Events and important dates

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First Day of The Matthew Erik Academy 2026-2027 school year

Monday, August 17

Labor Day

Monday, September 7

Academy is closed on this day.

Columbus Day

Monday, October 12

Academy is closed on this day.

Fall Parent Workshop 

Thursday, October 15  8:30-9:30  

The Matthew Erik Academy/Pass the Torch building

It's not too late to start planning for the school year! Bring your questions about homeschooling and let us help you plan and prepare. Topics include curriculum choices, local and state requirements for homeschooling, and tips for ensuring a successful homeschool year. 

Trick-or-Read

TBD  

Our 6th annual Halloween event is fast approaching!  Come with or without a costume and trick-or-treat academy style!  We have hundreds of preschool, children's and youth literature to choose from. Take a book or two, play a few games, and grab a treat as well! This is a family-friendly free event.  No RSVP required. 

Thanksgiving week

Monday, November 23 - Friday, November 27 

Academy is closed on these days.

Christmas Break

Monday, December 14- Friday, January 1 

Academy is closed on these days and will resume on Monday, January 4th.

Dr. Martin Luther King Day

Monday, January 18

Academy is closed on this day.

President's Day

Monday, February 15

Academy is closed on this day.

Spring Break

Monday, March 22 - Friday, March 26

Academy is closed on these days.

Last Academy Day 

Thursday, April 29

The Matthew Erik Academy is closed for the summer.  We'll miss our students!  But we look forward to another successful and fun school year beginning in mid-August.  Start date will be announced soon.

11th Annual "Be a Little More Matt" Golf Outing

TBD

This is The Matthew Erik Foundation's biggest fundraiser of the year and what helps us keeps tuition costs low at the academy. We hope that you will consider sponsoring or attending!