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The Downtown School — School Calendar 2026-27
Winston Salem, NC 27101
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Ice Skating time is 3:30pm but the ticket includes admission to the fair as well. Must purchase these tickets prior to 3:30pm on Oct 4, 2026.
The entire building will be on a modified schedule. All students will participate in this state exam.
Check the testing notice for registration deadlines and test day details.
Review the school calendar for the full professional development schedule.
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Ice Skating time is 3:30pm but the ticket includes admission to the fair as well. Must purchase these tickets prior to 3:30pm on Oct 4, 2026.
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools. The Downtown School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | testing modules trainings dueDistrict-wide 26-27 Directions to Access and Complete the NCTest Modules.docx |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day- No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | WIDA testing endsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Science 8 Check-In TestingDistrict-wide The building will be on a modified schedule this day. All of our grade 8 students will be taking their state check-in exam. |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | K Half Day PlanningDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | 4th Half Day PlanningDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | 2nd Half Day PlanningDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Student of the Month breakfastDistrict-wide Check the program notice for date, time, and eligibility criteria. |
| Sun, Oct 4, 2026 | Downtown School at The Carolina Classic Fair and Ice Skating Sprit Event Ice Skating time is 3:30pm but the ticket includes admission to the fair as well. Must purchase these tickets prior to 3:30pm on Oct 4, 2026. |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No School - Reserved Day for TeachersDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | CogAT testing for 2nd Grade through 10/16District-wide |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | ELA 6-8 Check In ExamsDistrict-wide The entire building will be on a modified schedule. All students will participate in this state exam. |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | PSAT TestingDistrict-wide Check the testing notice for registration deadlines and test day details. |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Teacher Professional DayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the full professional development schedule. |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | WorkKeys AssessmentDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | HOLIDAY No School for teachers, staff or students District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Math I Check In ExamDistrict-wide All students enrolled in Math I will be taking this state exam. |
| Sat, Nov 21, 2026 | 2nd annual Winter Market at DTS Come celebrate DTS families and student's art and wares at the 2nd annual DTS Winter Market. Free to attend. Various prices for different items being sold by students, teachers and families. |
Showing 18 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about The Downtown School
The Downtown School currently enrolls 431 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NC.