Westlake Academy 2025–2026 Academic Calendar
Westlake Academy, a K-12 International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, has announced its academic calendar for the 2025–2026 school year. The calendar includes key dates for instructional periods, holidays, testing, and teacher professional development, providing families and staff with a clear plan for the year ahead.
📅 Key Dates:
- First Day of School: August 14, 2025
- Last Day of School: May 21, 2026
- Commencement: May 22, 2026
🏖️ School Holidays & Breaks:
- Labor Day: September 1, 2025
- Thanksgiving Break: November 24–28, 2025
- Winter Break: December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 19, 2026
- Presidents’ Day: February 16, 2026
- Spring Break: March 16–20, 2026
- Bad Weather Makeup Day: April 3, 2026
- Memorial Day: May 25, 2026
🧑🏫 Teacher Workdays (No School for Students):
- October 9–10, 2025
- January 2 & 5, 2026
- February 13, 2026
- March 13, 2026
- May 26–27, 2026
🧪 Testing & Assessments:
- Final Exams for Grades 6–12: December 15–18, 2025
- End-of-Year Testing: April 4–22, 2026
- Secondary Quarter End Dates:
- Q1: October 9
- Q2: December 18
- Q3: March 12
- Q4: May 21
🔍 Other Notables:
- Columbus Day: October 13
- Student-Led Conferences (No Classes for PYP): October 15
- Late Start Wednesdays (C6–12): Dates vary monthly
- Commencement Day: May 22, 2026
Westlake Academy continues to offer a balanced calendar that supports academic rigor while incorporating breaks and professional development to foster student and teacher success.