Parents/Guardians-
We are ready to welcome students back to the building tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1st. We wanted to send out important information you will need for the start of school. Please review the following and see attachments on our district calendar, supply lists, bus routes, and student handbook.
School Hours: The school doors open at 7:10 A.M. Homeroom begins at 7:30 A.M. and the day ends at 2:20 P.M. Students arriving after 7:30 need to report to the main office for a pass and will be marked as tardy. Students who remain after school for help, disciplinary action, or any other reason are expected to report directly to their supervising teacher at the close of the regular school day. Students who remain in the building after regular school hours are to be here only with permission and a clear and articulate purpose. All other students must leave campus at dismissal. Once students leave campus at the end of the day, they may not return unless they are participating in a school-sanctioned activity.
Bus Routes: The bus routes for Dover students are available by clicking here. For transportation questions, please contact the appropriate provider listed below.
Dover School District Transportation Providers:
To contact First Student School Bus Transportation Services, please call: 603-692-4406 extension 13 or 14.
To contact Seacoast Learning Collaboration (Special Education Transportation Services), please call: 603-679-2021.
Upcoming Dates: We send a weekly family email that lists important upcoming dates. For the time being, please take note of the following:
September 1 – First day of school
September 4 - 7 – Labor Day Recess (no school)
September 8 – State Primary Elections (no school)
September 22 – Student Picture Day (information coming soon)
September 22 – Open House (details coming soon)
Athletics:
There will be a short student meeting in the DMS Gym right after school tomorrow, September 1st. The meeting is expected to last around 30 minutes and is for students only. Students must have a ride home. Please contact the Athletic Department, 603-516-6950, if you have any questions.
First Day Paperwork: Your student(s) will bring home a packet of papers on the first day of school. These include- DMS Annual Permissions, Medication Authorization Form, Free & Reduced Lunch Application, and Device Loan Agreement. Please help us by returning these completed forms by Wednesday, September 9th.
From the DMS PTA:
The apparel sale is live!
Order your Dover apparel now through September 20 for pickup in October. Order here
Register for the Pumpkin Dash 5K!
Join us for fitness and fun on October 25 for the Pumpkin Dash 5k sponsored by Dover Rotary and part of the Dover Race Series. The costume contest starts at 9 am, and the race starts at 9:30. Early-bird discount pricing now through September 30. Just $10 (plus fees) for current DMS Students! Register here
First PTA Meeting of the 26-27 year!
Join us Thursday, September 10 at 6 pm in the DMS Library for our first PTA meeting of the year. We will discuss the upcoming parent book club, meat bingo, trivia nights, and other opportunities to build community this year.
PTA Community Night at the Thirsty Moose!
Dine in or take out from the Thirsty Moose on Wednesday, September 9, from 4-9 pm (Go Pats!) when 10% of all sales will benefit the DMS Community.
Save the Dates
Thursday, October 8, 6 pm, PTA meeting, DMS Library
Friday, October 16, 6:30 pm, Meat Bingo for the PTA at the Dover Moose Lodge
Thursday, October 22, 4-9 pm, PTA Community Night at the Thirsty Moose (Go Pats!)
Sunday, October 25, 9:30 am, Pumpkin Dash 5k (costume contest at 9)
Join the PTA
Become a member and help us decide how we can build community and continue to provide enrichment materials and experiences (like the wall ball wall and field trip transportation) for DMS students, staff, and families! Just $12 gets you a vote and does not commit you to any activities or volunteer shifts. Join here
We look forward to meeting families at our open house on Tuesday, September 22nd.
Dover Middle School
Lindsay Dube
Principal