Superintendent outlines STAAR testing schedule and flags attendance trends
Superintendent Dr. Allen reviewed STAAR testing dates for April 2026 and presented year‑to‑date attendance figures showing a slight decline to 91.2% for 2025–26; the district also announced the end of the South Texas State Fair attendance incentive.
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Superintendent Dr. Allen presented the district’s STAAR testing schedule and attendance data during the Feb. 19 meeting. The STAAR testing window includes April 14 (Grades 3–8 RLA and EOC English), April 15 (English II EOC), April 16 (5th/8th science and Biology EOC), April 17 (make‑ups), April 21 (Grades 3–8 math and Algebra EOC), April 22 (8th grade social studies and U.S. History EOC), and April 23–28 for make‑ups and final make‑up days. Dr. Allen encouraged families to avoid unnecessary absences around testing dates.
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