Please click the link below to access information for our at-home learners during Hybrid Learning and our DCMS Resources to support at-home learning.
https://www.dcmustangs.com/article/302941?org=davis-county-middle-school
PICTURE DAY!!
Picture day for Davis County Schools will be Wednesday October 14th and Thursday October 15th.
Wednesday, "B" Students attend and will be photographed and Thursday "A" Students will attend and be photographed.
Online Middle School students should plan on being at the Middle School on Thursday morning at 7:30 AM sharp, so that the photographers can get those students done and on their way.
Picture packets will be going home soon!! Watch Facebook and our Website for when packets will be available!!!
To all that helped out yesterday at our Lake Fisher home meet! The kids were very excited to finally get a home meet in! We had three out of four teams competing win the titles! They couldn't have done it without your help! Means a lot to us!
MEET DAY! The Davis County Cross Country team would like to invite everyone to their only home meet this season! It is at Lake Fisher this Thursday 9/17. Races begin at 4:20pm with a k-6 fun run race (open to all that would like to participate). Hope to see you there!!!
Central Decatur Fall Sports Spectator Guidlines!
Please click on the link below:
https://bit.ly/3aRXl5p
There will be a ZOOM meeting for parents of 5th graders joining band this year on Wednesday, Sept 16th, at 6:30pm. Our West Music of Coralville road representative, Tom Beaver, will be on hand to go over their instrument rental program for those interested in going that route. Mrs. Cook will also be there to answer any final questions you have about joining band.
Please check your email for the meeting link. The meeting will last approximately 30 minutes and will be recorded for those that can’t make it. Email Mrs. Cook at amy.cook@dcmustangs.com if you have questions.
Here is the Spectator/Fan guidlines for sporting events at Putnam County.
Please click on the link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ff4ls7ylVZs0mWnNlPnN0bmZIa20eJzcex7W-VQR3U0/edit?usp=sharing
Davis County School Parents can sign up for the School Food Pantry's backpack program by filling out the form at this link. We will start sending bags home the week of September 14th.
https://forms.gle/hTHNa5LhmkqxtqRg6
DCMS Hybrid - Week 2 Structures and Adjustments 9/7-9/11/20 - https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Jl_VB35rN8N6gLG_8aQBBI-2D1uIm-k_t7gQ7fbRvA/edit?usp=sharing
Middle School Football
No practice tonight!!
Pictures will be tonight at 4:00 PM in the Middle School cafeteria
Davis County Middle School Announcements - https://docs.google.com/document/d/13nC325-rgV0JtlqDFuQWbD5ww1j8-h9JQIGsVqXk-CY/edit?usp=sharing
5th Grade Welcome Video - https://drive.google.com/file/d/148vPl7gHaAiAeEI3YTUknvSLqL9gBsH0/view?usp=sharing
DCMS Virtual "Open House" - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nZv48XUIhH0-_djf95fvxKGOqC5XO_K6kgesyRPwS5w/edit?usp=sharing
DCMS FAQ - 2020-21 School Year Kick-off edition - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ytrMdMUc5OvLr7pK6_XnUqxnMCgiflcC8k37ha_yZWU/edit?usp=sharing
Davis County Middle School Supply List for 2020-21 School Year!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SUmJtzgSW5IceORmAhEG9eYSzsJ8eXed3ePyDMlk10Q/edit?usp=sharing
Reminder for Parents: Davis County School Registration needs to be completed by Monday August 10th!
Thank you!!!
Due to the weather, the "Reverse Parade" scheduled for this evening has been postponed to tomorrow, Friday May 29 from 6-7PM.
A reminder this week, starting on Tuesday May 26 students and families will have an opportunity to collect their belongings and return any school-issued supplies and equipment. Middle and High school students will also clean out their lockers. Students should come on their designated day between 10:00AM and 2:00PM. On Tuesday, May 26 students with the last name beginning with A through E are scheduled, Wednesday, May 27, students with last name F - J, Thursday, May 28, students with last name K through Q, and Friday, May 29, students with last name R - Z are scheduled. More details and specific health and safety information can be found in your email. If you have any questions, please contact your building secretary or call our hotline at 664-2200 x.1234.
DC Music Booster Fundraiser pick up is today from 11am-1pm in the MS "S" curve. Remember some of these items are frozen so it is very important that someone is there to pick them up. The school is not allowing the boosters to store any items in the school freezer if they are not picked up today, and our music booster’s personal freezer space is extremely limited, so please don't forget. We will also have contactless delivery instructions for you when you pick things up. These are similar to what the school uses for lunches. See you today!
