Dakota Cty. AlcSchool Calendar
2026-27 Academic Calendar
Key dates, holidays, and events for Dakota Cty. Alc.
School at a Glance
Upcoming events & academic holidays2026-27 Academic Year
SEP
21
No School
No School Students/Staff
OCT
14
No School
No School-All Staff PD
OCT
15
No School
No School Students/Staff
OCT
16
No School
No School Students/Staff
NOV
6
No School
No School-All Staff PD
NOV
25
No School
No School-Licensed Staff PD
NOV
26
No School
No School Students/Staff
NOV
27
No School
No School Students/Staff
DEC
23
No School
No School-Licensed Staff PD
DEC
24
No School
No School Students/Staff
DEC
31
No School
No School Students/Staff
JAN
1
No School
No School Students/Staff
JAN
18
No School
No School Students/Staff
JAN
22
No School
No School-All Staff PD
MAR
10
No School
No School Students/Staff
MAR
29
No School
No School Students/Staff
MAR
31
No School
No School Students/Staff
APR
1
No School
No School Students/Staff
APR
2
No School
No School Students/Staff
APR
5
No School
No School: All Staff PD
JUN
4
Last Day of School
JUN
7
1/2 Day Licensed Staff PD
JUN
7
JSC in Session
JUN
16
JSC Licensed Staff PD
Calendar TipEarly dismissal days and parent-teacher conferences are often updated 2 weeks in advance. Check back regularly to stay ahead of the schedule!
Standardized Test Dates
Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Dakota Cty. Alc.
National Tests
August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026
ISEE — Fall Testing Season
Testing window
August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027
SSAT — Flex Testing
Testing window
September 22, 2026
SAT — National
Late registration deadline
September 25, 2026
SAT — National
Score release
September 29, 2026
ACT — National
Late registration deadline
October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026
PSAT 8/9 — Fall
Testing window
State Assessments
February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs
Testing window
MN
February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027
WIDA Alternate ACCESS
Testing window
MN