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Back-to-School Information 2026-2027 SY

Posted Date: 07/07/26 (03:00 PM)


Monett Schools

2026-2027

July 7, 2026

Back-to-School Information

While we're excited to begin preparing for another great school year, there's still plenty of summer left to enjoy before classes begin on Tuesday, August 25. To help you plan ahead, we've gathered important back-to-school information in one convenient place, including key dates, campus details, school supply lists, and more. We encourage you to bookmark or save this newsletter so it's easy to find whenever you're ready. Enjoy the rest of your summer. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in August!
Back to School First Day of School Tuesday, August 25, 2026-2027 SY
 

New Student Enrollment

We warmly welcome our new families joining the Monett School District. We are thrilled to have you with us and look forward to getting to know you better throughout the year. To our returning families, we appreciate your continued support and partnership in fostering a nurturing and enriching environment for our students.

New Student Enrollment is on Monday, July 27 - Thursday, July 30, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, at SRTC (2 David Sippy Dr. Monett) for grades PK-12.

Documents Needed:
  • Immunization record
  • Birth certificate: To verify the correct spelling of the name, please provide a birth certificate, affidavit, or hospital records.
  • Proof of residency: Accepted documents: rent or mortgage agreement, electric bill, gas bill

Grades PK & K
  • Please call the MECC office ahead of time at 417-354-2168 to schedule an appointment for your preschool or kindergarten student.
New Student Enrollment July 27-30 10:00-5:00 pm
 

Open House

Mark your calendars for Open House in August!

Tuesday, August 18:
  • MMS 6:00-7:30 pm
  • MHS 6:00 - 7:30 pm
  • MRLC 4:00-6:00 pm

Thursday, August 20:
  • MECC: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
  • MES: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
  • MIS: 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Open House August 2026
Tuesday 18: MMS, MHS 6:00-7:30 pm, MRLC 4:00-6:00
Thursday, August 20: MECC: 4:00-6:00 pm
MES: 5:00-7:00 pm
MIS: 4:00-6:30 pm
 
ParentSquare

Download ParentSquare

Monett Schools uses various communication methods to connect with Monett families. It is crucial for parents/guardians to update their contact information in PowerSchool via E-Registration. Maintaining accurate and current contact information ensures the District can promptly reach Monett families for important announcements and updates related to students.

ParentSquare provides features such as instant messaging, school-wide announcements, event calendars, and the ability to access information specific to the child's class, grade level, and campus. While we will continue to use other communication methods, such as email and our school's website, ParentSquare will be our primary platform for information, updates, and fostering effective collaboration between teachers, staff, and parents.

Want to learn more about ParentSquare?
Click here to watch ParentSquare 101 in English, or click here to watch ParentSquare 101 in Spanish.

Download the ParentSquare App!
 

Help Us Stay Connected! 📞

To make sure you never miss an important call from Monett Schools, we encourage you to save our district and school phone numbers in your contacts.

Many cell phone providers automatically flag unfamiliar numbers as "Spam" or "Potential Spam," which can cause important calls from your child's school to be overlooked.

By saving our numbers, you'll be more likely to recognize calls about:
  • Student attendance
  • Health office notifications
  • Transportation updates
  • Emergencies or urgent situations
  • School events and important information

Please add these Monett Schools phone numbers to your contacts:

District Office: (417) 235-7422
Monett Early Childhood Center (MECC): (417) 354-2168
Monett Elementary School (MES): (417) 235-3411
Monett Intermediate School (MIS): (417) 235-6151
Monett Middle School (MMS): (417) 235-6228
Monett High School (MHS): (417) 235-5445
Scott Regional Technology Center (SRTC): (417) 235-7022
Bus Barn: (417) 354-0941

Thank you for helping us stay connected with your family. We appreciate your partnership in ensuring you receive important information throughout the school year!
Stay Connected with a phone as the background image
 

E-Registration

E-REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
August 18: MMS & MHS
August 20: MECC, MES, MIS

Monett Schools has an online database for family and emergency contact information, health information and required school forms. All families are required to update and complete their information by Open House on August 18 and 20.

