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Margaret Chase Smith — School Calendar 2026-27

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Fri

Teacher Workshop Day (No School for Students)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Tue

PSAT Testing examDistrict-wide

Oct

Wed

Early Release Day (Students Dismissed at 1:00 PM)half_dayDistrict-wide

Nov

Tue

Veteran's BreakfastBreakDistrict-wide

Nov

Tue

Parent- Teacher Conferences Staff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Thu

Parent/Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–4

Enrollment

439

Student:Teacher

12.5:1

Locale

Rural

District

Sanford Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

48.3%

Phone

(207)324-7586

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

85-89%

Math Proficiency

80-84%

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

6 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.1:1

Near average in ME

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

395

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

35.6

97% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,584

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,985

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$22,062

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 12%State 64%Local 24%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$518,074

+0.9% 1yr+40.7% 5yr

Portland, ME metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

13.5%

Below 150% poverty line

3.5%

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Uninsured residents

5.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

758

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

758

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

203 (27%)

Specific Learning Disability

187 (25%)

Autism

104 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

97 (13%)

Emotional Disturbance

55 (7%)

Intellectual Disability

18 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

396

Current enrollment

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Teacher Workshop Day (No School for Students)

Staff Day

Tue, Oct 27, 2026

PSAT Testing

exam

Wed, Oct 28, 2026

Early Release Day (Students Dismissed at 1:00 PM)

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Sanford Public Schools. Margaret Chase Smith follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Teacher Workshop Day (No School for Students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	PSAT Testing District-wide	exam	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Early Release Day (Students Dismissed at 1:00 PM)District-wide	half_day	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Veteran's BreakfastDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Parent- Teacher Conferences District-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Sat, Nov 21, 2026	CJL Holiday Shopping FairDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Parent / Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Parents/Guardians, Please contact your child's teacher to schedule a parent / teacher conference. Our goal is for 100% of our student's families to confer with their teacher. If you would like to, you may also schedule a conference with their special education teachers or specialists. Conferences are by appointment only. Thank you!	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	No School- Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break / NO SCHOOL District-wide	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break / NO SCHOOL District-wide	Break	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Early Release Day (Students Dismissed at 1:00 PM)District-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break- No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Holiday Break/ NO SCHOOL District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Holiday Break/ NO SCHOOL District-wide	Break	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	Holiday Break/ NO SCHOOL District-wide	Break	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	Holiday Break/ NO SCHOOL District-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Holiday Break/ NO SCHOOL District-wide	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Holiday Break/ NO SCHOOL District-wide	Break	—
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	Early Release Day (Students Dismissed at 1:00 PM)District-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day and BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	February Break / NO SCHOOL District-wide	Break	—
Wed, Feb 17, 2027	February Break / NO SCHOOL District-wide	Break	—
Thu, Feb 18, 2027	February Break / NO SCHOOL District-wide	Break	—
Fri, Feb 19, 2027	February Break / NO SCHOOL District-wide	Break	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Teacher Workshop Day (No School for Students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Parent- Teacher Conferences District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Early Release Day (Students Dismissed at 1:00 PM)District-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	April Vacation (No School on Friday 4/16)District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	Presidents Day/ NO SCHOOL District-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	Patriot's Day and Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	April Break/ NO SCHOOL District-wide	Break	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	April Break/ NO SCHOOL District-wide	Break	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	April Break/ NO SCHOOL District-wide	Break	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	April Break/ NO SCHOOL District-wide	Break	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	Teacher Appreciation WeekDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	CJL Dismissing at 1pm (Early Release Day)District-wide	half_day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day- No SchoolDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	No School- Holiday ObservedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—