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August 2026Friday
Casual Day
All day · MPA
Enjoy a casual dress day at school.
WHAT'S GOING ON
MPA PTA Event Calendar
From Party On The Playground to SeeWee SpiritFest, the moments, big and small, that keep our school connected.
3
September 2026Thursday
Family
Party on the Playground
5:30–7 p.m. · MPA Playground
Join us for a sweet treat on the playground and time with MPA friends and families. Free ice cream for all kids, courtesy of Mister Softee Charleston.
4
September 2026Friday
Early Release
Early Release
12:25 p.m. dismissal · MPA
Early dismissal at 12:25 p.m.
7
September 2026Monday
Holiday
No School — Labor Day
All day
School closed in observance of Labor Day.
9
October 2026Friday
Half Day
Half Day
10:40 a.m. dismissal · MPA
Half day dismissal at 10:40 a.m. No lunch served.
12
October 2026Monday
No School
No School for Students
All day · MPA
Family Data Conferences — no school for students.
20
October 2026Tuesday
Family
Literacy Night
5:30–7 p.m. · MPA
Shop the book fair and stay for pizza.
3
November 2026Tuesday
Holiday
No School — Election Day
All day
School closed for Election Day.
23
November 2026Monday
Break
No School — Fall Break
Nov 23–27
School closed for Fall Break (November 23–27).
8
December 2026Tuesday
Family
Holiday on the Horseshoe
Evening · MPA Horseshoe
A festive evening on the horseshoe for MPA families.
18
December 2026Friday
Half Day
Half Day
10:40 a.m. dismissal · MPA
Half day dismissal at 10:40 a.m. No lunch served.
21
December 2026Monday
Break
No School — Winter Break
Dec 21 – Jan 4
School closed for Winter Break (Dec 21 – Jan 4).
5
January 2027Tuesday
School Resumes for Students
Regular hours · MPA
Classes resume after Winter Break.
18
January 2027Monday
Holiday
No School — MLK Day
All day
School closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
12
February 2027Friday
Early Release
Early Release
12:25 p.m. dismissal · MPA
Early dismissal at 12:25 p.m.
15
February 2027Monday
Holiday
No School — Presidents' Day
All day
School closed in observance of Presidents' Day.
19
February 2027Friday
Fundraiser
Annual Parent Night & Auction
Evening · TBA
Save the date for our biggest fundraiser of the year!
1
March 2027Monday
Spirit
SeeWee Spirit Week
March 1–5 · MPA
A full week of SeeWee spirit days.
5
March 2027Friday
Fundraiser
Color Run
All day · MPA
Run, walk, and get colorful for a great cause.
12
March 2027Friday
Early Release
Early Release
12:25 p.m. dismissal · MPA
Early dismissal at 12:25 p.m.
15
March 2027Monday
No School
No School for Students
All day · MPA
Professional Development — no school for students.
29
March 2027Monday
Break
No School — Spring Break
Mar 29 – Apr 2
School closed for Spring Break (March 29 – April 2).
26
April 2027Monday
No School
No School for Students
All day · MPA
Professional Development — no school for students.
26
April 2027Monday
Volunteer
Teacher Appreciation Week
April 26–30 · MPA
A week of thanking the teachers and staff who make MPA special.
21
May 2027Friday
Family
Friendship Day
All day · MPA
A day to celebrate friendship at MPA.
26
May 2027Wednesday
5th Grade Graduation
TBA · MPA
Celebrating our 5th grade graduates.
27
May 2027Thursday
Last Day of School!
Early Release 12:25 p.m. · MPA
Last day of school — early release at 12:25 p.m.
ONGOING
All Year Celebrations
Monthly Ice Cream
Optional donation to sponsor another student's monthly ice cream treat.
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