Poway HighSchool Calendar
2026-27 Academic Calendar
Key dates, holidays, and events for Poway High.
School at a Glance
Upcoming events & academic holidays2026-27 Academic Year
SEP
7
Labor Day Holiday
NOV
11
Veterans Day Holiday Observance
NOV
16
HIGH SCHOOL, Non-Student Day
NOV
23
District Recess (Day 1/5)
NOV
25
Admission Day
NOV
25
District Recess (Day 3/5)
NOV
26
District Recess (Day 4/5)
NOV
26
Thanksgiving Holiday
NOV
27
District Recess (Day 5/5)
NOV
27
Local Holiday
DEC
21
Winter Break (Day 1/5)
DEC
24
Local Holiday
DEC
24
Winter Break (Day 4/5)
DEC
25
Christmas Day Holiday
DEC
25
Winter Break (Day 5/5)
DEC
31
Local Holiday
DEC
31
Winter Break (Day 4/5)
JAN
1
New Year's Day Holiday
JAN
1
Winter Break (Day 5/5)
JAN
18
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Non-Student Day
JAN
25
Non-Student Day, Professional Growth Day
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 Poway 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
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