McDonald County R-1 School District serves 4,200 students across 11 schools in Missouri for the 2026–2027 school year. 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
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School Calendar
Download McDonald County R-1 School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
Details and contact information for McDonald County R-1 School District.
Common 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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