Starting on Tuesday May 26, students/families will have the opportunity to collect their belongings, clean out their lockers (MS/HS only), and return school issued supplies/equipment.
More details and specifics will be released next week.
Tuesday, May 26, 10:00AM - 2:00PM, Students with last name A - E
Wednesday, May 27, 10:00AM - 2:00PM, Students with last name F - J
Thursday, May 28, 10:00AM - 2:00PM, Students with last name K - Q
Friday, May 29, 10:00AM - 2:00PM, Students with last name R - Z
Learning Resource Pages-
EL -https://www.dcmustangs.com/article/212694?org=davis-county-elementary-school
MS -https://www.dcmustangs.com/article/212686?org=davis-county-middle-school
HS - https://www.dcmustangs.com/article/212681?org=davis-county-high-school
*Check email often
5th grader, Brenna Lindberg, participated in Mrs. Howk's google classroom assignment on Westward Expansion.The assignment was to create a diorama of a Westward Expansion theme or to build a log cabin from sticks or a sod house. It didn't take Brenna long to talk her big brother Drew into helping her! Looks like they had alot of fun doing this one!!!
Students that submitted art work to Mrs. Byrd in the past few weeks are as follows in order of pictures:
Olivia Kruser-pastel Moose, Emma McIntyre-Sistine Chapel, Olivia Kruser-Lady, Hayden Walker- Bunny, Haylee Mathews-Shaded girl, Haylee Mathews- Flower, Haylee Mathews-You Got This, Kolbi Haskell-Love Anchors the Soul, Noelle Hill-Arrow, Noelle Hill-Blue Flower, Olivia Kruser-Clay Whale, Ryder Lathrop-Tree of
Life, Katy Smoot-Hope, Katy Smoot-Gnome, Laura Wemmie- Pegasus, Paige Shirkey- Positive/Negative Pineapple.
And still more Art!!
The Art work just keeps coming!!!
Alot more Art work sent to Mrs Byrd!!!
More artwork sent to Mrs Byrd!!
Students have been sending Mrs. Byrd artwork during our quarantine weeks! Some artwork comes from activities found in the art Google Classroom and other artwork is students' own creations! Mrs. Byrd is very proud of these kids for keeping busy and creating at home!
In light of the incoming weather, there will be extra food distributed today. We will be sending meals for today (Thursday), tomorrow (Friday), and Backpack Buddies all in today's pick up/delivery. Our food service family is working hard to have it all ready to go! #DCstrong
Rachel Coffman and daughter displaying their Positive Message for the day with sidewalk chalk!!
#Mustangsloveachallange #DCStrong
Welcome to the Sprouse Boys Channel!
Bryson Sprouse, 5th grade, and Grady Sprouse, 3rd grade, want to share what creative things they have been up to while at home!
Click on the link below:
https://youtu.be/w3B-ScQhgXs
#Mustangsloveachallange #DCStrong
Thank you Neebz and Davis County PTO for our new sign in front of the Middle School! We miss all our students dearly!!!
Here are the links to our Learning Resources -
EL -https://www.dcmustangs.com/article/212694?org=davis-county-elementary-school
MS -https://www.dcmustangs.com/article/212686?org=davis-county-middle-school
HS -https://www.dcmustangs.com/article/212681?org=davis-county-high-school
*NEW: Iowa schools will stay closed through April 30 per Gov. Reynolds. Districts must address by April 10 their plan to provide learning to students. Check out more here: https://bit.ly/3bKIgBX
More info. will be coming soon.
Stay safe and well out there!
#DCSTRONG
Check out this message from our principals! https://tinyurl.com/w4tgafk
Middle & High School Students: Many teachers have sent messages to students using email and/or Google Classroom. Please be sure to check your school email and Google Classroom a couple of times each week! Our staff has also developed a list of resources that you might find helpful. Please check the News section of each building page for the link!
A few more thank yous from our awesome community! #DCstrong
Thank you notes from some of our families! Reminder that you can still sign up and/or adjust your meal count and delivery options on our website (https://forms.gle/FaofJWZQF2FSSuFR6) or by calling 664-2200 x.1234. Note: The link is inactive from 9AM - 3PM daily so we can have accurate numbers for the meal count.
Links to each building's learning resources
EL - https://www.dcmustangs.com/article/212694?org=davis-county-elementary-school
MS - https://www.dcmustangs.com/article/212686?org=davis-county-middle-school
HS - https://www.dcmustangs.com/article/212681?org=davis-county-high-school
DC Families - Thanks for your patience as we work through our serving process. We are adjusting our pick up time for meals. Meals can be picked up from 11:00AM - 12:30PM. Thanks!
