50 members / $375 non-members early bird (+$50 after Oct. 2) The MSCA's annual fall conference for school counselors, held at the St. Charles Convention Center.
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · Digging into Plants: Incredible Adaptations St. Louis · Location TBD · 0 per participant (includes 1.5 hr program and Aquarium admission ticket); Aquarium members receive 15% off A field trip class on how plants, such as giant kelp, succulents, and tall trees, adapt in surprising ways to thrive in their environments. Program runs 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · Storytelling in the Museum St. Louis · Missouri History Museum · Free An in-person storytelling event at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum, with engaging stories on themes such as Grandparents Day, Disability History, Baking and Homes Around the World.
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · Park Day - Kinetic Park St. Louis · Kinetic Park St. Louis Homeschool Network invites families to a Park Day at Kinetic Park from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on November 10, 2026. The page says families interested in joining can attend to see if the network is a good fit.
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Love to Learn: Corn Husk Creations St. Peters · The Family Vision A Wednesday session from 1 to 3 PM for ages 6+ where kids explore new topics and build skills. The theme is corn husk creations.
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · FHE Kansas City Class of 2027 Graduation Kickoff Meeting Kansas City · Woodneath Library Center, Community Room 3, 8900 NE Flintlock Road · Graduation fee 10 by March 1, 2027 (60 after; no registrations after March 15) Kickoff meeting for Families for Home Education's Region 3 (Kansas City) homeschool senior graduation ceremony for the Class of 2027.
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · Homeschool Day at the Museum: Native History Springfield · History Museum on the Square, 154 Park Central Square · $8 per person (discounted admission) Museum educator-led hands-on activity tied to Native history (10:30–11:30 a.m.), then time in the museum's seven galleries until 5 p.m.
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · Tom Bass: The Horse Whisperer (Living History Play) Columbia · Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, 5901 S. Highway 163 · Free (online registration required) One-person interactive play (6 p.m., about an hour) about Tom Bass, born into slavery in Boone County, who became a world-renowned horse trainer and founded the American Royal saddlehorse show.
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · Dark Sky Program at Thousand Hills State Park Kirksville · Thousand Hills State Park, Point Shelter, 20431 State Highway 157 · Free Stargazing (5:30–7:30 p.m.) with park staff and Truman State University; telescopes are set up at the Point Shelter. The last of the park's 2026 dark sky programs, weather permitting.
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 – Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · MNEA Foundation Fall Conference Columbia · Stephens College · No cost Missouri NEA's member-led fall conference: opening session and keynote Friday, member-led professional learning workshops Saturday.
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · Storytelling in the Museum St. Louis · Missouri History Museum · Free An in-person storytelling event at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum, with engaging stories on themes such as Grandparents Day, Disability History, Baking and Homes Around the World.
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · Homeschool Picture Day St. Peters · The Family Vision Classic, timeless school portraits for homeschool families, offered in partnership with Jennifer K. Powell Photography. Sibling photos are included and the event is for kids of all ages.
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Victorian Christmas Crafts at Watkins Woolen Mill Lawson · Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site, 2660 Park Road N. · Free Free 10 a.m.–2 p.m. drop-in: make Victorian Christmas crafts to keep, hear Christmas stories read by Mrs. Claus, and try a Watkins Mill cookie baked on the historic woodstove.
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Homeschool Picture Day St. Peters · The Family Vision Classic, timeless school portraits for homeschool families, offered in partnership with Jennifer K. Powell Photography. Sibling photos are included and the event is for kids of all ages.
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 – Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Homeschool EdVentures: Venomous Ventures, Lewis & Clark, Thankful Origins Springfield · Wonders of Wildlife, 500 W Sunshine St · $35 per child Drop-off homeschool science mornings (9 a.m.–noon) on Nov. 17 and 19: Venomous Ventures (grades 1–3), The Lewis and Clark Expedition (grades 4–6) and Thankful Origins (grades 7–12).
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · Storytelling in the Museum St. Louis · Missouri History Museum · Free An in-person storytelling event at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum, with engaging stories on themes such as Grandparents Day, Disability History, Baking and Homes Around the World.
