Essex High SchoolSchool Calendar
2026-27 Academic Calendar
Key dates, holidays, and events for Essex High School.
School at a Glance
Upcoming events & academic holidays2026-27 Academic Year
NOV
10
Diwali
NOV
23
Fall Break
DEC
24
Early Winter Break
JAN
1
Early Winter Break
JAN
18
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
JAN
19
No School
No School
FEB
22
Winter Break
MAR
10
Eid al-Fitr
MAR
26
Family Conferences
APR
19
Spring Break
MAY
31
Memorial Day
JUN
15
Last Student Day/Half Day
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 Essex 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
October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026
PSAT 8/9 — Fall
Testing window
October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026
PSAT/NMSQT — Fall
Testing window
October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026
SAT — School Day - Fall
Testing window
November 6, 2026
ACT — National
Registration deadline