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J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|Mount Vernon, Illinois|Mount Vernon SD 80
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
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Upcoming Events
Aug
26
Wed
Open HouseEvent
Aug
26
Wed
Senior Talk 1st-3rd HourEvent
Aug
28
Fri
Short day - 1:57 Dismissalhalf_day
Open House Make Up Time
Sep
2
Wed
WINSday Workshop - 1:57 Dismissalhalf_day
Sep
3
Thu
Intruder DrillEvent
Sep
4
Fri
Half day 11: 40 dismissalhalf_day
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
9%
7th percentile in IL
Math Proficiency
5%
6th percentile in IL
Chronic Absenteeism
11.9%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
46 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.4:1
Near average in ILTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
270
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
18
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
0.25
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,791
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$11,060
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$23,777
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 29%State 45%Local 27%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
22.7%
Below 150% poverty line
6.4%
Unemployment rate
7.3%
Uninsured residents
9.4%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
362
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
307
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
92 (30%)
Specific Learning Disability
82 (27%)
Other Health Impairment
40 (13%)
Autism
35 (11%)
Emotional Disturbance
11 (4%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
260
Current enrollment
Declining(-15% 5yr)Coming Up
Wed, Aug 26, 2026
Open House
EventWed, Aug 26, 2026
Senior Talk 1st-3rd Hour
EventFri, Aug 28, 2026
Short day - 1:57 Dismissal
half_dayFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | WINSday Workshop - 1:57 Dismissal |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Intruder Drill |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Half day 11: 40 dismissal |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Fall MAP Testing |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day-No School |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Quarter 1 Midterm |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Fire Drill #1 with relocation |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Board Meeting |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Tornado Drill |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Varsity Scholar Bowl at Herrin |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Homecoming Week |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | WINSday Workshop - 1:57 Dismissal |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | End of 1st Quarter |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Half day 11: 40 dismissal |
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | Homecoming Dance |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Columbus Day - No School |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Fire Drill #2 |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Board Meeting |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | JV Scholar Bowl at Fairfield |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | WINSday Workshop - 1:57 Dismissal |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Varsity Scholar Bowl at Edwards Co. |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day - No School |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | JV Scholar Bowl at Herrin |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | Quarter 2 Midterm |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Board Meeting |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - No School |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | WINSday Workshop - 1:57 Dismissal |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Varsity Scholar Bowl at MVTHS |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Winter MAP Testing |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Half day 11: 40 dismissal |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | JV Scholar Bowl at MVTHS |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Board Meeting |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Christmas Break - No School |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Teacher Inservice |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | 8th Grade Course Curriculum Night |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | Freshman Curriculum Night - Main Gym |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | WINSday Workshop - 1:57 Dismissal |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Freshman Refresher 1st-3rd Hour |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | JV Scholar Bowl at Edwards Co. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | 2nd Quarter Incentives Trip |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | Varsity Scholar Bowl at Fairfield |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | Board Meeting |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | WINSday Workshop - 1:57 Dismissal |
| Thu, Feb 4, 2027 | Quarter 3 Midterm |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | Varsity Scholar Bowl at Herrin for SIAC Tournament |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | Half day 11: 40 dismissal |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | Scholar Bowl King/Queen of the County Preliminary |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day - No School |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | 3rd Quarter Incentives Trip |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | Board Meeting |
| Wed, Mar 3, 2027 | WINSday Workshop - 1:57 Dismissal |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | End of Quarter 3 |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | Fire Drill #3 with relocation |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 | Scholar Bowl King/Queen of the County Final Championship Event |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | Board Meeting |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | Youth & Government General Assembly |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Spring Break - No School |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | WINSday Workshop - 1:57 Dismissal |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 | ACT/PreACT Secure/PreACT 9 Secure |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | ACT/PreACT Secure/PreACT 9 Secure Testing |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 | Board Meeting |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Incoming Frosh Map Testing/Tours |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | 8th Grade MAP Testing, Tours, & Clubs |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | Half day 11: 40 dismissal |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | WINSday Workshop - 1:57 Dismissal |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | 4th Quarter Incentives Trip |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Board Meeting |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Teacher Inservice |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 | Board Meeting |
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Frequently Asked Questions about J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr
Enrollment at J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr stands at 280 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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