DMS Families -
Upcoming Dates:
November 3 – Teacher Workshop – No School for Students (State General Elections)
November 11 – Veterans Day – No School
November 12 – DMS PTA Meeting @ 6:00 in DMS Library
November 18 – Picture Retake Day
November 20 – Spirit Day – Flannel Friday
November 24 – Last day of Trimester 1
November 25-27 – Thanksgiving Recess – No School
November 30 – Trimester 2 Starts
Picture Retakes:
8th Grade Information Night @ DHS:
Dover High School will hold its annual 8th Grade information Night on Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The evening begins in the auditorium with an overview of the school’s academic and career technical center offerings. Students and their families then can participate in a guided tour of the building led by student ambassadors or explore the building themselves to see the academic, career technical center, athletic, music, and club offerings the school has to offer as part of its comprehensive programming.
Soul Models After-School Program:
Please see the attached flyer for information regarding an after-school program for middle school girls starting November 5th.
Yearbook:
2027 Yearbooks are now on sale! Yearbooks are $36 and can be purchased by clicking on this link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A05024850. Yearbooks will not be sold at school and can only be purchased online. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Did you know? Members of our school community can help us add photos from school-sponsored events (DMS Sports, Dances, etc) to the Yearbook. Go to https://photos.jostens.com/MKDJTE to upload photos.
After-School Clubs:
DMS Clubs are starting this month. Your student(s) may be bringing club permission slips home soon. A list of current clubs can be found on our website under For Families or here. This page will be updated as new clubs are added.
Ski and Snowboard Club:
The Dover Ski and Snowboard Club is hosting sign-ups for the Gunstock Outreach Program. This opportunity includes a discounted season pass to Gunstock Mountain Resort for any student ages 8-18 and four free group lessons during the season.
Please read the information below and complete the Google Form at the bottom of the link.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Sign up information and form link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZnXc4hCHfTto71qSKhgJYaPnGzexmhmTh363uHBBQfY/edit?usp=sharing
From the Athletic Department:
Dover High School will play its home football games this year at Spaulding High School while Dunaway Field is under construction. This is very gracious of Spaulding, and we expect everyone to treat their facility with the utmost respect. Middle school students are to sit in the home bleachers- the set of bleachers with the press box- for the entire game. They are not to go to the other side of the field at any time. Artificial noise makers and powder are not allowed.
Thank you and Go Green Wave!
From the DMS PTA:
Save the Dates
Sunday, October 25, 9:30 am, Pumpkin Dash 5k (costume contest at 9)
Wednesday, November 4, 6:30-8 pm, Anxious Generation Book Discussion; email [email protected] if you are not already signed up and want to attend.
Monday, November 9-Friday, November 20, Meadow Farms fundraiser
Thursday, November 12, monthly PTA meeting, 6-7:30 pm, DMS Library
Tuesday, November 17, PTA Trivia Night at Otto Pizza, and 10% of sales all day go to PTA
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
IMPORTANT INFORMATION / REMINDERS
District Transportation Information & Contact
Attendance:
If you need to report an absence, please email [email protected] or call 603-516-7019 to leave a message.
Early Dismissals:
Students are not called to the office before a parent arrives. As soon as you check in at the window, we will call your child down.
Bus Changes:
Parents/guardians must contact First Student directly to request the change. First Student
will then inform the Dover Middle School office of the updated arrangements. You can reach First Student at (603) 692-4406. They require 24 hours’ notice to be able to approve and communicate the change. Notes are not accepted from students.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up:
Please do not park in the bus loop at the main entrance during 7:00-7:30 AM or 2:00-2:20 PM. We have several buses that utilize this area during those times.
End 68 Hours of Hunger:
The 68 Hours program is a food program that each household and every student has access to. Once a week on Thursday (or earlier depending on Holiday and break schedule) the students come down at the end of the day to receive their bag(s) of groceries. The food items are non-perishables such pastas, cereal, canned goods, peanut butter, and other pantry food items. If you are interested in having your household participate, please contact your student’s counselor, and let them know. We hope you have a fantastic school year.