DMS Family Email - 4/24/26

Dear Families-

Important Dates:

April 27-May 1 – Spring Recess

May 11-15 – State Testing

May 22 – Teacher Workshop (No School for Students)

May 25 – Memorial Day – No School

State Testing

As we approach May, we want to share some important information regarding our upcoming State Testing Week, which will take place from Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15.

Our goal is to ensure that every student feels confident, prepared, and supported as they demonstrate what they’ve learned this year. To help your child perform their best, we recommend focusing on a few key "success habits" during this week:

• Rest & Fuel: Please ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep and starts their day with a healthy, filling breakfast. Being well-rested and energized makes a significant difference in focus and stamina and assists in getting to school on time.
• Testing Gear: Students are encouraged to bring their own headphones and a computer mouse to plug into their Chromebooks. No Bluetooth devices. Using familiar equipment can help students feel more comfortable and focused during the assessment. These are not required. Headphones will be provided for those who do not have any.
• Classroom Snacks: To keep spirits high and energy levels steady, our homeroom teachers are currently collecting donations for non-perishable breakfast items, snacks and mints. These will be available for students before, during, and after testing sessions. If you are able to contribute, please send donations in with your child to their homeroom teacher by Friday, May 8. 

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education. We are so proud of the hard work our students have put in this year, and we look forward to a smooth and successful testing week!

From the Deans

As the weather gets warmer, please review the Appropriate Attire section of the DMS Student Handbook (page 16) with your students.

Yearbook

From the first day of school to the final bell, so much happens in a year. Help your child remember the smiles, the spirit days, and the friendships with the 2026 DMS Yearbook.

The yearbook is currently available for $38. Please remember that all sales are being handled exclusively online—we will not be selling yearbooks at school.

How to order:

Visit https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1058167/Dover-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/2025102204174619061/CATALOG_SHOP/

Enter your student’s information and checkout!

Don't let these memories fade—order your copy before the May deadline.

From the DMS PTA

Please Help Us Celebrate Our Teachers and Staff!

With just two weeks until Teacher Appreciation Week, we are looking for donations for a staff breakfast on May 5th and drinks and paper products for lunch on May 6th. We could really use your help by either signing up to donate items or time.

Want to help us support our teachers, but don’t have the capacity to pick up and drop off items? You can make a donation here and leave a note that it is for teacher appreciation.

Administrative Professionals Day

Thanks to your support over the year, we were able to purchase a little something for each of the eight administrative professionals at DMS. We are so grateful for all they do every day!

SAVE THE DATE: 

May 4th, 11 am - 10 pm DMS Community Day at OTTO, when 10% of all sales will help us provide enrichment experiences and supplies for DMS students and staff. Join us for a SPECIAL Star Wars Trivia Night!!!!

We hope to see you at our next meeting on Monday, June 1, at 6 pm in the DMS Library or on the first Monday of each month through June. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions at [email protected].

Have a wonderful break!

Lindsay Dube

DMS Principal

IMPORTANT INFORMATION / REMINDERS

DMS Staff Email Directory

District Transportation Information & Contact

Food Services

Student Handbook & Policies

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.