Back to School | 2025-26

See you soon, Roughers! The first day of school for the 2025-26 school year is Wednesday, August 13!

Please take a few minutes to review the information below. Thank you!

2025-26 START TIMES

Early Childhood Center at Grant Foreman & The Springs
8:00 a.m.-2:15 p.m

Tony Goetz Kindergarten at the Early Childhood Center
7:50 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

Elementary (K-5th grade)
7:50 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

Sadler Arts Academy
8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Secondary (6th-12th Grade)
8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

IMPORTANT DATES

August 8-12 - Professional Development Days for Staff
August 11 - Meet the Teacher/ Schedule Pick-up (ALL SITES 4:00-6:00 p.m.)
August 13 - First Day of School (Grades K-12)
September 1 - Labor Day (NO SCHOOL)
October 3 - Homecoming (NO SCHOOL)
October 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 14 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 16-17 - Fall Break (NO SCHOOL)
November 4 - Election Day (NO SCHOOL)
November 24-28 - Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)
December 22-January 1 - Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)
January 2 - Professional Development Day for Staff (NO SCHOOL)
January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (NO SCHOOL)
February 16 - Professional Day for staff (NO SCHOOL)
March 9 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 10 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 13-20 - Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)
May 15 - Muskogee High School Graduation
May 20 - Last Day of School

*Subject to change based on number of inclement weather days used.

View the Complete 2025-26 Instructional Calendar

Why Attendance Matters - Start the Year Strong!

Every day counts. Research shows that students who miss just two days in the first month often end up missing more than 25 days over the school year. Building good habits from the start helps students stay on track academically and socially. Regular attendance isn’t just about grades, it helps students develop important life skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and time management. Missing five days in the first month can cause students to fall behind in reading and math, making it harder to catch up later. Attendance also supports mental health: students who attend regularly feel more connected and experience less stress and anxiety. Help your child start strong and stay strong this year by making sure they’re at school whenever they’re feeling well! (Source)