The Raider's Digest
DMS Red Raider News
January 20 - 24
Principal's Message
Red Raider Friends and Family,
Decatur Middle School was recently named in Niche's list of "Stand Out" schools! Please take a moment to read the article below. I am honored to work alongside amazing teachers, and serve the best students. GO RAIDERS!
This week, eighth grade students will be working with middle and high school counselors on 4 year plans. These plans set a road map for each student to graduate high school being college and career ready.
Friday will be our 3rd Annual Shoot to Change Event. This is a state-wide initiative to celebrate students with autism in athletics. Students can pay $1 to shoot a three-pointer to win a prize. Following the three-point shootout there will be a faculty vs student basketball game. Proceeds from this event will go to autism awareness.
There will be no school Monday, Jan 20 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr Day. See you Tuesday.
Sincerely,
Luke Bergeson
Principal
This Week...
Monday, January 20
Marin Luther King, Jr Day - No school
Tuesday, January 21
Four Year Plans - 8th Grade
Wednesday, January 22
Four Year Plans - 8th Grade
Friday, January 24
Shoot to Change Event
Cyber Security Semifinals
Soccer Tryouts
Jan 21 - 23
4 - 5:30pm
Ogle Stadium
Boys Soccer Tryouts:
Jan 21 and 22
4 - 6pm
Ogle Stadium
Students must bring a physical to tryout.
Up next...
February 3 and 4 - 5th grades visit DMS
February 4 - Curriculum Fair (6:00 pm)
February 5 - 8th grade tours Career Academy
February 5 - Severe Weather Drill
February 7 - Progress Reports go home
February 26 - Attorney General presents Safe Schools Award of Excellence
February 27 - Group Pictures
February 29 - Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
Yearbooks are on now sale for the 2019-20 school year for $35! Click the link below to place your order today
DMS Highlight Reel
Million Word Reader, Claire Stewart, 7th grader!
Million Word Reader, Belcy Ramirez, 8th grade!
Million Word Reader, Vega Zaman, 6th grade!
8th Grade Girls go to the Middle School Basketball Tournament Championship
DMS in the news
December Students of the Month - Commitment
6th grade - Kameron Bell
7th grade -Trey Castell
8th grade - Dylan Pena Flores (not pictured)
Million Word Readers
Danica Stewart, 6th grade
Mallory McRee, 6th grade
Jaiden Condrey, 7th grade
Kate Parker, 7th Grade
Jacqueline Benitez, 7th Grade
Edwin Delgado-Raymundo, 6th Grade
MIDDLE SCHOOL MENUS
Click below for links to the Purposity App
INOW ACCESS
WELCOME NEW RAIDERS! PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR HELPFUL INFORMATION ABOUT DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL. WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE!
DMS Student Handbook 2019-20
DMS Student Orientation 2019-20
How you can you be involved at DMS?
DMS Stuff You Should Know
Episode 1: Morning Arrival
Episode 2: Class Transition and Lockers
Episode 3: Cafeteria Procedures
Episode 4: Afternoon Dismissal
Episode 5: School-wide Expectations
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About us
Email: luke.bergeson@dcs.edu
Website: https://dms.dcs.edu/
Location: Decatur Middle School, Prospect Drive Southeast, Decatur, AL, USA
Phone: (256) 552-3035
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