To complete E-Registration, please click HERE to login.

Steps for E-Registration
Click HERE for steps on how to complete E-Registration.

Forgot your password?
Click on the "Forgot Username or Password". To reset your password, you must enter the email you used to create your account. You will not get a 'reset link' if you enter the wrong email.

You can't remember which email you used?
Contact your student's school office and ask to speak to an administrative assistant.

For any other issues, contact your child's school office.
Registration helpful tips
E-Registration opens July 7 and the deadline to complete it is August 18 ad 20 by Open House.
 

Student Device Usage Fee

Any student attending the district is eligible to use a district-owned device. The non-refundable usage fee must be paid in full before a student is eligible to take a device off of district property for grades 6-12.

Follow this link for terms, payment, benefits, common repairs, replacement costs, and an FAQ section.

Students in grades PK-5 will not be taking devices home (unless there is a district need/situation that would require all students to have a device at home). A device fee of $30 ($15 Free/Reduced Lunch) will be collected for all students in grades 6-12.

If you wish to pay the device fee online, please follow this link. The convenience will be waived for RevTrak from July 1 through September 4 to allow parents to pay laptop fees, meal accounts, and anything that needs to be paid to prepare the student for school.
Student Device Usage Fee
 

School Lunch Forms

It's time to start thinking about the 2026-2027 Free and Reduced Meal Application. The Free and Reduced meal program is designed to provide eligible students with free or reduced meals.

To ensure every eligible student receives the benefits they deserve, please complete the Free and Reduced Lunch form as soon as possible. All information provided will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with data protection regulations.

The Free and Reduced Meal Application is linked below.

Meal Prices
Reduced
  • Reduced meal prices at all campuses
  • Breakfast: $0.30
  • Lunch $0.40
  • Milk at all campuses: $0.55

Full Price
MECC, MES, MIS
  • Breakfast $1.70
  • Lunch $2.90
MMS
  • Breakfast $1.70
  • Lunch $3.00
MHS, SRTC
  • Breakfast $1.80
  • Lunch $3.15
Adult Meals
  • Breakfast $2.25
  • Lunch $4.15

Lunch Forms Linked Below:


Free/Reduced Lunch Forms
 

Bus Barn & Transportation Services

For questions about bus stops and transportation, please contact the Monett R-1 Bus Barn office at 417-354-0941, Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Yellow school buses parked next to each other.
 

CARE Mobile

The CARE Mobile will be visiting Monett and will be located inside the SRTC building. Families may use the links below to schedule an appointment for the upcoming Monett clinic dates.

To help expedite your visit, please print and complete the forms available through the appointment link before arriving. If you are unable to complete the forms in advance, please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment to complete the required paperwork.

Tuesday, July 28 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at SRTC

Wednesday July 29 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at SRTC

Thursday, July 30 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at SRTC

Immunizations
Immunization Clinics through CoxHealth will be offered during the listed times above if you would like to use this resource. You may also get the required vaccinations at the health department or your child's primary care physician.

The immunization requirements are:
  • Pre K- routine immunizations
  • Kindergarten- Dtap, IPV, MMR, Varicella
  • Incoming 8th graders need TDap and 1st meningitis
  • Incoming Seniors need their 2nd meningitis

For any other questions, please call your child's school office.
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals CARE Mobile flyer featuring a smiling child receiving a medical examination with a stethoscope. The flyer explains that the CARE Mobile is a pediatric clinic on wheels providing need-based health care for children ages 2 months to 18 years through a partnership with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and CoxHealth. Services include hearing and vision screenings, immunizations and flu clinics, sports physicals, and treatment for common illnesses. A photo of the CARE Mobile vehicle is included, along with a photo and contact information for Shannon Jones for scheduling and questions. CoxHealth and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals logos appear on the flyer.
 