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Conservation Kids: Wild Cats vs. Wild Dogs Jefferson City · Runge Conservation Nature Center, 330 Commerce Dr. Interactive MDC program (5:30–7:30 p.m.) comparing Missouri's wild canines and felines, with indoor and outdoor parts.
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Homeschool Introduction to Archery (Powder Valley) Kirkwood · Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, 11715 Cragwold Rd MDC archery program for homeschool families (2–3:30 p.m.) covering safety, shooting fundamentals, maintenance and storage with hands-on practice. Equipment provided; held outdoors.
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Toddler Thursday: Indigenous Americans Imperial · Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive · Free Story time and a craft for toddlers and their grown-ups at 10 a.m. (up to an hour), on the theme of Indigenous Americans. The December session (Dec. 17) covers animals in winter.
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Homeschool EdVenture (1st-3rd): Venomous Ventures Springfield · Wonders of Wildlife · $35 per child A morning of scientific exploration for 1st-3rd grade students, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with experiments and hands-on activities. Pre-registration is required.
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Lego Club St. Peters · The Family Vision A new monthly program for kids in grades 1-5 that meets Thursdays from 3 to 4 PM.
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · Investigating Invasives St. Louis · St. Louis Aquarium · 0 per participant (includes 1.5 hr program and Aquarium admission ticket); Aquarium members receive 15% off A class on invasive species: what they are, where they are, how they got there, how they impact the environment, and what can be done about them. Program runs 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
0 for additional child A preschool science class for ages 2-6 with a parent, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with science-based activities, crafts, and games. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 – Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · Mark Twain Museum Gingerbread House Contest and Display Hannibal · Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum, 415 N. Main St. The museum's annual gingerbread contest: entries accepted Nov. 28–Dec. 11 and displayed in the Museum Gallery window through the holidays, with public voting on favorites.
December 2026
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Christmas Open House at Bollinger Mill Burfordville · Bollinger Mill State Historic Site, 113 Bollinger Mill Road · Free Free self-guided tours of the decorated historic mill 1–3 p.m. (first floor open until 4 p.m.) with holiday music.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 – Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · Eagle Days at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge Forest City · Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge visitor center, Hwy. 159 (I-29 exit 79) The 47th annual Eagle Days: live eagle shows on the hour by the World Bird Sanctuary (from 9 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday) and spotting-scope stops along the auto tour route.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Old-Fashioned Christmas at Arrow Rock Arrow Rock · Arrow Rock State Historic Site, 39521 Visitor Center Drive · Free Historic buildings open 5–7 p.m. with costumed interpreters, carolers, horse-drawn carriages and a living nativity.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Ozark Christmas Traditions at the Boone Homestead Ash Grove · Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site, 7850 N. State Highway V · Free See how the Boone family and Greene County residents celebrated Christmas in the 1800s (2–5:30 p.m.): visit St. Nicholas, make a 19th-century door decoration and learn Ozarks Christmas customs.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · SAT Weekend Test Date (December 2026) Statewide · SAT test centers across Missouri · SAT registration fee; late registration costs extra; fee waivers for eligible students National SAT weekend administration; registration deadline Nov. 20, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
0 per participant (includes 1.5 hr program and Aquarium admission ticket); Aquarium members receive 15% off Students explore how animals survive winter, look for animal tracks, and support community science by tracking road salt levels. Program runs 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · Homeschool Day at the Museum: WWII Springfield · History Museum on the Square, 154 Park Central Square · $8 per person (discounted admission) Museum educator-led hands-on activity on World War II (10:30–11:30 a.m.), then time in the museum's galleries until 5 p.m.
Fri, Dec 11, 2026 – Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Candlelight Open House at Hunter-Dawson New Madrid · Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site, 312 Dawson Road · Free An 1860s-themed Christmas open house (5:30–8:30 p.m. both nights) with the house lit by oil lamps and candles and staff in period clothing.
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · ACT National Test Date (December 2026) Statewide · ACT test centers across Missouri · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students National Saturday ACT administration; registration deadline Nov 6 (late: Nov 29), 11:59 pm Central.
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Christmas Open House at the Harry S Truman Birthplace Lamar · Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site, 1009 Truman St. · Free President Truman's birthplace lit by candles and decorated in 1880s style (5–7 p.m.), with staff talking about 19th-century Christmas traditions.
