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Summer School Transportation Deadline Approaching

Posted Date: 05/18/26 (01:58 PM)
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A green chalkboard with a wooden frame displays the words 'Summer School' in white text.The deadline to register for summer school and get transportation to and from school is quickly approaching.  If your student will need bus transportation, the deadline to register for summer school is 3:30pm this coming Thursday, May 21.

Dates and Eligibility: Summer school runs from June 2 through June 30, 2026. Please note there will be no school on Friday, June 19, 2026. Programs are open to regular district students and those residing outside the Festus R-VI School District.  When filling out the registration form, you MUST submit a different form for each student attending summer school.

  • Grades K–4: Classes held at the Elementary School.

  • Grades 5–12: Classes held at the High School.

School Hours: Hours have changed for this year. Please note the specific times for your student’s grade level:

  • Grades K–4: 8:10 AM – 2:55 PM

  • Grades 5–8: 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM

  • Grades 9–12: Students attend based on course selections.

    • Morning Session: 8:00 AM – 11:10 AM

    • Afternoon Session: 11:30 AM – 2:45 PM

Transportation & Meals:  Bus transportation is available upon request. You must complete the transportation section of the enrollment form by 3:30pm on Thursday, May 21, 2026. No requests can be accommodated after this date.

Breakfast and lunch are available daily at the following rates:

  • Grades K–6: Breakfast $1.70 | Lunch $3.05

  • Grades 7–12: Breakfast $1.75 | Lunch $3.10

Curriculum & Handbooks Building-specific activities will be detailed in the summer school handbooks.

  • Middle Grades (5–8): Students will choose their classes when the session begins. You can find a list of possible offerings here.

  • High School: We offer both online and in-seat options for Physical Education, Health, and Personal Finance. In-seat options are also available for Driver’s Education, Tutoring/Mentoring, Beginning Acting, Music Tech and English, Math, Science, and Social Studies credit recovery.  ONLINE & IN PERSON PHYSICAL EDUCATION, IN PERSON HEALTH, AND ONLINE PERSONAL FINANCE CLASSES ARE FULL.

Remember, when filling out the summer school registration form, you MUST submit a different form for each student attending summer school.

Register for Summer School here