1,535 meals served in 4 days! 390 breakfasts served today! Our staff would like to thank our community for the welcoming smiles, encouraging words, and random acts of kindness this week! We really are "One School, One Community, One Goal... The Best That We Can Be!" #DCstrong
DC Community, Please check back often on our DC Corona Virus Information page as we update both our progress and our priorities during this pandemic. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GrR0Tr65fg6H5Boe3aGL2XGxEx8O_mRhGPty24iiV9U/edit?usp=sharing
#DCPRIDE
Our food service folks have been hard at work preparing food for our families!
Just a reminder that meals can be picked up daily between 11:00AM - 1:00PM at the High School front door. If you have signed up to pick meals up and that will no longer work for you, please let us know and we would be happy to switch you to delivery!
You may continue to sign up, if you haven’t already done so, by using this form: https://forms.gle/FaofJWZQF2FSSuFR6, going to our website, or by calling this number: 664-2200 x.1234.
Please read this entire message as there is a lot of important information.
Davis County CSD has cancelled all classes and activities through Monday, April 13. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 14, pending further guidance from the State. While we will not require our students to do any school work during that time, we can offer resources to families who are interested in continued learning. Please stay tuned to the building pages on our website as resources will be posted soon.
Additionally, Prom has been postponed. We are working on if and when it can be rescheduled. Please be responsible about contacting vendors you’ve made arrangements with regarding cancelling or delaying orders.
If your Middle or High School student needs to pick up something essential from the school, you or your student may come 11:00AM - 2:00PM on your designated day. You will be buzzed in and must follow social distancing guidelines.
On Wednesday, March 18 - Students whose last name begins with A-G may come get essentials.
On Thursday, March 19 - Students whose last name begins with H-O may come get essentials.
On Friday, March 20 - Students whose last name begins with P-Z may come get essentials
If your Elementary student needs an essential item from school, please contact the elementary office.
The school nurse will contact parents directly regarding medications.
Please call 664-2200 x.1234 with any questions and we will answer as best we can.
Davis County Schools will begin serving meals on Tuesday, March 17. You may pick up meals at our Drive Thru location at the High School 11:00AM - 1:00PM. If you have signed up for delivery, those meals will begin Tuesday as well and will be delivered betweeen 11:00AM - 2:00PM. Please help us by completing the form online if you have not already done so. https://forms.gle/FaofJWZQF2FSSuFR6
Davis County Schools are suspending classes indefinitely, pending new announcements from the Governor. To prepare for possible extended closure, we are collecting information from families to determine access to food and technology at home. Please help us by filling out this form in your email, on our website, or calling this number 664-2200 x.1234 so we might prepare for food pickup/delivery and access to online education. We appreciate your continued patience, understanding, and flexibility during this time of uncertainty. https://forms.gle/FaofJWZQF2FSSuFR6
In light of the Governor’s recommendation to close schools for the next four weeks, as of now, Davis County Schools are cancelling classes for Monday, March 16. No teachers or staff will report tomorrow. Administrators will meet so we can learn more from our state leaders and determine our next steps. As we learn more, we will communicate future plans as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this challenging time.
Please stay tuned as there will be more information to follow.
5th & 6th grade Fun Night scheduled for Tuesday March 17 will be postponed to a later date. Stay tuned on the Fun Night date.
Students in Drake Bittner's 6th grade science classes are beginning a Thermal Energy Unit. They are designing cups from a tin can using everyday materials to keep drinks cold. As students progress through the unit, they will learn about what materials are good insulators and conductors. They will apply their new knowledge to revise their cups' design effectiveness.
DCMS Students, please click here to access our Student Climate Survey - https://forms.gle/R5A8xheKxeaECZaU9
DCMS Parent Teacher Conferences will be Monday March 2nd, 2020 from 4:30 to 8:00 PM in teachers classrooms. Then on Thursday March 5th, school will dismiss at 12:30 that day and conferences will be from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, we will break for supper from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM and conferences will resume in the Middle School gym from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. High School teachers will also be available for you to visit with in the Middle School Gym that evening.
Davis County Schools Spring Pictures will be Friday March 13th. This is an optional Spring picture event!!
Click the link below to access the DCMS Quarter 3 Newsletter - https://www.smore.com/yq13x
Stay warm out there!
To allow the county additional time to clear roads, Davis County Schools will be running on a two-hour delay schedule on Friday, February 14. Buses will run on regular routes.
Due to weather and road conditions, Davis County Schools have cancelled classes for Thursday, February 13.
The Middle School Student Council will be hosting a Valentine's Dance for 7th & 8th graders on February 14th from 7-9PM in the Middle School cafeteria. this is for Davis County Students only and the cost is $5.00 per person. Refreshments will be provided!! Hope to see you there!!
VALENTINE'S DAY
Penny Gregory
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2020
Valentine's Day is quickly approaching! We know many of you are excited about the day of love but we will not be accepting any deliveries at the Middle School for student Valentine presents! Please make sure those are delivered to your homes! If you have any questions, you may call the Middle School office at 641-664-2200 ext. 1147.
Our 5th grade students performing their final piece from their ukulele mini unit in music. It never ceases to amaze what students can do when we give them choice...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PKgWIgFxVMzD71kTgmXlEGeisV6TqD3n
Davis County Schools buses are back to running regular routes on Monday, February 3.
Davis County Schools will be running buses on hard surfaces only on Thursday, January 30.
Davis County Schools will be running buses on hard surfaces only on Wednesday, January 29.
Davis County Schools buses will be running on hard surfaces only on Monday, January 27.
Davis County Schools have cancelled classes for Friday, January 24.
Davis County Schools will be running on a two-hour delay schedule on Friday, January 24. Buses will be running on hard surfaces only. A map of our hard surface routes can be found on our website.
Due to weather and road conditions, Davis County Schools have cancelled classes for Thursday, January 23.
Davis County Schools will be dismissing classes at 12:30 on Wednesday, January 22. Buses will be running on hard surfaces only before and after school. Please visit our website for a map of our hard surface routes.
Davis County Schools will be running buses on hard surfaces only on Wednesday, January 22. A map of our hard surface routes can be found on our website.
Davis County Schools will be running buses on hard surfaces only on Tuesday, January 21. Please visit our website for map of our hard surface routes.
Davis County Schools will be running buses on hard surfaces only on Monday, January 20. Please visit our website for map of our hard surface routes.
Davis County Schools have cancelled all events and activities for Saturday, January 18. Reminder that school will be in-session on Monday, January 20.
Davis County School have cancelled classes for Friday, January 17. All evening activities are cancelled. Activities for Saturday are yet to be determined. Stay tuned for more information.
Davis County Schools will be dismissing classes at 12:30 on Friday, January 17. Buses will be running on hard surfaces only, before and after school. All evening activities for Friday have been cancelled. Activities for Saturday are yet to be determined. Stay tuned for more information. For an updated map of our hard surface bus routes, please visit our website.
Due to hazardous road conditions in the northern portion of the county, Davis County Schools will be running buses on hard surfaces only for the rest of this week - Thursday, January 16 and Friday, January 17. Please visit our website for an updated map of our hard surface bus routes.
Due to today's school cancellation (Wednesday, January 15), all practices and evening activities are cancelled for tonight. Additionally, school will now be in-session on Monday, January 20 as it is a planned school make-up day. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Wednesday, January 15 - Davis County Schools have cancelled classes for today due to hazardous road conditions.
Due to road conditions, Davis County Schools will be running on a two-hour delay schedule on Wednesday, January 15.
Davis County Schools will be returning to regular bus routes on Wednesday, January 15.
Davis County Schools will be running buses on hard surfaces only, before and after school, on Tuesday, January 14. A map of our hard surface routes can be found on our website. Stay tuned for daily updates!
Davis County Schools will be running buses on hard surfaces only, before and after school, on Monday, January 13. A map of our hard surface routes can be found on our website. Classes will be running on time.
Friday, January 10 - Due to incoming weather, Davis County Schools will be dismissing classes at 1:00 today. All after school practices are voluntary. Activities schedule for Friday evening and Saturday are cancelled.
IMPORTANT CALENDAR CHANGE: Please note that the district Professional Development day scheduled for Monday, April 27 has been changed to Monday, April 20. We are making this change in order to provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to our high school students. As part of his 99-county Roots & Wings Tour, Simon Estes - world-renowned opera singer and Centerville, Iowa native -- will be working with students from Davis County High School and Van Buren High School. A concert at Davis County High School is planned for Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 pm. On Monday, April 27, Mr. Estes will spend time with high school students talking about his own experiences in overcoming poverty and racial discrimination.
Davis County's Authentic Learning Projects featured in AEA publication - https://youtu.be/Fi4C7WmioM0
#MUSTANGPRIDE
Middle School Upcoming Events
DCMS Quarter 2 Newsletter - https://www.smore.com/swkbx
Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) individual student results are being sent home today with students. Please be watching for these!
DCMS PTO's Annual "Giving Gallery" -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzKwr5VRMINIaEJOTnZXaFdKSjhmQjcxM1c5Q3hFNFlZUlRj/view?usp=sharing
Spread the word!
