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October 2, 2025
World Smile Day
World Smile Day! October 3, 2025 Wear your best Smile! Post your smile using the #HCSsmiles
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Student EnrollmentHouston County Schools welcomes all students who live within our district's boundaries and meet state age requirements. All student enrollment is completed digitally online, but if assistance is needed please see Enrollment Help on the Enrollment Page. Specific enrollment details are listed on our Enrollment Page.
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ParentSquare CommunicationsOur district uses ParentSquare for school communication, primarily with email, text, and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically syncs with PowerSchool to generate an account for each parent, using their email address and phone number. We encourage parents to download ParentSquare app.
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School Zone LocatorIf you need to find out which school your child will attend, please use the School Zone Locator to look up the school boundaries for your address.
What Makes Us Great
From our academic achievements to our dynamic course offerings, Houston County Schools is committed to offering our students a variety of opportunities that align with the evolving needs of 21st-century society.
- Live Instruction
Students are able to participate in live instruction with highly qualified teachers. One-on-one instruction is also available through office hours.
- Inclusive Environment
The anxiety that comes along with raising your hand and answering in a traditional classroom is eliminated.
- Accessibility
Virtual learning environments provide new opportunities for students to participate. Students access learning from any location that has internet.
- Flexibility
At Houston County Virtual Academy students have flexibility to learn at one's own pace, cost savings by eliminating commutes and other expenses.
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September 29, 2025
National Peanut Festival Poster Contest
The National Peanut Festival Poster Contest is for students in grades 3-5. The theme this year is "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now". The last day to enter is October 17, 2025. Please read the contest rule. . .
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2025-2026 TEST DATES
Test Date
Regular Registration Deadline
Late Fee Applies After This DateLate Registration Deadline
Photo Upload and Standby Deadline
September 6, 2025 August 1 August 19 August 29 October 18, 2025 September 12 September 30 October 10 December 13, 2025 November 7 November 24 December 5 February 14, 2026 January 7 January 21 February 6 April 11, 2026 March 6 March 24 April 3 June 13, 2026 May 8 May 27 June 5 July 11, 2026* June 5 June 24 July 3 -
2025 - 2026
HCBOE State Assessment Dates 2025-2026 Updated 5/7/2
ASSESSMENT TESTING PERIOD DAYS NEEDED
PreACT Secure (10) Online Sept 29- Oct 3, 2025 1-2 days
ACCESS for ELLS Jan 12 – Mar 13, 2026 (EL Dept sets dates)
ACT Writing (10) Online Mar 10-13, 2026 (No Makeup) 1 day
(Local Contract)-Must Sign UpACT Writing (11) Paper Mar 10, 2026 1 day
ACT Writing (11) Paper Makeup April 7, 2026 1 dayACAP Alternate Assessment Mar 2 – Mar 13, 2026 Test in Window
ACAP Assessment (Grades 2-3 ELA) Mar 16 – Apr 10, 2026 (ALSDE Required) In window
ACAP Assessment (Grades 4-8) Mar 16 – Apr 24, 2026 In Window
*Dates and windows are subject to change per the ALSDE Assessment Office*