October 23, 2026
Summary files for Performance Matters Interim Assessment 1 can be found in the Assessment restricted SharePoint folder here. Principals and Building Testing Coordinators have access to the restricted folder.
The final day for completing fall ACT testing for seniors is Friday, November 6. PreACT testing in grades 8, 9, and 10 should also be completed by November 6.
The state will publicly release the 2026 graduation rates on Thursday, October 29.
Monthly Newsletter:
Check your inbox! On the second Wednesday of every month, the DAIM team sends out a monthly newsletter to all Power BI users. In it, you will find more information on upcoming trainings, new releases, and how-to guides. To see this month’s edition (and all archived editions), visit our support page.
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Empowering Your Data Story: The DAIM Team wants to encourage greater Power BI and MSCS Compass use in District-managed schools. As part of our usage campaign, schools with the highest usage receive recognition monthly. Click here for more information. You can also see pictures of recipients, with their awards, on our Hall of Fame page.
September School Winners
- Top School Overall: J.P. Freeman School
- Top Elementary School: Delano Elementary
- Top High School: Manassas High
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Upcoming Training Sessions:
- No Virtual Office Hours for the week of October 27 and 29. Sessions will resume on November 3 and 5 with Open Office Hours Q&A sessions.
- For more information on Virtual Office Hours, check out this flyer! Sessions are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. on Microsoft Teams.
- Check out our Training Calendar for all upcoming District Trainings.
| Dates | Training | Sign Up |
| 11/3, 11/5 | Virtual Office Hours: Open Office Hours Q&A | Click here to sign up. |
| 11/5 | New PLC Coach Training | Click here to sign up. |
| 11/10, 11/12 | Virtual Office Hours: Student Discipline Dashboard & Progressive Discipline Updates | Click here to sign up. |
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Check out our page of new/updated features and releases on our DAIM Support Page!
Contact us at DAIMSUPPORT@scsk12.org if you need support.
The Q1 Report Card period ended Friday, October 9. Q1 Report Cards should be printed and handed to students to take home on Wednesday, October 28. Parents will still be able to view the grades in the Parent Portal. The Q1 Report Card Checklist is available here. This document outlines the teacher and school office staff’s responsibilities for verifying and finalizing Q1 Report Cards. If you have any questions, please contact your assigned SIS Data Specialist/Analyst.
Important Dates:
- Quarter 1 End Date: October 9, 2026
- Quarter 2 Start Date: October 19, 2026
- Fall Break: October 12-16, 2026
- Distribution Date of Report Cards and Available via Parent Portal: October 28, 2026