2026-27 Academic Calendar
Key dates, holidays, and events for Havre de Grace High.
School at a Glance
Upcoming events & academic holidaysAUG
17
Board of Education Board Business Meeting
AUG
20
New Teachers: Professional Development
AUG
21
New Teachers: Professional Development
AUG
24
HCPS Staff Professional Development
AUG
25
HCPS Staff Professional Development
AUG
26
HCPS Staff Professional Development
AUG
27
HCPS Staff Professional Development
AUG
28
HCPS Staff Professional Development
AUG
31
First Day of School for Grades 1-12
SEP
1
Kindergarten Half-Day Gradual Entrance
SEP
2
Kindergarten Half-Day Gradual Entrance
SEP
14
Board of Education Work Session
SEP
21
HCPS Staff Professional Development; Schools Closed for Students
SEP
28
Board of Education Board Business Meeting
OCT
12
Board of Education Board Business Meeting
OCT
15
3-Hour Early Dismissal for Students
OCT
16
HCPS Staff Professional Development; Schools Closed for Students
OCT
26
Board of Education Board Business Meeting
OCT
30
3-Hour Early Dismissal for Students
NOV
2
HCPS Staff Professional Development; Schools Closed for Students
NOV
11
Schools and Offices Closed
NOV
23
Board of Education Board Business Meeting
NOV
25
3-Hour Early Dismissal for Schools and Offices
NOV
26
Schools and Offices Closed
NOV
27
Schools and Offices Closed
DEC
21
Board of Education Board Business Meeting
DEC
23
HCPS Staff Professional Development; Schools Closed for Students
DEC
24
Schools and Offices Closed
DEC
25
Schools and Offices Closed
DEC
28
Schools and Offices Closed
DEC
29
Schools and Offices Closed
DEC
30
Schools and Offices Closed
DEC
31
Schools and Offices Closed
JAN
1
Schools and Offices Closed
JAN
11
Board of Education Board Business Meeting
JAN
18
Schools and Offices Closed
JAN
25
Board of Education Board Business Meeting
JAN
28
End of Second Quarter
JAN
29
3-Hour Early Dismissal for Students
FEB
15
Schools and Offices Closed
FEB
22
Board of Education Board Business Meeting
FEB
26
3-Hour Early Dismissal for Students
MAR
1
Schools and Offices Closed Unless Needed for Inclement Weather Make-Up (FIRST MAKE-UP DAY)
MAR
15
Board of Education Board Business Meeting
MAR
22
Schools and Offices Closed
MAR
23
Schools and Offices Closed
MAR
24
Schools and Offices Closed
MAR
25
Schools and Offices Closed
MAR
26
Schools and Offices Closed
MAR
29
Schools and Offices Closed
APR
12
Schools and Offices Closed Unless Needed for Inclement Weather Make-Up (THIRD MAKE-UP DAY)
APR
26
Board of Education Board Business Meeting
MAY
10
Board of Education Board Business Meeting
MAY
24
Board of Education Board Business Meeting
MAY
31
Schools and Offices Closed
JUN
1
Schools and Offices Closed Unless Needed for Inclement Weather Make-Up (SECOND MAKE-UP DAY)
JUN
14
Board of Education Board Business Meeting
JUN
15
Last Day of School for Prekindergarten
JUN
17
3-Hour Early Dismissal for Students
JUN
17
Last Day of School for Grades K-11
JUN
18
Schools and Offices Closed
JUN
28
Board of Education Board Business Meeting
Standardized Test Dates
Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Havre de Grace High.
National Tests
August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026
ISEE — Fall Testing Season
August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027
SSAT — Flex Testing
August 22, 2026
SAT — National
August 28, 2026
SAT — National
September 1, 2026
ACT — National
September 1, 2026
SAT — National
State Assessments
December 7, 2026 – January 22, 2027
MCAP — ELA
December 7, 2026 – January 22, 2027
MCAP — Mathematics
December 7, 2026 – January 22, 2027
MCAP — Government EOC
January 6, 2027 – March 3, 2027
WIDA ACCESS
March 29, 2027 – May 28, 2027
MCAP — Science (LS MISA)
March 29, 2027 – May 28, 2027
MCAP — Government