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Merriam Cherry Street Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27
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PANAMA CITY, FL 32401
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Upcoming Events
Oct
9
Fri
Fall Break (Student & Teachers)-No schoolEvent
Oct
12
Mon
Columbus Day-NO schoolEvent
Oct
13
Tue
National School Lunch WeekEvent
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Oct
15
Thu
All Pro Dad'sEvent
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Oct
19
Mon
Book FairEvent
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Oct
21
Wed
Q1 Report cards available in focusEvent
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School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
381
Student:Teacher
15.9:1
Locale
Urban
District
BAYEcon. Disadvantaged
75.1%
Phone
(850)767-1480School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
35-39%
Math Proficiency
20-24%
Chronic Absenteeism
48.1%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
3 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.8:1
Better than average in FLTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
29
97% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,117
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,026
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,277
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 18%State 34%Local 48%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
21.0%
Below 150% poverty line
4.2%
Unemployment rate
13.7%
Uninsured residents
9.8%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
5,429
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
5,170
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
1,883 (36%)
Specific Learning Disability
1,587 (31%)
Autism
502 (10%)
Other Health Impairment
495 (10%)
Intellectual Disability
194 (4%)
Emotional Disturbance
169 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
343
Current enrollment
Declining(-26% 5yr)Coming Up
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Fall Break (Student & Teachers)-No school
EventMon, Oct 12, 2026
Columbus Day-NO school
EventTue, Oct 13, 2026
National School Lunch Week
Review the district notice for lunch menu and participation details.
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in BAY. Merriam Cherry Street Elementary follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | PM1 TestingDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | PM1 TestingDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide Professional Development 1st Thursday Monthly |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day - School Out District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | 📅 Parent-Teacher Conference #1District-wide Parents and guardians are invited to attend Parent-Teacher Conference #1 to discuss their child's academic progress, strengths, and goals for the school year. This is a valuable opportunity to partner with teachers and support student success. |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | PLC Day-NO school for students Horace Mann bring coffee bar for the afternoon. |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Teacher Planning Day - No school for studentsDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide Professional Development 1st Thursday Monthly |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Super Cheetah Day! |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Fall Break (Student & Teachers)-No school |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Columbus Day-NO school |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | National School Lunch Week Review the district notice for lunch menu and participation details. |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | All Pro Dad's Review the event notice for participation details and activity information. |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Book Fair Review the fair notice for dates, times, and volunteer opportunities. |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Q1 Report cards available in focus |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Title 1 family night Review the event notice for agenda and participation details. |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Red Ribbon Week 23-31st |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | PLC Day #2 (No School) |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Fall Makeup Portraits |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | Super Cheetah Day! |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day-NO school |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | All Pro Dad's Review the event notice for participation details and activity information. |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving break-NO school Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Super Cheetah Day! |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Class Portraits Check the portrait session notice for scheduling and ordering details. |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | All Pro Dad's Review the event notice for participation details and activity information. |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Chirstmas Holiday-NO School Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | Super Cheetah Day! |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Q2 Report cards available in focus |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin L. King-birthday-NO school |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | All Pro Dad's Review the event notice for participation details and activity information. |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | PLC-teacher planning-NO school |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | Super Cheetah Day! |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | President's Day-NO school |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | Spring Portraits Check the portrait notice for scheduling information and details. |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | Family Night Bingo for Books |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | All Pro Dad's Review the event notice for participation details and activity information. |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | Super Cheetah Day! |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | All Pro Dad's Review the event notice for participation details and activity information. |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Springbreak-NO school |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday-NO school |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | Q3 Report cards available in focus |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | Super Cheetah Day! |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 | All Pro Dad's Review the event notice for participation details and activity information. |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | Book Fair Review the fair notice for dates, times, and volunteer opportunities. |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | Title 1 Family night Review the event notice for agenda and participation details. |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | Super Cheetah Day! |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | All Pro Dad's Review the event notice for participation details and activity information. |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School/ Early Release Review the school calendar for the early release time. |
| Wed, Jun 9, 2027 | Q4 Report cards available in focus |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 | All Pro Dad's Review the event notice for participation details and activity information. |
Showing 51 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Merriam Cherry Street Elementary
Enrollment at MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY stands at 381 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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