Ranken Events Calendar

NC3 National Signing Day
2026-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
WELCOME TO RANKEN AND NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
Congratulations on your acceptance to Ranken Technical College and on your choice to pursue a career path in a technical field! For over a century, Ranken Technical College has provided the comprehensive education and training necessary to prepare students, like you, for success.
NC3 National Signing Day ceremony is designed to honor incoming students who are entering a technical field and emphasize the importance of their career choice.
You’re invited, along with family, to share this special day and to sign a Letter of Commitment to Ranken Technical College.
National Signing Day will be held in the Atrium and Auditorium located in the Mary Ann Lee Technology Center Building. The event takes place from 9am to 12pm.

9am-10am – Breakfast with the VPs

Guests are invited to enjoy a full breakfast reception in the Atrium with Ranken’s VP for Student Success, Crystal Herron, and VP for Education, Shannon Brueggemann. Guests will have the opportunity to speak with Ms. Herron and Ms. Brueggemann and various members of Ranken’s education team during this time.

10am-11am – Signing Ceremony

Guests will convene in the auditorium, where incoming students will hear from keynote speaker Art McCoy, sign a letter of intent, and have a photo opportunity with Ranken’s Administration.

11am-12pm – Program Tours, Admissions Open House

Students and their guests will have an opportunity to tour their program and meet with the Admissions team to ask questions about enrolling at Ranken.

NC3 is The National Coalition of Certification Centers, which is a value-driven organization and the future model for Career and Technical Education, creating highly-skilled, job-ready professionals through a growing network of educational partners and global industry leaders.
Students who wish to participate in Breakfast with the VPs and be recognized during the Signing Ceremony must register in advance.
Registration for this event will be open until March 26, 2026 or until capacity is reached.
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Spring Semester Ends (T/Th Eve)
2026-04-28, 2027-04-27 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Spring Semester Ends (M/W Eve/Online)
2026-04-29 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Spring Semester Ends (Day)
2026-05-01, 2027-04-30 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

2026 Golden Graduates Celebration
2026-05-09 08:00 - 09:30 | Chaifetz Arena, 1 South Compton Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63103, United States

2026 Commencement Ceremony
2026-05-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Chaifetz Arena, 1 South Compton Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63103, United States

Summer Semester Begins (Online I, M/W Eve)
2026-05-11, 2027-05-10 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Ranken Ready (Summer Starts)—Main Campus Automotive, Electrical Divisions
2026-05-11 | Virtual (Online)
This Ranken Ready event is for first-time students starting in Summer of 2026 in the Automotive and Electrical divisions at the Main Campus.
This is a virtual event, taking place via Zoom. If you do not have access to connect virtually from a personal device, we encourage you to reach out to your Student Success Team to discuss on-campus options for connecting.
Zoom Instructions:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81587864161

Meeting ID: 815 8786 4161

Summer Semester Begins (T/TH Eve)
2026-05-12, 2027-05-11 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Ranken Ready (Summer Starts)—Main Campus Construction, Manufacturing, Information Technology Divisions
2026-05-12 | Virtual (Online)
This Ranken Ready event is for first-time students starting in Summer of 2026 in the Construction, Manufacturing, and IT divisions at the Main Campus.
This is a virtual event, taking place via Zoom. If you do not have access to connect virtually from a personal device, we encourage you to reach out to your Student Success Team to discuss on-campus options for connecting.
Zoom Instructions:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81587864161

Meeting ID: 815 8786 4161

Summer Semester Begins (WTZ_PRY_ASH Continuing/Apprentice_Dealer- Summer I)
2026-05-12 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

All School Holiday- Memorial Day
2026-05-25, 2027-05-24 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Summer Semester Begins (ALL 1st Sem/STL seated Tech- Summer II)
2026-06-02, 2027-06-01 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

All School Holiday - Juneteenth
2026-06-19 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday – Juneteenth

Summer Open House
2026-06-25 15:00 - 18:00, 2027-06-24 15:00 - 18:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Online I Classes End (Online I)
2026-06-28, 2027-03-03 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Online II Classes Begin, Summer II Classes Begin
2026-06-29 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

All School Holiday- July 4th
2026-07-03 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Shadow-a-Tech (All Locations)
2026-07-09 08:30 - 11:30 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
Shadow-a-Tech
Register for your session.

Summer Adventure Academies (Week)
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-17, 2026-07-20 - 2026-07-24 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Ranken Experience (St. Louis)
2026-07-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
At the Ranken Experience, you will have a chance to discover Ranken and its latest updates, while also meeting in person with faculty and staff. Light continental refreshments will be provided. Tours will be offered. Attendance is free of charge.

Register Here!

Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts) - STL Automotive Only
2026-08-03 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts)-St. Louis Automotive only

Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts)- STL Electrical Only
2026-08-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)

Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts) - STL Construction Only
2026-08-05 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts) – STL Construction Only

Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts) - STL Information Technology Only
2026-08-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts) – STL Information Technology Only

Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts) - STL Manufacturing Only
2026-08-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts) – STL Manufacturing Only

First Year Campus Acquaintance and Retention Excellence (FYCARE) - STL Only
2026-08-12 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
First Year Campus Acquaintance and Retention Excellence (FYCARE) – STL Only

Summer Semester Ends (T/Th Eve)
2026-08-13 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Summer Semester Ends (Online II)
2026-08-16 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Parent Orientation- Virtual
2026-08-16 | Virtual (Online)

Summer Semester Ends (M/W Eve)
2026-08-17 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Summer Semester Ends (Day)
2026-08-18 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Fall Professional Development Day For Faculty
2026-08-20 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Dual Enrollment Orientation
2026-08-21 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Limited Office Hours
2026-08-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
Limited Office Hours. Some offices are open to assist students with final preparations to start the fall semester.

Fall 26-27 Semester Begins (Online I, Day, M/W Eve)
2026-08-24 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Fall 2026-2027 Semester Begins (T/R Eve)
2026-08-25 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

All School Holiday - Labor Day
2026-09-07 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday – Labor Day

Constitution Day
2026-09-17 | MO
Constitution Day. This is not an all-school holiday. Classes are in session.

Phi Theta Kappa Mtg
2026-10-01 12:10 - 12:40, 2026-11-12 12:10 - 12:40, 2027-02-09 12:10 - 12:40, 2027-03-09 12:10 - 12:40, 2027-04-07 12:10 - 12:40 | Virtual (Online)

MFG Day
2026-10-08 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Fall Online I Classes End
2026-10-14 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
Fall Online I Classes End (Online)

Fall Online II Classes Begin Day 40
2026-10-19 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Fall Open House - St. Louis
2026-10-22 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
Fall Open House – St. Louis

Future Builders: Middle School Exploration Day
2026-11-12, 2027-03-04 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

All School Holiday - Veteran's Day Observance
2026-11-13 | MO
All School Holiday – Veteran’s Day Observance

All School Holiday - Thanksgiving
2026-11-26 - 2026-11-27 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday – Thanksgiving

Shadow-A-Tech
2026-12-03, 2027-01-28, 2027-04-01 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Ranken Ready (Spring 2026 starts)-STL Construction, Manufacturing, Information Technology
2026-12-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
Ranken Ready (Spring 2026 starts)- St. Louis Construction, Manufacturing, Information Technology

Ranken Ready (Spring 2026 starts)- STL Automotive, Electrical
2026-12-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
Ranken Ready (Spring 2026 starts)- St. Louis Automotive, Electrical

Fall Semester Ends (Online)
2026-12-09 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Phi Theta Kappa Mtg
2026-12-09 12:10 - 12:40 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Fall Semester Ends (M/W Eve)
2026-12-14 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Fall Semester Ends (T/Th Eve)
2026-12-15 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Fall Semester Ends (Day)
2026-12-17 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Ranken Employee Holiday Luncheon
2026-12-18 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Winter Break Begins/Student Holiday
2026-12-21 - 2027-01-03 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

All School Holiday
2026-12-24 - 2027-01-01 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Offices Open Limited Hours
2027-01-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
Some office will be open for limited hours on this day to assist students.

First Year Campus Acquaintance and Retention Excellence (FYCARE)
2027-01-04 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Spring All-Faculty Meeting (Day)
2027-01-04 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Spring All Faculty Meeting for UE Adjuncts
2027-01-04 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Spring Semester Begins (Day, M/W Eve)
2027-01-06 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Spring Semester Begins (T/Th Eve)
2027-01-07 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Spring Semester Begins (Online I)
2027-01-11 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

All School Holiday - MLK Day Observance
2027-01-18 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday – MLK Day Observance

Skills USA District Conference
2027-02-05 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

All School Holiday - President's Day Observance
2027-02-15 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday – President’s Day Observance

Online II Classes Begin
2027-03-08 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Automotive Day
2027-03-25 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

All School Holiday - Good Friday
2027-03-26 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday – Good Friday

Spring Open Houses - Satellite Locations
2027-04-08 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
Spring Open Houses – Satellite Locations

Spring Discover Ranken Day with Car Show
2027-04-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Scholarship Luncheon
2027-04-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

NC3 National Signing Day
2027-04-22 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Spring Semester Ends (Online II)
2027-04-28 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Spring Semester Ends (M/W Eve)
2027-05-03 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Certified Dealership Banquet
2027-05-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Golden Graduates Celebration
2027-05-08 08:30 - 10:00 | Chaifetz Arena, 1 South Compton Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63103, United States

2027 Commencement Ceremony
2027-05-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Ranken Ready (Summer 2026 starts) - STL Automotive, Electrical
2027-05-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
Ranken Ready (Summer 2026 starts) – STL Automotive, Electrical

Ranken Ready (Summer 2026 starts) - STL Manufacturing, Information Technology
2027-05-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
Ranken Ready (Summer 2026 starts) – STL Manufacturing, Information Technology

All School Holiday - Juneteenth Observation
2027-06-18 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday – Juneteenth Observation
