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Dawes Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27
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LINCOLN, NE 68504
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Upcoming Events
Oct
1
Thu
Intramural Vball City Tournament-TBDEvent
Oct
2
Fri
Cross Country @ Pioneers ParkEvent
Girls 4:30pmBoys - Following Girls (Approx. 5:30pm)
Oct
3
Sat
Dawes Soccer vs Goodrich Game 1 - 8am, Game 2 - 9amEvent
Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.
Oct
14
Wed
Last day of 1st quarterEvent
Oct
15
Thu
LPS quarter breakEvent
Oct
15
Thu
No School For StudentsEvent
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School Profile
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
396
Student:Teacher
10.2:1
Locale
Urban
District
LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLSEcon. Disadvantaged
76.5%
Phone
(402)436-1211School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
38%
27th percentile in NE
Math Proficiency
32%
22th percentile in NE
Chronic Absenteeism
21.5%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
41 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.3:1
Better than average in NETechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
394
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
42.65
98% fully certified
Counselors
2.46
Social Workers
0.44999999
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,573
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,619
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,200
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 29%Local 61%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$293,543
+4.3% 1yr+33.9% 5yr
Lincoln, NE metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
20.6%
Below 150% poverty line
3.1%
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Uninsured residents
6.9%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
7,396
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
6,692
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
2,010 (30%)
Other Health Impairment
1,034 (15%)
Speech/Language Impairment
888 (13%)
Autism
819 (12%)
Emotional Disturbance
647 (10%)
Intellectual Disability
310 (5%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
395
Current enrollment
Declining(-12% 5yr)Coming Up
Thu, Oct 1, 2026
Intramural Vball City Tournament-TBD
EventFri, Oct 2, 2026
Cross Country @ Pioneers Park
Girls 4:30pmBoys - Following Girls (Approx. 5:30pm)
EventSat, Oct 3, 2026
Dawes Soccer vs Goodrich Game 1 - 8am, Game 2 - 9am
Field 1 (behind the tennis courts)https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mgTx_lb5kAn1y2FWddBoDmXzy2_LdE2iHmoFNWnil8s/edit?tab=t.0
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Dawes Middle School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 5th Grade MAP Testing - ReadingDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | MAP Growth Testing in MathDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | 3rd Gr MAP Testing: MathDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | 4th MAP Math Math testingDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Office Closed: LPS HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | No School (professional learning/planning day)District-wide Review the school calendar for this professional learning day. |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Picture Day Check the calendar for the scheduled date and any special instructions. |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Intramural Vball City Tournament-TBD |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Cross Country @ Pioneers Park Girls 4:30pmBoys - Following Girls (Approx. 5:30pm) |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | Dawes Soccer vs Goodrich Game 1 - 8am, Game 2 - 9am Field 1 (behind the tennis courts)https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mgTx_lb5kAn1y2FWddBoDmXzy2_LdE2iHmoFNWnil8s/edit?tab=t.0 |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Last day of 1st quarter |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | LPS quarter break |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | No School For Students |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day) |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | First day of 2nd quarter |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | Girls Basketball A: 8:00, B: 9:00, C: 10:00 @ Dawes |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | Girls Basketball A: 8:00, B: 9:00, C: 10:00 @ Moore |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Runza Dine out Night-84th & Holdredge |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | STEM Family Night Review the event details for activity schedule and family participation information. |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 | Girls Basketball A: 8:00, B: 9:00, C: 10:00 @ Park |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Picture Retakes |
| Sat, Nov 21, 2026 | Girls Basketball A: 8:00, B: 9:00, C: 10:00 @ Dawes |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | All schools not in session Review the district calendar for closure dates and any makeup schedules. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day) |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | Intramural Girls Bball City Tournament-TBD |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | Vocal Music Concert Review the event notice for concert time, location and admission details. |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | MAP - ELA (all grades) |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | Orchestra Concert-6th-8th Grade |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Band Concert 6th-8th Grade |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Last day of 2nd quarter |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | LPS semester break |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day) |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | First day of 3rd quarter |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | MAP Math (all grades) |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | All schools not in session Review the district calendar for closure dates and any makeup schedules. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No School: MLK Day Review the school calendar for the holiday closure dates. |
| Sat, Jan 23, 2027 | Boys Basketball A: 8:00, B: 9:00, C: 10:00 @ Irving |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | Soup Supper |
| Sat, Jan 30, 2027 | Boys Basketball A: 8:00, B: 9:00, C: 10:00 @ Dawes |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | Parent Teacher Conferences Check the calendar for scheduled conference times and sign-up details. |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | Parent Title Meeting |
| Sat, Feb 6, 2027 | Boys Basketball A: 8:00, B: 9:00, C: 10:00 @ Goodrich |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Parent Teacher Conferences Check the calendar for scheduled conference times and sign-up details. |
| Sat, Feb 13, 2027 | Boys Basketball A: 8:00, B: 9:00, C: 10:00 @ Pound |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day) |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No School For Students |
| Sat, Feb 20, 2027 | Boys Basketball A: 8:00, B: 9:00, C: 10:00 @ Dawes |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | Band/Orchestra 7/8 Concert |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | Last day of 3rd quarter |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | LPS quarter break |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | No School Spring Break Review the school calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | First day of 4th quarter |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 | NSCAS - ELA (all grades) |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day) |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | No School For Students |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | NSCAS - Science (8th Grade Only) |
| Tue, Apr 20, 2027 | NSCAS - Math (All Grades) |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | All schools not in session Review the district calendar for closure dates and any makeup schedules. |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | No School |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | Vocal Music Concert Review the event notice for concert time, location and admission details. |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | Orchestra Concert-6th-8th Grade |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | Band Concert 6th-8th Grade |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Yankee Hill Education Center Graduation Celebration https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | Independence Academy Graduation Celebration https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Last day of classes Review the calendar for the exact date and any related events. |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Last Day Of School Review the school calendar for the final day of the academic year. |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Bryan Community Graduation Celebration https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | Lincoln High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | North Star High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | Northwest High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | Southeast High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | Northeast High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 | Southwest High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 | Standing Bear High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 | East High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
Showing 77 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Dawes Middle School
DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL currently enrolls 396 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NE.
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