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2026-2027 School Year Enrollment and Re-Enrollment

  • Continuous Enrollment students were automatically re-enrolled.
  • Re-enrollment is open for all eligible students; a link to re-enroll has been sent to the primary and secondary parent’s email addresses.
  • New student enrollment is open. A link to enroll new students is available on Enlightium’s website.

May and June Calendar

  • Wednesday, May 6 - Thursday, May 7: Spring assessments for students in grades PreK-8*.
  • Friday, May 15: Office closed for staff and faculty professional development.
  • Monday, May 22: Student Pep Rally*
  • Monday, May 25: No School Day - Memorial Day; students in the Online and Book-Based Programs have access to courses and can use this day to catch up or work ahead.
  • Graduation Ceremonies
    • Tuesday, May 26: Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony*
    • Wednesday, May 27: 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony*
    • Thursday, May 28: 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony*
    • Friday, June 5: 12th Grade Banquet Dinner*
    • Saturday, June 6: 12th Grade Graduation Ceremony*
  • Monday, May 29: Summer Send-Off Webinar*
  • End of the 4th Quarter
    • Friday, May 29: Last day of school for on-track seniors
    • Friday, June 5: Last day of school for all students
    • Saturday, June 6 - Sunday, June 7: Grace Period - Ignitia and canvas are available for last-minute submissions
    • Monday, June 8 - Wednesday, June 10: Semester Break - Ignitia and Canvas are not available
    • Thursday, June 11 - Sunday, June 14: Courses are available to summer school extension students
    • Monday, June 15: Summer school begins for early start students

*Download the 2025-2026 printable calendar, which your student can post at his or her workstation. Click here to access the 2026-2027 school calendar.

Add Enlightium's digital calendar to your Google or Apple Calendar.


Snapshots

  • Snapshots provide students and their parents/guardians insight into all of the offerings available during a month, including:

Spring Assessment

  • Standardized tests are designed to demonstrate to the parents and students whether the student is performing at grade-appropriate and age-appropriate levels.

  • Registration for assessments for grades Prekindergarten through 8th grade was sent via email on March 1 and closed out on March 31.

  • Testing days for those who registered are on Wednesday, May 6, and Thursday, May 7. More information has been sent via email and in the “Iowa Complete” and “IXL” groups in the Enlightium Parents app.


May Service Project

  • May Service Project: Roses with a Message of Hope

  • We invite all of our students and families to share God’s love in a simple yet meaningful way. Join us in spreading joy by attaching a Bible verse to a rose and gifting it to someone in your community—a neighbor, church member, friend, or even a stranger who could use encouragement.

  • Roses with verses can be shared throughout the entire month of May.

  • Snap a photo of your rose and share it here in the Parents app—we’d love to see how you’re spreading joy!

  • Every rose is an opportunity to share kindness, reflect Christ’s love, and plant a seed of hope in someone’s heart.


Pep Rally

  • Enlightium will host its final pep rally of the school year on May 22 at 10:30 AM MST. Students can look forward to games, giveaways, and an end-of-year recap. There will also be a live drawing for students who submitted videos, with a chance to win “Lunch with the Principal.” A link to join will be sent to students’ Enlightium email addresses one hour before the event.


Memorial Day

  • Monday, May 25, is a no-school day for Memorial Day.

  • Students will have access to courses and can use this day to catch up or work ahead.


Ceremonies

  • Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony
    • The 2026 Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony will be held on May 26, 2026, at 8:30 - 9:00 am Pacific Time / 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Eastern Time.
    • All kindergarten families are encouraged to attend this online event.
    • A link to join will be sent one hour before the event starts via email.
  • 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony
    • The 2026 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony will be held on May 27, from 8:30 - 9:00 am Pacific Time / 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Eastern Time.
    • All 5th-grade families are encouraged to attend this online event.
    • A link to join will be sent one hour before the event starts via email.
  • 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony
    • The 2026 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony will be held on May 28, from 8:30 - 9:00 am Pacific Time / 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Eastern Time.
    • All 8th-grade families are encouraged to attend this online event.
    • A link to join will be sent one hour before the event starts via email.
  • 12th Grade Graduation Ceremony
    • Friday, June 5: 12th Grade Banquet Dinner
    • Saturday, June 6: 12th Grade Graduation Ceremony
    • All Enlightium families are encouraged to either join the in-person ceremony or watch the livestream, which will be made available in the Enlightium Parents app.

Summer Send-Off

  • The 2025 Summer Send-Off will be held on Thursday, May 29, at 10 am Pacific Time / 1 pm Eastern Time! The event will last for about 45 minutes, and you can hear other Enlightium families tell their stories: how their students grew in their faith, excelled in their academics, and overcame obstacles!

  • A link to join will be provided in the Enlightium Parents app one hour before the start of the event.


Club Registration

  • Although Student Social Week wrapped up in September, there's still time to join the fun! If you missed the registration deadline for our Social Clubs, don’t stress — we’ve got you covered.
  • To register, click here. After that, search for and join your student’s club group in the Enlightium Parents app.

Student Chapels

  • March’s Primary and Elementary School Student Chapel will be held on Friday, April 10, from 8:30 – 9:00 am Pacific Time / 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Eastern Time. Join us as Secondary Bible Teacher Mr. Benjamin Riess teaches on The Resurrection and the Life.
  • March’s Middle and High School Student Chapel will be held on Friday, April 10, from 10:30 – 11:00 am Pacific Time / 1:30 – 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Join us as High School Bible Teacher Joe Weidemann teaches on The Resurrection and the Life.
  • A link to join can be found in the April Engage Enlightium email that was sent to students’ school email accounts.

Bible Studies

  • Joining Bible Studies is a great way for you to grow in your faith while building meaningful friendships.
  • In each session, you’ll have the chance to dive into God’s Word, ask questions, and learn how Scripture applies to your everyday life.
  • Whether you’re looking to deepen your relationship with Christ or simply connect with fellow believers, Bible Studies are the perfect opportunity to be inspired, challenged, and supported.
  • A link to join is sent to students’ school email accounts.

Student Webinars

  • During May, Enlightium will be hosting one webinar:
    • College App Review
      • Grade 11
      • May 21 from 10:00 - 10:30 am PT / 1:00 - 1:30 pm ET
      • Are you a Junior and getting ready to start applying to college? Join us for an informative webinar on the college application process!
      • Hosted by high school counselors
      • A link to join will be provided in the May Engage Enlightium email

A Message from the Principal’s Office (The Online Program)

  • As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we want to encourage you to finish strong! This time of year brings a mix of excitement, accomplishment, and sometimes a little extra effort as students wrap up their work.

    We love celebrating the students who are finishing early and reaching their goals ahead of schedule. That is such a wonderful achievement! At the same time, we know many families are working diligently to catch up and make steady progress. Please know we are here for you. Our team is praying for your family and ready to support you in any way we can.

    We are especially looking forward to connecting with many of you at our Kindergarten, 5th grade, and 8th grade graduations at the end of the month. It will be such a joy to celebrate your students and all they have accomplished this year!

    As always, we encourage students to reach out to their teachers whenever they have questions or need support. You can also reach out to the Principal’s Office at principal@enlightiumacademy.com. We’re here to support you and your student in any way we can!

    Cheering you on as you finish the year strong!


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