2026-27 Academic Calendar
Key dates, holidays, and events for West Scranton High School.
School at a Glance
Upcoming events & academic holidaysAUG
21
Professional Development Day for New Teachers Only
AUG
24
Teacher In-Service Day (PDD-#1)
AUG
25
Teacher In-Service Day (PDD-#2)
AUG
26
Schools Open
SEP
7
Labor Day
OCT
9
Teacher In-Service Day (PDD-#3)
OCT
12
Columbus Day
NOV
3
Election Day
NOV
11
Veterans' Day
NOV
26
Thanksgiving Vacation
NOV
30
Thanksgiving Vacation
DEC
24
Winter Recess
JAN
1
Winter Recess
JAN
4
Schools Reopen
JAN
18
Dr. Martin Luther King Day
FEB
12
Teacher In-Service Day (PDD-#4)
FEB
15
Presidents' Day
MAR
25
Spring Recess
MAR
29
Spring Recess
MAR
30
Schools Reopen
MAY
18
Primary Election Day
MAY
28
Teacher In-Service Day (PDD-#5)
MAY
31
Memorial Day Weekend
JUN
7
Graduation – Scranton High
JUN
7
Graduation – West Scranton High
JUN
7
Last day of school for students
Standardized Test Dates
Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at West Scranton High School.
National Tests
August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026
ISEE — Fall Testing Season
August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027
SSAT — Flex Testing
August 22, 2026
SAT — National
August 28, 2026
SAT — National
September 1, 2026
ACT — National
September 1, 2026
SAT — National
State Assessments
December 7, 2026 – December 18, 2026
Keystone Exams — Algebra I
December 7, 2026 – December 18, 2026
Keystone Exams — Literature
December 7, 2026 – December 18, 2026
Keystone Exams — Biology
January 4, 2027 – January 15, 2027
Keystone Exams — Algebra I
January 4, 2027 – January 15, 2027
Keystone Exams — Literature
January 4, 2027 – January 15, 2027
Keystone Exams — Biology