2026-27 Academic Calendar
Key dates, holidays, and events for Decatur Central High School.
School at a Glance
Upcoming events & academic holidaysOCT
19
Fall Recess
NOV
3
Synchronous eLearning/PD Day
NOV
25
Thanksgiving Recess
NOV
27
Thanksgiving Recess
DEC
17
End of 2nd Term/End of 1st Semester
DEC
18
Teacher Work Day
JAN
4
Second Semester Begins
JAN
18
Martin Luther King Day
FEB
12
Presidents' Day Recess
FEB
15
Presidents' Day Recess
MAR
5
End of 3rd Term
MAR
26
Spring Recess
APR
2
Spring Recess
MAY
26
Last Student Day and End of 4th Term
MAY
27
Last Teacher Contract Day
Standardized Test Dates
Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Decatur Central High School.
National Tests
August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026
ISEE — Fall Testing Season
August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027
SSAT — Flex Testing
October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026
PSAT 8/9 — Fall
October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026
PSAT/NMSQT — Fall
October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026
SAT — School Day - Fall
October 16, 2026
SAT — National
State Assessments
September 14, 2026 – November 13, 2026
ILEARN — Checkpoint One
November 16, 2026 – February 5, 2027
ILEARN — Checkpoint Two
November 30, 2026 – February 19, 2027
ILEARN — Biology ECA Fall/Winter
January 11, 2027 – February 26, 2027
WIDA ACCESS
February 8, 2027 – April 9, 2027
ILEARN — Checkpoint Three
March 29, 2027 – May 7, 2027
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