Important dates, exams, events, and holidays for the 2026–2027 school year
July 3, 2026
School closed in observance of Independence Day.
July 17–24, 2026
New hire orientation runs July 17–24.
July 27, 2026
New teacher curriculum professional development day.
July 27–28, 2026
Project-Based Learning professional development for select staff, July 27–28.
July 28–31, 2026
Staff work days and professional development, July 28–31.
August 3, 2026
Staff work day — no students.
August 4, 2026
First day of the 2026–2027 academic year. Welcome back, Rockets!
September 7, 2026
School closed in observance of Labor Day.
September 18, 2026
E-learning day for students; data analysis day for teachers.
October 2, 2026
Last day of the first quarter.
October 8, 2026
Quarter 1 report cards go home.
October 12–16, 2026
Fall break — no school October 12–16.
October 30, 2026
E-learning day for students and parent-teacher conferences.
November 11, 2026
School closed in observance of Veterans Day.
November 23, 2026
E-learning day for students; state-required PD completion day for staff.
November 24–27, 2026
School closed for Thanksgiving break, November 24–27.
December 14–18, 2026
High school exams, December 14–18. End of Quarter 2 and Semester 1.
December 21, 2026 – January 5, 2027
School closed for winter break. Classes resume January 6, 2027.
January 4–5, 2027
Staff professional development and work days — no students.
January 6, 2027
Students return from winter break. Beginning of Semester 2.
January 7, 2027
Quarter 2 / Semester 1 report cards go home.
January 18, 2027
School closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
February 12, 2027
Professional development and staff work day — no students.
February 15, 2027
School closed in observance of President's Day.
March 12, 2027
Last day of the third quarter.
March 18, 2027
Quarter 3 report cards go home.
March 22–26, 2027
School closed for spring break, March 22–26.
April 29, 2027
Parent-teacher conferences — no students on April 29.
April 30, 2027
Inclement weather make-up day. Schools closed if not needed.
May 21–26, 2027
High school end-of-year exams, May 21–26.
May 26–27, 2027
Last day for students (May 26); staff work day (May 27). Have a great summer!
May 31, 2027
School closed in observance of Memorial Day.
June 18, 2027
School closed in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.
This calendar is updated regularly. For the most current information, check the school's official calendar or contact Dr. Hollingsworth directly.