Davis County Middle School to Hold Holiday Concerts
DCMS will hold their holiday concerts in the middle school gymnasium on Tuesday, December 17th.
5th grade General Music & Band - 5:30pm
6th grade band & 1st semester General Music Classes - 6:15pm
7-8 band, jazz band, 7-8 Choir - 7:00pm
DCMS Musical
"Attention Girl's Biddy Ball players" There will be one session of Biddy Ball tomorrow. It will be 3rd thru 6th graders starting at 9:00 am and ending at 10:30.
Davis County Middle School Parent/Teacher Organization
No Fundraiser Fundraiser!
This year, the Davis County Middle School PTO is asking for your help to still support our school by making a donation. Forms may be picked up at the Middle School office or you can copy it from here.
Picture Retakes will be Friday November 22nd! Please remember to bring back your original packet if you wish to get pictures retaken.
Monday, November 11, 2019, Davis County Schools will be running on a two-hour delay schedule today. All early morning activities are cancelled for today.
Fall Harvest Dance!!
Parent Teacher Conferences!!! Middle School teachers will be in their rooms available for conferences tonight from 4:30 to 8:00 PM. Thursday, in thier rooms again from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and Middle School and High School teachers will all be in the Middle School gym from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday also. Hope to see you there!!!
Come have a "ghoulish" good time tomorrow, Friday November 1, at the DCMS annual community event "Haunted Halls" from 6-8pm at Davis County Middle School.
Davis County Schools will be running on a two-hour delay schedule today, Thursday, October 31. All early morning activities are cancelled for today.
More pics from State Wide Iowa Straw Poll
The middle school 7th and 8th grade Social Studies classes taught by Mrs. Cook and Mr. Husted participated in the State Wide Iowa Straw Poll where they voted for Presidential, Senate, and Iowa District 2 Representatives. Votes were submitted online to the Iowa Secretary of State. Prior to voting, students learned about candidates and platform issues in order to become informed voters. Students were also interviewed by KYOU news.
DCMS 7th-8th grade students in Social Studies participated in the Iowa Youth Straw Poll. #BEAVOTER
DCMS 2019 PTO Trivia Night Information (Friday Nov. 22) -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-GMG3SHon_WMGo1QnQ2NlROLURxeEwwcllHLThyVkE0UnZr/view?usp=sharing
Limited team spots available!
Students had a great time this week spreading kindness throughout the community. They made place mats for the Davis and Care Center. They hide rocks around town with positive messages. Some decorated pumpkins with kind words to help decorate the hospital, Care Center and Davis Center. Finally, we created posters to hang in our building and songs to play on our school news.
The Middle School has accumulated quite an assortment of clothing, shoes, hats and other items in our Lost and Found area. Please make sure you check out the items if you are missing any at home. All items will be removed from the building on Friday the 25th.
2019 Girls Biddy Basketball
The DCMS PTO wants you to know that the "Haunted Halls of DCMS" community night will be held on Friday November 1 from ~6-8 pm!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzKwr5VRMINIaDlwX1JlT2JYQVRQRmRiZk4yUVVnemhDLWFr/view?usp=sharing
We will be taking our eighth graders to the IHCC 8th Grade Career Day on Friday, October 25 at
Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. This day is designed to assist in career
pathway exploration and 4-year planning for our students. Students will have the
opportunity to explore various career options; learn what the job entails, opportunities in
the area of interest, and the education/certification requirements.
This is an important day for students to continue high school and post-high school
planning. We encourage you to discuss different career options and work roles with your
8th grader. Tell him/her what you do and why it is important. Your conversations and
interactions regarding career education and decision-making is a powerful influence.
We, at Davis County Middle School are excited to share that our school will be celebrating Unity Day on Wednesday, October 23 this year. We would like everyone to wear and share ORANGE to show that we stand united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! Unity Day is an annual event occurring during National Bullying Prevention Month that promotes joining together to create healthier communities through kindness, acceptance of difference, and inclusion. We will have a tremendous impact on young lives when we demonstrate our unity on this important topic. Let’s all unite and talk about the positive things we can do to make healthier communities. Don’t forget to wear Orange next Wednesday and send a big message of support, hope, and unity.
Middle School Cross Country Meet that was to be at Chariton today has been cancelled, there will be practice after school. Also, 7th & 8th grade Football practice has been cancelled for this evening.
Middle School Picture Day will be Wednesday October 16th! Remember to dress well and look your best that day!!
Reminder: ALICE parent meeting tonight (Thursday, October 3) at 6:30PM in the Middle School Commons. All parents welcome!
