2025-26 Academic Calendar

Key dates, holidays, and events for Simpson Acad High School for Young Women.

School at a Glance
Upcoming events & academic holidays
2025-26 Academic Year

JAN

12

Event
Middle of Year assessment for grades 3-12

JAN

14

Event
English language proficiency assessment for K-12 English Learners

FEB

12

Event
Interim assessment for grades K-12

MAR

2

Event
State assessment for grades 3-8

MAR

2

Event
State science assessment for grades 5, 8, 11

MAR

11

Event
Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment for grades 3-11

MAR

23-27

No School
Event
Schools closed for spring break

APR

24

Event
International Baccalaureate exams for grades 11-12

APR

27

Event
End of Year assessment for grades 3-12

MAY

4-15

Event
Advanced Placement exams for grades 9-12

MAY

11-29

Event
End of year interim assessment for grades K-12

MAY

12-14

Event
Algebra exit exam for grades 7-8

JUN

9-15

Event
School in session if student days fall below state requirement

202

School

Event
Regular season games throughout the year

WIN

2025-2026

Event
Elementary winter sports programs

APR

3

Event
Teacher training; no classes for students

APR

14

Event
Baseball at UIC

APR

14

Event
ACT with Writing for grades 11-12

APR

16

Event
PreACT for grades 9-10

MAY

1

Event
Schools distribute progress reports

MAY

21

Event
Earliest date ceremonies may be held

MAY

25

No School
Event
Holiday; schools closed

MAY

29

Event
Earliest date ceremonies may be held

JUN

3

Event
Final day of classes for preschool students

JUN

4

Event
Final day of classes and report cards sent home

JUN

5

Event
Teacher training; no classes for students

JUN

8

Event
Teacher training; no classes for students

JUN

16

Event
Earliest anticipated start for bridge and credit recovery programs

JUN

19

No School
Event
Holiday; district offices closed
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