Planning ahead makes all the difference! We understand that families value having key dates at their fingertips to help organize the year ahead. For both new and returning IVA High families, the calendar below is here to ensure a smooth and successful 2025-26.

You can also access this information on our Calendar webpage alongside our daily Bell Schedule. Mark your calendars with these essential dates! 

IVA High Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday: 8:35 am – 3:40 pm Friday: 8:35 am – 2:20 pm

All Fridays are minimum days.

Important Dates for IVA High 2025-26 School Year

September

• Sept. 1: Labor Day (No School)
• Sept. 18: Back-to-School Night (Minimum Day)
• Sept. 26: First Quarter Faculty Academy (No School)

October

• Oct. 1: 1st Grading Period Ends
• Oct. 3: 1st Progress Reports 
• Oct. 6-10: Student Led Conferences (All Minimum Days)
• Oct. 13: Fall Rest & Rejuvenate Day (No School)

November

• Nov. 10: Second Quarter Faculty Academy (No School)
• Nov. 11: Veterans Day (No School)
• Nov. 17: 2nd Grading Period Ends
• Nov. 20: Fall Exhibition of Learning
• Nov. 21: 2nd Progress Reports 
• Nov. 24-28: Thanksgiving Recess (No School)

December-January

• Dec. 20 – Jan. 4: Winter Recess (No School)
• Jan. 12: 3rd Grading Period Ends
• Jan. 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
• Jan. 20-23: 1st Semester Finals (All Minimum Days)
• Jan. 23: End of 1st Semester
• Jan. 26: Third Quarter Faculty Academy & First Day of 2nd Semester

February

• Feb. 2: 1st Semester Report Cards Distributed
• Feb. 9: Lincoln’s Birthday (No School)
• Feb. 16: Washington’s Birthday (No School)

March

• Mar. 16: Spring Rest & Rejuvenate Day (No School)
• Mar. 17: EOL Faculty Academy (No School)
• Mar. 23: 1st Grading Period Ends
• Mar. 27: 1st Progress Reports 

April-June

• Apr. 2: Spring Exhibition of Learning
• Apr. 6-10: Spring Recess (No School)
• Apr. 27: Rest and Rejuvenate Day (No School)
• May 4: 2nd Grading Period Ends
• May 8: 2nd Progress Reports 
• May 25: Memorial Day (No School)
• June 1: 3rd Grading Period Ends
• June 8-11: 2nd Semester Finals (All Minimum Days)
• June 11: End of 2nd Semester
• June 12: Graduation (Non-School Day)
• June 15 & 16: Fourth Quarter Faculty Academy (No School)
• June 19: Juneteenth (No School)
• June 22: 2nd Semester Report Cards Distributed

We’re excited to welcome back our returning students and families for another incredible year together! 

For those exploring high school options, we’d love to connect with you about the IVA High experience. Reach out to us with any questions, schedule a campus visit, or begin your enrollment journey at our tuition-free public charter school. 

It’s not too late—secure your spot for the 2025-26 school year and join our curious minds, empowered community!

About IVA High

IVA High is a fully accredited, tuition-free public high school in Long Beach, California with a mission to empower students to think well: creatively, critically, and with a capacity for self-growth. Our learner-centered approach puts students in charge of their education, while dual enrollment and paid internships transform learning into action. Students come for college prep, STEAM and exploratory pathways for their future; they stay for smaller, safer learning in a vibrant, caring community. Get to know us on social media @ivahigh and on the web at www.ivahigh.org   Celebrating 10 Years of Curious Minds, Empowered Community – Join us!