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Geminid Meteor Shower Viewing at Elephant Rocks Belleview · Elephant Rocks State Park, 7406 Highway 21 · Free Rare after-dark park opening (5–10 p.m.) to watch the Geminid meteor shower, produced by debris from asteroid 3200 Phaethon and visible to the naked eye.
Tue, Dec 15, 2026 – Thu, Dec 17, 2026 · Homeschool EdVentures: Penguin Palooza, Built for the Cold, Winter Survival Springfield · Wonders of Wildlife, 500 W Sunshine St · $35 per child Drop-off homeschool science mornings (9 a.m.–noon) on Dec. 15 and 17: Penguin Palooza (grades 1–3), Built for the Cold (grades 4–6) and Thrival Under Winter Survival (grades 7–12).
0 for additional child A preschool science class for ages 2-6 with a parent, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Registration deadline is December 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
0 per participant (includes 1.5 hr program and Aquarium admission ticket); Aquarium members receive 15% off A class on animal relationships, including mutualistic, commensalistic, and parasitic relationships, ending with making friendship bracelets for a favorite Aquarium animal. Program runs 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
January 2027
Fri, Jan 15, 2027 · Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Deadline Statewide · Apply by email to the Missouri State Fair · Free to apply Applications for 2027–28 Youth in Agriculture scholarships, for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2027, must be emailed to the Missouri State Fair by Jan. 15, 2027.
Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · Bald Eagle Day at Roaring River State Park Cassville · Roaring River State Park, CCC Lodge, 12716 Farm Road 2239 · Free Free come-and-go afternoon (3–5 p.m.) to look for and learn about bald eagles, with eagle crafts, spotting scopes and binoculars.
Tue, Jan 19, 2027 – Thu, Jan 21, 2027 · Homeschool EdVentures: Born to Roam, Wild Beginnings, Growth Around the Globe Springfield · Wonders of Wildlife, 500 W Sunshine St · $35 per child Drop-off homeschool science mornings (9 a.m.–noon) on Jan. 19 and 21: Born to Roam (grades 1–3), Wild Beginnings (grades 4–6) and Growth Around the Globe (grades 7–12).
Tue, Jan 26, 2027 – Sat, Jan 30, 2027 · MMEA In-Service Workshop/Conference Osage Beach · Tan-Tar-A Conference Center The Missouri Music Educators Association's annual in-service workshop and conference at the Lake of the Ozarks.
0 Evening (6–10 p.m.) of hands-on STEM workshops for middle school girls led by women in STEM, with a keynote speaker, planetarium show and free time in Science City.
Sun, Jan 31, 2027 · STL Science Fair: Honors Division Registration Closes Online · Online (MySciFair) Registration for the STL Science Fair Honors Division (grades 6–12, affiliated with Regeneron ISEF) closes Jan. 31, 2027; the Regional Division (grades K–12) closes Feb. 28, 2027.
February 2027
Mon, Feb 1, 2027 · Access Missouri Grant: FAFSA Priority Deadline (2027–28) Statewide · Online (FAFSA at studentaid.gov) · Free to apply Missouri residents who file the 2027–28 FAFSA by Feb. 1, 2027 and are eligible are guaranteed an Access Missouri award. There is no separate state application.
5 at Wonders of Wildlife Discounted homeschool admission at Wonders of Wildlife (students
8, adults
5), with homeschool rates also at Dogwood Canyon and the Top of the Rock museum (students $5, adults
0) and 10% off food and gifts. Offered Feb. 8–12, 2027.
Fri, Feb 12, 2027 · Missouri Scholars Academy: Nominations Due Statewide · Online nomination · $600 scholar fee in 2027 (need-based scholarships available) Nominations for the 2027 Missouri Scholars Academy are due by 5 p.m. Acceptance or rejection emails go out in March.
Mon, Feb 15, 2027 · Northwest Missouri State Junior Visit Day Maryville · Northwest Missouri State University, 800 University Drive Campus visit day for high school juniors and families (9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.), one of Northwest's general (not major-specific) visit days.
Fri, Feb 26, 2027 · Missouri History Day: Maryville Regional Contest Maryville · Northwest Missouri State University, 800 University Drive Northwest Missouri's National History Day regional, sponsored by Northwest Missouri State University, for schools in Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Livingston, Mercer,…
Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (February 2027) Statewide · ACT test centers across Missouri · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students National Saturday ACT administration; registration deadline Jan 22 (late: Feb 9), 11:59 pm Central.
Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · Missouri History Day: Greater Kansas City Regional Contest Independence · Greater KC region, sponsored by the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library (site from the regional coordinator) National History Day regional for schools in Bates, Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Platte and Ray counties, sponsored by the Truman Library's education program.
Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · Missouri History Day: Kirksville Regional Contest (tentative) Kirksville · Truman State University, 100 E. Normal Northeast Missouri's National History Day regional, sponsored by Truman State's Department of History; the date is listed as tentative. Covers Adair, Chariton, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Linn, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph,…
Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · Science Olympiad Region 2 Tournament (Truman State) Kirksville · Truman State University Northeast Missouri's Region 2 Science Olympiad tournament on the Truman State campus; teams compete in STEM events to advance to the state tournament.
Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · Science Olympiad Region 7 Tournament (Missouri State) Springfield · Missouri State University Southwest Missouri's Region 7 Science Olympiad tournament at Missouri State University; event rule manuals for 2027 are posted.
Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · Region VII Science Olympiad Springfield · Missouri State University Region VII Science Olympiad competition held at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. Dylan Welker is the Regional Director.
Sun, Feb 28, 2027 · Art of Conservation Contest Entry Deadline (Wonders of Wildlife) Online · Online entry form Deadline for the 2026–27 Fish Art and Song Bird Art contests: an original illustration plus a one-page creative writing piece. Winners are announced in early May 2027.
Sun, Feb 28, 2027 · Regional Division registration closes for STL Science Fair St. Louis · The Academy of Science of St. Louis Registration for the Regional Divisions of the 2027 STL Science Fair closes on February 28, 2027. Registration runs on the MySciFair platform.
Tue, Mar 2, 2027 · FHE Homeschool Day at the Capitol Jefferson City · Missouri State Capitol, 201 W. Capitol Ave. (enter at the south Carriage entrance) · Free; no registration Families for Home Education's annual homeschool gathering at the Capitol (held since 1991): homeschool music performance at 12:15 p.m., then a lobbyist report and legislator visits until 2 p.m.
Fri, Mar 5, 2027 · Missouri History Day: Springfield Regional Contest Springfield · Missouri State University (History Department sponsor) Southwest Missouri's National History Day regional at Missouri State University for schools in Christian, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Laclede, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Stone, Taney, Webster and Wright counties.
Fri, Mar 5, 2027 · Ozark District Junior Academy of Science Springfield · Missouri State University (Plaster Student Union) Middle school (grades 6–8) and high school (9–12) students present their own research in a 12-minute talk with 3 minutes of judges' questions. Entry sheets are due Feb. 5, 2027 and research papers Feb. 19, 2027.
Fri, Mar 5, 2027 · District 8/Ozark District Junior Academy Springfield · Missouri State University District 8/Ozark District Junior Academy competition held at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. Dylan Welker is the Region Coordinator.
Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · Missouri History Day: St. Louis Regional Contest (tentative) St. Louis · University of Missouri–St. Louis, 1 University Blvd St. Louis-area National History Day regional sponsored by UMSL's Department of History; date listed as tentative. Covers Jefferson, Lincoln, Montgomery, St. Charles, St. Louis County and Warren counties and St. Louis.
Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · SAT Weekend Test Date (March 2027) Statewide · SAT test centers across Missouri · SAT registration fee; late registration costs extra; fee waivers for eligible students National SAT weekend administration; registration deadline Feb. 19, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET).
Mon, Mar 8, 2027 – Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · STL Science Fair 2027 St. Louis · Saint Louis University, Busch Student Center The Academy of Science–St. Louis regional science fair, one of the largest and oldest in the U.S., with a Regional Division (K–12) and an ISEF-affiliated Honors Division (grades 6–12).
Wed, Mar 10, 2027 – Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · FIRST Robotics St. Louis Regional St. Louis · Chaifetz Arena, 1 S. Compton Ave FIRST Robotics Competition regional (Week 2) for high school robotics teams from Missouri and beyond; capacity 35 teams.
