When is the first day of school in MCDONALD CO. R-I?

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MCDONALD CO. R-I — District Profile & Schools

ANDERSON, Missouri · McDonald County

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Key Dates — MCDONALD CO. R-I School Calendar

The first day of school in MCDONALD CO. R-I is Mon, Aug 24, 2026, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Thanksgiving Break - No School (Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Christmas Break - No School (Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027).

First day of school: Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Thanksgiving Break - No School: Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Christmas Break - No School: Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Labor Day - No School: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School - 4-Day School Week: Mon, Sep 14, 2026 to Mon, Oct 12, 2026
No School - 4-Day School Week: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 to Mon, Dec 7, 2026

3,610

Students

Schools

6 elem · 3 mid · 1 high

13.2:1

Student-Teacher

274 teachers

-1 - 12

Grades

Quick Facts

361

Avg. School Size

413

Total Staff

MCDONALD CO. R-I Calendar

31 events

Thu, Aug 20

Event

Open House Night - All Schools! Click to see times at each school

Thursday, August 20 is Open House Night across the McDonald County School District!Here are the Open House times for each school:MCHS: 6:00-7:30 p.m.Anderson Elementary: 4:30-6:00 p.m.Anderson Middle School: 5:30-7:00 p.m.Noel Elementary: 5:00-6:30 p.m.Noel Primary: 4:30-6:00 p.m.Pineville Elementary: 5:00-6:00 p.m.Pineville Primary: 5:00-6:30 p.m.Southwest City: 5:00-6:30 p.m.Rocky Comfort: 4:30-6:00 p.m.White Rock: 5:30-7:00 p.m.Open House is a great opportunity to:Meet your teacherSee your cl

Mon, Aug 24

Event

First Day of School!

It's the first day back for all McDonald County Schools! Review the school calendar for start date details and any first-day information.

Fri, Aug 28

PD Day

No Classes - Teacher PD Day

No classes for students across the McDonald County School District. Teachers will be going through professional development training.

Mon, Aug 31

Event

5 DAY SCHOOL WEEK!! Aug 31 - Sept 4

JUST A REMINDER:August 31 through September 4 is a FIVE DAY SCHOOL WEEK.Students will have class every day this week.