DCMS dress-up days for homecoming next week are as follows -
Monday - Beach day
Tuesday - Decade or Trending day
Wednesday - Neon day
Thursday - Country Club vs. Country day
Friday - Mustang Pride day
Just a reminder to students who signed up for DC Cadets that our first practice is Wednesday Oct. 2nd right after school. The High school kids will meet you in front of the office after school.
Girl Scouts are starting!!!!
The 5th grade Middle School Field trip to Troy Academy that was scheduled for October 2nd has been rescheduled to October 17th 2019.
DCMS Community,
Please click the link to access the DCMS Quarter 1 Newsletter - https://www.smore.com/b075h
Please contact the middle school office with any questions.
There are a couple of changes in the MS VB schedule that we want to pass along to parents and players.
MS VB will play in Chariton tomorrow, October 1st at 4:15. This is a make-up game from Thursday, Sept. 26th.
MS VB will host Chariton on October 17th at 4:15 at the Mutchler Center.
The parent meeting about ALICE training will not take place tomorrow (Monday) night. It has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 3 at 6:30PM in the Middle School Commons.
In an effort to help the city conserve energy due to recent power issues, the school will not be running air conditioners on Monday. Because of our effort and the high temperatures expected, Davis County Schools will be dismissing at 12:30 on Monday, September 30. Activity practices will be held immediately after school and activity buses will leave the middle school at 2:35 and the high school at 2:40pm. A decision for the JV football game tomorrow night has yet to be made. Please check our website and Facebook page as an update will be made as soon as possible.
ATTENTION PARENTS: We will be holding a parent informational meeting on Monday September 30, 6:30p.m. at the middle school. Josh O'Dell, from the Davis County Sheriff's Department, will be sharing information and answering any questions you may have about the upcoming A.L.I.C.E. training for our students. We encourage everyone to attend. We hope to see you there!
MS Parents and Students, soon we will be sending Homecoming Permission notes home with the students. In order to avoid last minute notes and phone calls, we ask that you PLEASE fill out the permission form completely and return to the MS office NO LATER THAN MONDAY OCTOBER 7TH. This has to be our final cutoff date. We want to do everything we can to make this run smoothly and to avoid any problems.
Thank you!!!
DCMS Community,
Be sure to check out our website News for updates to our grading practices in grades 5-6, all special courses, and in several grade 7-8 courses. With these adjusted practices, calculating honor roll will also be adjusted. Please see the website for more info.
***Schedule Change**** Tomorrow's (9.24.19) MS Volleyball game has been postponed to October 14th.
The Cross Country Meet that was scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. There will be practice at the High School today.
DCMS Upcoming Activities -
Today 9-12 - Cross Country @ Home - 4:20 pm (Lake Fisher)
Tuesday 9-17 - MS Volleyball @ Home - 4:15 pm (Mutchler Center)
Thursday 9-19 - MS Football @ Home - 4:30 pm
Thanks for coming out and supporting our students!
Davis County Middle School Picture Day will be Wednesday October 16th!!
Middle School Robotics Club will have our first meeting on Tuesday, September 10th after school in the PLTW room. This club is open to any interested 7th or 8th grade student. Permission slips to join the club can be picked up outside the main office. Signed parent permission slips are due back to the main office by Monday September 9 . See Mrs. Stevenson for questions.
Reminder that we will have a 7th and 8th grade parent meeting tonight (Tuesday) at 5:30pm in the Middle School Commons. It should last approximately 15 minutes.
Mr. Brus will be sponsoring a middle school Robotics Club for 7th/8th grade students. There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday 9/10 after school. Permission slips to join can be picked up outside the middle school main office for interested students.
7th & 8th Grade Football Practice has been cancelled for tonight
Davis County Cross Country Fundraiser!!!!
DCMS Students and Families,
Save the Dates!!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nZv48XUIhH0-_djf95fvxKGOqC5XO_K6kgesyRPwS5w/edit?usp=sharing
eRegistration is now open for the 2019-2020 school year! Please login to your PowerSchool Parent Portal to complete registration. If you would like assistance or have any questions about registration, please attend Registration Day on Monday, August 5, 2019 11:00AM - 7:00PM in the High School Media Center. We will have computers available and staff ready to help!
5-8 Band and 7-8 choir students: If you are already signed up and paid, the Beach Ottumwa trip is Tuesday, June 11th. We will meet at 2:15 at the middle school. Bring your swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and money for snacks if desired. We will return between 7:00 and 7:30pm.
Unfortunately no more late forms will be accepted at this point. The payment and form are way past due and the school needs time to plan for transportation.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Cook at amy.cook@dcmustangs.com
Davis County Schools will have a two hour delay on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 due to road closures caused by heavy rain.
