Day is Feb. 19.
Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Sources: the School District of Osceola County’s 2026-27 calendar (revised Sept. 8, 2026), student registration page, School Board page and its July 1, 2026, school grades release; the Florida Department of Education’s school grades.
Every public school in Kissimmee is run by The School District of Osceola County, a countywide district that also covers St. Cloud, Celebration and Harmony. The city does not run schools. The district’s office is in Kissimmee, and Superintendent Mark Shanoff leads it.
Every public school in Kissimmee, with its zone and report card: Kissimmee public schools.
Who to call
- School District of Osceola County: 407-870-4600, 817 Bill Beck Blvd., Kissimmee
- Student Services (registration questions): 407-870-4897
- Which school is yours: the district’s school locator maps and attendance zone maps
- Can my child ride a bus? The district’s bus planner
The 2026-27 calendar
From the district’s revised calendar, for every school except the Professional and Technical High School (PATHS), which has its own:
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 | Student holiday (teacher workday or emergency make-up day) |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 | Veterans Day, no school |
| Friday, Nov. 20 | Early release |
| Nov. 23-27 | Thanksgiving break |
| Friday, Dec. 18 | Early release |
| Dec. 21 to Jan. 1, 2027 | Winter break |
| Monday, Jan. 4 | Classes resume |
| Friday, Jan. 8 | Student holiday (teacher workday or emergency make-up day) |
| Monday, Jan. 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no school |
| Friday, Feb. 19 | Rodeo Day, no school |
| Thursday, March 11 | Early release |
| Friday, March 12 | Student holiday (teacher workday or emergency make-up day) |
| March 15-19 | Spring break |
| Wednesday, May 26 | Last day for students |
On Sept. 8, 2026, the School Board added a rule: if the emergency make-up days are not used, the last student day moves up to two workdays earlier, as early as Monday, May 24, 2027. The district also lists report card dates on the calendar: Oct. 23, 2026, for the first grading period and Jan. 22, 2027, for the second.
How the schools are rated
Florida grades every public school A to F each summer. In the grades released July 1, 2026, for the 2025-26 school year, the district said:
- 26 schools earned an A, 20 of them district schools and six charter schools.
- 23 schools earned a B.
- 20 schools rose at least one letter grade. Kissimmee Elementary, Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies, Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering, Partin Settlement Elementary, Pleasant Hill Elementary and Mill Creek Elementary were among them.
- The district earned 64% of possible points, up from 62%, which it said left it one-tenth of a percentage point short of an A.
District schools that earned an A included Tohopekaliga High School, Osceola County School for the Arts, NeoCity Academy, Professional and Technical High School, Reedy Creek Elementary, Michigan Avenue Elementary, Celebration K-8 and Neptune Middle. Look up any school’s grade, and the components behind it, on the Florida Department of Education’s school grades page.
Enrolling a student
Register online or at your zoned school. For a child new to the district, the district asks for:
- Two proofs of address (the district posts the accepted list in English and Spanish)
- Proof of the child’s age
- A parent’s or guardian’s government ID, such as a driver’s license or passport
- Current immunizations and a physical exam
- A home language survey
Use Chrome or Firefox for the online form, then contact the school to finish. A school that is not your zoned school needs School Choice approval first; the district’s choice options are on myosceolachoice.school.
The School Board
Five members, one for each district:
| District | Member |
|---|---|
| 1 | Terry Castillo |
| 2 | Bethzaida Garcia |
| 3 | Jolene Sheive |
| 4 | Heather Kahoun |
| 5 | Paula Bronson |
Meetings are held at the district office, 817 Bill Beck Blvd., and streamed live. Dates, agendas and board packets are on the School Board page.
What this means for you
- Feb. 19 is Rodeo Day, a school holiday: plan child care now.
- Moving within Osceola County? You need two new proofs of address to change schools.
- Use the bus planner to see whether your address has a school bus.
Related: high school scoreboard, moving to Kissimmee and things to do in Kissimmee this month.
Which schools each part of the city is zoned for: our Kissimmee neighborhoods guide.
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Kissimmee in?
The School District of Osceola County, which runs every public school in Kissimmee and the rest of the county. Its office is at 817 Bill Beck Blvd., Kissimmee, 407-870-4600.
When is the last day of school in Osceola County?
Wednesday, May 26, 2027, for the 2026-27 year. The district says it may move up to Monday, May 24, if the emergency make-up days are not needed.
When is Thanksgiving break for Osceola County schools?
Students are off Monday, Nov. 23, through Friday, Nov. 27, 2026. Friday, Nov. 20, is an early release day.
What is Rodeo Day in Osceola County schools?
A student holiday on the district calendar, with teachers off too. In 2026-27 it falls on Friday, Feb. 19, 2027.
How do I enroll my child in school in Kissimmee?
Apply online through the district’s enrollment page, then finish with your zoned school. You need two proofs of address, proof of the child’s age, a parent’s photo ID, and current immunization and physical exam records.
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