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Gilbert Linkous Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|Blacksburg, Virginia|Montgomery County Public Schools
Blacksburg, VA 24060
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Upcoming Events
Sep
11
Fri
PTO Grandparent's BreakfastBreakDistrict-wide
Sep
21
Mon
No School- Teacher Work DayStaff DayDistrict-wide
Oct
2
Fri
Fall Break (Closed)BreakDistrict-wide
Oct
9
Fri
Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide
Oct
26
Mon
Fall Parent/Teacher Conference WeekStaff DayDistrict-wide
Oct
27
Tue
Writing SOL Testing at AHSexamDistrict-wide
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School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
312
Student:Teacher
12:1
Locale
Urban
District
Montgomery County Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
25.6%
Phone
(540)951-5726School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
80-84%
Math Proficiency
85-89%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
71 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.9:1
Better than average in VATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
338
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
29.54
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
0.25
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,114
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,515
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,941
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 49%Local 42%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
29.9%
Below 150% poverty line
3.3%
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Uninsured residents
4.0%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,377
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,304
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
474 (36%)
Other Health Impairment
358 (27%)
Autism
187 (14%)
Speech/Language Impairment
147 (11%)
Intellectual Disability
40 (3%)
Emotional Disturbance
35 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
292
Current enrollment
Declining(-23% 5yr)Coming Up
Fri, Sep 11, 2026
PTO Grandparent's Breakfast
BreakMon, Sep 21, 2026
No School- Teacher Work Day
Staff DayFri, Oct 2, 2026
Fall Break (Closed)
BreakFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Montgomery County Public Schools. Gilbert Linkous Elementary follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | School Closed - Labor DayDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | PTO Grandparent's BreakfastDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | No School- Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Fall Break (Closed)District-wide |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Fall Parent/Teacher Conference WeekDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | Writing SOL Testing at AHSDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Writing SOL Testing at AHSDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | Writing SOL Testing at AHSDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Workplace Readiness Testing at AHSDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break (Closed)District-wide |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | School Closed - ThanksgivingDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break (Closed)District-wide |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break (Closed)District-wide |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break (Closed)District-wide |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Winter Break (Closed)District-wide |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Winter Break (Closed)District-wide |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Winter Break (Closed)District-wide |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Winter Break (Closed)District-wide |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Winter Break (Closed)District-wide |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 | Winter Break (Closed)District-wide |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 | Winter Break (Closed)District-wide |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Winter Break (Closed)District-wide |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Break (Closed)District-wide |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | School Closed - MLK DayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | School Closed - President's DayDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | School Closed- Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Parent/Teacher Conferences WeekDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | MCPS Closed - Spring BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | School Closed- Spring BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Kipps PTA Teacher Appreciation Week!District-wide |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | S.O.L. Testing at AHSDistrict-wide Exact test dates TO BE DETERMINED. |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | MCPS Offices Closed - Memorial DayDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 | Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
Showing 39 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Gilbert Linkous Elementary
Enrollment at Gilbert Linkous Elementary stands at 312 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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