For the 2026–2027 school year, Ava R-I Schools publishes its official academic calendar for Missouri. Classes begin Aug 24 and end May 14. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Ava R-I Schools before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Ava R-I Schools. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Ava R-I Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
- New Teacher OrientationAug 13 — Aug 14Teacher Day
- Professional Development DaysAug 17 — Aug 20Teacher Day
- First Day of School for StudentsAug 24, 2026School Opens
- Labor Day - No SchoolSep 7, 2026No School
- Monday in SessionSep 14, 2026Event
- Teacher PD DaySep 21, 2026Teacher Day
- Teacher PD DayOct 12, 2026Teacher Day
- End of 1st QtrOct 16, 2026Grading
- Monday in Session/P-T ConferencesOct 19, 2026Event
- Monday in SessionNov 9, 2026Event
- Thanksgiving BreakNov 25 — Nov 29No School
- Christmas BreakDec 23 — Jan 4No School
- Teacher PD DayJan 4, 2027Teacher Day
- 2nd Semester BeginsJan 5, 2027Event
- Monday in SessionFeb 1, 2027Event
- Teacher PD DayFeb 8, 2027Teacher Day
- Monday in SessionMar 8, 2027Event
- End of 3rd QtrMar 12, 2027Grading
- Spring BreakMar 17 — Mar 20No School
- Monday in SessionMar 22, 2027Event
- Good FridayMar 26, 2027No School
- Teacher PD DayApr 5, 2027Teacher Day
- Monday in SessionApr 19, 2027Event
- Monday in SessionApr 26, 2027Event
- Scheduled Last Day of SchoolMay 14, 2027School Closes
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Ava R-I Schools ARI.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Ava R-I Schools calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Ava R-I Schools published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against avabears.net.
- ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
- ✓First and last day match the published calendar.
- ✓Breaks and holidays are listed with their full date ranges.
- ✓Teacher / no-school days are included where the district lists them.
- ✓Changes happen. Districts amend calendars mid-year — confirm with Ava R-I Schools before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ava R-I Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Ava R-I Schools is August 24, 2026.
Spring Break in Ava R-I Schools is March 17-20, 2027.
Christmas Break in Ava R-I Schools is from December 23, 2026 through January 4, 2027.
The winter holiday break in Ava R-I Schools is listed as Christmas Break, from December 23, 2026 through January 4, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break in Ava R-I Schools is November 25-29, 2026.
The scheduled last day of school in Ava R-I Schools is May 14, 2027.
Ava R-I Schools will have no school on September 7, 2026 for Labor Day.
Professional Development Days are August 17-20, 2026. Additional Teacher PD Days are September 21, October 12, 2026, January 4, February 8, and April 5, 2027.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 19, 2026, along with a Monday in session.
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027.
The first quarter ends on October 16, 2026.
The third quarter ends on March 12, 2027.
Good Friday is listed on the Ava R-I Schools calendar for March 26, 2027.
New Teacher Orientation is scheduled for August 13-14, 2026.
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