Important Dates for 2026-2027
August 3rd to August 7th: PSAT and SAT Bootcamp for 11th and 12th Graders at GPA
August 3rd to August 7th: Summer Bridge Program for Incoming Students
Week of August 17th: Student schedules sent out and bus schedules sent out
Wednesday, August 19th and Thursday, August 20th: 12pm-2pm - returning students may come to GPA to pick up their laptop and charger and sign paperwork
Wednesday, August 19th: 3pm-5pm - returning student and parent for laptop pick up and signature
Thursday, August 20th: Mandatory Dual Enrollment Student Orientation at 1pm
Monday, August 24th: Welcome Back to School Social 12pm-3pm at Great Path Academy
Tuesday, August 25th: First Day of School; Half Day of School; B Half Day Dismissal at 11am with Advisory
Wednesday, August 26th: Second Day of school; Half Day of School; A Half Day Dismissal at 11am with Advisory
Thursday, August 27th: CT State Manchester College Classes begin
Thursday, August 27th: Freshmen Orientation and New Student Mandatory Laptop Night at 5pm
Friday, August 28th: Welcome Back - All School Assembly
Wednesday, September 2nd: SGC and PTO Meeting at 5pm
Monday, September 7th: Labor Day - No School
Wednesday, September 9th: Meet The Teacher Night at 5pm
Wednesday, September 15th: Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
Wednesday, September 23rd: Attendance Incentive: Big E Field Trip for Staff and Students - Connecticut Day