Martin Luther School faculty and staff gather August 10–18, 2026 for meetings and professional development ahead of the new school year. Teachers spend these days setting up classrooms, planning lessons, and training together before students arrive.
Meet the Teacher Day falls in the middle of this window, on Thursday, August 13, with drop-in times from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Your child’s teacher will be reaching out to set up a one-on-one time to meet you and your child.
Ongoing professional development is one of the things our accreditation team specifically commended at MLS — our teachers keep learning so your children learn better. You can read more about our accreditation through National Lutheran School Accreditation.
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Getting ready? The 2026–27 class supply list is posted for every grade, and the full school calendar has every date for the year.
Martin Luther School serves Early Childhood through 8th grade at 2616 S Connecticut Ave in Joplin, Missouri. Need to reach us during this window? Call the school office at (417) 624-1403 or email info@martinlutherjoplin.com.