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Hand Middle — School Calendar 2026-27
Middle|Columbia, South Carolina|Richland 01
Columbia, SC 29205
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Upcoming Events
Sep
25
Fri
Early Dismissal for Students / Professional Developmenthalf_dayDistrict-wide
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
Sep
25
Fri
Early Dismissal for Students/Professional Developmenthalf_dayDistrict-wide
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
Oct
8
Thu
End of First QuarterEventDistrict-wide
Oct
8
Thu
Early Dismissal for Students / Parent-Teacher Conferenceshalf_dayDistrict-wide
Oct
8
Thu
Early Dismissal for Students/Parent-Teacher Conferenceshalf_dayDistrict-wide
Oct
9
Fri
Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide
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School Profile
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
700
Student:Teacher
11.9:1
Locale
Urban
District
Richland 01Econ. Disadvantaged
100.0%
Phone
(803)343-2947School Statistics
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
670
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
55
100% fully certified
Counselors
3
Psychologists
1
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,992
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$10,108
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$24,392
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 29%Local 55%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
27.0%
Below 150% poverty line
6.8%
Unemployment rate
9.9%
Uninsured residents
7.8%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
2,608
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,477
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
864 (35%)
Autism
409 (17%)
Other Health Impairment
402 (16%)
Speech/Language Impairment
277 (11%)
Intellectual Disability
192 (8%)
Emotional Disturbance
35 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
755
Current enrollment
Stable(-8% 5yr)Coming Up
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
Early Dismissal for Students / Professional Development
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
half_dayFri, Sep 25, 2026
Early Dismissal for Students/Professional Development
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
half_dayThu, Oct 8, 2026
End of First Quarter
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Richland 01. Hand Middle follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor DayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day HolidayDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Early Dismissal for Students / Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Early Dismissal for Students/Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | End of First QuarterDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Early Dismissal for Students / Parent-Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Early Dismissal for Students/Parent-Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day HolidayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | End of Second Quarter (Early Dismissal for Students)District-wide Early dismissal for students |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Early Dismissal for Students/Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Early Dismissal for Students / Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. HolidayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | Professional Development (No School for Students)District-wide |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents DayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | President's Day HolidayDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | End of Third QuarterDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | Early Dismissal for Students/Parent-Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | Early Dismissal for Students / Parent-Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Spring BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | School HolidayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | HolidayDistrict-wide |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School for Students (Early Dismissal for Students)District-wide Early dismissal for students |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | Last Day for Teachers (Workday)District-wide |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day HolidayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial DayDistrict-wide |
Showing 32 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Hand Middle
Enrollment at Hand Middle stands at 700 students. The school is a Middle institution in the local district.
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