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Horn Lake Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27
HORN LAKE, MS 38637
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Games begin at 5:30 PMTickets $5 cash onlyStudents must have an adult attend with them.
Horn Lake Middle School will host Literacy Night 2026 on October 20th , from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “Read the World: Literacy in Every Subject.”Literacy is part of every classroom. Students read graphs in math, procedures in science, sources in social studies, and texts in ELA. Literacy Night will give families a chance to see and participate in that learning across our school.
Games begin at 5:30 PMTickets $5 cash onlyStudents must have an adult attend with them.
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
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EventGames begin at 5:30 PMTickets $5 cash onlyStudents must have an adult attend with them.
EventHorn Lake Middle School will host Literacy Night 2026 on October 20th , from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “Read the World: Literacy in Every Subject.”Literacy is part of every classroom. Students read graphs in math, procedures in science, sources in social studies, and texts in ELA. Literacy Night will give families a chance to see and participate in that learning across our school.
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST. Horn Lake Middle School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | HSES Homecoming Week - Dress as Your Favorite Season or HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day Holiday (All)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Pathways Testing: ELADistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | 1st Nine Week Exams: 3rd and 4th blockDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | HLM Football v. Southaven (HOME) Games begin at 5:30 PMTickets $5 cash onlyStudents must have an adult attend with them. |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Pathways Testing: BiologyDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | 1st Nine Week Exams: make-upsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Fall Break Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | HLM Football v. Hernando (AWAY) Games begin at 5:30 PMTickets $5 cash onlyStudents must have an adult attend with them. |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | HLMS Literacy Night 2026 Horn Lake Middle School will host Literacy Night 2026 on October 20th , from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “Read the World: Literacy in Every Subject.”Literacy is part of every classroom. Students read graphs in math, procedures in science, sources in social studies, and texts in ELA. Literacy Night will give families a chance to see and participate in that learning across our school. |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | HLM Football v. Lake Cormorant (HOME) Games begin at 5:30 PMTickets $5 cash onlyStudents must have an adult attend with them. |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holidays (All) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | 18th Annual Christmas Craft Fair Sponsored by SHS Art Boosters District-wide Free admission to the event! Vendor Applications available for $40 booth fee, $25 food truck fee. E-mail: Jacqueline.oneal@dcsms.org or AHendricks@desotocountyms.gov for more information |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | Christmas Break Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Christmas Parties District-wide Check the event notice for activity details and participation information. |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | 60% Day/Last Day of 1st Semester |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Christmas Break (ALL)District-wide |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Staff Development Day |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Student HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the holiday date. |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Staff Development Day |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Student HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the holiday date. |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | Students' First Day Back |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (All) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | President's Day Holiday Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day Holiday (ALL)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | Spring Break (All) School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans. |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday Holiday (All) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Holiday (All) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter BreakDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Paraprofessional Appreciation Day District-wide |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Administrative Professionals Day District-wide |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | MAAP State Testing - 5th Grade Reading (Tentative)District-wide |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 | MAAP State Testing - 4th Grade Reading (Tentative)District-wide |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | MAAP State Testing - 5th Grade Writing (Tentative)District-wide |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 | MAAP State Testing - 4th Grade Writing (Tentative)District-wide |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | MAAP State Testing - Make-ups (Tentative)District-wide |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | MAAP State Testing - 5th Grade Science (Tentative)District-wide |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Teacher Appreciation WeekDistrict-wide Check the school notice for appreciation week activities and dates. |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | MAAP State Testing - 4th Grade Math (Tentative)District-wide |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | MAAP State Testing - 5th Grade Math (Tentative)District-wide |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | MAAP State Testing - Make-ups (Tentative)District-wide |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 | Students' Last Day |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Teachers' Last Day |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day Holiday District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Horn Lake Middle School
As of the most recent data, 993 students are enrolled at HORN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL. It is a Middle school within the local district.