Spring is the time of year when our schools administer state required assessments.  These assessments are used for state and federal accountability, to monitor student progress toward grade level standards, as well as an option for high school students to meet their Graduation Pathways requirement. The English/Language Arts (ELA) and Math Smarter Balanced Assessments are administered in grades 3 through 8 and 10, while the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) is administered in grades 5, 8, and 11. 

Make sure your student brings a fully charged Chromebook to school every day they are testing.

If you have any questions about your student’s spring assessments or schedules, please feel free to contact ​their teacher or the testing coordinator, Catlyn Caldart ccaldart@nsd.org

 

2026 Testing Schedule

May 2026

Monday	Tuesday	Wednsday	Thursday	Friday
5/4   4th ELA CAT	5/5   4th ELA PT	5/6   3rd ELA CAT	5/7   3rd ELA PT	5/8   Make Ups
5/11   5th/(4/5th Split)ELA CAT	5/12   5th/(4/5th Split)ELA PT	5/13   Make Ups	5/14   5th Science	5/15   Make Ups
5/18   4th Math CAT	5/19   4th Math PT	5/20   3rd Math CAT	5/21   Make Ups	5/22   3rd Math PT
5/25    NO SCHOOL	5/26   5th/(4/5th Split)Math CAT	5/27   5th/(4/5th Split) Math PT	5/28   Make Ups	5/29   Make Ups
6/1   Make Ups (if needed)