2026–2027 School Calendar
August 19, 2026 – May 26, 2027
The school calendar Joplin MO families rely on all year is right here. Martin Luther School’s 2026–2027 calendar lists every first and last day, no-school day, quarter end, noon dismissal, testing window, program, and enrollment deadline — so you can plan childcare, vacations, and work schedules well in advance.
Print It for the Fridge
The full year on one page — download, print, and post it where the whole family can see.
Dates You Will Want on Your Calendar First
- Thursday, August 13 — Meet the Teacher Day, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 5:00–7:00 p.m. (school pictures taken both windows)
- Wednesday, August 19 — First day of school
- Sunday, August 23 — Teacher Installation at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, October 14 — First quarter ends
- December 21 – January 1 — Christmas break
- January 24–30 — National Lutheran Schools Week
- March 29 – April 2 — Spring break
- Wednesday, May 26 — Last day of school, noon dismissal
First Semester
August 2026
- Aug 10–18 — Teacher meetings and professional development
- Aug 13 — Back to School / Meet the Teacher
- Aug 19 — First day of school
- Aug 23 — Teacher Installation, 9:00 a.m.
September 2026
- Sept 4 — No school: professional development
- Sept 7 — No school: Labor Day
- Sept 14–20 — PTO Book Fair
- Sept 18 — VIP Day; noon dismissal
- Sept 20 — Early Childhood–Grade 8 sing in church, 10:30 a.m.
- Sept 21–25 — NWEA testing
October 2026
- Oct 9 — PTO Spaghetti Dinner
- Oct 14 — First quarter ends
- Oct 21–23 — No school: LCMS Missouri District Conference
- Oct 26–30 — Parent-teacher conferences
- Oct 30 — K–8 field trip to Roller City
November 2026
- Nov 11 — Veteran’s Day Chapel, 8:15 a.m.
- Nov 23–24 — No school: professional development
- Nov 25–27 — No school: Thanksgiving break
December 2026
- Dec 7 — MLS family enrollment opens
- Dec 9 — Early Childhood Christmas Program, 6:30 p.m.
- Dec 16 — Grades 1–8 Christmas Program, 6:30 p.m.
- Dec 18 — Noon dismissal, lunch served; second quarter ends
- Dec 21 – Jan 1 — No school: Christmas break
Second Semester
January 2027
- Jan 4 — Classes resume
- Jan 11–15 — NWEA testing and Early Childhood conferences
- Jan 18 — No school: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Jan 19 — Enrollment opens to the public
- Jan 24 — Early Childhood–Grade 8 sing in church, 10:30 a.m.
- Jan 24–30 — National Lutheran Schools Week
February 2027
- Feb 11 — K–8 field trip to Roller City
- Feb 12 — No school: PD conference
- Feb 15 — No school: President’s Day
- Feb 16 — Grades 5–8 Geography Bee, 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; no school for Early Childhood through 4th grade
March 2027
- Mar 5 — No school: professional development
- Mar 12 — Noon dismissal, lunch served; third quarter ends
- Mar 26 — No school: Good Friday
- Mar 29 – Apr 2 — No school: spring break
April 2027
- Apr 8 — Kindergarten Declaration Night, 6:00 p.m.; Academic Fair, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
- Apr 15 — Discounted enrollment fee deadline
- Apr 16 — PTO Trivia Night Fundraiser
- Apr 19–23 — NWEA testing
May 2027
- May 4 — Early Childhood Spring Performance, time to be announced
- May 21 — Spring Musical, 7:00 p.m.
- May 24 — MLS Field Day
- May 25 — Bible Bee, time to be announced; Graduation, 6:30 p.m.
- May 26 — Noon dismissal; last day of school
- May 27–28 — Teacher meetings
A Few Notes on Reading the Calendar
- Chapel is every Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. in the Immanuel Lutheran Church sanctuary, and families are always welcome to join us.
- Noon dismissal days still include lunch unless noted otherwise.
- NWEA testing weeks are normal school days — no schedule change for families.
- The PTO Book Fair (September 14–20) is listed above but does not appear on the printable PDF, which was finalized before it was scheduled. This page is the more complete list.
- Dates marked “to be announced” will be confirmed closer to the event and posted on our events page.
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ESV)
Thinking About Joining Us?
Come see a school day for yourself. We would love to show you around.
More for MLS Families
- 2026–27 Supply List — Every grade, typed out for phone shopping
- Documents & Forms — Calendar, supply list, and dress code downloads
- FACTS Family Portal — Grades, attendance, and announcements
- Lunch Program — Menus and pricing
- PTO — Book Fair, Spaghetti Dinner, Trivia Night, and more
- Tuition & Financial Aid — Rates and assistance
- Admissions — How to enroll for 2026–27
Questions about a date on the calendar? Call the school office at (417) 624-1403 or email info@martinlutherjoplin.com.
Calendar updated July 28, 2026 and subject to change; families are notified of any changes through The Glow newsletter and the FACTS Family Portal. Martin Luther School is affiliated with the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and accredited through National Lutheran School Accreditation. Located at 2616 S Connecticut Ave, Joplin, MO 64804.