Monett Early Childhood Center

Office Staff:
  • Principal: Megan Gidney
  • Administrative Assistant: Irene Cavazos
  • Counselor: Laura Mays
  • Nurse: Lori Raley

Important Dates:
  • MECC Release of Teacher Names: All new student requirements (E-Registration, immunization record, proof of residency) must be completed/submitted before the name of the child’s teacher is released (please provide a birth certificate if available). Parents may start calling the office (417-354-2168) to find out the name of their child’s teacher as of Monday, August 10.
  • Open House: Thursday, August 20 from 4:00-6:00 pm

School Supply List
Monett Early Childhood Center Grades PK & K 1007 6th Street Monett MO 65708 417-354-2168
 

Monett Elementary School

Office Staff:
  • Principal: Karly Drake
  • Assistant Principal: Delisa Johnson
  • Administrative Assistant: Susana Aguayo, Melissa Villa
  • Counselor: Katherine Gervais
  • Student Success Coach: Michelle Rantz
  • Nurse: Jessica Caton

Important Dates:
  • MES Release of Teacher Names: All new student requirements (E-Registration, immunization record, proof of residency) must be completed/submitted before the name of the child’s teacher is released (please provide a birth certificate if available). Parents may start calling the office (417-235-3411) to find out the name of their child’s teacher as of Monday, August 10.
  • Open House: ThursdayAugust 20, from 5:00-7:00 PM

First Week of School Reminders
  • Parents may walk their children to their classrooms during the first two days of school (August 25 and 26).
  • Doors will be open at 7:25 a.m.
  • Parents may park in the main front parking lot.
  • If you are walking your child to their classroom, please do not park in the driveway.
  • If you have more than one child at MES, please take your older children to their classroom first.

School Supply List
Monett Elementary School Grades 1-3 601 Learning Lane Monett MO 65708 417-235-3411
 

Monett Intermediate School

Office Staff:
  • Principal: Jennifer Wallace
  • Administrative Assistant: Krystal Barten
  • Counselor: Kourtney Brown
  • Nurse: Lisa Ramsey

Important Dates:
  • MIS Release of Teacher Names: All new student requirements (E-Registration, immunization record, proof of residency) must be completed/submitted before the name of the child’s teacher is released (please provide a birth certificate if available). Parents may start calling the office (417-235-6151) to find out the name of their child’s teacher as of Monday, August 10th.
  • Open House: Thursday, August 20 from 4:30-6:30 PM

First Week of School Reminders:
  • Drop-Off & Pick-Up: Please follow our established morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up procedures to help keep traffic flowing safely and efficiently. Students should be ready to exit and enter their vehicle as soon as the vehicle stops.
  • Student Arrival: Doors open at 7:30 am. For safety reasons, students should not arrive before 7:30 am, as supervision will not be available.
  • Tardy Bell: The tardy bell rings at 8:00 am. Students should be in their classrooms and ready to learn by this time.
  • Dismissal: School ends at 3:10 pm.
  • Bus Delays: Please expect some delays with bus drop-offs during the first few days as drivers and students adjust to new routes and routines.
  • Communication: We use ParentSquare to communicate information with families. Please ensure you are signed up to receive messages and text alerts.
  • Drop-Off & Pick-Up: Please follow our established morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up procedures (see MIS website) to help keep traffic flowing safely and efficiently. Students should be ready to exit and enter their vehicle as soon as the vehicle stops.

School Supply List
Monett Intermediate School Grades 4-5 711 9th Street Monett, MO 65708 417-235-6151
 

Monett Middle School

Office Staff:
  • Principal: Dr. Jay Apostol
  • Dean of Students & Assistant Athletic Director: Michael Calhoun
  • Administrative Assistants: Shelby Blankenship & Cinthia Cole
  • Counselors: Shanna Potter & Autumn Severing
  • Nurse: Kayla Bryan

Important Dates

REMINDER: E-Registration must be completed before schedule pick up.

