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Hernando Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27
Middle|HERNANDO, Mississippi|DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
HERNANDO, MS 38632
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Upcoming Events
Oct
27
Tue
Home Soccer Game VS LafayetteEvent
Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.
Oct
27
Tue
HOME 7th Grade East vs West GameEvent
Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.
Oct
29
Thu
8th Grade Championship FootballEvent
Location is TBD
Nov
5
Thu
Home Soccer vs OxfordEvent
Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.
Nov
9
Mon
HOME Soccer vs LMSEvent
Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.
Nov
10
Tue
Home Basketball vs Lake CormorantEvent
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School Profile
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
1,147
Student:Teacher
17.4:1
Locale
Suburban
District
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DISTEcon. Disadvantaged
24.6%
Phone
(662)429-4154School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
57%
93th percentile in MS
Math Proficiency
75%
98th percentile in MS
Chronic Absenteeism
5.5%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
96 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.2:1
Worse than average in MSTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,111
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
65
92% fully certified
Counselors
3
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,525
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$5,744
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$11,694
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 14%State 52%Local 34%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$240,977
-0.3% 1yr+27.5% 5yr
Memphis, TN metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
17.1%
Below 150% poverty line
4.4%
Unemployment rate
9.0%
Uninsured residents
8.9%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
5,266
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
4,945
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
1,322 (27%)
Other Health Impairment
1,093 (22%)
Autism
738 (15%)
Speech/Language Impairment
520 (11%)
Emotional Disturbance
249 (5%)
Intellectual Disability
143 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,183
Current enrollment
Growing(+13% 5yr)Coming Up
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Home Soccer Game VS Lafayette
4:00 and 5:00 This game will be played at HHS
EventTue, Oct 27, 2026
HOME 7th Grade East vs West Game
Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.
EventThu, Oct 29, 2026
8th Grade Championship Football
Location is TBD
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST. Hernando Middle School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | HSES Homecoming Week - Dress as Your Favorite Season or HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day Holiday (All)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Pathways Testing: ELADistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | 1st Nine Week Exams: 3rd and 4th blockDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Pathways Testing: BiologyDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | 1st Nine Week Exams: make-upsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | PSAT TestingDistrict-wide Check the testing notice for registration deadlines and test day details. |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Archery Tryouts Tuesday October 20th in the Hernando Intermediate Gym from 5-7pmYou do not have to have your own bow to tryout!***All archers must have a current physical already uploaded to Dragonfly before you come to tryoutsCoach Margaret HicksYou may contact Coach through email: Margaret.Hicks@dcsms.org
Check the tryout notice for dates, times and participation requirements. |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Senior ACT TestingDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | AWAY Football Game vs Southaven Middle School This game will be at Southaven High School campus.7th Grade B team will begin at 5:30, followed by 7th grade A team, then 8th grade A team (NO 8th grade B team) |
| Sun, Oct 25, 2026 | Cheer- Midsouth Regionals |
| Sun, Oct 25, 2026 | Mid-South Dance Competition |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | Home Soccer Game VS Lafayette 4:00 and 5:00 This game will be played at HHS |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | HOME 7th Grade East vs West Game Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | 8th Grade Championship Football Location is TBD |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Home Soccer vs Oxford 5:30pm and 6:30pm |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | HOME Soccer vs LMS 5:30pm and 6:30pm. |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Home Basketball vs Lake Cormorant 7th Grade girls7h grade boys8th grade girls8th grade boys |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Home Basketball vs Olive Branch Middle 7th grade girls7th grade boys8th grade girls8th grade boys |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | Magnolia Regionals |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | Regional Dance Competition |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | AWAY Soccer vs CH At CHHS 5:30pm and 630pm |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | MAKE UP SCHOOL PICTURES WINTER SPORTS TEAM PICTURES |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Away Basketball vs Southaven Middle 7th grade girls7th grade boys8th grade girls8th grade boys |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | K Farmhouse Breakfast District-wide |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | Away 8th grade Basketball game VS Desoto Central Middle ***IN SCHOOL GAME --- 8th grade only |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holidays (ALL) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Home Basketball vs Lewisburg Middle 7th grade girls7th grade boys8th grade girls8th grade boys |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | 18th Annual Christmas Craft Fair Sponsored by SHS Art Boosters District-wide Free admission to the event! Vendor Applications available for $40 booth fee, $25 food truck fee. E-mail: Jacqueline.oneal@dcsms.org or AHendricks@desotocountyms.gov for more information |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | Home Soccer vs OBMS 5:30pm and 6:30pm |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Away Soccer vs Oxford 5:30pm and 6:30pm |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | AWAY Basketball game for 7th and 8th grade BOYS ONLY vs Oxford 7th grade boys at 5pm8th grade boys at 6pm |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | AWAY Basketball vs Lake Cormorant Middle 7th grade girls7th grade boys8th grade girls8th grade boys |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | MHSAA State Dance Competition |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | Away Soccer vs Tupelo AT Tupelo High Round Robin Time TBD |
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 | Cheer-STATE Competition |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | Away Soccer vs DC at DCHS 5:30pm and 6:30pm |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Christmas Parties District-wide Check the event notice for activity details and participation information. |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | 60% Day/Last Day of 1st Semester for Students |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Christmas Break (ALL)District-wide |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Basketball @ Houston (Houston Christmas Tourney)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Basketball @ Pearl (Pearl Christmas Classic)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 | Basketball @ Alcorn Central Christmas ClassicDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Staff Development Days (Teachers' 1st Day Back) |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Student HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the holiday date. |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Student HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the holiday date. |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | Students' 1st Day Back from Holidays Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | Away Basketball vs Horn Lake Middle 7th grade girls7th grade boys8th grade girls8th grade boys |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | Home Soccer vs HLMS 5:30pm and 6:30pm |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | Away Soccer vs Southaven At Southaven High School 5:30pm and 6:30pm |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | Home Basketball vs Center Hill Middle 7th grade girls7th grade boys8th grade girls8th grade boys |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (ALL) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | Away Soccer vs LCMS 5:30pm and 6:30pm |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | Away Basketball vs Desoto Central Middle 7th grade girls7th grade boys8th grade girls8th grade boys |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | Soccer Desoto County tournament Week Soccer- Desoto County School Tournament at Desoto Central High School |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | Cheer Nationals Check the competition notice for travel details and team information. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | President's Day Holiday (ALL) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day Holiday (ALL)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | Spring Break (ALL) School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans. |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday Holiday (ALL) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Holiday (ALL) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter BreakDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Paraprofessional Appreciation Day District-wide |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Administrative Professionals Day District-wide |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | MAAP State Testing - 5th Grade Reading (Tentative)District-wide |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 | MAAP State Testing - 4th Grade Reading (Tentative)District-wide |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | MAAP State Testing - 5th Grade Writing (Tentative)District-wide |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 | MAAP State Testing - 4th Grade Writing (Tentative)District-wide |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | MAAP State Testing - Make-ups (Tentative)District-wide |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | MAAP State Testing - 5th Grade Science (Tentative)District-wide |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Teacher Appreciation WeekDistrict-wide Check the school notice for appreciation week activities and dates. |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | MAAP State Testing - 4th Grade Math (Tentative)District-wide |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | MAAP State Testing - 5th Grade Math (Tentative)District-wide |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | MAAP State Testing - Make-ups (Tentative)District-wide |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 | Students' Last Day of School (60% Day) |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Teachers' Last Day of School |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day Holiday District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
Showing 79 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Hernando Middle School
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