School Calendars & Key Dates Report Today (March 17, 2026)

Today, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, is a Standard Instructional Day for the vast majority of U.S. school districts.

While today is St. Patrick’s Day, it is not a federal holiday. Schools are generally Open, with the notable exception of Suffolk County, Massachusetts (including Boston), where schools and government offices are Closed for Evacuation Day, a local holiday that happens to coincide with St. Patrick’s Day.

Important News & Announcements

• Weather Makeup Alert: Several Mid-Atlantic districts (including DC Public Schools) have recently updated their calendars. Note that March 12 was converted to a full instructional day to make up for winter closures; however, many districts are keeping this Friday, March 13, as a “Wellness Day” or “Professional Development” day.

• National Reading Month: Schools nationwide are in the peak of National Reading Month activities. Expect “Read Across America” wrap-up events and literacy nights throughout this week.

• Eid al-Fitr Planning: Looking ahead, major districts like NYC Public Schools and Philadelphia have already flagged Friday, March 20, 2026, as a full school closure for students and staff.

• Standardized Testing Readiness: This week marks the official start of the “Spring Assessment Window” for several states, shifting school schedules to accommodate quiet zones and modified lunch blocks.

Upcoming Deadlines (Standard Day Edition)

Immediate Enrollment Deadlines

• Broward County (FL): Notifications for Reassignment, Magnet, and Nova programs were sent earlier this month. The final deadline to register at your awarded school is March 27, 2026.

• Chicago (GoCPS): Families who received high school offers on March 6 have until this Friday to confirm their seat.

• St. Paul (MN): Second-round applications for school choice are currently being reviewed; check your portal for “Late Application” status.

Testing Windows

• Texas (STAAR): The TELPAS window for English Language Proficiency (Grades K–12) is currently Active (Feb 16 – March 27).

• North Dakota: The ND A+ Summative testing window for ELA and Math officially opened yesterday, March 16.

• National (NAEP): Selected schools are in the final two weeks of the National Assessment of Educational Progress window.

District-Specific Highlights: Top 7 Districts

Parent & Educator Guidance

• Logistics Advice: If you are in the Boston/Suffolk County area, remember that today is a local holiday. Public transit may be on a modified schedule due to parades—plan your commute accordingly if you are heading to any non-school appointments.

• Actionable Guide: This is the ideal week to log into your district’s parent portal (e.g., ParentVUE, Skyward, or NYC MySchools) to verify that your contact information is updated. Enrollment lottery results and “Intent to Return” forms for the 2026-27 school year are typically distributed via these portals during the last two weeks of March.

• Pro-Tip: With Spring Break only 1–3 weeks away for most districts, now is the time to check your child’s “Missing Assignments” list. Teachers are often more willing to accept late work before the holiday break than during the chaotic final quarter in April and May.

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