DC Back to School Resource Fair!
Tuesday, August 6th
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Mutchler Community Center
This is for Davis County Children going into Kindergarten through 6th Grade!!
A GIANT Shout out to our 8th grade girls track team for winning the SCC Title and the STATE Title this past Friday and Saturday. Way to bring it girls!!!
It's pretty amazing what kids can and will produce when we let them express their creativity and provide them with choices -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XDY0Eoy2S86i9fkG7DBgct7skYA08PS2/view?usp=sharing
- 5th Grade Media Class, Mrs. Kathy Burchett
The Middle School Trip Parent/student meeting for tonight will be at 5:00 PM sharp! This is to try to work with Baseball schedules.
DCMS Quarter 4 Newsletter - https://www.smore.com/xrf78
Middle school track meet is cancelled for tonight. Girls track practice will meet in the MS cafeteria after school and be done by 4:15.
The JH Track meet at Cardinal for tonight has been cancelled.
DCMS Community,
This Friday April 12 from 6-8 pm is our first annual "Showcase of Excellence" here at DCMS! Our jazz band will perform at 6:30 pm and the choir will perform after.
We hope you can join us this Friday to celebrate excellence in learning...and yes, there is food!
DCMS Showcase of Excellance!!
DCMS Family,
On Friday April 12 plan on joining us for our first annual "Showcase of Excellence" from 6-8 pm at the middle school. This event will showcase why we exist - students learning at high levels. https://www.dcmustangs.com/article/99807?org=davis-county-middle-school
5th Grade PE creating awesomeness - https://5il.co/72p3
4th Grade Band Rental Night--Tuesday, April 30th from 4:00-6:00 pm in the Middle School Music Room.
Co ED Volleyball
Due to impending weather, Davis County Schools will be running on a two-hour delay schedule and Hard Surface Routes only on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Please visit our website for our Hard Surface Routes Map.
Friday, February 15, 2019 Davis County Schools will be running buses on regular routes and school will be on time!
Davis County Schools will run buses on Hard Surface Routes only for Thursday, February 14, 2019. Here is a link to our Hard Surface Routes map https://5il.co/6f6x.
The Middle School 7th & 8th grade Valentines Dance has been rescheduled for Friday March 8th in the Middle school commons, cost is $5.00 per person! Dance is from 7 to 9:00 PM. School appropriate attire. Hope to see you there!
Davis County Schools will run buses on Hard Surface Routes only for Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Here is a link to our Hard Surface Routes map https://5il.co/6f6x.
Due to weather, Davis County Schools have cancelled classes for Tuesday, February 12, 2019.
Davis County Schools will run buses on Hard Surface Routes only for Monday, February 11, 2019. Here is a link to our Hard Surface Routes map https://5il.co/6f6x.
Due to the weather, there is NO MS play practice tonight!
Also the MS 7th & 8th grade Valentines dance has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.
The 7th & 8th grade Valentine Dance will be postponed to a later date due to no school on Friday February 8th 2019
Due to weather and poor road conditions, Davis County Schools have cancelled classes for Friday, February 8, 2019. A decision on activities will be made tomorrow (Friday).
The MS Honor Choir that was scheduled for tomorrow in Mt. Pleasant has been canceled. The event organizers are looking at dates later in Spring to reschedule.
There will be NO Middle School Play practice tonight due to the weather!!
Due to weather, Davis County Schools have cancelled classes for today, Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Davis County Schools will have a two-hour delay and run buses on Hard Surface Routes only for Thursday, February 7, 2019. Here is a link to our Hard Surface Routes map https://5il.co/6f6x, please note it has been recently updated.
Due to weather conditions, Davis County Schools have cancelled classes for Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Parents: Just a reminder, MS students reports cards are now available in Powerschool on the parent portol.
Due to predicted weather, Davis County Schools will be dismissing classes at 1:00 today, Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
Due to no school on Thursday January 31st 2019, there will be no Play practice!
Due to extreme temperatures, Davis County Schools have cancelled classes for Thursday, January 31.
NO MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY PRACTICE TONIGHT, TUESDAY JAN. 29TH 2019.
Davis County Schools will have no after school and evening activities on Tuesday, January 29. Wednesday, January 30, classes are cancelled and building facilities are closed. Thursday, January 31, classes will be running on a two-hour delay schedule.
Due to poor road conditions, Davis County Schools will be running buses on hard surface routes only all week; Tuesday, January 29 through Friday, February 1. Here is the link to our Hard Surface Routes Map - https://5il.co/5p9y.
