Festus R-VI serves 3,200 students across 5 schools in Missouri for the 2026–2027 school year. The school year starts August 24, 2026, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Festus R-VI before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
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School Calendar
Download Festus R-VI's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
Details and contact information for Festus R-VI.
Common Questions
Festus R-VI Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Festus R-VI for the 2026-2027 school year is August 24, 2026.
Spring Break in Festus R-VI is scheduled from March 26, 2027 through April 2, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 23, 2026 and continues through January 5, 2027.
Winter Break is observed from December 23, 2026 through January 5, 2027, with students returning on January 6, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students is May 24, 2027, which is also an early release day and the end of the fourth quarter and second semester.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and there is no school on that date.
Fall Break is scheduled for October 30, 2026, and there will be no school for students.
Students return from Winter Break on January 6, 2027.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and there will be no school.
Presidents Day is observed on February 15, 2027, and there will be no school.
The first semester ends on December 22, 2026, which is also the end of the second quarter.
The third quarter ends on March 12, 2027.
Yes. Teacher Work Days are scheduled for August 18-20, 2026, May 25, 2027, and May 26, 2027 (if make-up hours are needed).
Teacher Professional Development Days are October 5, 2026, January 5, 2027, and February 12, 2027. Students do not attend school on these dates.
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