Schedule Pick Up & Important Dates:
  • Schedule Pick Up: Monday, August 10th- Wednesday, August 12th (All Grade Levels) from 10:00-2:00
  • 6th Grade Orientation: Wednesday, August, 12, 2026 - 5:30 pm-6:45 pm
  • Open House: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 6:00pm-7:30pm
  • MMS Athletics Parent Meeting: Monday, August 10th at 6:00 pm, MMS Gym

School Supply List
Monett Middle School Grades 6-8 4 David Sippy Drive Monett MO 65708 417-235-6228
 

Monett High School

Office Staff
  • Principal: Jessica McNichols
  • Assistant Principal: James Fitzgearlds
  • Assistant Principal & Athletic Director: Ty Goetz
  • Administrative Assistants: Carissa Smith, Lucia Rueda (Attendance), Lacy Creed, & Nora Ruiz (Registrar)
  • Counselors: Cyndy Calbat (Juniors & Freshmen), Kelly Frey (Seniors & Sophomores), Suzette Huntress (AP/DC/A+/Student Success)
  • rootEd Advisor: Delaney Miller
  • Nurse: Melanie Mayberry

Important Dates

REMINDER: E-Registration must be completed before schedule pick up.

Schedule and Device Pick-up
  • August 4th and August 5th, 8:30 - 11:30, 12:30 - 2:30 All grades of students and families can get assistance
  • Families can meet with their student’s counselor to discuss any scheduling needs
  • Families can complete this entirely online entirely online this year if they choose!

Freshmen and New Student Meeting: August 18th at 5:30 at the PAC

Open House: Tuesday, August 18th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm, MHS

MHS Athletics Parent Meeting: August 3rd at 6:00 pm, PAC

School Supply Lists are based on each schedule. Teachers will provide a school supply list during the first few days of school.
Monett High School Grades 9-12 1 David Sippy Drive Monett, MO 65708 417-235-6151
 

School Day Start and End Schedule

2026-2027 
Table showing the 2026–2027 school day schedule for Monett Schools. Columns include Building, Doors Open, Start Time, Release Time, Friday Dismissal, and Early Dismissal. Buildings listed are MECC, MES, MIS, MMS, MHS, SRTC, and MRLC. Most school buildings open at 7:30 a.m., with start times ranging from 7:45 a.m. to 8:02 a.m. Regular dismissal times range from 2:55 p.m. to 3:12 p.m. Friday dismissal times range from 1:55 p.m. to 2:12 p.m., and early dismissal times range from 11:55 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. MRLC starts at 7:30 a.m. and dismisses at 2:30 p.m. with no Friday or early dismissal times listed.
 

Cub House

Cub House provides a safe, engaging environment where students can learn, grow, and have fun after the school day ends. Families interested in enrolling should complete the new enrollment form when it becomes available on August 3 at 12:00 p.m. Please note that submitting the form places students on the waiting list. Families of students accepted into the program will be contacted by email or phone before the start of the school year.
Graphic promoting the Monett R-1 Cub House enrollment timeline. On the left is a yellow house-shaped Cub House logo with a purple Monett "M" shield above the words "Cub House" in purple script. On the right, bold purple text reads: "The new Cub House Enrollment Form will be released on August 3, 2026 at 12:00 pm." Below, smaller purple text explains that all students will initially be placed on a waiting list, and families of students accepted into the program will be notified by email or phone call before school starts. The background is white with purple and gold district colors throughout.
 

Academic Calendar

2026-2027 School Year
2026–2027 Monett R-1 School District academic calendar showing monthly calendars from August 2026 through July 2027 and a list of important events and holidays. Key dates include New Teacher Academy (August 13–14), district professional development days, the first day of school (August 25), Labor Day, parent-teacher conferences, Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, Spring Break, graduation (May 14), the last day of school (May 27), and Summer School (June 3–30). The calendar also identifies quarter and semester end dates, report card distribution dates, early dismissal days, and designated snow make-up days. Weekends, holidays, breaks, and special dates are color-coded for easy reference.