2026-27 Academic Calendar
Key dates, holidays, and events for Sarasota County Acceleration Academies.
School at a Glance
Upcoming events & academic holidaysNOV
23
Thanksgiving Break - Students, 186, 196, 220 Staff
NOV
25
Thanksgiving Break - 240 Staff
DEC
18
End of 2nd Grading Period
DEC
21
Winter Break - Students, All Staff
JAN
1
Winter Break - Students, All Staff
JAN
18
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Students, All Staff
FEB
15
Presidents Day - Students, All Staff
FEB
16
Mini Break - Students, 186, 196, 220 Staff
MAR
11
End of 3rd Grading Period
MAR
26
Mini Break - Students, 186, 196, 220 Staff
APR
4
Professional Day - Students, 186 Staff
APR
15
Spring Break - Students, All Staff
MAY
12
Professional Day - Students, 186 Staff
MAY
26
Last Day for Students, 186 Staff
MAY
28
Last Day for 196 Staff
MAY
31
Memorial Day - All Staff
JUN
11
Last Day for 220 Staff
Standardized Test Dates
Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Sarasota County Acceleration Academies.
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