Last Week of School at DMMS

5/25/26 - 5/29/26

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 NO SCHOOL-MEMORIAL DAY

Pd. 3 EXAM BLOCK-9 AM to 11:05 AM

Pd. 4 EXAM BLOCK-1:10 PM to 3:25 PM

 Pd. 5 EXAM BLOCK-9 AM to 11:05 AM

Pd. 6 EXAM BLOCK-1:10 PM to 3:25 PM

Normal School Day

REVIEW with your student(s):

On time for School - 8:30 AM in your seat in the classroom

Enter campus, get breakfast, head straight to homeroom

On time for each class - in your SEAT when the tardy bell rings

Walking from class to class, using the direct route

Keep hands, feet & all objects to yourself

Absolutely NO PLAY fighting

No running

Water bottle or gatorade only

No ENERGY drinks

No hoods or head coverings anywhere on campus - inside or outside

NO CELL PHONES on persons - stow AWAY in a bookbag or purse AT ALL TIMES - phones will be COLLECTED for parent pick up!

Navy or White polo shirt

Navy or Khaki SHORTS or PANTS

No skirts

SNEAKERS ONLY!

No toys, stuffed animals, blankets, full bags of chips or candy

No electronic accessories brought to school - headphones, cords, speakers, gaming systems are kept AT HOME.

Congratulations to our NJHS Inductees! Your hard work, leadership, service, character, and citizenship have earned you this outstanding achievement. We are proud of all you have accomplished and look forward to seeing all you continue to achieve!

Thank you to Mr. Basha and Mrs. Holloway for sponsoring NJHS.

Our Algebra students ended up with a 93% proficiency rate — up 2 points from last year! They celebrated with wings from Wingstop, their choice!

These students have worked incredibly hard all year long, showing perseverance, determination, and a commitment to excellence in mathematics. Their growth and achievement are a reflection of the effort they put in every single day.

Thank you, Mr. DeDecker, for leading these mathematicians down the path to proficiency and inspiring success in the classroom. We are proud of our students and all they have accomplished this year!

Friday at lunch, students with NO REFERRAL or MINOR INFRACTIONS all year long received treats for showing they have been RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, & SAFE all year!

A grand total of 274 students have demonstrated outstanding character, positive behavior, and leadership throughout the school year. Their commitment to making good choices and contributing to a positive school environment deserves to be celebrated!

Thank you, Ms. Kirkland, for rewarding our students this year through our PBIS initiative and for encouraging a culture of positivity and success on our campus. We are proud of these students for setting a great example for others!

Please help your student(s) FIND & RETURN their overdue library books. Students received an overdue notice.

Students can send a message to Mrs. Hawley via Canvas or speak to Mrs. Hawley in the Library if they have questions or concerns  about the books they owe.

There is a cart outside the library where books can be returned. 

Contact: elizabeth.hawley@hcps.net 

Thank you Ms. Tina, Ms. Monica, Ms. Jennifer, Ms. T, Ms. moya & Ms. Luz! We love you!

PBIS School Expectations

We are respectful. We use appropriate conversational levels, use friendly language, consider how our words and actions affect others

We are responsible. We Do the right thing, follow the instructions of adults, use technology correctly, take responsibility for our actions

We are safe. We keep hands, feet, and objects to ourselves, stay in the assigned area, look forward, and walk to the right, keeping us and others free from physical or mental harm

Electronic Devices & Accessories Policy  

Policy Highlights:

Mobile phones – OFF – stored in a bag or backpack

It can't be on a person

DON'T take to school: All kinds of headphones (including Beats, AirPods, and wired headphones), smartwatches, game consoles, personal laptops, wireless speakers, toys, AI glasses