
August 20, 2025
Labor Day
Student/Teacher Holiday September 1, 2025
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August 20, 2025
Student/Teacher Holiday September 1, 2025
August 19, 2025
The Educator of Excellence Award is designed to honor Beta Sponsors who are dedicated to the growth of the Beta Club. This award recognizes sponsors who include members from all eligible grade levels . . .
August 18, 2025
Under the new Focus Act , students cannot have phones on them at any time during the school day - from bell to bell. This means phones cannot be in pockets, hoodies, or backpacks that the student. . .
August 18, 2025
Houston County students and teachers, with the support of our parents, continue to do more with less. Even though our funding ranks far behind, our scores rank far ahead. Thank you to our educators, . . .
2025-2026 TEST DATES Test Date
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Regular Registration Deadline |
Late Registration Deadline |
Photo Upload and Standby Deadline |
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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 Up
ACT Writing (11) Paper Mar 10, 2026 1 day
ACT Writing (11) Paper Makeup April 7, 2026 1 day
ACAP 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*
“Houston County Schools, believing that our children are our future, commit to a partnership with stakeholders to provide safe, caring, learning environments that encourage each student to achieve his or her full potential.”