The McDonald County R-1 School District’s official calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year is now in effect as of July 1.
This year’s calendar includes 150 student days and continues the district’s four-day school week schedule. The first day of school for students is set for Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Other key dates include:
- Parent/Teacher Conferences – October 20 
- Thanksgiving Break – November 26–28 
- Christmas Break – December 22– January 2 
- Spring Break – March 16–20 
- Last Day for Students – May 21, 2026 
- Last Day for Teachers – May 22, 2026 
The calendar also outlines scheduled professional development days, holidays, and breaks, as well as the potential make-up days for inclement weather.

