Joplin Schools serves 7,700 students across 18 schools in Missouri for the 2026–2027 school year. Classes begin August 24, 2026 and end May 25, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Joplin Schools before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
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School Calendar
Download Joplin Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
Details and contact information for Joplin Schools.
Common Questions
Joplin Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Joplin Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 24, 2026.
Spring Break in Joplin Schools is scheduled from March 22, 2027 through March 26, 2027.
Christmas Break in Joplin Schools begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break in Joplin Schools is observed from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Students return to classes on January 5, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break in Joplin Schools is scheduled from November 25, 2026 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students in Joplin Schools is May 25, 2027. It will be a half-day for students.
Labor Day holiday is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools will be closed.
Joplin Schools will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18, 2027.
Presidents Day is scheduled for February 15, 2027. It may be used as a makeup snow day if needed.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 21-22, 2026.
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027, when classes resume after Winter Break.
Graduation for Joplin Schools is scheduled for May 16, 2027.
Good Friday holiday will be observed on March 26, 2027.
Memorial Day holiday is observed on May 31, 2027.
Summer School is scheduled from June 1, 2027 through June 30, 2027.
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