Portola HighSchool Calendar
2026-27 Academic Calendar
Key dates, holidays, and events for Portola High.
School at a Glance
Upcoming events & academic holidays2026-27 Academic Year
OCT
12
Staff Development Day/Student Holiday (PK-12)
NOV
11
Veteran's Day Observance
NOV
23
Thanksgiving Holiday
NOV
25
Lincoln’s Day (moved to this date)
DEC
21
First Day of Winter Recess – Year Round & Traditional
JAN
1
Last Day of Winter Break
JAN
15
Teacher Work Day/Student Holiday (9-12) TRADITIONAL ONLY
JAN
18
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance
FEB
12
Staff Development Day/Student Holiday (TK-12)
FEB
15
President’s Day Observance (Washington)
MAR
1
Teacher/Student Holiday (PK-12)
MAR
22
First Day of Spring Recess – Year Round
MAR
29
First Day of Spring Recess - Traditional Students
APR
2
Last Day of Spring Recess
MAY
31
Memorial Day Observance
JUN
4
Last Day of School
JUN
18
Juneteenth
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 Portola 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 1, 2027 – June 30, 2027
CAASPP — Statewide Window
Testing window
CA
School Milestones
October 1, 2026 – October 15, 2026
Private School Affidavit Filing Window
Other
CA