Mark Your Calendar
Mark Your Calendar
The dates below highlight the assessments administered at the Academy for Success. Testing dates and schedules are subject to change. Students and families will receive additional information before each assessment, including reporting times and other important instructions.
PSAT/NMSQT: October 7, 2026
End of Course Examinations: Semester 1 dates to be announced
ACT School Day: Testing window February 23 through March 5, 2027. AFS testing date to be announced.
SAT School Day: March 3, 2027
SC READY: Testing window May 3 through May 28, 2027. AFS testing dates will be announced.
End of Course Examinations: May 3 through May 28, 2027
English 2 Writing
Algebra 1
Biology 1
English 2 Reading
United States History and Constitution
Not every student participates in every assessment. Participation is based on grade level, course enrollment, and applicable state or district requirements. Families will receive information about the specific assessments their student is scheduled to take.
The District Five Test Administrations Calendar includes additional state and district assessments administered throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
August 2026
August 4–10: Teacher workdays and staff development
August 11: First day for students
September 2026
September 7: Labor Day holiday
October 2026
October 9: Teacher workday, staff development, and parent teacher conferences
October 12: Fall break and possible severe weather make-up day
November 2026
November 3: Election Day; workday for 240-day employees
November 25–27: Thanksgiving holidays
December 2026 and January 2027
December 21–January 1: Winter break
January 4: Teacher workday and staff development
January 5: Students return to school
January 18: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
February 2027
February 12: Teacher workday and staff development
February 15: No school for teachers or students and possible severe weather make-up day
March and April 2027
March 12: Teacher workday and staff development
March 26: Teacher workday and staff development
March 29–April 2: Spring break
April 23: No school for teachers or students, possible severe weather make-up day, and workday for 240-day employees
May 2027
May 26–28: Half-days for students
May 28: Last day for students
May 31: Memorial Day holiday
Possible severe weather make-up days are October 12, February 15, and April 23. If any of these dates are needed as make-up days, the district will communicate the change to families.
On the following Wednesdays, middle school students will report according to the district’s late start schedule. Families should follow school and district instructions regarding arrival times and transportation.
September 16, 2026
October 14, 2026
November 18, 2026
February 3, 2027
March 10, 2027
April 28, 2027
Late start schedules and transportation arrangements are subject to change. Families should review AFS and district communications for updates.
High school students will not follow the regular late start schedule on the dates below. Students should report at the normal school start time. Some dates coincide with scheduled testing.
August 12, 2026
October 7, 2026: PSAT
December 16, 2026
January 6, 2027
March 3, 2027: SAT
March 24, 2027: WIN Testing
May 5, 2027
May 12, 2027
May 19, 2027
May 26, 2027
Parents and guardians are asked to be mindful when scheduling medical, dental, counseling, or other appointments during testing windows. Whenever possible, please avoid scheduling appointments on days when your student is expected to test so that the student can arrive on time, remain for the entire testing session, and be present and prepared to complete the assessment.
If an appointment cannot be avoided, please contact the school as early as possible. Testing schedules may limit early dismissal, late arrival, or the ability to begin or complete an assessment that day. Advance communication will help staff determine the best available option for your student.
Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold its 2027 high school graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 28, 2027 at the Colonial Life Arena.
Chapin High School: May 28 at 8:00 a.m.
Dutch Fork High School: May 28 at 11:30 a.m.
Irmo High School: May 28 at 3:00 p.m.
Spring Hill High School: May 28 at 6:00 p.m.
*Graduation times and dates vary each year. While districts annually submit preferred dates for graduation ceremonies at the Colonial Life Arena, the arena ultimately selects and provides dates and times for several districts based on the arena’s availability and processes.