A new school year is right around the corner, and with it comes a whole list of questions swirling around: When’s Open House? What day do we meet the teachers? Is there school on Halloween? What time does pickup change on Mondays?
Take a deep breath — we’ve got you covered. Below you’ll find every key date for the 2026-27 school year, all in one place. Whether you’re a returning family who has this down to a science or you’re brand new, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s calendar at Innovations Academy, a tuition-free K-8 public school in San Diego.
Innovations Academy School Hours of Operation
Kindergarten
Monday: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Tuesday – Friday: 8:30am – 2:00pm
1st – 8th Grade
Monday: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Tuesday – Friday: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Important Dates for Innovations Academy 2026-27
August
Thursday, August 13: Open House (5 – 7:30pm)
Monday, August 17: First Day of School
September
Friday, September 4: Parent Connection Meet Up
Monday, September 7: Labor Day = No School
Saturday, September 12: Parent Connection & Back to School Meet and Greet
Monday, September 28: Student-Led Conferences (Session 1)
October
Friday, October 2: Parent Connection Meet Up
Monday, October 5 & Monday, October 12: Student-Led Conferences (Sessions 2 & 3)
Monday-Friday, October 26-30: Boograms
Friday, October 30: October Carnival
November
Friday, November 6: Parent Connection Meet Up
Wednesday, November 11: Veterans Day = No School
Monday, November 16: Parent Connection Kicks Off the Holiday Gift Giving Drive
Monday – Friday, November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break = No School
December
Friday, December 4: Parent Connection Meet Up
Friday-Saturday, December 4-5: First Semester School Performance
Monday – Wednesday, December 14-16: Spirit Week
Tuesday, December 15: First Semester Exhibition Night + Portfolio Review
Wednesday, December 16: Report Card Distribution
Thursday, December 17 – Monday, January 4: Winter Break = No School
January
Monday, January 4: Staff Development Day = No School for Students
Tuesday, January 5: Students Return from Winter Break
Friday, January 8: Parent Connection Meet Up
Monday, January 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day = No School
February
Friday, February 5: Valentine’s Family Dance
Friday, February 5: Parent Connection Meet Up
Friday & Monday, February 12 & 15: Presidents’ Weekend = No School
March
Monday – Friday, March 1-5: Book Fair and Screen Free Week
Friday, March 5: Talent Show
Friday, March 5: Parent Connection Meet Up
Wednesday, March 24: Second Exhibition Night/Portfolio Review
April
Friday, March 26 – Monday, April 5: Spring Break = No School
Tuesday, April 6: Students Return to School
Friday, April 9: Parent Connection Meet Up
Thursday-Saturday, April 15-17: Second Semester School Performance
Monday, April 19: State Testing Begins (attendance required)
May
Friday, May 7: Middle School Dance
Friday, May 7: Parent Connection Meet Up
Friday, May 21: Volunteer Thank You Breakfast
Monday – Friday, May 24-28: End of Year Academic Review/Portfolio
Friday, May 28: Last Day of School
Want these dates at your fingertips all year long? Save this post, this link to a PDF, screenshot your favorite months, or sign up for ParentSquare to get reminders sent straight to you before every event.
We can’t wait to welcome your family. Visit innovationsacademy.org/now-enrolling to get started today.
About Innovations Academy:
Innovations Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade in San Diego, California. Our small school values a hands-on, inquiry-based education with high academic standards using self-expression, compassionate connection, and purposeful learning. Our new modern campus is intentionally designed with curiosity and exploration in mind. Join our innovative school today! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Find us at innovationsacademy.org.