MAST Academy calendar 2026–27

Coming up at MAST Academy

• Sep 7Mon
  No schoolLabor DayMonday · back Sep 8
• Sep 21Mon
  No schoolTeacher planning dayMonday · back Sep 22
• Sep 28Mon
  At MAST AcademyAICE exam sessions (select students)Cambridge AICE papers (General Paper, Environmental, History, Lang/Lit, Marine, English Language) on scattered days; morning or afternoon sessions.
• Oct 5Mon
  At MAST AcademyPSAT/NMSQT for grades 9 and 10
• Oct 6Tue
  At MAST AcademyPSAT/NMSQT for grade 11
• Oct 21Wed
  At MAST AcademyMAST College Fair11:30 AM-1:00 PM ET, Auditorium.
• Oct 23Fri
  At MAST AcademyRed Ribbon WeekRally in Red (wear red) Oct 23; Say Boo to Drugs costume day Oct 30.
• Oct 23Fri
  At MAST AcademyTrunk or Treat5:00-7:00 PM ET.
• Oct 29Thu
  At MAST AcademyFAFSA Night5:30-7:00 PM ET, Library Loft.
• Nov 3Tue
  No schoolTeacher planning dayTuesday · back Nov 4
• Nov 9Mon
  At MAST AcademyMako Spirit Week
• Nov 11Wed
  No schoolVeterans DayWednesday · back Nov 12
• Nov 12Thu
  At MAST AcademyPep RallyAll-day entry.
• Nov 14Sat
  At MAST AcademyMAST Homecoming Dance
• Nov 23Mon
  No schoolThanksgiving weekNov 23–27 · 5 days · back Nov 30
• Dec 7Mon
  At MAST AcademyEOC and FAST Reading retakes (select students); FAST PM2 Math grades 6 and 7; FCLE8:00-10:45 AM ET.
• Dec 8Tue
  At MAST AcademyFAST PM2 Reading, grades 9 and 108:00-10:45 AM ET.
• Dec 9Wed
  At MAST AcademyFAST PM2 Reading, grades 6-88:00-10:45 AM ET.
• Dec 18Fri
  No schoolWinter breakDec 18 – Jan 1 · 11 days · back Jan 4
• Jan 15Fri
  No school4-day weekendJan 15–18 · 2 days · back Jan 19
• Feb 15Mon
  No schoolPresidents DayMonday · back Feb 16
• Mar 10Wed
  No schoolTeacher planning dayWednesday · back Mar 11
• Mar 22Mon
  No schoolSpring breakMar 22–29 · 6 days · back Mar 30
• May 31Mon
  No schoolMemorial DayMonday · back Jun 1

School events come from the school’s own online calendar. We keep the dated, non-athletic ones.

School day times

Source: the school’s bell schedule (posted in 2025, so check for 2026–27 changes).

Programs at MAST Academy

• Grades 6-12 magnet school; the 2026-27 profile calls it the only maritime and science technology magnet high school in M-DCPS (school's own claim)
• Three magnet programs: Maritime and Science Technology, Cambridge STEM, Cambridge Global
• Cambridge (AICE) Diploma coursework, AP and Dual Enrollment
• Internship experience with local businesses, research institutions or government offices (Maritime program)
• Duke of Edinburgh International Award Program
• Campus includes pool, boathouse and docks; Sailing Booster Club; Executive Internship Program
• Magnet Schools of America Top Performing Magnet School of Excellence 2024 and 2025 (per school profile)

From the school’s website.