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Shady Side Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27
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Shady Side, MD 20764
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Upcoming Events
Oct
26
Mon
Schools closed for all students. Teacher workday.Event
Oct
28
Wed
CogAT Testing for 2nd & 5th GradeexamDistrict-wide
Testing will take place during the school day. Please make sure that students arrive to school ontime and ready to test!
Oct
29
Thu
4th Grade Field Trip to Medieval TimesEvent
Oct
30
Fri
Halloween ParadeEvent
Review the event details for participation information and logistics.
Nov
2
Mon
School Psychologist Appreciation WeekEvent
Nov
2
Mon
Schools closed for Elementary and Middle school students only.Event
Teacher workday/Professional Development. Schools open for high school students.
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
25-29%
Math Proficiency
10-14%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
29 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Near average in MDTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
768
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
32.5
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Nurses
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,624
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$10,970
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$21,355
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 34%Local 56%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$394,495
+0.8% 1yr+22.4% 5yr
Baltimore, MD metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
9.7%
Below 150% poverty line
4.2%
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Uninsured residents
6.4%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
11,201
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
10,023
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
2,012 (20%)
Speech/Language Impairment
1,717 (17%)
Autism
1,480 (15%)
Other Health Impairment
1,470 (15%)
Intellectual Disability
301 (3%)
Emotional Disturbance
243 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
391
Current enrollment
Declining(-16% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Schools closed for all students. Teacher workday.
EventWed, Oct 28, 2026
CogAT Testing for 2nd & 5th Grade
Testing will take place during the school day. Please make sure that students arrive to school ontime and ready to test!
examThu, Oct 29, 2026
4th Grade Field Trip to Medieval Times
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Shady Side Elementary follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Schools & Central Offices closed. Labor DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | 4th Grade DIBELS TestingDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | National IT Professionals DayDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Community Schools - English Classes Registration & TestingDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | PK & ECSE Assessment Window thru 10/9/26District-wide |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Two Hour Early Dismissal. No Afternoon ECSE. Project Unity Day. Professional Development.District-wide Project Unity Day- Wear orange 🧡Two hour early dismissal starts at 12:25 pm. |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | 2-Hour Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | DIBELS (Virtual) Parent Information Presentation-Hosted by our literacy teacher, Mrs. Jess MeredithDistrict-wide Please join our literacy teacher, Mrs. Jess Meredith for a virtual DIBELS parent information presentation. A google link will be forthcoming as the event date nears. |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | 4th Grade District AssessmentDistrict-wide Covington 8:00amKnowlton 9:05amMcDonald 12:20pm |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | 🛑End of first marking period |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Schools closed for all students. Teacher workday. |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | CogAT Testing for 2nd & 5th GradeDistrict-wide Testing will take place during the school day. Please make sure that students arrive to school ontime and ready to test! |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | 4th Grade Field Trip to Medieval Times |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Halloween Parade Review the event details for participation information and logistics. |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | School Psychologist Appreciation Week |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Schools closed for Elementary and Middle school students only. Teacher workday/Professional Development. Schools open for high school students. |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | School Closed- Teacher Workday |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | No School for Elementary & Middle School Students - Teacher Workday/PDDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Schools & Central Offices closed. Election Day |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | School Closed |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | CogAT Testing for 2nd & 5th GradeDistrict-wide Testing will take place during the school day. Please make sure that students arrive to school ontime and ready to test! |
| Sun, Nov 8, 2026 | Diwali. (See Religious Observances.) Religious and Cultural ObservancesAACPS will operate on a normal schedule on the following days of major religious or cultural observance:November 8, 2026: Diwali (No Moon Day)February 6, 2026: Lunar New YearMay 17, 2026: Eid al-AdhaJewish and Muslim religious observance dates begin at sundown on the evening prior to the dates noted and conclude at sundown the next evening. |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | PTA Veterans BreakfastDistrict-wide Subject to Change |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | 5th Grade Chorus to Southern High Field Trip |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | American Education Week Review the observance notice for American Education Week activities and recognition events. |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Jay's Latin Kitchen Spirit Day 🌮💙 SUPPORT SHADY SIDE ELEMENTARY! 💙🌮Join us at Jay’s Latin Kitchen on November 18th for a delicious way to support our school!📅 November 18th🕐 All Day✨ A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Shady Side Elementary to help support our amazing students and school!Come enjoy some delicious food while giving back to our school community! 🐦💙🤍Thank you for supporting Shady Side Elementary! |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Educational Support Professionals DayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Schools closed for all students. Parent/Teacher Conferences. Check the school calendar for conference scheduling details. |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Parent/ Teacher ConferenceDistrict-wide Parent/ Teacher Conference information will be sent directly from the homeroom teacher. Parents will be given an option of an in-person or vitual conference from the students teacher. |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Parent/ Teacher ConferenceDistrict-wide Parent/ Teacher Conference information will be sent directly from the homeroom teacher. Parents will be given an option of an in-person or vitual conference from the students teacher. