
July 23, 2025
📵 Focus Act Reminder 📵
Parents, please note: 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 back. . .
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July 23, 2025
Parents, please note: 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 back. . .
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*
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