2026-2027 CALENDAR OF DATES 

OVERNIGHT OPENING RETREAT

(Mandatory Attendance. No Exceptions)

Friday, September 18, 2026 through Saturday, September 19, 2026

COMMUNITY PROJECTS 

PLACEMENT FAIR

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 – 5pm -7pm

COMMUNITY PROJECTS KICK-OFF

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 – 5pm -7pm

PROGRAM DAYS

Government & Education Day – Thursday, October 22, 2026

Culture, Arts & History Day – Thursday, November 19, 2026

Media Day – Thursday, December 10, 2026

Transportation & Tourism Day – Thursday, January 14, 2027

Urban Development and Environment Day – Thursday, February 11, 2027

Health and Human Services Day – Thursday, March 11, 2027

Criminal Justice Day – Thursday, April 15, 2027

Business Day– Thursday, May 13, 2027

GRADUATION (Mandatory Attendance. No Exceptions)

Friday, June 4, 2027

Morning Portion – Project Presentations (Mandatory Attendance)

8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Evening Portion – Commencement Ceremony (Mandatory Attendance)

5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

(Both Day and Evening Portion of Graduation are MANDATORY – NO EXCEPTIONS)