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Dewar Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|Valdosta, Georgia|Lowndes County
Valdosta, GA 31605
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Upcoming Events
Aug
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Sat
Future GA Bridgemen Aux Camp (Bandroom, Cafe, Aux Gym)Event
Aug
3
Mon
Pre-planningStaff Day
Aug
3
Mon
A - M Open House 6th Grade 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Not a drop in event)Event
Aug
3
Mon
Ignite (A-M 4:00, N-Z 5:30)Event
Aug
3
Mon
Open House (6th Last Names A-M)Event
This is not a drop in event.
Aug
3
Mon
BOE Work SessionEvent
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School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
863
Student:Teacher
14.4:1
Locale
Urban
District
Lowndes CountyEcon. Disadvantaged
61.5%
Phone
(229)219-1370School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
47%
71th percentile in GA
Math Proficiency
61%
87th percentile in GA
Chronic Absenteeism
2.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
42 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1
Near average in GATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
596
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
53.06
98% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
0.40000001
Social Workers
0.30000001
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,014
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,447
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,984
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 14%State 49%Local 37%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$218,910
+2.4% 1yr+43.8% 5yr
Valdosta, GA metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
31.0%
Below 150% poverty line
5.1%
Unemployment rate
15.1%
Uninsured residents
10.2%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,756
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,697
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
560 (33%)
Speech/Language Impairment
311 (18%)
Other Health Impairment
284 (17%)
Autism
211 (12%)
Intellectual Disability
124 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
37 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
821
Current enrollment
Stable(-1% 5yr)Coming Up
Sat, Aug 1, 2026
Future GA Bridgemen Aux Camp (Bandroom, Cafe, Aux Gym)
EventMon, Aug 3, 2026
Pre-planning
Staff DayMon, Aug 3, 2026
A - M Open House 6th Grade 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Not a drop in event)
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Fall Picture Day |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Spirit Store |
| Sat, Sep 5, 2026 | 6th Grade Band Kickoff (Bandroom, Cafe, PAC, Aux Gym, S wing) |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | HMS Book Fair |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day Holiday |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day Holiday |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day No School - Lowndes County Schools |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | NO SCHOOL |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | BOE Work Session |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Student Holiday Student Holiday - Lowndes County Schools |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Student Holiday / Teacher PL Teacher Professional Learning |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Student Holiday/Professional Learning for Teachers |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Volleyball @ PGM (Tift) |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Picture Day |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | South Region FFA Leadership Rally |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Spirit Store |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | SAT (3rd floor business labs) |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | BOE Board Meeting |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Dominoes Fundraiser - 4th Grade |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Help a Child Smile Dental Bus on Campus |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Homecoming Week Festivities |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Volleyball @ PGM (Scintilla) |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Jostens Senior Supply Delivery (All Lunches) |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Spirit Store |
| Sat, Sep 19, 2026 | Homecoming Dance |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Volleyball @ Thomas Co. |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Probe Fair (Big Gym) |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | KONA Ice |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Volleyball @ PGM (Atkinson) |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Band Super Friday Rehearsal (Stadium & Cafeteria) |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | FFA Meeting |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Volleyball @ PGM (Colquitt) |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Tentative Volleyball Semis (Location TBA) |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Picture Retakes |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Area 6 FFA Floral Design Event Pierce Co High |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Spirit Store |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Texas Roadhouse DTD |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | SAT (3rd floor business labs) |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | BOE Work Session |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Tentative Volleyball Finals (Location TBA) |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Krispy Kreme Fundraiser (5th Grade) |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Winterguard and Indoor Percussion Meeting (Bandroom and Cafe) |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Make-Up Picture Day (Absent/New Students) |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | LHS Fall Pep Rally |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Senior Group Picture (Martin Stadium) |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Spirit Store |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | FALL BREAK - NO SCHOOL |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Fall Break Fall Break - Lowndes County Schools |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Fall Break |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Digital Learning for Students |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Digital Learning Day |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Digital Learning Day / Teacher PL Teacher Professional Learning |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Digital Learning for Students/Professional Learning for Teachers |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Powder Puff (Martin Stadium) |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Career Day |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | FFA Meeting |
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | GA Bridgemen - Battle on the Border |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | BOE Board Meeting |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | One Act Play Performance |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Report Cards Go Home |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | One Act Play Performance |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | One Act Play Performance |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | KONA Ice |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Spirit Store |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | BOE Work Session |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Fall Festival |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Club Pictures (AM in Gym) |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | BOE Board Meeting |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | 5th Gr Jekyll Island Field Trip Possible field trip. Not finalized yet (3/24/26) |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Book Fair |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Texas Roadhouse DTD |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veteran's Day Ceremony (PAC) |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | FFA Meeting |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | Fall Scholastic Book Fair |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | KONA Ice |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | LHS Chorus Performance |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Area 6 FFA Floriculture and Vet Science Events |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday Thanksgiving Holiday - Lowndes County Schools |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | Shop With a Viking |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | BOE Board Meeting |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | ELA EOC |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | Band Concert |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Viking Village Holiday Shoppe |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | LHS Christmas Party (LHS Cafe) |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Alg EOC |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | LHS Caroling |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | Bio / USH EOC |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | A Merry FFA Meeting |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | 2nd / 4th Block Finals |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | KONA Ice |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | 1st / 3rd Block Finals |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Early Release / End of Semester |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Early Release Day |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Early Release/End of Semester |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Christmas Holiday Christmas Holiday - Lowndes County Schools |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Christmas Holiday |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Holiday Break |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Christmas Break - NO SCHOOL |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Christmas Holiday |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Christmas Break - NO SCHOOL |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Student Holiday/Professional Learning for Teachers |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Student Holiday / Teacher PL Teacher Professional Learning |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Student Holiday |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Christmas Break - NO SCHOOL |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | BOE Work Session |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Student Holiday |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | Students Return to School |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | Return to School |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | Report Cards Go Home |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | BOE Board Meeting |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | Texas Roadhouse DTD |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | Sr Cap and Gown Pictures |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | I❤️Public Schools Day |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | FFA Meeting |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | MLK, Jr. Holiday |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | MLK Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Lowndes County Schools |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | KONA Ice |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | LHS Drama Performance |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | LHS Spring Pep Rally |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | LHS Drama Performance |
