Jonesboro, AR — (JonesboroRightNow.com) — July 23, 2025 — With summer ending and school just around the corner, JRN compiled a list of start days for school districts across Craighead County.

Wednesday, Aug. 6:

  • All Saints Lutheran Church and School

Thursday, Aug. 7:

  • Brookland Public Schools

Tuesday, Aug. 12:

  • Riverside Public Schools

Wednesday, Aug. 13:

  • Bay School District
  • Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
  • Buffalo Island Central Schools
  • Jonesboro Public Schools
  • Nettleton Public Schools
  • Ridgefield Christian School
  • Valley View Public Schools
  • Westside Consolidated School District

Monday, Aug. 18:

  • Arkansas State University-Newport

Wednesday, Aug. 20:

  • Arkansas State University

Academic Calendars:

Here is a list of 2025-26 school calendars, which include the first day of school, holiday breaks, and other significant dates for each school: