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GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27
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WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552
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Upcoming Events
Sep
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Tue
7/8 Fall Sports Begin: Football, Boys/Girls Soccer, Cheerleading & Cross CountryEvent
Sep
1
Tue
SCHOOLS CLOSEDEvent
Sep
2
Wed
First Day of SchoolEvent
Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.
Sep
3
Thu
First Day of School (Hempstead)Event
Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.
Sep
7
Mon
LABOR DAYHoliday
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Sep
7
Mon
LABOR DAY - SCHOOLS CLOSEDHoliday
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
Math Proficiency
39%
33th percentile in NY
Chronic Absenteeism
11.8%
SY 2019-20
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
350
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
32
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
2
Nurses
1
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$43,067
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$25,795
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$46,212
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 4%State 27%Local 69%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr
Hudson, NY metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
9.1%
Below 150% poverty line
4.6%
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Uninsured residents
8.4%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
479
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
394
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
120 (30%)
Specific Learning Disability
97 (25%)
Other Health Impairment
84 (21%)
Autism
56 (14%)
Emotional Disturbance
11 (3%)
Intellectual Disability
4 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
340
Current enrollment
Stable(-9% 5yr)Coming Up
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
7/8 Fall Sports Begin: Football, Boys/Girls Soccer, Cheerleading & Cross Country
EventTue, Sep 1, 2026
SCHOOLS CLOSED
EventWed, Sep 2, 2026
First Day of School
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 7/8 Fall Sports Begin: Football, Boys/Girls Soccer, Cheerleading & Cross Country |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | SCHOOLS CLOSED |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | First Day of School |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | First Day of School (Hempstead) Hempstead Union Free School District 2026-2027 school year begins |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | LABOR DAY |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | LABOR DAY - SCHOOLS CLOSED |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Closed for Labor Day — No School Hempstead Union Free School District school holiday |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | 6:30 PM Cornwell Avenue Back-to-School Night |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | 6:30 PM Chestnut Street Back-to-School Night |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Grades 9-11 and Staff (Grades 9-12) Picture Day |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | 6:30 PM George Washington Back-to-School Night |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | 7:00 PM Secondary School Back-to-School Night |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | 9:30 AM PTA/SEPTA Welcome Tea CS Cafeteria |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Closed for Rosh Hashanah — No School Hempstead Union Free School District school holiday |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | SCHOOLS CLOSED |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | PEP RALLY |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | HOMECOMING |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM PTA/SEPTA Meeting Cornwell Avenue Cafeteria |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Picture Day for Students and Staff in Grades 7 & 8 |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Fall Photos CS/CA/GW |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM College Financial Aid Night Secondary School |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Secondary School Interim Reports Viewable on Power School |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Closed for Columbus Day — No School Hempstead Union Free School District school holiday |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | SCHOOLS CLOSED |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | COLUMBUS DAY/ INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Picture Makeup Day for the Class of 2027 |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | RED RIBBON WEEK - “MAKE A DIFFERENCE. BE A HERO. STAY DRUG FREE.” |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | 8:00 AM PSAT for Grade 11 Students |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Cornwell Avenue Fall Festival |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Cornwell Avenue Fall Festival - Rain Date |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | 6:30 PM Districtwide Family Literacy Night |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Chestnut Street Fall Festival |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | Chestnut Street Fall Festival - Rain Date |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | 10:30 AM George Washington Parade |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | 9:30 AM Chestnut Street Parade |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | 2:30 PM Cornwell Avenue Parade |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | DISTRICTWIDE Parent-Teacher Conferences 5:30-9:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Picture Makeup Day for Students (Grs. 9-11) and SS South Staff |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | 7-8 Winter I Sports Begin: Boys Basketball, Girls Volleyball, Boys/Girls Winter Track |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR STUDENTS |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Closed for Election Day — No School Hempstead Union Free School District school holiday |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | DISTRICTWIDE Parent-Teacher Conferences 8:30 AM-2:30 PM |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | Emergency Management Plan Early Dismissal and Safety Drill |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Picture Makeup Day for Students and Staff in Grades 7 & 8 |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | VETERANS DAY - SCHOOLS CLOSED |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Closed for Veterans Day — No School Hempstead Union Free School District school holiday |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | End of Quarter 1 |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | 9-12 Winter Sports Begin: Competitive Cheerleading, Boys/Girls Basketball, Boys/Girls Winter Track, Boys/Girls Bowling |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | PreK & K Conf. Day - Half Day for Students (Early grades only) (Hempstead Union Free School District) Hempstead Union Free School District important calendar date |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Conf. Day - Elementary - Half Day for Students (Hempstead Union Free School District) Hempstead Union Free School District important calendar date |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Conf. Day - Secondary - Half Day for Students (Hempstead Union Free School District) Hempstead Union Free School District important calendar date |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM DRAMA PRODUCTION GRADES 7-8 |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | Secondary School Quarter 1 Report Cards Viewable on Power School |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM Secondary School ENL Thanksgiving Luncheon |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | 1/2 Day (District Wide Evacuation Drill) (Hempstead Union Free School District) Hempstead Union Free School District important calendar date |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | THANKSGIVING DAY |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | SCHOOLS CLOSED |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Closed for Thanksgiving Recess — No School Hempstead Union Free School District Closed for Thanksgiving Recess |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | 7:00 PM PTA/SEPTA Meeting Cornwell Avenue Cafeteria |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | Fall Photos Retake Day CS/CA/GW |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | Secondary School Winter Concert: 6:00 PM for Grades 7 & 8 and 7:00 PM for Grades 9-12 |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Cornwell Avenue Winter Concerts |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Secondary School Interim Reports Viewable on Power School |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | George Washington Winter Concerts |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Holiday Recess — No School Hempstead Union Free School District Holiday Recess |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | SCHOOLS CLOSED |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | CHRISTMAS DAY |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | SCHOOLS CLOSED |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | UPK Lottery |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY - SCHOOLS CLOSED |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Closed for MLK Holiday — No School Hempstead Union Free School District school holiday |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | 7-8 Winter II Sports Begin: Boys Volleyball, Girls Basketball |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | January Regents (Hempstead) Hempstead Union Free School District — January Regents |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | 6:30 PM Secondary School STEMposium |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | 7:00 PM PTA Meeting Cornwell Avenue Cafeteria |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | MIDTERM EXAMS AND NYS REGENTS |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | End of Quarter 2 and Semester 1 |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | Quarter 3 and Semester 2 Begin |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 | Conf. Day - Elementary - Half Day for Students (Hempstead Union Free School District) Hempstead Union Free School District important calendar date |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | Conf. Day - Secondary - Half Day for Students (Hempstead Union Free School District) Hempstead Union Free School District important calendar date |
| Thu, Feb 4, 2027 | PreK & K Conf. Day - Half Day for Students (Early grades only) (Hempstead Union Free School District) Hempstead Union Free School District important calendar date |
| Thu, Feb 4, 2027 | 7:00 PM College Planning Night for Grade 11 Students and Parents |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | Secondary School Quarter 2 Report Cards Viewable on Power School |
| Sat, Feb 6, 2027 | LUNAR NEW YEAR |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION WEEK FOR 2027-2028 |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | SCHOOLS CLOSED |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | SCHOOLS CLOSED |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Closed for Winter Recess — No School Hempstead Union Free School District Closed for Winter Recess |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 | FOREIGN LANGUAGE WEEK |
| Wed, Mar 3, 2027 | 7:00 PM PTA/PTSA/SEPTA Reflections Ceremony SS North Cafeteria |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 | Multicultural Night Secondary School |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | 9-12 Spring Sports Begin: Boys/Girls Track, Boys/Girls Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball and Girls Flag Football |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | SCHOOLS CLOSED |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | 7:00 PM DRAMA PRODUCTION FOR GRADES 9-12 |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Secondary School Interim Reports Viewable on Power School |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | 9-12 Spring Sports II Begin: Boys Tennis and Girls Badminton |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | Spring Photos CS/CA/GW |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | Secondary School Blood Drive |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 | Secondary School Quiz Bowl |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | SCHOOLS CLOSED |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | Snow Day (Hempstead Union Free School District) Hempstead Union Free School District important calendar date |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Easter — No School Hempstead Union Free School District school holiday |
| Sun, Mar 28, 2027 | EASTER |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | 7:00 PM PTA/SEPTA Meeting Cornwell Avenue Cafeteria |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | 7-8 Spring Sports Begin: Baseball, Softball, Boys/Girls Track, Boys/Girls Lacrosse |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | 7:00 PM PTSA Senior Prom Fashion Show Auditorium |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | Grs. 3-8 ELA/Math and Grs. 5 & 8 Science Testing Window Opens See School Schedul |
| Thu, Apr 8, 2027 | 6:00 PM PTA Social @ Plattduetsche Park |
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 | End of Quarter 3 |
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 | 7:00 PM Class Night for Grades 9-12 |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | Secondary School Quarter 3 Report Cards Viewable on Power School |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | 7:00 PM Secondary School Honor Society Induction Ceremonies |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | SCHOOLS CLOSED |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | 7:00 PM PTSA Social @TBD |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | Snow Day (Hempstead Union Free School District) Hempstead Union Free School District important calendar date |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | Spring Recess — No School Hempstead Union Free School District Spring Recess |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | SCHOOLS CLOSED |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Secondary School AP Exams |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | PreK & K Conf. Day - 1/2 Day for Students (Early grades only) (Hempstead Union Free School District) Hempstead Union Free School District important calendar date |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | Conf. Day - Elem./Bil./ENL - 1/2 Day for Students (Hempstead Union Free School District) Hempstead Union Free School District important calendar date |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | Conf. Day - Second./Bil./ENL - 1/2 Day for Students (Secondary students) (Hempstead Union Free School District) Hempstead Union Free School District important calendar date |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | NYSESLAT Listening, Reading, Writing (Hempstead) Hempstead Union Free School District — NYSESLAT Listening, Reading, Writing |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | Secondary School AP Exams |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | George Washington Spring Concerts |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | WH Community Scholarship Awards Dinner @ Plattduetsche |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | 7:00 PM PTA Meeting Chestnut Street Cafeteria |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | District Arts Exhibition |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Secondary School Spring Conert: 6:00 PM for Grades 7 & 8 and 7:00 PM for Grades 9-12 |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Budget Vote/Annual Meeting/Trustee Election 7:00 AM-9:00 PM North Gymnasium |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | Cornwell Avenue Spring Concerts |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | George Washington Field Day |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | George Washington Field Day - Rain Date |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | 6:00 PM Districtwide Family STEAM Night Secondary School |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Snow Day (Hempstead Union Free School District) Hempstead Union Free School District important calendar date |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Secondary School Quarter 4 Interim Reports Viewable on Power School |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Closed for Memorial Day — No School Hempstead Union Free School District school holiday |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | MEMORIAL DAY - SCHOOLS CLOSED |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 | KINDERGARTEN SCREENING |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 | New Regents in Algebra I (Hempstead) Hempstead Union Free School District — New Regents in Algebra I |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | Goerge Washington Drama Production |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 | 10:00 AM Secondary School International Luncheon |
| Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | 1:00 PM Underclassmen Awards Grades 8-11 |
| Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | 8:00 AM Class of 2027 Yearbook Breakfast |
| Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | 7:00 PM Grade 12 Senior Awards Night |
| Tue, Jun 8, 2027 | Cornwell Avenue Field Day |
| Wed, Jun 9, 2027 | Cornwell Avenue Field Day - Rain Date |
| Thu, Jun 10, 2027 | Chestnut Street Field Day |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 | Chestnut Street Field Day - Rain Date |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 | Class of 2027 BBQ |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 | FINAL SCHOOL EXAMS & NYS REGENTS |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 | 9:30 AM Incoming Fourth Grade Student Orientation |
| Wed, Jun 16, 2027 | June Regents Exams (Hempstead) Hempstead Union Free School District — June Regents Exams |
| Wed, Jun 16, 2027 | George Washington Moving-Up Ceremony |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 | Cornwell Avenue Moving-Up Ceremonies |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 | JUNETEENTH OBSERVED - SCHOOLS CLOSED |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 | Juneteenth — No School Hempstead Union Free School District school holiday |
| Sat, Jun 19, 2027 | JUNETEENTH |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 | FINAL SCHOOL EXAMS & NYS REGENTS |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 | Chestnut Street Moving-Up Day Ceremony |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 | 9:30 AM Incoming First Grade Student Orientation Cornwell Avenue |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 | 11:45 AM Mandatory Graduation Practice for the Class of 2027 |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 | Class of 2027 Senior Prom |
| Fri, Jun 25, 2027 | Last Day of School Students/Teachers Dismissal for Students CS at 9:30 AM |
| Fri, Jun 25, 2027 | Last Day of School (Hempstead) Hempstead Union Free School District 2026-2027 school year ends |
| Sun, Jun 27, 2027 | 2:00 PM Class of 2027 Graduation at Tilles Center, LIU Post |
| Wed, Jun 30, 2027 | Secondary School Quarter 4 Report Cards Viewable on Power School |
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Enrollment at GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL stands at 349 students. The school is a Middle institution in the local district.
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