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | School Closed - Thanksgiving Break🦃District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | 3rd grade Field Trip to Baltimore Museum of Industry |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Winter Concert at Southern High |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | 2 hr early dismissal Review the calendar for dismissal time and any related details. |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | ⏰️Two-hour early dismissal. 🔹No afternoon ECSE. 🧡Project Unity Day. Professional Development. No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | 3rd Grade Field Trip to Baltimore Museum of Industry |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | ❄️Schools & Central Offices closed. Christmas/ Winter Break. |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | ❄️Schools & Central Offices closed. Christmas/ Winter Break. |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed. New Year's Day. |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 5th Grade Water Ready (Drownproofing) Field Trip |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 5th Grade Water Ready (Drownproofing) Field Trip |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | Picture Make Up Day/Clubs and Candids |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 🛑End of second marking period |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Commemoration |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | School Closed |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | School Closed |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | Schools closed for all students. Teacher workday |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | School Closed |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | Schools closed for all students. Semester break |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | Mo Gabba Day |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | School Counselor Appreciation Week Review the school calendar for the week's recognition activities. |
| Sat, Feb 6, 2027 | Lunar New Year. (See Religious Observances.) Religious and Cultural ObservancesAACPS will operate on a normal schedule on the following days of major religious or cultural observance:November 8, 2026: Diwali (No Moon Day)February 6, 2026: Lunar New YearMay 17, 2026: Eid al-AdhaJewish and Muslim religious observance dates begin at sundown on the evening prior to the dates noted and conclude at sundown the next evening. |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | 2 hr early dismissal Review the calendar for dismissal time and any related details. |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | ⏰️Two-hour early dismissal. 🔹No afternoon ECSE. 🧡Project Unity Day. Professional Development. No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | School Closed |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed. Presidents Day. |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | School Closed |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed. Eid al-Fitr |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | ⏰️Two-hour early dismissal. 🔹No afternoon ECSE. 🧡Project Unity Day. Professional Development No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | 2 hr early dismissal Review the calendar for dismissal time and any related details. |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | 🛑End of third marking period |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Spring Break School Closed School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans. |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed. Easter/Spring Break School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans. |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | Assistant Principal Appreciation Week |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | Schools closed for all students. Teacher workday |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | Spring Picture Day Review the picture day notice for scheduling and ordering information. |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | 2nd Grade Field Trip to Annapolis Symphony Orchestra |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day Review the recognition event details and participation information. |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | Take Your Child to Work Day Check the event notice for participation details and requirements. |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 | School Bus Driver Appreciation Day Review the school notice recognizing bus driver contributions. |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Principal Appreciation Day Review the event details for appreciation activities and participation information. |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week Review the calendar for the full week of recognition events. |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | 4th Grade Arlington Echo Overnight Field Trip |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | School Lunch Hero Day Check the notice for details about this recognition event. |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | School Nurse Appreciation Day Review the observance notice for any special recognition events or details. |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Eid al-Adha. (See Religious Observances.) Religious and Cultural ObservancesAACPS will operate on a normal schedule on the following days of major religious or cultural observance:November 8, 2026: Diwali (No Moon Day)February 6, 2026: Lunar New YearMay 17, 2026: Eid al-AdhaJewish and Muslim religious observance dates begin at sundown on the evening prior to the dates noted and conclude at sundown the next evening. |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Spring Concert at Southern High |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Speech Pathologist Appreciation Day |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | 🎉Last day for graduating seniors. |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | School Closed |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed. Memorial Day. |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 | Last Day of School for Students Review the school calendar to confirm the final day and any end-of-year details. |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 | 🎉Last day for students. 🛑End of fourth marking period. |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 | Last Day for Teachers |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 | 🎉Last day for teachers. |
| Sat, Jun 19, 2027 | Juneteenth. No school sponsored activities Review the district calendar for event details and any schedule changes. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shady Side Elementary
Enrollment at Shady Side Elementary stands at 396 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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