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.
Our November Dress up days were created by our students and Student Council
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
Click on the link to access each teachers tutorial schedule

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

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