09/01/2026
✈️🗓️ PLAN THE TRIP. NOT THE ABSENCE!
September is Attendance Month, and one of the best ways families can support good attendance is to plan ahead!
We know family vacations, weekend getaways, and special trips are important. The good news is that our 2026-2027 school calendar gives families plenty of opportunities to make memories without students missing school. ❤️🖤
Because McDonald County Schools follows a four-day school week, most Mondays are already days off for students. That means families can often plan a quick getaway from Friday after school through Monday without missing a day of class.
Looking for opportunities for a longer trip? Here are some great dates to keep in mind:
📅 September 5-7: Labor Day weekend
📅 October 17-19: Three-day weekend
📅 November 21-30: Thanksgiving break
📅 December 23-January 4: Christmas break
📅 March 19-29: Spring Break
📅 May 26: Summer break begins for students
The key is planning ahead. When families use the school calendar to schedule trips during days students are already out of school, everyone wins!
🎒 Students get to stay in class and keep up with their learning.
❤️ Families get time together and opportunities to make memories.
🗓️ And everyone can enjoy the trip without worrying about missed school days.
Every day in the classroom matters. Even a few missed days can make it harder for students to keep up with lessons, assignments, and routines.
So this Attendance Month, let's make a plan:
✈️ Plan the trip.
🗓️ Check the calendar.
🎒 Protect the school days.
❤️ Make the memories.
Every child. Every day. Whatever it takes.
