Dragon Nation E-News 11/14-11/20

Creating P.R.I.D.E. in who we are and what we do!

Important reminders and information.

A few important reminders for parents and students:

Students with multiple ID infractions will begin to be assigned to ISS.

Also students who have multiple incidents of not bringing technology to school will be assigned disciplinary consequences.

Collegiate Academy Information

Families of Lewisville ISD 8th grade students,


Are you interested in your student having the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree or up to 60 hours of dual credit during their high school career? The Lewisville ISD Collegiate Academy at The Colony High School provides such an opportunity. Regardless of what campus your child is zoned to attend, they are eligible to apply for acceptance into the academy.


The LISD Collegiate Academy Team has been visiting LISD Middle Schools since Oct 24 and will continue to visit every LISD Middle School during lunches to provide initial program information for students and parents to review.


Interested students and families, please join us at any of the information sessions listed below to learn more. Parents and students can attend sessions at any location.


Parent Information Sessions

  • Nov 15, 2022 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Auditorium

    • Flower Mound High School

    • Hebron High School

  • Nov 17, 2022 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Auditorium

    • Lewisville High School

    • The Colony High School


Who can apply for Collegiate Academy?

Any LISD 2023-24 incoming freshman.


Ready to apply?

Applications will be accessible in Skyward Student Access. Applications will open Nov 18 and will close Dec 12 at 4:30 p.m.


For more information, visit:

LISD.net/academy or email collegiateacademy@lisd.net.
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Our November Dress up days were created by our students and Student Council

The goal of the dress up days are to promote Unity and Kindness with one another. Our students are wanting to create a culture of togetherness and working to respect each other.

Calendar Highlights:

What is happening this week at Durham MS


Monday, November 14th

Dress as your friend with jeans

8 Period Day

District Tennis Tournament – All Day

4:30 – 5:15 Detentions/Library

4:30 – 5:30 Cheer Practice

4:30 – 6:00 Musical Rehearsals/1220 & Cafeteria

5:15 Late Bus**Must have pass from teacher (passes attached – departs @ 5:20)

7th Basketball - Bye this Week




Tuesday, November 15th

Celebrate Culture Day

8 Period Day

7th Grade Vision and Hearing Screening/During PE & Athletics

4:30 – 5:15 Detentions/SSC

4:30 – 5:00 Violin & Viola Sectionals/Orchestra Room

4:30 – 6:00 Musical Rehearsals/1220 & Cafeteria

5:15 Late Bus**Must have pass from teacher (passes attached – departs @ 5:20)

6:00 -7:00 Choir Open Mic Night




Wednesday, November 16th

Dress as a tourist

A Day – Odd Period Block Schedule

2:00 – 2:40 TRIO Meeting/Library

4:30 – 5:15 Esports/2315

4:30 – 5:15 Art Club/1146

4:30 – 5:30 Cheer

4:30 – 7:00 Musical Set Up/1220 & Cafeteria

4:30 – 6:30 Wednesday Night School/Library

4:30 Cross Country @ Killian: DMS, McKamy, Arbor Creek, Downing, Killian

5:15 Late Bus**Must have pass from teacher (passes attached – departs @ 5:20)

7:00 – 8:30 Musical Performance/Cafeteria




Thursday, November 17th

Twin Day

B Day – Even Period Block Schedule

2:00 – 2:40 TRIO Meeting/Library

4:30 – 5:00 Cello & Bass Sectionals/Orchestra Room

4:30 – BLT Meeting/Library

4:30 – 5:15 Detentions/SSC

4:30 – 7:00 Musical Set Up/1220 & Cafeteria

5:15 Late Bus**Must have pass from teacher (passes attached – departs @ 5:20)

5:30 8th Basketball - Bye this Week

7:00 – 8:30 Musical Performance/Cafeteria




Friday, November 18th

Anything but a backpack

8 Period Day

8:15 – 8:45 Stand for Colors Club/Choir Room

9:00 – 5:00 All District Band/Band Hall


NO Late Bus**



Saturday, November 19th

NO SATURDAY SCHOOL

We need your input: Please take the Panorama Survey


http://panoramaed.com/esf/2022family


Please click on the link to assess the survey. Please choose Marshall Durham Middle School as the school

Campus wide tutorial schedule

Click on the link to access each teachers tutorial schedule

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6th grade students of the month- Antony Thang and Maliah Surveyor

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7th grade students of the month- Jay Lynn Brown and Jamelah Murphy

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8th grade students of the month- Vincent Lau and Aleah Rush