DMS Families -
Upcoming Dates:
September 22 – Student Picture Day
September 22 – Open House
Open House:
Please join us for our open house on Tuesday, September 22nd from 6:30-7:30. This will be a traditional open house. Please bring your student and have them show you their classes-- all core classes and Related Arts will be open. Aside from classes, main areas of the building will be open for viewing. Parking can often be tight. We have a main parking lot out front, some parking spaces on the side of the building, a small parking lot when you first pull onto Daley Drive, and the high school is located behind us. Should you park at the high school, all doors to the school will be open, and you can gain entry from that side of the building. We look forward to meeting everyone!
Picture Day:
School picture day is Tuesday, September 22nd. Order forms went home with students today. You can use the QR code on the flyer below to place your order or visit geskusprint.com. The unique code for DMS is CANBVVJJ.
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
Wellness Class Expectations:
Please view the Wellness Class Expectations from the DMS Wellness Department.
Counseling Newsletter:
Please view the attached newsletter from the DMS Counseling Office.
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:
Order your Dover Apparel!
Now through September 27 for pickup in October. Orders can be sent home with your student, or we will have two pickup times available and can also make special arrangements as needed. 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
Anxious Generation Book Discussion
Join the PTA in a series of discussions on middle schoolers, social media, and technology.
This fall, we will be hosting a series of conversations based on the book The Anxious Generation. Join us to learn more about the latest research on kids, phones, and social media, and compare ideas and strategies with other parents.
Fill out a brief online form to indicate if you are interested and what time and format would work best for you.
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
Community Event:
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.