Daniel Morgan Middle School

Fall 2022

A Message from Ms. O'Donnell

Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year! I am thrilled to be leading Daniel Morgan Middle School. This year we plan to focus on creating a "magical" learning experience for all students, focused on innovation and project based learning. It is our goal to develop diverse, life long learners who seek to acquire the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be successful members of our community.


Check out the "Top 10" communication tips listed below to ensure you don't miss out on any of the exciting happenings at Daniel Morgan. I'm looking forward to a wonderful school year.


1. Feel free to reach out to me at any time via phone or email: odonnellb@wps.k12.va.us or (540) 667-7171.

2. Follow us on Twitter @DMMSWPS

3. Make sure you "like" our Facebook Page- Daniel Morgan Middle School

4. Be sure to sign up to check your student's PowerSchool grade book.

5. All teachers will be using a new division wide platform this year called Talking Points for communication.

6. You can always check in with your student's teachers via email or phone call. We love hearing from you!

7. Feel free to contact our our school counselors, Stephanie Rosendahl (7th Grade) or Karen King (8th) regarding any issues with your student.

8. Check out our website for updates- www.wps.k12.va.us/dmms

9. If you are in need of assistance in Spanish, please contact, our Parent Liaison, Nohemy Garcia Rivera, at (540) 667-7171.

10. When visiting the school this year, we will return to asking all guests to use the 5/6 entrance. Thank you for following procedures.


I look forward to working together to create the best educational experience possible for your student!


Beth O'Donnell

Principal, Daniel Morgan Middle School

Welcome New Staff!

Beth O'Donnell, David Scott, John Bahl, Catalina Minars, Heather Price, Stephanie Rosendahl, Kimberly Diaz, Rebecca Stein, Ryleigh Hufgard, Carrie Baker, Amanda Bryant Poliakoff, James Deignan, Elizabeth Stull, Kaytee Williamson

Important First Semester DMMS Dates

August 8, 2022 Open House-3:00 PM-7:00 PM- Welcome Students and Families

August 11, 2022 First Day for Students

September 2, 2022 Teacher Professional Development Day- No school for students

September 5, 2022 Division Holiday

October 13, 2022 End of First Quarter

October 14, 2022 Teacher Workday- No school for students

October 17, 2022 Teacher Professional Development Day- No school for students

November 8, 2022 Teacher Professional Development Day- No school for students

November 23-25, 2022 Division Holidays

December 23-January 2 Division Holidays

January 3, 2022 Teacher Workday- No school for students

January 4, 2022 Professional Development Day- No school for students

January 16, 2022 Division Holiday

Contact Information:

odonnellb@wps.k12.va.us 5406677171 wps.k12.va.us/dmms