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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.
Highly qualified and certified teachers
Students are taught by certified and highly qualified teachers.
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.
Houston County News
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2026–2027 ACT National Test Dates & Deadlines
Test Date Regular Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline Photo Upload & Standby Deadline September 19, 2026 August 14, 2026 September 1, 2026 September 14, 2026 October 17, 2026 September 11, 2026 September 29, 2026 October 12, 2026 December 12, 2026 November 6, 2026 November 29, 2026 December 7, 2026 February 27, 2027 January 22, 2027 February 9, 2027 February 22, 2027 April 10, 2027 March 5, 2027 March 23, 2027 April 5, 2027 June 12, 2027 May 7, 2027 May 25, 2027 June 7, 2027 -
2026-2027
HCBOE State Assessment Dates 2026-2027
ASSESSMENT TESTING PERIOD DAYS NEEDED
PreACT Secure (10) Online October 19, 2026- October 22, 2026 1-2 days
ACCESS for ELLS Jan 12 – Mar 13, 2027 (EL Dept sets dates)ACT Writing (11) Paper Mar 11, 20267 1 day
ACT Writing (11) Paper Makeup April 8, 20267 1 dayACAP Alternate Assessment Mar 2 – Mar 13, 2027 Test in Window
ACAP Assessment (Grades 2-3 ELA) Mar 16 – Apr 10, 2027 (ALSDE Required) In window
ACAP Assessment (Grades 4-8) Mar 16 – Apr 24, 2027 In Window
*Dates and windows are subject to change per the ALSDE Assessment Office*