For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 4,200 students across 11 schools in Missouri. Classes begin August 24, 2026 and end May 26, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with McDonald County R-1 School District before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for McDonald County R-1 School District. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
McDonald County R-1 School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for McDonald County R-1 School District MCR1.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 McDonald County R-1 School District calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar McDonald County R-1 School District published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against mcdonaldr1.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 McDonald County R-1 School District before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
McDonald County R-1 School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in McDonald County R-1 School District is August 24, 2026.
Spring Break in McDonald County R-1 School District is scheduled from March 19, 2027 through March 29, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 23, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
Winter Break in McDonald County R-1 School District coincides with Christmas Break and runs from December 23, 2026 through January 1, 2027, including the New Year's Day holiday.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23, 2026 through November 30, 2026.
The last day of school for students is May 25, 2027. Teachers' last day is May 26, 2027.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
Teacher Professional Development days are scheduled on August 17-21, 2026, August 28, 2026, January 4, 2027, February 1, 2027, March 1, 2027, April 5, 2027, and November 2, 2026.
Parent-Teacher Conference Day is scheduled for October 19, 2026.
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027.
Graduation is planned for May 2027. The exact date is to be determined by the district.
Yes. Summer School is scheduled during June 2027.
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