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Shady Side Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27
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Shady Side, MD 20764
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Upcoming Events
Oct
4
Sun
Shady Side Skate NightEvent
GET READY TO ROLL, SEAGULLS!Join us for a spooktacular Skate Night at Skate Zone Crofton!Sunday, October 4th 11 AM–1 PM Skate Zone Crofton $5 Admission + $5 Skate RentalsWear your favorite Halloween costume for a chance to WIN A PRIZE at the door!Get your tickets today!Purchase tickets here:The grade with the highest percentage of students participating wins EXTRA RECESS!Get your whole grade rolling and help your class WIN!!
Oct
12
Mon
Fall Picture DayEvent
Check the picture day notice for scheduling and photo package details.
Oct
13
Tue
⏰️Two-hour early dismissal. 🔹No afternoon ECSE. 🧡Project Unity Day. Professional Development.Event
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
Oct
13
Tue
2 hr early dismissalEvent
Oct
13
Tue
2-Hour Early Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide
Oct
13
Tue
Two Hour Early Dismissal. No Afternoon ECSE. Project Unity Day. Professional Development.Staff DayDistrict-wide
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
25-29%
Math Proficiency
10-14%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
29 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Near average in MDTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
768
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
32.5
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Nurses
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,624
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$10,970
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$21,355
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 34%Local 56%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$394,495
+0.8% 1yr+22.4% 5yr
Baltimore, MD metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
9.7%
Below 150% poverty line
4.2%
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Uninsured residents
6.4%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
11,201
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
10,023
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
2,012 (20%)
Speech/Language Impairment
1,717 (17%)
Autism
1,480 (15%)
Other Health Impairment
1,470 (15%)
Intellectual Disability
301 (3%)
Emotional Disturbance
243 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
391
Current enrollment
Declining(-16% 5yr)Coming Up
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Shady Side Skate Night
GET READY TO ROLL, SEAGULLS!Join us for a spooktacular Skate Night at Skate Zone Crofton!Sunday, October 4th 11 AM–1 PM Skate Zone Crofton $5 Admission + $5 Skate RentalsWear your favorite Halloween costume for a chance to WIN A PRIZE at the door!Get your tickets today!Purchase tickets here:The grade with the highest percentage of students participating wins EXTRA RECESS!Get your whole grade rolling and help your class WIN!!
EventMon, Oct 12, 2026
Fall Picture Day
Check the picture day notice for scheduling and photo package details.
EventTue, Oct 13, 2026
⏰️Two-hour early dismissal. 🔹No afternoon ECSE. 🧡Project Unity Day. Professional Development.
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Shady Side Elementary follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Schools & Central Offices closed. Labor DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | 4th Grade DIBELS TestingDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | National IT Professionals DayDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Community Schools - English Classes Registration & TestingDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | PK & ECSE Assessment Window thru 10/9/26District-wide |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | School Custodian Appreciation Day Review the school notice recognizing custodian contributions. |
| Sun, Oct 4, 2026 | Shady Side Skate Night GET READY TO ROLL, SEAGULLS!Join us for a spooktacular Skate Night at Skate Zone Crofton!Sunday, October 4th 11 AM–1 PM Skate Zone Crofton $5 Admission + $5 Skate RentalsWear your favorite Halloween costume for a chance to WIN A PRIZE at the door!Get your tickets today!Purchase tickets here:The grade with the highest percentage of students participating wins EXTRA RECESS!Get your whole grade rolling and help your class WIN!! |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Fall Picture Day Check the picture day notice for scheduling and photo package details. |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | ⏰️Two-hour early dismissal. 🔹No afternoon ECSE. 🧡Project Unity Day. Professional Development. No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | 2 hr early dismissal |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | 2-Hour Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Two Hour Early Dismissal. No Afternoon ECSE. Project Unity Day. Professional Development.District-wide Project Unity Day- Wear orange 🧡Two hour early dismissal starts at 12:25 pm. |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | West River Pit Spirit Day 🍽️💙 SUPPORT SHADY SIDE ELEMENTARY! 💙🍽️Join us at West River Pit on October 16th for a delicious way to support our school!📅 October 16th🕐 All Day🍴 Dine In or Take Out✨ A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Shady Side Elementary to help support our amazing students and school!Come hungry and help make a difference! 💙Thank you for supporting Shady Side Elementary! |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Movie Night 🎬🍿 MOVIE NIGHT! 👻🎃Grab the family and join us for a spooktacular night under the stars! 🌙✨🧛 Hotel Transylvania📅 Friday, October 16th🕡 Arrive at 6:30 PM🎬 Movie starts at 7:00 PM📍 Shady Side Elementary Field👻 Wear your best Halloween pajamas and bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a night full of popcorn, laughs, and spooky family fun! 🍿🎃We can’t wait to see our Seagull families there! 💙🕸️ |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | 🛑End of first marking period |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Schools closed for all students. Teacher workday. |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | CogAT Testing for 2nd & 5th GradeDistrict-wide Testing will take place during the school day. Please make sure that students arrive to school ontime and ready to test! |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | 4th Grade Field Trip to Medieval Times |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Halloween Parade Review the event details for participation information and logistics. |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | School Closed- Teacher Workday |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | School Psychologist Appreciation Week |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Schools closed for Elementary and Middle school students only. Teacher workday/Professional Development. Schools open for high school students. |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | No School - Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the workday date and any schedule changes. |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Schools & Central Offices closed. Election Day |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | School Closed |
