Dubuque Senior High SchoolSchool Calendar

2026-27 Academic Calendar

Key dates, holidays, and events for Dubuque Senior High School.

School at a Glance
Upcoming events & academic holidays
2026-27 Academic Year

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Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Dubuque Senior High School.

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

November 6, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

November 7, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

November 11, 2026

SSAT — Standard Paper

Registration deadline

November 14, 2026

SSAT — Standard Paper

Test date
+50 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

November 2, 2026 – December 18, 2026

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Phase 2

Testing window
IA

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

Alt ELPA Summative

Testing window
IA

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Spring Phase 1

Testing window
IA

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

ELPA21 Summative

Testing window
IA

March 29, 2027 – May 21, 2027

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Spring Phase 2

Testing window
IA
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