The Panther Post
March 22, 2024 Volume 84
Principal's Corner
Please visit our DMS website at https://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/discovery for ALL things DMS
* SEE ACAP schedule for rotation schedule for week 31, 3/25-3/29
* NO Advisory for the next 2 weeks. Advisory is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9th
* Parents can pay fees online by clicking DMS fee payment on our website or bring a check or cash to the front office
* March Madness tourney of books will take place in our media center March 25-April 5
* 3/25-4/5/24 - ACAP testing window
* PLEASE see ACAP schedule and plan check in and out accordingly during this testing window (sent via school messenger)
Lunch Menu
FCA Meetings
March 29th
April 26th
May 10th
Basketball Cheerleading Tryouts
Basketball cheerleading tryouts for the upcoming 2024-2025 season will be held on Thursday, April 18th from 3:30-5:30 pm in the DMS gym. In order to try out, you must bring a current physical to the tryout. Tryouts are open to all rising 7th and 8th grade students. See Coach Minor in room 510 for more information.
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Important Reminders
- Please ensure that your students adhere to the dress code. All clothing must meet appropriate guidelines as noted in the DMS Student Handbook and MCS Code of Conduct. Also, students may bring a jacket or sweater if they are cold; however, blankets and stuffed animals are not allowed as a cover at school.
- Attendance is very important. Please be sure to send absence notes to dmsattendance@madisoncity.k12.al.us whenever your student is absent from school.
- Students should arrive to class on time and be in their seats when the tardy bell rings.
- For morning drop off and afternoon dismissal, parking in the front northeast lot or in the loop at the front office will soon require a clearly marked parking pass. Those without this pass are asked to use the car line. Thanks to everyone for using the car line unless you have an "approved reason" from the DMS administration. Approved reasons are for SRO, medical/emergency, special needs, late arrival, etc. We are working for the safety of all of our students and staff at DMS. Thank you for your continued support!
Lost and Found
- Please encourage your students to check the DMS Lost & Found near the front office if they have misplaced any items.
- The Lost and Found will be cleared out on the first day of each month and unclaimed items will be donated to a worthy cause.
PTA
8th Grade Families: We're so excited to celebrate your child's incredible DMS journey and their upcoming adventure in high school! To mark this momentous occasion, the DMS PTA is selling 8th-grade yard signs. These vibrant signs are a fantastic way to show your pride and support as your child takes this exciting step forward. Deadline to order is Friday, March 22nd.
Nurse Kemi is in need of supplies for the school's clinic and for the Care Closet. Please consider purchasing items from the amazon wishlist!
It's time to plan the 2024 DMS Spring Dance! We need volunteers to lead the planning efforts. Fill out the interest form to help plan a fun night of music and dancing!
Have you linked your Kroger account to the Discovery Middle School PTA? The Kroger Community Rewards program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Kroger Rewards Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card, and Kroger will donate a portion of your total to the organization of your choice. Your price stays the same.
Have questions for the PTA? Email us at DiscoveryMiddlePTA@gmail.com
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Discovery Middle School
Website: https://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/discovery
Location: 1304 Hughes Road, Madison, AL, USA
Phone: 256-837-3735
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoverymspanthers/