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Academic Calendar

2026-2027 School Year

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.

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: 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: August 10, 2026
  • Last Day: May 21, 2027
  • Total Days: 180 instructional days
  • Semesters: Fall & Spring

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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
October 16 Report Cards Quarter 1 report cards issued
October 23 Parent-Teacher Conferences Virtual and in-person options available
November 11 Veterans Day No classes - Training optional
November 13 Progress Reports Mid-quarter progress reports issued
November 25-29 Thanksgiving Break No classes - Campus closed Nov 26-28
December 18 End of Quarter 2 / Semester 1 Fall semester ends
December 19 - January 3 Winter Break Campus closed - Students return home

Spring Semester 2027

January - May

Date Event Details
January 4 Classes Resume Spring semester begins
January 8 Report Cards Semester 1 report cards issued
January 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day No classes - Training optional
February 12 Progress Reports Mid-quarter progress reports issued
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
March 15 Report Cards Quarter 3 report cards issued
March 19 Parent-Teacher Conferences Virtual and in-person options available
April 2 Good Friday No classes - Training optional
April 16 Progress Reports Mid-quarter progress reports issued
May 14 Senior Awards Night Recognition ceremony for graduating seniors
May 20 Graduation Ceremony Class of 2027 commencement
May 21 Last Day of School End of Quarter 4 / Semester 2
May 22 Move-Out Day Boarding students depart
May 28 Report Cards Final report cards issued

Athletic Seasons

Sport-specific competition schedules.

🏒 Hockey

Season: September - March

NA3HL: Regular season games throughout

Playoffs: March

Off-Season Training: April - August

🏐 Volleyball

Club Season: January - May

High School Season: August - November

National Tournaments: Various dates

Training: Year-round

🏀 Basketball

High School Season: November - February

AAU Season: March - July

Showcases: Various dates

Training: Year-round

🏓 Pickleball

Junior Tours: Year-round

National Championships: Summer

Training: Year-round

Local Tournaments: Monthly

🥊 Boxing

USA Boxing Season: Year-round

Regional Tournaments: Various dates

National Championships: December

Training: Year-round

⛸️ Figure Skating

Competition Season: October - March

Regionals: October-November

Sectionals: November

Nationals: January

Summer Programs

SSS Academies offers optional summer programs for students who wish to continue their athletic development during the off-season. Summer programs are separate from the regular school year and have additional fees.

Summer Camp Sessions:

  • Session 1: June 7 - June 25 (3 weeks)
  • Session 2: June 28 - July 16 (3 weeks)
  • Session 3: July 19 - August 6 (3 weeks)

Summer Program Features:

  • Intensive sport-specific training
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Skills development camps
  • Optional academic enrichment
  • College showcase preparation

Summer programs are open to both SSS Academies students and external participants. Contact admissions for summer program registration and pricing.

Summer Housing

Boarding is available for summer program participants. Students stay in the same residence halls as during the school year.

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Summer program registration opens March 1. Spaces are limited.

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