MCDS is a rural school district with 23 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin July 30 and end May 21. This calendar includes 4 professional development days — useful to know when planning childcare.
Also known as MCDS.
Schools in Madison County School District
MADISON STATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
LUTHER BRANSON SCHOOL (Elementary)
VELMA JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL (High)
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY (Elementary)
OLD TOWN MIDDLE (Middle)
MADISON CO. ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL (Other)
CAMDEN ELEMENTARY (Elementary)
SHIRLEY D. SIMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Middle)
EAST FLORA ELEMENTARY (Elementary)
MADISON AVENUE UPPER ELEMENTARY (Elementary)
ANN SMITH ELEMENTARY (Elementary)
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Middle)
MADISON CO VOC COMPLEX (High)
MADISON AVENUE LOWER ELEMENTARY (Elementary)
MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (High)
RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL (High)
ROSA SCOTT SCHOOL (Secondary)
GERMANTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Middle)
MADISON CROSSING ELEMENTARY (Elementary)
MADISON CO PRE SCHOOL (Ungraded)
MANNSDALE ELEMENTARY (Elementary)
GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL (High)
MANNSDALE UPPER ELEMENTARY (Elementary)
Madison County School District 2026-2027 School Calendar
All schools
2026-07-22 to 2026-07-29 — School Professional Development (closed)
2026-07-24 — PD Make-up Day (closed)
2026-07-30 — First day of classes (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day Holiday (closed)
2026-10-02 — End of Term 1 (in session)
2026-10-05 to 2026-10-09 — Fall Break (closed)
2026-10-12 — Professional Development (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (closed)