Spring MCAS season is here! Below is an overview of the upcoming testing schedule for grades 5–8. Please help your student arrive well-rested, on time, and ready to do their best.
ELA (English Language Arts)
Grades 5 & 6 — Sessions 1 & 2: Tuesday, March 31 & Wednesday, April 1
Grades 7 & 8 — Sessions 1 & 2: Tuesday, April 7 & Wednesday, April 8 (Note: There is no school on Friday, April 3 — Good Friday)
Math
Grades 5 & 6 — Session 1: Friday, May 1 | Session 2: Monday, May 4
Grades 7 & 8 — Session 1: Tuesday, May 12 | Session 2: Wednesday, May 13
Science & Technology/Engineering (STE)
Grades 5–8 — Sessions 1 & 2: Monday, May 18 & Tuesday, May 19
Grade 8 Civics
Sessions 1 & 2: Wednesday, May 27 & Thursday, May 28 (Note: There is no school on Monday, May 25 — Memorial Day)
Tips to Help Your Student Succeed on Test Day:
- 🛏️ Get a good night's sleep — aim for 8–9 hours the night before each session
- 🍳 Eat a healthy breakfast — a nutritious meal fuels focus and stamina
- ⏰ Arrive on time — late arrivals disrupt testing and can cause unnecessary stress
- 📵 Leave devices at home — phones and smartwatches must be powered off during testing
- 💧 Stay hydrated — students may bring a water bottle to their testing session
- 💬 Talk it up positively — encourage your student to approach MCAS as an opportunity to show what they know and how much they've grown this year
- Charge the Chromebook — MCAS is taken online, so please make sure your child's Chromebook is fully charged the night before each testing day.
We are proud of all that our students have accomplished this year, and we know they are ready to shine. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student success!
