2026-27 Academic Calendar
Key dates, holidays, and events for Northwest High School.
School at a Glance
Upcoming events & academic holidaysAUG
24
Back to School Night - Northwest Connect
AUG
24
Back to School Night - Northwest Early Elementary (Young 5’s-K)
AUG
24
Back to School Night - Northwest Elementary
AUG
24
Back to School Night - Northwest High School
AUG
25
Back to School Night - Northwest Early Elementary (1st-2nd)
AUG
25
Back to School Night - Northwest Middle School
OCT
22
Conferences - Northwest Kidder Middle School
OCT
27
Conferences - Northwest Kidder Middle School
OCT
29
Conferences - Northwest Connect
OCT
29
Conferences - Northwest Early Elementary
NOV
4
Conferences - Northwest Early Elementary
NOV
4
Conferences - Northwest High School
NOV
5
Conferences - Northwest Connect
NOV
5
Conferences - Northwest Early Elementary
MAR
10
Conferences - Northwest Connect
MAR
11
Conferences - Northwest Kidder Middle School
MAR
18
Conferences - Northwest Early Elementary
MAR
18
Conferences - Northwest High School
Standardized Test Dates
Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Northwest High School.
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
January 25, 2027 – March 26, 2027
WIDA ACCESS
January 25, 2027 – March 26, 2027
WIDA Alternate ACCESS
April 5, 2027 – May 14, 2027
M-STEP — Grade 11 - Science and Social Studies (MME)
April 5, 2027 – April 30, 2027
M-STEP — Paper/Pencil
April 5, 2027 – May 21, 2027
MI-Access Alternate Assessment
April 5, 2027 – April 30, 2027
Michigan Merit Exam (MME) — WIN Work Readiness Assessment