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Southern Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27
Middle|Oakland, Maryland|Garrett County Public Schools
Oakland, MD 21550
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Upcoming Events
Sep
12
Sat
SAT TestingexamDistrict-wide
Sep
15
Tue
National IT Professionals DayStaff DayDistrict-wide
Third Tuesday of September
Sep
19
Sat
ACT TestingexamDistrict-wide
Sep
23
Wed
Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide
Oct
3
Sat
SAT TestingexamDistrict-wide
Oct
5
Mon
World Teachers' DayStaff DayDistrict-wide
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School Profile
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
448
Student:Teacher
12.4:1
Locale
Town
District
Garrett County Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
56.5%
Phone
(301)334-8881School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
33%
51th percentile in MD
Math Proficiency
13%
43th percentile in MD
Chronic Absenteeism
24.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
64 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.9:1
Better than average in MDTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
461
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
41
100% fully certified
Counselors
3
Psychologists
1
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,520
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$10,692
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$23,069
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 44%Local 41%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
20.1%
Below 150% poverty line
4.6%
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Uninsured residents
9.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
399
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
349
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
78%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
106 (30%)
Speech/Language Impairment
102 (29%)
Other Health Impairment
41 (12%)
Emotional Disturbance
8 (2%)
Intellectual Disability
8 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
448
Current enrollment
Coming Up
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
SAT Testing
examTue, Sep 15, 2026
National IT Professionals Day
Third Tuesday of September
Staff DaySat, Sep 19, 2026
ACT Testing
examFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Garrett County Public Schools. Southern Middle School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor DayDistrict-wide No School - Garrett County Public Schools |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | SAT TestingDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | National IT Professionals DayDistrict-wide Third Tuesday of September |
| Sat, Sep 19, 2026 | ACT TestingDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | SAT TestingDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | World Teachers' DayDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | ACT TestingDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | National Education Support Professionals DayDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | ESP Support Professionals DayDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Three-Hour Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day - GCPS ClosedDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Garrett County Public Schools |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - GCPS ClosedDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - GCPS ClosedDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | SAT TestingDistrict-wide |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | ACT TestingDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Three-Hour Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve - GCPS ClosedDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - Garrett County Public Schools |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day - GCPS ClosedDistrict-wide |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Winter Break - GCPS ClosedDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Winter Break - GCPS ClosedDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Mid-Year Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA)District-wide |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | Professional Day - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | Parent-Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide No School - Garrett County Public Schools |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day - GCPS Closed (possible make-up day)District-wide |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 | Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 | National School Breakfast WeekDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 | National School Breakfast WeekDistrict-wide |
| Sat, Mar 6, 2027 | SAT TestingDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | DLM Alternate Assessments: Grades 3-8 and 11 (ELA and Mathematics)District-wide |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - Garrett County Public Schools |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 | Spring Break - GCPS Closed (Possible Make-Up Day)District-wide Make-up days are tentative. The State Board of Education must approve any make-up days scheduled on a State holiday. |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 | Paraprofessional Appreciation DayDistrict-wide |
| Sat, Apr 3, 2027 | Paraprofessional Appreciation DayDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Paraprofessional Appreciation DayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Administrative Professionals DayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | Administrative Professionals DayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | End of Year Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA)District-wide |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | SAT TestingDistrict-wide |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Teacher Appreciation WeekDistrict-wide First full week of May |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | Teacher Appreciation DayDistrict-wide National Teacher Appreciation Day is on Tuesday during the first full week in May as a reminder to show appreciation for teachers everywhere. |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | Teacher Appreciation DayDistrict-wide National Teacher Appreciation Day is on Tuesday during the first full week in May as a reminder to show appreciation for teachers everywhere. |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | Teacher Appreciation WeekDistrict-wide First full week of May |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | Staff Development - Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day - GCPS ClosedDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | Three-Hour Early Student DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Sat, Jun 5, 2027 | SAT TestingDistrict-wide |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 | ACT TestingDistrict-wide |
Showing 56 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Middle School
Enrollment at Southern Middle School stands at 448 students. The school is a Middle institution in the local district.
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