| Sat, Jan 30, 2027 | LHS Drama Performance |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | Jostens Soph Class Ring Meeting (last name M-Z) |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | Jostens Soph Class Ring Meeting (last name A-L) |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 | AP/Dual Enrollment Guidance Night |
| Thu, Feb 4, 2027 | Talent Show / Lip Sync Battle |
| Thu, Feb 4, 2027 | Jostens Ring Orders (Aux Gym) |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | Jostens Ring Orders (Teacher Dining) |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Spring Scholastic Book Fair |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | BOE Work Session |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | Area 6 FFA Nursery Landscape Event |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | PGMS Tours (AM) |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Valentine Grams |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | PGMS Tours (AM) |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | Texas Roadhouse DTD |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | LHS / HMS Chorus Performance |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | STEM Career Day |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | Night to Shine (Cafeteria) |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Winter Break Winter Break - Lowndes County Schools |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Winter Break - NO SCHOOL |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Winter Break / Presidents’ Day School Closed Presidents’ Day Holiday - School Closed. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | FCA Banquet (Cafe) |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | Digital Learning for Students/Professional Learning for Teachers |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | Digital Learning Day |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | Digital Learning Day / Teacher PL Teacher Professional Learning |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | Digital Learning for Students |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | LMS Tours (AM) |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | LMS Tours (AM) |
| Sat, Feb 20, 2027 | National FFA Week |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | Spring Pictures |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | BOE Board Meeting |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 | Rising Senior Guidance Night |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 | HMS Tours (AM) |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 | HMS Tours (AM) |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | LHS Band Concert |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | KONA Ice |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 | FFA Meeting |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 | BOE Work Session |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 | Read Across America Day |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 | Texas Roadhouse DTD |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 | Literary Competition (PAC) |
| Sat, Mar 6, 2027 | SAT (3rd floor business labs) |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | BOE Board Meeting |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | South Region FFA Speaking Events |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Early Release for Students/Data Day for Teachers |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Early Release Day |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Early Release / Data Day Teachers |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Early Release for Students |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Registration with Counselors |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Spring Scholastic Book Fair |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Jostens Senior Delivery |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | LHS Drama Performance (PAC) |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | Report Cards Go Home |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | LHS Drama Performance (PAC) |
| Sat, Mar 20, 2027 | LHS Drama Performance (PAC) |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 | South Region Parli Pro & CCM Competitions |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Spring Break Spring Break - Lowndes County Schools |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Spring Break - NO SCHOOL |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | BOE Work Session |
| Thu, Apr 8, 2027 | Spring Festival |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | BOE Board Meeting |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 | Texas Roadhouse DTD |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 | Purple Up for Milititary Students |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 | Purple Up Day |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | Jostens Sr Delivery (Lunches - Teacher Dining) |
| Tue, Apr 20, 2027 | GMAS - ELA Section 1 |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | State FFA Convention |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | GMAS - ELA Section 2 |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | GMAS - ELA Section 3 |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | GMAS - Social Studies (8th Grade Only) |
| Sun, Apr 25, 2027 | LHS Band Concert |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | LHS Jazz Band Concert |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | GMAS - Math Section 2 |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 | KONA Ice |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 | GMAS - Science (8th Grade Only) |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 | LHS Chorus Performance |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | Senior Parade |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | School Principals' Day |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | BOE Work Session |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Teacher Appreciation Week |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Band Concert |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | ELA EOC |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | Area 6 FFA Awards Banquet |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | LHS Honors Ceremony (PAC) |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | Alg EOC |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | 9th Algebra EOC - Section 1 |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | CTAE Honors Ceremony (PAC) |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | 9th Algebra EOC - Section 2 |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | BOE Board Meeting |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | 5th Grade Honors Night |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | 9th Physical Science EOG - Section 1 |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | Golden Apple Ceremony |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | LHS Star Viking Ceremony(PAC) |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | Bio / USH EOC |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | Senior Honors Ceremony |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | 9th Physical Science EOG - Section 2 |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | LHS Senior Sunset (Soccer Field) |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | Wild Adventures - 5th Grade |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 | LHS Drama Senior Showcase |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 | FFA Meeting |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 | LHS Seniors Finals & Last Day |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | 2nd and 3rd Block Finals |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | 1st and 3rd Block Finals |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | 5th Grade Walk |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | Early Release Day |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | LAST DAY OF SCHOOL |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | Report Cards Go Home |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | Last Day of School Last Day of School - Lowndes County Schools |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | Early Release/Last Day of School |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | Early Release / Last Day of School |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | Lowndes High School Graduation |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | Graduation |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | Post-planning |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day Holiday |
| Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | BOE Board Meeting |
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Dewar Elementary has a total enrollment of 863 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Valdosta, GA.
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