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Academic Calendar

Key dates, deadlines, and milestones for the SSS Academies academic year. Plan your path to excellence.

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2026-2027 Academic Year

SSS Academies operates on a traditional academic calendar aligned with the Arizona school year. Our calendar is designed to balance rigorous academics with year-round athletic training on our Tier 1 NBA floors and NHL-size ice rinks.

The school year runs from August through May, with boarding students residing on campus during this period. Summer programs are available separately for students who wish to continue training during the off-season.

📅 Daily Schedule

Morning Academics

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM (2-3 hours)

Lunch Break

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Athletic Training

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Evening Study Hall

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (optional)

Key Dates

First Day of School

August 10, 2026

Last Day of School

May 21, 2027

Total Instructional Days

180 days

Semesters

Fall & Spring

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180 School Days

Instructional Days

2 Semesters

Fall & Spring

4 Quarters

Progress Reports

Aug-May Academic Year

10 Months

Fall Semester 2026

August - December

Date	Event	Details
August 3-7	New Student Orientation	Required for all new students and families
August 8-9	Move-In Days	Boarding students move into residence halls
August 10	First Day of School	Classes begin for all students
September 7	Labor Day	No classes - Training optional
September 15	Progress Reports	Mid-quarter progress reports issued
October 9	End of Quarter 1	First quarter ends
October 12-13	Fall Break	No classes - Campus remains open
November 11	Veterans Day	No classes - Training optional
November 23-27	Thanksgiving Break	No classes - Campus closed
December 18	End of Semester 1	Fall semester ends
December 19 - January 4	Winter Break	No classes - Campus closed

Spring Semester 2027

January - May

Date	Event	Details
January 5	Classes Resume	Spring semester begins
January 18	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	No classes - Training optional
February 15	Presidents' Day	No classes - Training optional
March 5	End of Quarter 3	Third quarter ends
March 8-12	Spring Break	No classes - Campus remains open
April 15	Progress Reports	Mid-quarter progress reports issued
May 14-20	Final Exams	Semester final examinations
May 21	Last Day of School	Spring semester ends
May 22	Graduation Ceremony	Commencement for graduating seniors

Summer Programs 2027

Optional training and development opportunities

🏒

Summer Training Camps

Intensive sport-specific training camps available for all sports. Continue developing your skills during the off-season.

June - July

📚

Academic Enrichment

Summer school options for credit recovery, acceleration, or enrichment. Get ahead or catch up on coursework.

June - August

🌍

International Tournaments

Compete in elite tournaments across North America and internationally. Gain exposure to college scouts.

June - August

Plan Your Year at SSS Academies

Download the full calendar and start preparing for an incredible year of academics and athletics.

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