2026-27 Academic Calendar
Key dates, holidays, and events for Southwest High School.
School at a Glance
Upcoming events & academic holidaysOCT
14
Last day of 1st quarter
OCT
15
LPS Quarter Break
OCT
16
LPS Quarter Break
OCT
17
LPS Quarter Break
OCT
18
LPS Quarter Break
OCT
19
LPS Quarter Break
OCT
20
First day of 2nd quarter
NOV
25
Schools not in session
NOV
26
Schools not in session
NOV
27
Schools not in session
NOV
28
Schools not in session
NOV
29
Schools not in session
NOV
30
Schools not in session
DEC
22
Last day of 2nd quarter
DEC
23
First day of LPS Semester Break
JAN
5
Classes resume
JAN
18
Schools not in session
FEB
15
Schools not in session
MAR
5
Last day of 3rd quarter
MAR
8
LPS Quarter Break
MAR
9
LPS Quarter Break
MAR
10
LPS Quarter Break
MAR
11
LPS Quarter Break
MAR
12
LPS Quarter Break
MAR
15
First day of 4th quarter
APR
5
Schools not in session
APR
30
Schools not in session
MAY
20
Last day of class for students
Standardized Test Dates
Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Southwest High School.
National Tests
August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026
ISEE — Fall Testing Season
August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027
SSAT — Flex Testing
September 22, 2026
SAT — National
September 25, 2026
SAT — National
September 29, 2026
ACT — National
October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026
PSAT 8/9 — Fall
State Assessments
January 25, 2027 – March 12, 2027
ELPA21
January 25, 2027 – March 12, 2027
ELPA21 — Alternative
March 29, 2027 – May 7, 2027
NSCAS — General
March 29, 2027 – May 7, 2027
NSCAS — Alternate