Davis County Middle School

Monday, January 23 - Davis County Schools buses will be running on hard surfaces only. Here is a link to a map of the hard surface bus routes. https://5il.co/12xz1

4-Day Week Virtual Panel Discussion January 18, 2023 5:00-6:00PM Listen in as districts already using a 4-day schedule share their experiences with a 4-day week calendar. This session will help answer general questions. Join the zoom here: https://zoom.us/j/93434481602

Due to severe weather conditions, Davis County Schools have cancelled classes for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22. Classes will be in session on Wednesday, December 21 as scheduled.

Davis County Middle School will offer and opportunity for Middle School students to shop for friends and loved ones December 13-15th.

Parents, just a reminder if you will struggle to provide Christmas gifts for your kids this year, Davis County has a "Project I Care" program that is 30+ years old. You can pick up a form at the SIEDA office which is on S. Madison (behind the Main Street building). There is a box out front that contains the forms or the office is open Mondays and Fridays. The forms then need to be returned to the SIEDA office (there is a mail flap) by the door. Project I Care provides toys, clothing, and food. Contact the SIEDA office if you have questions, 641-664-1911. Deadline for the returned form is Nov. 21 but the deadline has been extended till Monday Nov. 28. Pickup is on December 16 at the Fairground in the morning.

Enjoy the holiday upcoming break to engage with your middle schooler! Stress can cause students to shut down, and become disengaged from peers and from their adults. Ask open ended questions to get the conversation started! Such as: When was the last time we experienced a feeling of WOW when we saw someone do something? In what ways do any of our friends or family members leave us awestruck and how does it relate to our having tried, or not, whatever it is we are in awe of? Let's come up with a way to deepen our appreciation for one another. " - Some examples might be: "show me some of your most recent artwork, I have always been amazed by your artistic talents." Or " Let's make a family recipe, so I can share my passion for cooking with you!" Lastly, "How about we sit down and play a game together, it's been awhile since we've done that." No matter what activity you choose to do with your student, the one on one time you spend with them is priceless. Be intentional, put away the devices, and really take time to listen and explore the world as they see it. Happy Holidays, DCMS

Thank you to Mrs. Hunter and the Student Council officers for hosting our Veterans Day assembly at the Middle School. Also a big thank you to Mr. Maeder for being our guest speaker.

Attention parents...there has been a change for 5th graders who signed up for Biddy Ball. You will attend the 2nd session from 10:30 - 12:00 due to the numbers that signed up.

Davis County Middle School will be hosting our annual haunted halls open house Thursday 10/27 from 5:30-7:00.

Davis County Middle School Mental Health Tips

5th Grade Band Night - Tuesday, Sept. 20th - 3:45-6:30pm Mrs. Cook will be on hand in the MS music room during this come and go event for 5th grade parents to make final plans for selecting and acquiring an instrument to start band! West Music representatives will be there to answer questions and set up instrument rentals and purchases. You can also purchase lesson books, reeds, oil, etc. if you already have an instrument. Your 5th grader is welcome to come too! If you can't make it but want your child to do band please email Mrs. Cook or if you have any other questions so she can help you get started right away. Contact her at amy.cook@dcmustangs.com Final band notes are coming home with your child today, make sure to read it and it will answer many of your questions. - Mrs. Cook

Don’t forget to cast your vote regarding VPPEL. Vote at the courthouse today (12th), or at your polling place on Tuesday (13th). There are 3 easy ways to access VPPEL information: View the slideshow presentation: https://5il.co/1h7qs Watch the presentation from the school board meeting: https://tinyurl.com/246hw4s4 Click here for a simple VPPEL Information Flyer: https://5il.co/1h6r1

Reminder, there is a town hall meeting tonight! Wednesday, September 7th at 7:00PM in the High School Commons Voted PPEL Information can also be found here: View the slideshow presentation: https://5il.co/1h7qs Watch the presentation from the school board meeting: https://tinyurl.com/246hw4s4 Click here for a simple VPPEL Information Flyer: https://5il.co/1h6r1 Vote at the courthouse Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM through Monday, September 12 or at polling locations on Tuesday, September 13.

Voted PPEL Information can be found here. There are 3 easy ways to access information: Attend a town hall meeting: Wednesday, August 31st at 7:00PM in the High School Commons Wednesday, September 7th at 7:00PM in the High School Commons View the slideshow presentation: https://5il.co/1h7qs Watch the presentation from the school board meeting: https://tinyurl.com/246hw4s4 Click here for a simple VPPEL Information Flyer: https://5il.co/1h6r1

Voted PPEL Information can be found here. There are 3 easy ways to access information: Attend a town hall meeting: Wednesday, August 31st at 7:00PM in the High School Commons Wednesday, September 7th at 7:00PM in the High School Commons View the slideshow presentation: https://5il.co/1h6r2 Watch the presentation from the school board meeting: https://tinyurl.com/246hw4s4 Click here for a simple VPPEL Information Flyer: https://5il.co/1h6r1

Voted PPEL Information can be found here. There are 3 easy ways to access information: Attend a town hall meeting: Wednesday, August 31st at 7:00PM in the High School Commons Wednesday, September 7th at 7:00PM in the High School Commons View the slideshow presentation: https://5il.co/1h6r2​​​ Watch the presentation from the school board meeting: https://tinyurl.com/246hw4s4 Click here for a simple VPPEL Information Flyer: https://5il.co/1h6r1

Attention Middle Schools students who plan to participate in Football this season. On Monday, August 22 at 4:00 pm we will be handing out football equipment at the practice field. Our first official practice will be Tuesday, August 23rd beginning at 3:30.

RE: Junior High Volleyball Information Dear Players and Parents, Here is some information regarding the start of the junior high season. · 7th and 8th graders who plan to play this fall will have a meeting with their coaches after school on the first day of school. This will be over around 4:15pm. · The first practice is on Wednesday, August 24 directly after school. Practices will always be after school until 5:20 or so. · We will host a short parent meeting for our seventh and eighth grade players and parents on Wednesday, August 31 at 5:30 PM in the middle school commons. · Players will need to have solid black spandex or shorts to wear during matches. Spandex is NOT a requirement in junior high. Any black athletic shorts will be fine. · They will also need black kneepads of any brand. (Just FYI, our high school players wear white kneepads) · Players need clean athletic shoes used ONLY for practices and games. These do not have to be volleyball specific. · All players must have a current physical and a signed concussion form in order to start practice. These can be turned in to the high school athletic office, the middle school office, or to any volleyball coach. Please follow our program updates on Facebook: Davis County Volleyball. Let any of our coaching staff know if you have questions. Open Gym Schedule 7th and 8th grade open gyms will be held on the following dates at the HIGH SCHOOL GYM: August 9, 10, & 11 from 6 – 7:30pm August 16th as previously communicated has been canceled August 17th from 6:30-7:30pm August 18th from 6-7:30pm Open gyms are not mandatory and players are welcome to come and go as they please. Coaches will be there to provide instruction. If there are any changes to this schedule, we will communicate those on our Davis County Volleyball Facebook page, as well as the school’s Facebook page.

Reminder: Registration Day is Monday, August 8 11AM - 7PM. Please note the location has changed to the MACC building (the old Indian Hills building west of the high school).

Davis County Schools registration for the 2022-2023 school year opens today! Log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal to complete registration electronically. For those who need additional assistance, Registration Day will be held Monday, August 8, 2022 from 11:00AM - 7:00PM in the High School Library. Go Mustangs!