DiscoverySchool Calendar
2026-27 Academic Calendar
Key dates, holidays, and events for Discovery.
School at a Glance
Upcoming events & academic holidays2026-27 Academic Year
SEP
16
First Late Start Wednesday
OCT
9
Student Early Release, Staff PD Time
OCT
12
No School
Indigenous Peoples Day – No School
OCT
26
Conference Week – Early Release. Schools will send details. Elementary Oct 26-30, Middle School Oct 27-30, High School Oct 28-30.
NOV
11
No School
Veterans Day – No School
NOV
25
No School
Early Release, Thanksgiving Break – No School
DEC
18
No School
Early Release, Winter Break – No School
JAN
18
No School
MLK Jr Holiday – No School
JAN
27
Non-Student Day
FEB
15
No School
Mid-Winter Break – No School
MAR
5
Student Early Release, Staff PD Time
APR
5
Conference Week – Early Release. Schools will send details. Elementary April 5-9, Middle School April 6-9, High School April 8-9.
APR
12
No School
Spring Break – No School
JUN
17
Last Day of School, Early Release with Last Day of School Release Times
Partner 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 Discovery.
National Tests
August 7, 2026
SAT — National
Registration deadline
August 11, 2026
SAT — National
Late registration deadline
August 14, 2026
ACT — National
Registration deadline
August 22, 2026
SAT — National
Test date
August 28, 2026
SAT — National
Registration deadline
September 1, 2026
ACT — National
Late registration deadline
State Assessments
January 25, 2027 – April 30, 2027
WA-AIM
Testing window
WA
January 25, 2027 – March 19, 2027
WIDA ACCESS
Testing window
WA
January 25, 2027 – March 19, 2027
WIDA Alternate ACCESS
Testing window
WA
March 1, 2027 – June 25, 2027
Smarter Balanced — Online
Testing window
WA
April 5, 2027 – May 14, 2027
Smarter Balanced — Paper/Pencil
Testing window
WA