Highland HighSchool Calendar
2026-27 Academic Calendar
Key dates, holidays, and events for Highland High.
School at a Glance
Upcoming events & academic holidays2026-27 Academic Year
SEP
7
Labor Day
OCT
9
Fall Break
OCT
12
Indigenous Peoples' Day
NOV
3
Election Day
NOV
11
Veterans Day
NOV
23
Parent Teacher Conferences (K-12)
NOV
25
Thanksgiving Break
DEC
21
Winter Break
JAN
4
First Day of Second Semester for Teachers and Staff
JAN
5
First Day of Second Semester
JAN
18
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
FEB
15
Presidents Day
MAR
22
Spring Break
MAR
26
Vernal Holiday
MAR
29
Parent/Teacher Conferences (K-12)
MAY
17
Graduation Week
MAY
27
Last Day for Students
MAY
28
Last Day for Teachers and Staff
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 Highland High.
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
August 28, 2026
SAT — National
Registration deadline
September 1, 2026
ACT — National
Late registration deadline
September 1, 2026
SAT — National
Late registration deadline
September 4, 2026
SAT — National
Score release
State Assessments
March 15, 2027 – April 30, 2027
NM-MSSA — SLA
Testing window
NM