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Method Schools Academic Calendar

Method operates on a 180 day school calendar. Current Method student or parent? Login to your SmartFox portal for more detailed calendar information.

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Jul 01

First Day of School Year (parent choice)

Aug 18

Method Schools First Day of School (parent choice)

Jul 04

Independence Day (No School)

Sep 01

Labor Day (No School)

Nov 11

Veteran's Day (No School)

Nov 24 28

Thanksgiving Break (No School)

Dec 22 Jan 02

Winter Break (No School)

Jan 05

First day of 2nd semester

Jan 19

MLK Day (No School)

Feb 09

Lincoln's Day (No School)

Feb 16

President's Day (No School)

Mar 16 20

Spring Break (No School)

May 25

Memorial Day (No School)

Jun 02

Last day of school

Jun 03

Graduation

Aug 12 12

Back to School Kickoff

Sep 08 08

Board of Directors Meeting

Dec 09 09

Board of Directors Meeting

Mar 03 03

Board of Directors Meeting

Jun 03 03

Board of Directors Meeting

2025-26 Academic Calendar

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