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2024 Back-To-School Guide for Greater Springfield

The first day of school in Springfield is just around the corner!

By Janel Plunkard, Publisher of Macaroni KID Springfield MO July 19, 2024

Get ready, families! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones in Springfield is just around the corner. 

We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year. Looking for school calendars in the Greater Springfield area? Fun back-to-school events in Springfield and surrounding communities? Where to get your kid's back-to-school haircut or go back-to-school shopping in Springfield? 

We have it all, plus advice and tips for dealing with that first-day anxiety, printables to make those first-day pics special, and even ideas on what to pack for lunch! Check it all out here:


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2024-2025 School Calendars for Greater Springfield Area Schools

Springfield Public Schools
First day: 8/19/24

Republic School District
First day: 8/20/24

Nixa Public Schools
First day: 8/19/24

Willard Public Schools
First day: 8/19/24

Ozark School District
First day: 8/20/24

Clever School District
First day: 8/20/24


Strafford School District
First day: 8/19/24

Marshfield School District
First day: 8/20/24

Ash Grove School District
First day: 8/19/24

Fair Grove School District
First day: 8/20/24

Sparta School District
First day: 8/20/24

Logan-Rogersville School District
First day: 8/20/24




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2024 Back to School Events


July 27 SPS Back to School Bash @ Springfield Expo Center
July 30 Get tech tips for a safer school year - Livestream
August 11 Back to School Bash @ Limitless Church
August 16 Back to School Carnival @ Imaginasium
August 23 Themed Public Skate Night: Back to School @ Jordan Valley Ice Park


Know of a community back-to-school event in Springfield we're missing? 
Add it to our Macaroni KID Springfield calendar now!

Additional Resources for Your Family
Children's HaircutsChildren's Clothing TutoringAfter School ProgramsAssistance Programs & Organizations


Homeschool and Enrichment Resources


Children's Enrichment Programs & Activities
More Resources to Make This School Year in Springfield a Great One

First day of school printables

Free Back-to-School Printables to Celebrate that First Day


5 Teacher-Approved Tips to Make Back-to-School Time Great

Free first day of school printable 2022

Back to School Tips for Students Who Need Extra Support

7 Practical Ways To Prepare Your Child For Pre-K and Kindergarten

7 Tips to Prepare Your Child for Middle School
7 Tips to Prepare Your Child for Middle School



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