Philip Simmons HighSchool Calendar
2026-27 Academic Calendar
Key dates, holidays, and events for Philip Simmons High.
School at a Glance
Upcoming events & academic holidays2026-27 Academic Year
SEP
7
Labor Day
SEP
11
Progress Reports
OCT
9
End of Q1
OCT
12
No School
½ Teacher Workday/ ½ Staff Development Day/Inclement Weather Day (No School for Students)
OCT
12
Inclement Weather Makeup Day
OCT
13
45th Day of School
OCT
16
Report Cards
OCT
23
1/2 Day Students; 1/2 Day Parent Conferences
NOV
3
No School
Election Day (Schools and Offices Closed)
NOV
13
Progress Reports
NOV
20
1/2 Day Students; 1/2 Day Staff Development
NOV
23
Thanksgiving Break
DEC
18
1/2 Day Students and Teachers/End of Q2
DEC
21
Winter Break
JAN
6
Teachers Return/Teacher Workday
JAN
7
Students Return
JAN
13
Report Cards/ 90th Day of School
JAN
18
No School
MLK Jr. Day (Schools and Offices Closed)
JAN
29
1/2 Day Students; 1/2 Day Parent Conferences
FEB
5
Progress Reports
FEB
12
Inclement Weather Makeup Day
FEB
12
No School
Staff Development/Inclement Weather Day (No School for Students)
FEB
15
No School
Presidents’ Day (Schools and Offices Closed)
MAR
11
End of Q3
MAR
12
No School
½ Teacher Workday/ ½ Staff Development Day/Inclement Weather Day (No School for Students)
MAR
12
Inclement Weather Makeup Day
MAR
19
Report Cards
MAR
23
135th Day of School
MAR
26
Spring Break
APR
2
Spring Break
APR
23
1/2 Day Students; 1/2 Day Staff Development/Progress Reports
MAY
31
Memorial Day
JUN
3
Last Day of Class/Half Day for All Students/Report Cards/ 180th Day of School
JUN
4
Teacher Workday (Last Day for Teachers)
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 Philip Simmons 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 22, 2026
SAT — National
Test date
August 28, 2026
SAT — National
Registration deadline
September 1, 2026
ACT — National
Late registration deadline
September 1, 2026
SAT — National
Late registration deadline
State Assessments
September 1, 2026 – October 15, 2026
KRA
Testing window
SC
November 30, 2026 – January 22, 2027
EOCEP
Testing window
SC
January 25, 2027 – March 19, 2027
KRA
Testing window
SC