Ranken Events Calendar

Ranken Architecture Student Showcase
2026-04-24 08:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
Please join us Friday, April 24, 2026, for the Ranken Architecture Student Showcase from 8:00am – 11:30am at the Mary Ann Lee Technology Center, 1313 N Newstead Ave., St. Louis, MO 63113.

We begin with networking and coffee at 8:00am. At 8:30am, our keynote will kick us off with a discussion on the Influence of Building Design on the Future of Education. The showcase will open immediately after the presentation and is in an open house format.
The showcase this year will feature a semester-long project which focused on the investigation of what happens when a university and trade school exist on the same campus. Students were tasked with designing a campus and creating buildings that support this collaboration.
We look forward to you joining us!
RSVP: https://forms.gle/P4BAKjG3Y8QARRCf7

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 | 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 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Ranken Ready (Summer Starts)—Main Campus Automotive, Electrical Divisions
2026-05-11 09:00 - 10:30 | 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.
RSVP HERE >
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 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

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

Ranken Ready (Summer Starts)—Main Campus Construction, Manufacturing, Information Technology Divisions
2026-05-12 09:00 - 10:30 | 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.
RSVP HERE >
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

Ranken Ready (Summer Starts)—Satellite Locations, All Divisions
2026-05-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
This Ranken Ready event is for first-time students starting in Summer of 2026 in all divisions at all Satellite Locations—Ranken West (Wentzville & Troy), Ranken Central (Ashland), Ranken Southeast (Perryville).
RSVP HERE >
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

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

Training Talent for a Threat-Driven World: An IT & Cybersecurity Panel
2026-06-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
Cybersecurity Workforce Development Panel Overview
Join Ranken Technical College for a cybersecurity workforce development panel on June 11, 2026. This event brings together industry leaders, educators, and IT professionals to discuss talent needs, workforce challenges, and training strategies in cybersecurity and information technology.
As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, organizations face growing pressure to build and sustain a skilled workforce. This panel will explore how education and industry can work together to strengthen the cybersecurity talent pipeline and better prepare students and professionals for real-world demands.
What You’ll Learn
Attendees will hear from cybersecurity professionals and educators about how cybersecurity workforce development is evolving. The panel will explore real-world hiring needs, skills gaps, and how training programs can better prepare IT and cybersecurity talent.
Why It Matters
Cybersecurity workforce development is critical as organizations face increasingly complex digital threats. This discussion highlights how stronger collaboration between education and industry can help close the skills gap and build a more resilient workforce.
Event Details

Date: June 11, 2026
Host: Ranken Technical College
Focus: Cybersecurity workforce development panel
Audience: IT professionals, cybersecurity leaders, educators, and workforce partners

Register Here

Learn More
Explore Ranken’s IT and cybersecurity programs here.
Industry Needs and Talent Development
Cybersecurity workforce development continues to be a critical priority as organizations face increasing threats and rapidly evolving technology. Building strong pipelines of skilled IT professionals requires collaboration between educators, employers, and industry leaders.
Ranken Technical College is committed to aligning training programs with real-world workforce needs, ensuring students are prepared to enter the field with practical, job-ready skills.
As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, workforce development remains essential to maintaining strong organizational defenses. Events like the this panel help strengthen the collaboration between education and industry to ensure that the next generation of IT professionals is prepared for real-world challenges to come.

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 (Central MO)
2026-06-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
Summer Open House at Ranken – CentralMO in Ashland, MO

Summer Open House (Southeast)
2026-06-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Ranken – Southeast, 1907 N. Perryville Blvd., Perryville, MO, 63775, United States
Summer Open House at Ranken – Southeast in Perryville, MO

Summer Open House (West)
2026-06-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Ranken – West (Troy), 651 John Deere Drive, Troy, MO, 63379, United States
Summer Open House at Ranken – West in both Troy and Wentzville, MO

Summer Open House
2026-06-25 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

Summer Adventure Academies (Week)
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-10, 2026-07-13 - 2026-07-17, 2026-07-20 - 2026-07-24 | 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.

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)- All Divisions All Satellite Locations
2026-08-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts)- All Divisions All Satellite Locations. West, Southeast, CentralMO

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

Dual Enrollment Orientation
2026-08-14 | Ranken – West (Wentzville), 755 Parr Road, Wentzville, MO, 63885, 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

Dual Enrollment Orientation
2026-08-17 | Ranken – Southeast, 1907 N. Perryville Blvd., Perryville, MO, 63775, United States

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

Dual Enrollment Orientation
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.

Shadow-A-Tech
2026-10-01, 2026-12-03, 2027-01-28, 2027-04-01 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

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 Days Kickoff
2026-10-02 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

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 Houses - Satellite Locations
2026-10-20 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
Fall Open Houses – Satellite Locations

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

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

Ranken Ready (Spring 2026 starts) - Satellite Locations
2026-12-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
Ranken Ready (Spring 2026 starts) – Satellite Locations

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
