Minot Public Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

MSD is a local school district with 22 schools. The first day of school is August 19. Three of Minot Public Schools' 21 schools are located on Minot Air Force Base, about 15 miles north of the city. The district has said a complete 2026-2027 calendar — including teacher workdays — will be published soon. This calendar includes 1 professional development day, 10 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as MSD.

Schools in Minot Public Schools

BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
SOURIS RIVER CAMPUS ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL (High)
BEL AIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
CENTRAL CAMPUS SCHOOL (Secondary)
DAKOTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
ERIK RAMSTAD MIDDLE SCHOOL (Middle)
JIM HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL (Middle)
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
MAGIC CITY CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL (High)
MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (Middle)
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
NORTH PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
PERKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
JOHN HOEVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
MINOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS K-5 VIRTUAL ACADEMY (Elementary)
MINOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 6-8 VIRTUAL ACADEMY (Middle)
MINOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 9-12 VIRTUAL ACADEMY (High)

Minot Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-19 — First Day of School (in session)
2026-08-19 to 2026-08-20 — Kindergarten Orientation (in session)
2026-08-24 — First Day of School for Kindergarten and Early Childhood Special Education (in session)
2026-09-04 — Professional Development Day - No School for Students (closed)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day - No School (closed)
2026-09-04 to 2026-09-07 — No School (Vacation Planner) (closed)
2026-09-09 — Early Release (partial)
2026-10-22 to 2026-10-25 — No School (Vacation Planner) (closed)
2026-10-07 — Early Release (partial)
2026-11-11 — No School (Vacation Planner) (closed)
2026-11-18 — Early Release (partial)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-29 — No School (Vacation Planner) (closed)
2026-12-09 — Early Release (partial)
2026-12-23 to 2027-01-04 — No School (Vacation Planner) (closed)
2027-01-16 to 2027-01-18 — No School (Vacation Planner) (closed)
2027-02-03 — Early Release (partial)
2027-02-13 to 2027-02-15 — No School (Vacation Planner) (closed)
2027-03-03 — Early Release (partial)
2027-03-12 to 2027-03-14 — No School (Vacation Planner) (closed)
2027-03-26 to 2027-03-29 — No School (Vacation Planner) (closed)
2027-04-14 — Early Release (partial)
2027-04-15 to 2027-04-20 — No School (Vacation Planner) (closed)
2027-05-05 — Early Release (partial)
2027-05-26 — Early Release (partial)
2027-05-26 — Last Day of School (partial)