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Check out our News and Events page with the latest updates on events, information, and important school news.  Please check back regularly to stay up-to-date on the happenings at our school.

A school calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year, with monthly calendars and key dates highlighted.

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MCA Testing Schedule

Endazhi-Nitaawiging Charter School

Please review the MCA testing dates and grade-level testing times below. Families are encouraged to help students arrive on time, rested, and ready to do their best.

Reading MCA

April 8 & 9

  • 8:50–9:50 — 4th Grade
  • 9:55–10:55 — 3rd Grade
  • 11:00–12:00 — 7th & 8th Grade
  • 12:05–1:05 — 5th Grade
  • 1:10–2:10 — 6th Grade

April 15 & 16

  • 8:50–9:50 — 4th Grade
  • 9:55–10:55 — 3rd Grade
  • 11:00–12:00 — 7th & 8th Grade
  • 12:05–1:05 — 5th Grade
  • 1:10–2:10 — 6th Grade

Math MCA

April 22 & 23

  • 8:50–9:50 — 4th Grade
  • 9:55–10:55 — 3rd Grade
  • 11:00–12:00 — 7th & 8th Grade
  • 12:05–1:05 — 5th Grade
  • 1:10–2:10 — 6th Grade

Science MCA

April 29

  • 12:05–1:05 — 5th Grade Science

Make-Up Testing

April 30, 2026

Make-up testing for Reading, Math, and Science:

  • 8:50–9:50 — 4th Grade
  • 9:55–10:55 — 3rd Grade
  • 11:00–12:00 — 7th & 8th Grade
  • 12:05–1:05 — 5th Grade
  • 1:10–2:10 — 6th Grade

Testing Reminder

Please make sure students get a good night’s sleep, arrive on time, and come prepared to do their best.

Mark Your Calendars for School and State Testing

 

Date 

Assessment 

Grade 

Format 

Subject 

Purpose/Rationale/Source of Requirement 

Estimated Time for  Test Administration

10-6-25 

10-24-25

STAR 

Reading 

Grades  

k-8

Computer 

Reading 

To measure student growth and  

achievement over time, identify individual  learning needs, and guide instruction based  on data-driven insights

1 Hour

10-6-25 

10-24-25

STAR 

Math 

Grades  

k-8

Computer 

Math 

To measure student growth and  

achievement over time, identify individual  learning needs, and guide instruction based  on data-driven insights

1 Hour

10-8-25 

NWEA 

Reading:  Grades  

3-8

Computer 

Reading 

To measure student growth and  

achievement over time, identify individual  learning needs, and guide instruction based  on data-driven insights

1.5 Hours

10-9-25 

NWEA 

Math:  

Grades  

3-8

Computer 

Math 

To measure student growth and  

achievement over time, identify individual  learning needs, and guide instruction based on data-driven insights

1.5 Hours

1-12-26 

1-23-26

STAR 

Reading 

Grades  

k-8

Computer 

Reading 

To measure student growth and  achievement over time, identify individual  learning needs, and guide instruction based  on data-driven insights

1 Hour

1-12-26 

1-23-26

STAR 

Math 

Grades  

k-8

Computer 

Math 

To measure student growth and  achievement over time, identify individual  learning needs, and guide instruction based  on data-driven insights

1 Hour

4-8-26 

4-9-26

Minnesota  

Comprehensive  

Assessment(MCA)  Science

Reading:  Grades  

3-8

Computer 

Reading 

To measure achievement on the Minnesota  Academic Standards and measure academic  progress of students over time. 

Minnesota Statute, section 120B.30 and  ESEA

1.5-2.5 Hours



 

4-15-26 

4-16-26

Minnesota  

Comprehensive  

Assessment(MCA)

Reading:  Grades  

3-8

Computer 

Reading 

To measure achievement on the Minnesota  Academic Standards and measure academic  progress of students over time. 

Minnesota Statute, section 120B.30 and  ESEA

1.5-2.5 Hours

4-22-26 

4-23-26

Minnesota 

Comprehensive  

Assessment(MCA)

Math: 

Grades  

3-8

Computer 

Math 

To measure achievement on the Minnesota Academic Standards andmeasure academic  progress of students over time. 

Minnesota Statute,section 120B.30 and  ESEA

1.5-2.5 Hours

4-15-26 

4-30-26

STAR 

Reading 

Grades  

k-8

Computer 

Reading 

To measure student growth and  achievement over time, identify individual  learning needs, and guide instruction based  on data-driven insights

1 Hour

4-15-26 

4-30-26

STAR 

Math 

Grades  

k-8

Computer 

Math 

To measure student growth and  achievement over time, identify individual  learning needs, and guide instruction based  on data-driven insights

1 Hour

4-29-26 

Minnesota  

Comprehensive  

Assessment(MCA)

Science:  Grades 

5

Computer 

Science 

To measure achievement on the Minnesota  Academic Standards and measure academic  progress of students over time. 

Minnesota Statute, section 120B.30 and  ESEA

1.5-2.5 Hours

4-30-26 

Make Up Day 

Reading 

Math  

Science

Computer 

Reading 

Math  

Science

To measure achievement on the Minnesota Academic Standards andmeasure academic  progress of students over time.

1.5-2.5 Hours



 

         

Minnesota Statute,section 120B.30 and ESEA

  

 

 

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