Key Athletic Dates
This page lists important athletic dates for the 2025-26 school year so student-athletes, coaches, and families can plan ahead. Events are organized by month for quick reference and include preseason sports camps, award nights, interim and end-of-quarter dates, and out-of-state travel.
The calendar also includes the dates for the end of the two-week grace period, which allows student-athletes to join or leave a team without commitment for the remainder of the season. These dates are listed for the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons.
For additional important academic dates—such as early dismissals and school closures—please refer to the MSD School Calendar.
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For a complete view of all middle school and high school competitions, along with key athletic dates, visit our Athletics Composite Schedule. It includes all MSD athletic competitions and key events across both campuses. This one-stop calendar is updated in real time as scheduling changes are made and can be subscribed to for automatic updates.
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Key Athletic Dates for the 2025-26 School Year
AUGUST 2025
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Sunday
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August 10 | Fall Sports Kickoff |
| Start Date for Middle and High School Fall Sports | ||
| Monday | August 25 | Back-to-School Event |
| Fall Sports Grace Period Ends | ||
| Tuesday | August 26 | First Day of School |
SEPTEMBER 2025
| Friday | September 6 | Varsity Football and Cheerleading hosts Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind |
| Friday | September 12 | Oriole Classic JV Volleyball Tournament |
| Saturday | September 13 | Oriole Classic Varsity Volleyball Tournament |
| Wednesday | September 24 | Quarter 1 Interim |
| Saturday | September 27 | Homecoming |
OCTOBER 2025
| Fri. & Sat. | October 3-4 | National Deaf Cross Country Invitational |
| Spike Out Volleyball Tournament | ||
| Friday | October 24 | End of Quarter 1 |
NOVEMBER 2025
| Monday | November 3 | Start of Winter Sports for Middle and High School |
| Monday | November 10 |
Start of Winter Sports for Athletes with Extended Fall Season *
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| Fri. to Sun. | November 14-16 | High School Winter Sports Camp |
| Monday | November 17 | Winter Sports Grace Period Ends |
| Wednesday | November 19 | Quarter 2 Interim |
| Monday | November 24 | Winter Sports Grace Period Ends for Athletes with Extended Fall Season * |
* High school football and cross country team members begin later due to the extended fall season.
DECEMBER 2025
| Wednesday | December 17 | High School Fall Sports Awards Night |
JANUARY 2026
| Fri. & Sat. | January 9-10 | Oriole Classic Basketball Tournament |
| Thur. to Sat. | January 15-17 | Clerc Classic Basketball Tournament and Cheerleading Competition |
| Friday | January 16 | End of Quarter 2 |
| Fri. & Sat. | January 23-24 | Willigan Wrestling Tournament |
FEBRUARY 2026
| Saturday | February 7 | ESDAA Cheerleading Competition |
| Wednesday | February 18 | Quarter 3 Interim |
| Wed. to Thur. | February 25-26 | Eastern Middle School Deaf Basketball Tournament at MSD Columbia Campus |
MARCH 2026
| Monday | March 2 | Start of Spring Sports for Middle and High School |
| Fri. to Sun. | March 6-8 | High School Spring Sports Camp |
| Monday | March 16 | Spring Sports Grace Period Ends |
| Wednesday | March 18 | High School Winter Sports Awards Night |
| Friday | March 20 | End of Quarter 3 |
APRIL 2026
| Fri. & Sat. | April 10-11 | Berg/Seeger Track and Field Classic |
| Fri. & Sat. | April 24-25 | Boys Volleyball Tournament |
| Hoy Softball Tournament | ||
| Wednesday | April 29 | Quarter 4 Interim |
MAY 2026
| Monday | May 18 | Special Olympics Awards Night |
| Tuesday | May 19 | High School Spring Sports and End-of-Year Awards Night |
| Friday | May 29 | High School Graduation |
JUNE 2026
| Tuesday | June 2 | Middle School Sports Celebration Night |
| Thursday | June 4 | End of Quarter 4 |
| Last Day of School |
Please note: All dates are subject to change. Updates will be reflected in the calendar as soon as possible.