Fri, Mar 12, 2027 · Missouri History Day: Cape Girardeau Regional Contest Cape Girardeau · Southeast Missouri State University, One University Plaza Southeast Missouri's National History Day regional at SEMO for schools in 19 counties including Butler, Cape Girardeau, Dunklin, Pemiscot, Perry, Scott, St. Francois and Ste. Genevieve.
Fri, Mar 12, 2027 · Missouri History Day: Joplin Regional Contest Joplin · Missouri Southern State University, 3950 E. Newman Road National History Day regional at Missouri Southern for schools in Barry, Barton, Cedar, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, St. Clair and Vernon counties.
Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · Missouri History Day: Columbia/Mid-Missouri Regional Contest (tentative) Columbia · Columbia (site TBA; regional sponsored by the Missouri State Archives) Mid-Missouri National History Day regional: papers, websites and documentaries are due March 1 (tentative) and performances and exhibits are judged live March 13 (tentative). Covers Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau,…
Thu, Mar 18, 2027 – Sat, Mar 20, 2027 · Great Homeschool Convention: Missouri (St. Charles) St. Charles · St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza · Full individual/family or Shopping Only registration; prices rise closer to the event and again at the door Three-day homeschool convention with workshops, an exhibit hall, and teen and other tracks. Families for Home Education (FHE) will have a booth and New to Homeschooling in Missouri workshops.
Thu, Mar 18, 2027 – Sat, Mar 20, 2027 · Great Homeschool Convention (GHC) St. Charles · St Charles Convention Center Families for Home Education will attend the Great Homeschool Convention with workshops on New to Homeschooling in MO and a booth for questions and membership. The registration discount code will be announced later.
Sat, Mar 20, 2027 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (March 2027) Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com) Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline March 11, 2027.
Tue, Mar 30, 2027 · Missouri Southern Regional Science Fair Joplin · Missouri Southern State University, Billingsly Student Center The 38th Missouri Southern Regional Science Fair for grades 5–12 (Junior and Senior divisions) from ten southwest Missouri counties including Jasper, Newton, Barton, Dade, Cedar and Vernon. Two senior-division finalists are nominated to…
Wed, Mar 31, 2027 – Sun, Apr 4, 2027 · Greater Kansas City Science & Engineering Fair Kansas City · Union Station (Science City), 30 W. Pershing Road The 76th Greater Kansas City Science & Engineering Fair for grades 3–12 from 15 Kansas and Missouri counties (Missouri: Jackson, Bates, Cass, Clay, Platte, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis and Benton). Top senior projects win a trip to…
April 2027
Thu, Apr 1, 2027 · Access Missouri Grant: FAFSA Final Deadline (2027–28) Statewide · Online (FAFSA at studentaid.gov) · Free to apply Final FAFSA deadline to be considered for an Access Missouri Grant for 2027–28. The award deadline (set by funding) falls between Feb. 1 and April 1.
Thu, Apr 1, 2027 – Fri, Apr 2, 2027 · Write to Learn Conference Osage Beach · Margaritaville Lake Resort, 494 Tan Tar A Drive · $389 (includes meals) The Missouri Writing Projects Network conference on writing across the curriculum for teachers, administrators and writing specialists. Hotel and registration deadline is March 4, 2027.
Fri, Apr 2, 2027 – Sat, Apr 3, 2027 · MPE Homeschool Conference & Curriculum Fair (Kansas City) Kansas City · KCI Expo Center, 11730 NW Ambassador Dr · Free for current MPE members; $75 per family at the door; vendor-hall-only pass $35 per family Midwest Parent Educators' annual conference and curriculum fair: about 80 workshops, a vendor hall and the MPE Kids children's program (ages 5–12).
Fri, Apr 2, 2027 – Sat, Apr 3, 2027 · MPE Conference Kansas City · KCI Expo Center Families for Home Education will attend the MPE Conference with at least one workshop on how to homeschool in Missouri. Families can stop by the FHE booth with questions or to join or renew membership.
Sat, Apr 3, 2027 · Missouri Science Olympiad State Tournament Warrensburg · University of Central Missouri The 2027 Missouri Science Olympiad state tournament on the University of Central Missouri campus, for teams that advance from the regional tournaments.
