2026-27 Academic Calendar
Key dates, holidays, and events for Hammond High Magnet School.
School at a Glance
Upcoming events & academic holidaysAUG
3
Professional Development
AUG
11
First Day for Students
SEP
7
Labor Day Holiday
OCT
9
End of First 9 Weeks (#1)
OCT
9
Fair Day Holiday
NOV
11
Election Day Holiday
NOV
26
Thanksgiving Holidays
DEC
17
End of Second 9 Weeks (#2)
DEC
21
Christmas/New Year's Holiday
JAN
6
Professional Development
JAN
19
MLK Jr. Holiday
FEB
8
Mardi Gras Holidays
MAR
12
End of Third 9 Weeks (#3)
MAR
26
Easter/Spring Break Holidays
MAY
24
End of Fourth 9 Weeks (#4) / Last Day for Students
MAY
25
Last Day for Teachers
Standardized Test Dates
Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Hammond High Magnet School.
National Tests
July 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026
AP Score Release — All
July 21, 2026
ACT
August 14, 2026
ACT
August 15, 2026
SAT — National
August 22, 2026
SAT — National
August 29, 2026 – September 12, 2026
SAT Score Release Date
State Assessments
August 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
ELPS
November 30, 2026 – December 18, 2026
LEAP 2025 High School — Fall Window
February 15, 2027 – March 19, 2027
ELPT/ELPT Connect
February 23, 2027 – March 5, 2027
ACT — Window 1
March 9, 2027 – March 19, 2027
ACT — Window 2
April 1, 2027 – May 12, 2027
LEAP 2025 High School — Spring Window