| Sun, Nov 8, 2026 | Diwali. (See Religious Observances.) Religious and Cultural ObservancesAACPS will operate on a normal schedule on the following days of major religious or cultural observance:November 8, 2026: Diwali (No Moon Day)February 6, 2026: Lunar New YearMay 17, 2026: Eid al-AdhaJewish and Muslim religious observance dates begin at sundown on the evening prior to the dates noted and conclude at sundown the next evening. |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | PTA Veterans BreakfastDistrict-wide Subject to Change |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | 5th Grade Chorus to Southern High Field Trip |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | American Education Week Review the observance notice for American Education Week activities and recognition events. |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Jay's Latin Kitchen Spirit Day 🌮💙 SUPPORT SHADY SIDE ELEMENTARY! 💙🌮Join us at Jay’s Latin Kitchen on November 18th for a delicious way to support our school!📅 November 18th🕐 All Day✨ A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Shady Side Elementary to help support our amazing students and school!Come enjoy some delicious food while giving back to our school community! 🐦💙🤍Thank you for supporting Shady Side Elementary! |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Educational Support Professionals DayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Schools closed for all students. Parent/Teacher Conferences. Check the school calendar for conference scheduling details. |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Anne Arundel County Public Schools |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Parent/ Teacher ConferenceDistrict-wide Parent/ Teacher Conference information will be sent directly from the homeroom teacher. Parents will be given an option of an in-person or vitual conference from the students teacher. |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Parent/ Teacher ConferenceDistrict-wide Parent/ Teacher Conference information will be sent directly from the homeroom teacher. Parents will be given an option of an in-person or vitual conference from the students teacher. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Schools & Central Offices closed. Thanksgiving Holiday. Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Winter Concert at Southern High |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | 2 hr early dismissal |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | ⏰️Two-hour early dismissal. 🔹No afternoon ECSE. 🧡Project Unity Day. Professional Development. No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | 3rd Grade Field Trip to Baltimore Museum of Industry |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | ❄️Schools & Central Offices closed. Christmas/ Winter Break. |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | ❄️Schools & Central Offices closed. Christmas/ Winter Break. |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed. New Year's Day. |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 5th Grade Water Ready (Drownproofing) Field Trip |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 5th Grade Water Ready (Drownproofing) Field Trip |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | Picture Make Up Day/Clubs and Candids |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 🛑End of second marking period |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Commemoration |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | School Closed |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | School Closed |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | Schools closed for all students. Teacher workday |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | School Closed |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | Schools closed for all students. Semester break |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | Mo Gabba Day |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | School Counselor Appreciation Week Review the school calendar for the week's recognition activities. |
| Sat, Feb 6, 2027 | Lunar New Year. (See Religious Observances.) Religious and Cultural ObservancesAACPS will operate on a normal schedule on the following days of major religious or cultural observance:November 8, 2026: Diwali (No Moon Day)February 6, 2026: Lunar New YearMay 17, 2026: Eid al-AdhaJewish and Muslim religious observance dates begin at sundown on the evening prior to the dates noted and conclude at sundown the next evening. |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | 2 hr early dismissal |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | ⏰️Two-hour early dismissal. 🔹No afternoon ECSE. 🧡Project Unity Day. Professional Development. No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | School Closed |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed. Presidents Day. |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | School Closed |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed. Eid al-Fitr |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | 2 hr early dismissal |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | ⏰️Two-hour early dismissal. 🔹No afternoon ECSE. 🧡Project Unity Day. Professional Development No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | 🛑End of third marking period |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed. Easter/Spring Break School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans. |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | Assistant Principal Appreciation Week |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | Schools closed for all students. Teacher workday |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | Spring Picture Day Review the picture day notice for scheduling and ordering information. |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day Review the recognition event details and participation information. |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | Take Your Child to Work Day Check the event notice for participation details and requirements. |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 | School Bus Driver Appreciation Day Review the school notice recognizing bus driver contributions. |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Principal Appreciation Day Review the event details for appreciation activities and participation information. |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week Review the calendar for the full week of recognition events. |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | 4th Grade Arlington Echo Overnight Field Trip |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | School Lunch Hero Day Check the notice for details about this recognition event. |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | School Nurse Appreciation Day Review the observance notice for any special recognition events or details. |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Eid al-Adha. (See Religious Observances.) Religious and Cultural ObservancesAACPS will operate on a normal schedule on the following days of major religious or cultural observance:November 8, 2026: Diwali (No Moon Day)February 6, 2026: Lunar New YearMay 17, 2026: Eid al-AdhaJewish and Muslim religious observance dates begin at sundown on the evening prior to the dates noted and conclude at sundown the next evening. |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Spring Concert at Southern High |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Speech Pathologist Appreciation Day |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | 🎉Last day for graduating seniors. |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | School Closed |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed. Memorial Day. |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 | 🎉Last day for students. 🛑End of fourth marking period. |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 | Last Day of School for Students Review the school calendar to confirm the final day and any end-of-year details. |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 | Last Day for Teachers |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 | 🎉Last day for teachers. |
| Sat, Jun 19, 2027 | Juneteenth. No school sponsored activities Review the district calendar for event details and any schedule changes. |
Showing 88 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Shady Side Elementary
Enrollment at Shady Side Elementary stands at 396 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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