5 at Wonders of Wildlife Discounted homeschool admission at Wonders of Wildlife (students
8, adults
5), with homeschool rates also at Dogwood Canyon and the Top of the Rock museum (students $5, adults
0) and 10% off food and gifts. Offered April 5–9, 2027.
Wed, Apr 7, 2027 – Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · FIRST Robotics Greater Kansas City Regional Lee's Summit · Lee's Summit North High School, 901 NE Douglas St FIRST Robotics Competition regional (Week 6) for high school robotics teams; capacity 32 teams.
Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (April 2027) Statewide · ACT test centers across Missouri · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students National Saturday ACT administration; registration deadline March 5 (late: March 23), 11:59 pm Central.
Wed, Apr 14, 2027 · MSA Registration Deadline Columbia · Missouri Scholars Academy, University of Missouri April 14 is the last day to complete registration for the Missouri Scholars Academy 2027.
Thu, Apr 15, 2027 · Missouri Income Tax Returns Due (MOScholars Donor Credit) Statewide · Missouri Department of Revenue (file online or by mail) Missouri individual income tax returns are due on the 15th day of the fourth month after the tax year ends (April 15, 2027 for calendar-year 2026). MOScholars donors claim their tax credit on the return.
Sat, Apr 17, 2027 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (April 2027) Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com) Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline April 8, 2027.
2 Discounted zoo tickets for homeschool families, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m., with animal chats and chances to meet other homeschool families from across the metro.
Sat, Apr 24, 2027 · Missouri History Day State Contest (tentative) Columbia · University of Missouri campus Statewide National History Day contest for students advanced from the regionals, run by the State Historical Society of Missouri; the April 24 date is tentative. The national contest is June 13–17, 2027 at the University of Maryland.
May 2027
Sat, May 1, 2027 – Sun, May 2, 2027 · Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden St. Louis · Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd Weekend festival (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) of Chinese cultural performances, music, art, history and food, produced with the Chinese Culture Education and Services Foundation since 1996.
Sat, May 1, 2027 · SAT Weekend Test Date (May 2027) Statewide · SAT test centers across Missouri · SAT registration fee; late registration costs extra; fee waivers for eligible students National SAT weekend administration; registration deadline Apr. 16, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET).
Mon, May 3, 2027 – Fri, May 14, 2027 · AP Exams (May 2027) Statewide · Participating schools and test sites in Missouri · AP exam fee 2027 AP Exams run over two weeks, May 3–7 and May 10–14, with morning and afternoon sessions.
Thu, May 6, 2027 · MSA Info Session (St. Louis, in person) St. Louis · St. Louis County Library – Grant's View Branch, Meeting Room 1, 9700 Musick Ave In-person information session at 7pm for scholars and families, held in St. Louis at the Grant's View Branch.
Fri, May 7, 2027 – Sat, May 8, 2027 · Montauk Mill Days Salem · Montauk State Park, 345 County Road 6670 Montauk Mill Days 2027 at Montauk State Park, Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8; the park says more details will be posted later.
Thu, May 13, 2027 – Sat, May 15, 2027 · Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Convention: Branson Branson · Branson Convention Center (historic downtown Branson) · Ticketed (2027 tickets on sale) Three days of Christian homeschool teaching, practical training, speakers and exhibitors for the whole family, at the convention center in downtown Branson.
Thu, May 13, 2027 · MSA Info Session (Zoom) Online · Zoom Online information session at 7pm for scholars and families.
Sat, May 22, 2027 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (May 2027) Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com) Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline May 13, 2027.
Sat, May 29, 2027 · Squirrel Hunting 101 West Plains · MDC Ozark Regional Office, 551 Joe Jones Blvd Beginner MDC class (7–10 a.m.) on getting started with squirrel hunting, pitched as a sport to share with friends and family.
June 2027
Sat, Jun 5, 2027 – Sat, Jun 12, 2027 · Bright Flight: Last Qualifying ACT/SAT Test Dates for the Class of 2027 Statewide · ACT and SAT test centers in Missouri Bright Flight scores must be earned by the June test date right after high school graduation (June 5 SAT, June 12 ACT in 2027). Scores from the July date do not count. For 2027 graduates the qualifying ACT score is 31 or above (32+ is the…
Sat, Jun 5, 2027 · SAT Weekend Test Date (June 2027) Statewide · SAT test centers across Missouri · SAT registration fee; late registration costs extra; fee waivers for eligible students National SAT weekend administration; registration deadline May 21, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET).
Sat, Jun 12, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (June 2027) Statewide · ACT test centers across Missouri · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students National Saturday ACT administration; registration deadline May 7 (late: May 25), 11:59 pm Central.
Sun, Jun 13, 2027 – Sat, Jul 3, 2027 · Missouri Scholars Academy 2027 Columbia · University of Missouri (closing ceremony at Jesse Hall) · $600 scholar fee in 2027 Three-week residential academy on the University of Missouri campus for selected Missouri students, with Family Day on June 27 and the closing ceremony July 3 at 10 a.m. in Jesse Hall.
Thu, Jun 17, 2027 · CLT (Classic Learning Test) Remote Test Date (June 2027) Online · Remotely proctored (at home) · CLT registration fee (see cltexam.com) Remotely proctored CLT administration; registration deadline June 10, 2027.
Sun, Jun 27, 2027 · MSA Family Day Columbia · University of Missouri campus Family Day is scheduled for June 27 during the Missouri Scholars Academy summer program.
July 2027
Sat, Jul 10, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (July 2027) Statewide · ACT test centers across Missouri · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students National Saturday ACT administration; registration deadline June 4 (late: June 22), 11:59 pm Central.
Sat, Jul 31, 2027 · Access Missouri Grant: FAFSA Correction Deadline (2027–28) Statewide · Online (FAFSA at studentaid.gov) · Free Last day to make FAFSA corrections that affect Access Missouri eligibility for 2027–28, for students who filed on or before the award deadline.
August 2027
Thu, Aug 12, 2027 – Sun, Aug 22, 2027 · Missouri State Fair 2027 Sedalia · Missouri State Fairgrounds The 2027 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, with livestock shows, youth agriculture exhibits and fair-time contests.
Sat, Aug 28, 2027 · SAT Weekend Test Date (August 2027, anticipated) Statewide · SAT test centers across Missouri · SAT registration fee; late registration costs extra; fee waivers for eligible students College Board lists this as an anticipated 2027–28 SAT weekend date; registration deadlines are posted closer to the date.
5 at Wonders of Wildlife Discounted homeschool admission at Wonders of Wildlife (students
8, adults
5), with homeschool rates also at Dogwood Canyon and the Top of the Rock museum (students $5, adults
0) and 10% off food and gifts. Offered Aug. 30–Sept. 3,…
September 2027
Thu, Sep 2, 2027 · STL Science Fair Honors Division Specifics Meeting Online · Virtual meeting, The Academy of Science of St. Louis A virtual meeting where the Fair Director covers the paperwork requirements and deadlines for the Honors Division of the STL Science Fair. It is open to students, teachers, and caregivers, and the page lists it as 7:15-7:45 AM.
Sat, Sep 4, 2027 – Mon, Sep 6, 2027 · Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden St. Louis · Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd The Garden's annual Japanese Festival: 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Sept. 4–5 and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sept. 6, 2027.
Sat, Sep 11, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (September 2027, projected) Statewide · ACT test centers across Missouri · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students ACT lists this as a projected 2027–28 national test date; registration deadlines are posted closer to the date.
Sat, Sep 18, 2027 · SAT Weekend Test Date (September 2027, anticipated) Statewide · SAT test centers across Missouri · SAT registration fee; late registration costs extra; fee waivers for eligible students College Board lists this as an anticipated 2027–28 SAT weekend date; registration deadlines are posted closer to the date.
2 Discounted zoo tickets for homeschool families, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m., with animal chats and chances to meet other homeschool families from across the metro.
Sat, Oct 9, 2027 · SAT Weekend Test Date (October 2027, anticipated) Statewide · SAT test centers across Missouri · SAT registration fee; late registration costs extra; fee waivers for eligible students College Board lists this as an anticipated 2027–28 SAT weekend date; registration deadlines are posted closer to the date.
Sat, Oct 16, 2027 · ACT National Test Date (October 2027, projected) Statewide · ACT test centers across Missouri · ACT registration fee; fee waivers available to eligible students ACT lists this as a projected 2027–28 national test date; registration deadlines are posted closer to the date.
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