Whether you’re a returning student artist or joining The School of Arts and Enterprise (The SAE) family for the first time, it’s never too early to start planning! The 2026–27 school year is full of exciting moments – from the very first day of school to Portfolio Week and everything in between. Below you’ll find the key dates to add to your calendar right now. (Heads up: some details are subject to change, so keep an eye on our online calendar for the latest updates.) Not enrolled yet? Your spotlight is waiting – visit our enrollment page and join us this fall, tuition-free and audition-free!

The SAE School Hours

School Year Hours: Visit the Parent Portal for daily bell schedule details (Odd Day, Even Day, and Minimum Day schedules)

Summer: Closed for students until August 10, 2026

Important Dates for the 2026–27 School Year

Fall Semester

  • August 10 – First Day of School
  • August 17 – Studio Classes Begin
  • August 27 – SAW Meeting + Back-to-School Night
  • August 28 – Back-to-School Rally (Modified Bell Schedule)
  • September 7 – No School (Labor Day)
  • October 9 – End of First Quarter
  • October 12 – No School (Indigenous Peoples’ Day)
  • November 11 – No School (Veterans Day)
  • November 23–27 – No School (Fall Break)
  • November 30 – No School (Pupil-Free Day)
  • December 10 – SAW Meeting + Project EXPO
  • December 18 – End of First Semester
  • December 21–31 – No School (Winter Break)

Spring Semester

  • January 1–4 – No School (Winter Break continues)
  • January 5 – Semester Two Begins
  • January 18 – No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
  • February 4 – SAW Meeting + Parent Appreciation Night
  • February 8 – No School (Lincoln’s Birthday)
  • February 15 – No School (Presidents’ Day)
  • March 12 – End of Third Quarter
  • March 15 – No School (Pupil-Free Day)
  • March 29 – April 2 – No School (Spring Break)
  • April 26–30 – Portfolio + State Testing Week
  • May 7 – Extended Lunch Bell Schedule (HS Only)
  • May 13 – SAW Meeting + Project EXPO
  • May 14 – Extended Lunch Bell Schedule (MS Only)
  • May 14 – Studio Classes End
  • May 27 – Last Day of School + Graduation + Promotion

Want to make 2026–27 the year your creative journey begins? Apply now and join a community of student artists who are doing something truly unique. And for current SAE families — save these dates, stay connected, and get ready for another incredible year together! 

About The SAE

The School of Arts and Enterprise (The SAE) is an audition-free and tuition-free arts charter school serving grades 6-12. Our campuses are located in the Pomona, CA Arts Colony, surrounded by a thriving professional arts community. We offer nationally-recognized, award-winning arts education and creative entrepreneurship for young artists through project-based learning and flexible block scheduling. Students are supported by a close-knit community that values creative expression and celebrates differences. Join The SAE today! Enrolling now.

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