Mark Your Calendars! 

Ottumwa Community Schools is excited to announce our school calendar breaks for the 2024-2025 academic year providing students, parents, guardians and staff with these important dates now so families can plan ahead and plan accordingly.

The State of Iowa is still considering legislation that could impact school start dates and Ottumwa Community Schools is committed to meeting these requirements while ensuring the best possible school calendar for students, families, and staff. We are providing our holiday and spring break dates early in order to facilitate transparency and adequate planning time for all members of our community.

Christmas and Winter Break:

• Friday, December 20, 2024: Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM

• Monday, December 23, 2024 - Friday, January 3, 2025: Winter Holiday Break

• Monday, January 6, 2025: Classes Resume

Spring Break:

• Friday, March 14, 2025: Compensation Day from Parent-Teacher Conferences

• March 17-21, 2025: Spring Break

"We understand the importance of providing our community with clear and timely information regarding the school calendar," said Superintendent McGrory. "Our goal is to support our students and families by giving them ample time to plan and enjoy their holiday and spring breaks."

The Ottumwa Schools administration encourages all members of the community to mark these dates on their calendars and stay tuned for any further updates including the start state of the academic year.