School Calendars Today (February 26, 2026)

Today, Thursday, February 26, 2026, is not a US Federal Holiday. Schools across the country are largely back in a standard operational rhythm following the Presidents’ Day break.

Because today is a standard school day, this report will follow the Upcoming Deadlines format to help you stay ahead of administrative and academic cut-offs.

Upcoming Deadlines (Standard Day)

Immediate Deadlines

This week is a “make-or-break” window for enrollment in several of the nation’s largest districts.

• New York City (NYC DOE): The deadline to apply for 3-K and Pre-K for the 2026-2027 school year is tomorrow, Friday, February 27, 2026. This is a hard deadline for the initial application round.

• Philadelphia: Weekly waitlist offers for the School Selection Process are currently being released every Monday. If you received an offer this week, you typically have only three days to respond before it expires.

• Seattle Public Schools: While the primary “School Choice” window closed in January, late applications are currently being accepted through March 31, though these are not eligible for tiebreaker priorities.

Testing Windows

• State Standardized Testing Prep: In states like Texas (STAAR) and Florida (FAST), teachers are beginning intensive “Bridge to Testing” modules this week. Expect more homework focused on test-taking strategies as the primary spring testing windows approach in late March.

• New York Regents: For high schoolers, the registration for June Regents exams often happens at the school level during the final week of February. Check with your guidance counselor to ensure your student is on the roster for their specific subject areas.

District-Specific Highlights (Top 7 Districts)

Here is the operational outlook for the largest U.S. school districts for the upcoming week: