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Mildred Merkley Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|Highland, Indiana|School Town of Highland
Highland, IN 46322
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Upcoming Events
Aug
24
Mon
Reading for Education FundraiserEvent
More information to come
Aug
24
Mon
School PicturesEvent
Aug
24
Mon
Kindergarten BROWN DayEvent
Aug
25
Tue
Kindergarten WHITE DayEvent
Aug
25
Tue
PTO MeetingEvent
In the school Library
Aug
26
Wed
Kindergarten PURPLE DayEvent
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School Profile
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
281
Student:Teacher
20.1:1
Locale
Suburban
District
School Town of HighlandEcon. Disadvantaged
46.6%
Phone
(219)922-5640School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
40-44%
Math Proficiency
50-54%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
15 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.3:1
Worse than average in INTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
268
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
15
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,938
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,046
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,010
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 6%State 65%Local 29%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$338,685
+4.0% 1yr+32.7% 5yr
Chicago, IL metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
23.0%
Below 150% poverty line
7.0%
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Uninsured residents
10.1%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
582
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
545
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
142 (26%)
Specific Learning Disability
109 (20%)
Autism
106 (19%)
Other Health Impairment
93 (17%)
Intellectual Disability
41 (8%)
Emotional Disturbance
20 (4%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
290
Current enrollment
Stable(+1% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Reading for Education Fundraiser
EventMon, Aug 24, 2026
School Pictures
EventMon, Aug 24, 2026
Kindergarten BROWN Day
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Popcorn forms due |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day - NO SCHOOL |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor day No school |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day - No School |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | PTO DMI Fundraiser |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | School Board Meeting |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Picture Day more info to come |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | PTO meeting 2:40 |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Bookfair Setup |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Bookfair |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Girls bball game @ Merkley |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Re: Johnston Elementary Fall Picture Dates |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Girls bball game @ Johnston |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Girls bball game @ Southridge |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Girls bball game @ Johnston |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | FUN RUN at the Highland High School Football Fieldmore info to come |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Scholastic Book Fair |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Girls bball game @ Warren |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Girls bball game @ Johnston |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | End of first 9 Weeks |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | End of 1st Quarter |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | End of 1st 9 weeks |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Girls bball game @ HS |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Retake Photo Day |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Fall Break - No School |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Fall Recess |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Fall Recess - NO SCHOOL |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Fall Recess |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | School Board Meeting |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Honor roll breakfast |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | PTO meeting |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Monster Bash |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Halloween Parties |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | ELEARNING DAY (election day) |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | E-Learning Day |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day / eLearning |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Elearning / Elections |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | Picture retakes More info to come |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Picture retakes |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | School Board Meeting |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | PTO meeting |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - No School |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving break |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Santa shop setup |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | Santa shop begins |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | School Board Meeting |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | PTO meeting |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | End of 1st Semester |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Class parties |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Recess |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Winter Recess |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Winter Recess |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Winter Recess |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Winter Recess |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Winter Recess |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 | Winter recess |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 | Winter Recess |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Winter Recess |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Recess |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Classes Resume |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | 5th Grade Starbase |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | Book Fair set up |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | Book Fair |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | Honor roll breakfast |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 5th Grade Starbase |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Day - NO SCHOOL |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Day - No School |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | MLK no school |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | School Board Meeting |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | Boys bball game @ Merkley |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | Pto mtg |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | Boys bball game @ Johnston |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | 5th Grade Starbase |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | Boys bball game @ Southridge |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | Boys bball game @ Johnston |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | 5th Grade Starbase |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 | Boys bball game @ Warren |
| Thu, Feb 4, 2027 | Boys bball game @ Johnston |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | 5th Grade Starbase |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Boys bball game @ HS |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | Presidents' Day - NO SCHOOL |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | President's day |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | President's Day - No School |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | School Board Meeting |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | PTO meetg |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | End of third 9 Weeks |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | End of 3rd Quarter |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | End of 3rd 9 weeks |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 | Honor roll breakfast |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 | School Board Meeting |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | PTO meeting |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Spring Break - NO SCHOOL |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 | PTO meetin |
| Tue, Apr 20, 2027 | School Board Meeting |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | Fun Fair |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Teacher appreciation week |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | Book Fair setup |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | Book Fair |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 | 5th gr Enviro-mobile |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | School Board Meeting |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | PTO meeting |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | Fun in Sun |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | Fun Sun rain date |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | End of 2nd Semester / Final Day for Teachers & Students |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Last Day of 2nd Semester |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 | School Board Meeting |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Mildred Merkley Elementary School has a total enrollment of 281 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Highland, IN.
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