Carthage R-IX School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

CRISD is a local school district with 11 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 24 and end May 25. Carthage's first school likely opened around 1848 on the town square's north side, and the first high school opened at its present location in 1860. This calendar includes 5 professional development days, 6 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Source: Carthage R-IX

Also known as CRISD.

Schools in Carthage R-IX

COLUMBIAN ELEM. (Elementary)
FAIRVIEW ELEM. (Elementary)
CARTHAGE JR. HIGH (Middle)
MARK TWAIN ELEM. (Elementary)
PLEASANT VALLEY ELEM. (Elementary)
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL (High)
STEADLEY ELEM. (Elementary)
CARTHAGE TECHNICAL CTR. (High)
CARTHAGE INTERMEDIATE CENTER (Elementary)
EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PAT CENTER (Prekindergarten)
CARTHAGE 6TH GRADE CENTER (Middle)

Carthage R-IX 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-10 to 2026-08-12 — New Teacher Academy (closed)
2026-08-18 to 2026-08-20 — Teacher Prep (closed)
2026-08-24 — Students' First Day of School (in session)
2026-09-07 — No School – Labor Day (closed)
2026-10-05 — No School – Staff Professional Development (closed)
2026-10-16 — 11:40 am dismissal (partial)
2026-10-19 — End of 1st Quarter (in session)
2026-10-27 — Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8 pm (in session)
2026-10-29 — Parent/Teacher Conferences/11:40 am Early Dismissal (partial)
2026-10-29 — 11:40 am Early Dismissal (partial)
2026-10-30 — No School – Campuses / Offices Closed (closed)
2026-11-09 — No School – Staff Professional Development (closed)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-12-18 — End of 2nd Quarter/11:40 am Dismissal (in session)
2026-12-18 — 11:40 am Dismissal (partial)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Christmas Break (closed)
2027-01-04 — No School – Staff Professional Development (closed)
2027-01-05 — Students Return/2nd Semester Starts (in session)
2027-01-18 — No School/MLK Jr. Day (closed)
2027-02-08 — No School – Staff Professional Development (closed)
2027-02-15 — No School – No School/Presidents' Day (closed)
2027-03-12 — End of 3rd Quarter (in session)
2027-03-22 to 2027-03-26 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-04-05 — No School - Staff Professional Development (closed)
2027-05-13 — CHS Graduation (in session)
2027-05-25 — Last Day of School/11:40 am dismissal (partial)
2027-05-25 — 11:40 am dismissal (partial)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day/Campuses / Offices Closed (closed)