Area schools opening up for the year will impact morning commute
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Heads up for your morning drive—the summer break commute is officially coming to an end. Area classrooms are opening back up across the region, which means school buses, flashing speed zones, and parent drop-off lines are returning. Give yourself a few extra minutes and keep an eye out for kids walking. Here is the list of schools opening up in the next few weeks!
Town | School District | First Day of School (2026–2027) |
Joplin, MO | Joplin Schools (R-VIII) | Monday, August 24, 2026 |
Webb City, MO | Webb City R-VII | Monday, August 24, 2026 |
Carthage, MO | Carthage R-9 | Monday, August 24, 2026 |
Neosho, MO | Neosho School District | Monday, August 24, 2026 |
Carl Junction, MO | Carl Junction R-1 | Monday, August 24, 2026 |
Miami, OK | Miami Public Schools | Thursday, August 13, 2026 |
Galena, KS | Galena USD 499 | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 |
Columbus, KS | Columbus USD 493 | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 |
Baxter Springs, KS | Baxter Springs USD 508 | Thursday, August 13, 2026 |
