2026-27 Academic Calendar
Key dates, holidays, and events for Ridge Technical Academy.
School at a Glance
Upcoming events & academic holidaysOCT
30
Student Early Dismissal 3 of 10 (Teacher Planning Time)
NOV
11
Holiday (Veterans Day) - Student, Teacher and Paraeducator
NOV
20
Student Early Dismissal 4 of 10 (Teacher Planning Time)
NOV
23
Fall Break - Student, Teacher and Paraeducator (Paid 11/26 and 11/27)
NOV
24
Storm Make-Up Day as Needed
DEC
18
Student Early Dismissal 5 of 10 (Teacher Planning Time) / End of First Semester (86 Days) / End of Second Grading Period and Last School Day before Winter Break
DEC
21
Winter Break Begins - (Teacher Paid Holiday 12/25)
JAN
1
Holiday (New Year's Day) - Student, Teacher and Paraeducator
JAN
4
No School for Students or Paraeducators / Teacher Workday
JAN
5
No School for Students or Paraeducators / Teacher Staff Development Day / Grades Due (Second Grading Period) / Storm Make-Up Day as needed
JAN
6
Students Return After Winter Break / Begin Third Quarter / Paraeducators Return to Work
JAN
12
Distribute Report Cards (Second Grading Period)
JAN
15
Student Early Dismissal 6 of 10 (Teacher Planning Time)
JAN
18
Holiday (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) - Student, Teacher and Paraeducator
JAN
29
FTE Attendance Window
MAY
27
Last Day for Students - Student Early Dismissal End of Second Semester (94 Days) / Distribute Elementary Report Cards / Last Work Day for Paraeducators (186-Day Contract) / Storm Make-Up Day as Needed
Standardized Test Dates
Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Ridge Technical Academy.
National Tests
August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026
ISEE — Fall Testing Season
August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027
SSAT — Flex Testing
October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026
PSAT 8/9 — Fall
October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026
PSAT/NMSQT — Fall
October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026
SAT — School Day - Fall
November 6, 2026
ACT — National
State Assessments
November 30, 2026 – December 18, 2026
EOC — Winter Administration
November 30, 2026 – January 22, 2027
FAST — PM2 Grades K-10
March 29, 2027 – April 9, 2027
FAST — Writing Grades 4-10
May 3, 2027 – May 28, 2027
EOC — Spring Administration
May 3, 2027 – May 28, 2027
FAST — PM3 Grades 3-10
June 21, 2027 – June 25, 2027
EOC — Summer Administration Window 1