School Calendars Today (March 2, 2026)

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Today, Monday, March 2, 2026, is not a US Federal Holiday. While earlier in February we observed Presidents’ Day, today is a standard school day for the vast majority of the United States.

However, in Illinois, today is Casimir Pulaski Day. While many state and county offices are closed, most large districts (including Chicago Public Schools) now remain open to maximize instructional time, though some smaller suburban districts may still observe the holiday with a closure.

Upcoming Deadlines (Standard Day)

As we enter the first week of March, the focus shifts heavily toward enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year and the final “push” before Spring Break.

Immediate Deadlines

Tomball ISD (Texas): Today marks the official opening of New Student Registration for Kindergarten for all campuses.
Seattle Public Schools: Following the Feb 24 release of choice results, families who missed the initial window can still submit late School Choice applications starting this week (running through March 31), though they are no longer eligible for tiebreakers.
NYC Public Schools: Kindergarten offers are typically processed this month; parents should check their MySchools accounts for updates on waitlists and registration next steps.

Testing Windows

Texas (STAAR): While the main testing window isn’t until April, the TELPAS (Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System) window is currently active (Feb 16 – March 27). Districts are also permitted to begin “previewing” STAAR Alternate 2 materials starting today.
New York (Regents): No exams are scheduled for March. Schools are currently in a heavy instruction phase to prepare for the June 2026 Regents period (starting June 9).
Statewide Screener: In many districts, this week marks the beginning of spring “benchmark” or “screener” testing to track student progress before the end of Q3.

District-Specific Highlights (Top 7 US Districts)

District	Status / Highlight
1. NYC Public Schools	In Session. Post-midwinter recess; 3-K and Pre-K applications just closed.
2. Los Angeles Unified	In Session. Testing prep for California’s CAASPP begins in many classrooms.
3. Chicago Public Schools	In Session. Open despite the local Pulaski Day holiday.
4. Miami-Dade County	In Session. Preparing for the secondary school choice notification window.
5. Clark County (Vegas)	In Session. Standard Monday schedule.
6. Broward County (FL)	In Session. Schools are preparing for Spring Break (starts March 23).
7. Houston ISD	In Session. Kindergarten enrollment is a top priority this week.

Bus & Transit Summary

Illinois/Chicago Area: Expect standard school bus service for CPS; however, transit commuters should note that Metra and CTA may run on slightly modified schedules or see lighter traffic due to some state/county office closures for Pulaski Day.
General USA: Standard Monday morning “School Zone” speed limits are in full effect nationwide. Watch for increased bus activity as students return from various late-February winter breaks.

Canada Section (Secondary)

Ontario (Toronto/Peel): Schools are in session today. However, parents are preparing for the “March Break” (Spring Break) which is scheduled for March 16–20, 2026.
Peel District School Board: Today’s Discipline Committee meeting was notably cancelled, but standard instruction continues across all regular calendar schools.

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