Key Athletic Dates
This page lists important athletic dates for the 2026-27 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 2026-27 School Year
AUGUST 2026
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Sunday
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August 9 | Fall Sports Kickoff |
| Start Date for Middle and High School Fall Sports | ||
| Monday | August 24 | Back-to-School Event |
| Fall Sports Grace Period Ends | ||
| Tuesday | August 25 | First Day of School |
SEPTEMBER 2026
| Friday | September 11 | Oriole Classic JV Volleyball Tournament |
| Saturday | September 12 | Oriole Classic Varsity Volleyball Tournament |
| Friday | September 25 | Quarter 1 Interim |
OCTOBER 2026
| Fri. & Sat. | October 2-3 | National Deaf Cross Country Invitational |
| Spike Out Volleyball Tournament | ||
| Thursday | October 8 | Girls Volleyball Senior Night |
| Friday | October 23 | End of Quarter 1 |
| Cross Country Senior Night | ||
| Fri. & Sat. | October 23-24 | Homecoming |
| Saturday | October 24 | Cheerleading & Football Senior Night |
NOVEMBER 2026
| Monday | November 2 | Start of Winter Sports for Middle and High School |
| Monday | November 9 |
Start of Winter Sports for Athletes with Extended Fall Season *
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| Fri. to Sun. | November 13-15 | High School Winter Sports Camp |
| Monday | November 16 | Winter Sports Grace Period Ends |
| Friday | November 20 | Quarter 2 Interim |
| Monday | November 23 | 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 2026
JANUARY 2027
| Fri. & Sat. | January 8-9 | Oriole Classic Basketball Tournament |
| Thur. to Sat. | January 14-16 | Clerc Classic Basketball Tournament and Cheerleading Competition |
| Friday | January 15 | End of Quarter 2 |
| Fri. & Sat. | January 22-23 | Willigan Wrestling Tournament |
FEBRUARY 2027
| Fri. to Sun. | February 12-14 | ESDAA Cheerleading Competition |
| Friday | February 19 | Quarter 3 Interim |
| Fri. & Sat. | February 19-20 | National Deaf Cheer Competition |
| Tue. to Thur. | February 23-25 | Eastern Middle School Deaf Basketball Tournament |
MARCH 2027
| Monday | March 1 | Start of Spring Sports for Middle and High School |
| Fri. to Sun. | March 5-7 | High School Spring Sports Camp |
| Monday | March 15 | Spring Sports Grace Period Ends |
| Friday | March 25 | End of Quarter 3 |
APRIL 2027
| Fri. & Sat. | April 9-10 | Berg/Seeger Track and Field Classic |
| Fri. & Sat. | April 16-17 | Boys Volleyball Tournament |
| Hoy Softball Tournament |
MAY 2027
| Friday | May 7 | Quarter 4 Interim |
| Fri. & Sat. | May 7-8 | ESDAA Track & Field Championships |
| TBD | TBD | Special Olympics Awards Night |
| TBD | TBD | High School Spring Sports and End-of-Year Awards Night |
| TBD | TBD | High School Graduation |
JUNE 2027
| TBD | TBD | Middle School Sports Celebration Night |
| Tuesday | June 8 | 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.