TONIGHT'S 6TH GRADE SOLO CONTEST IS STILL A GO!!. Almost all of my students performing after 6pm are town students. If you are uncomfortable with the weather, please email me at amy.cook@dcmustangs.com. I can either try to squeeze you in earlier, or we can schedule a make-up for your student. Thank you! - Mrs. Cook
Davis County Schools will be running buses on hard surfaces only Thursday, January 24 and Friday, January 25. Here is the link to our Hard Surface Routes Map - https://5il.co/5p9y.
Due to weather, Davis County Schools have cancelled classes for today, Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
Davis County Schools will have a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Buses will still run on hard surfaces only.
Davis County Schools will be running buses on hard surfaces only on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Here is the link to our Hard Surface Routes Map - https://5il.co/5p9y.
ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND PRACTICES ARE CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT! THIS INCLUDES BASKETBALL, WRESTLING, PLAY PRACTICE & BEYOND THE BELL!!!
Are you interested in becoming a substitute teacher? Great Prairie AEA is offering a certification course in Albia. The course will meet 3 consecutive Saturdays, beginning February 16. Iowa law allows an individual who holds a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution to substitute in grades K-12 for no more than five consecutive days in one job assignment. An individual who holds a Para educator certificate and completes this course is authorized to substitute only in the special education classroom in which the individual Para educator is employed. Use this link #160422 GP - Substitute Authorization Grades Pk-12 https://tinyurl.com/yatweoum to find more information or to register.
Davis County Schools will be running buses on hard surfaces only on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Here is the link to our Hard Surface Routes Map - https://5il.co/5p9y.
Davis County Schools will be running buses on hard surfaces only on Monday, January 21, 2019. Here is the link to our Hard Surface Routes Map - https://5il.co/5p9y.
All activities have been cancelled and district facilities will be closed Friday, January 18 and Saturday, January 19.
Due to the impending weather conditions and for the safety of our students, Davis County Schools will be dismissing classes at 1:00 today, Friday, January 18, 2019.
Dear Davis County,
Please know we decided to cancel school today instead delaying because weather and road conditions would not improve enough in time to run buses this morning. NOAA weather reports show that temperatures will improve enough this afternoon to allow us to host the high school bowling meet and high school basketball games this evening as scheduled. We will also allow high school programs to practice if they chose to do so, but will not require students to attend if they or their parents are not comfortable being on the roads. All middle school events and practices however are cancelled today.
Sincerely,
Dan Maeder, Superintendent
Due to dangerous road conditions, Davis County Schools have cancelled classes for today, Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
Davis County Schools will be running buses on hard surfaces only again on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Here is the link to our Hard Surface Routes Map - https://5il.co/5p9y.
The yearbook will take a senior class photo in the gym on Friday, January 18th at 8am sharp. Seniors should be in the gym at 7:50 to pick up their senior shirt, which they will be wearing in the photo. We'd love to have all 85 seniors present! Contact Mrs. Mason with questions.
Davis County Schools will be running buses on hard surfaces only for tomorrow, Monday, January 14, 2019. Here is the link to our Hard Surface Routes Map - https://5il.co/5p9y.
MS Christmas Pics!
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More Christmas Pics from the MS!
The Davis County Middle School has gotten into the Christmas spirit this year with many activities from door decorating to all of our Giving Trees!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!
8th Grade News!
7th Grade News!
6th Grade News!
5th Grade News!
Davis County Middle School Announcements
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13nC325-rgV0JtlqDFuQWbD5ww1j8-h9JQIGsVqXk-CY/edit?usp=sharing
The Middle School Music Concert is tomorrow night Tuesday December 4 - 5th grade starts at 5:30 p.m., 6th grade at 6:15 p.m., and 7th/8th at 7:00 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
Due to weather conditions, Davis County Schools will have a two-hour delay today, Friday, November 30.
Davis County buses will return to regular routes and regular times tomorrow, Thursday November 29.
Davis County will be running on hard surface routes only tomorrow, Wednesday November 28. This is due to the extreme amount of snowfall in many areas throughout the district. We understand the difficulty this decision places on many families and thank you for your patience and understanding that helps us ensure safe travel for all students to and from school.
Sincerely, Dan Maeder, Superintendent
Here is the link for the updated Hard Surface Routes Map - https://5il.co/5p9y
Davis County will be running on hard surface routes only tomorrow, Tuesday November 27. This is due to the extreme amount of snowfall in many areas throughout the district. We understand the difficulty this decision places on many families and thank you for your patience and understanding that helps us ensure safe travel for all students to and from school. Sincerely, Dan Maeder, Superintendent
Davis County professional development scheduled for tomorrow, November 26, will be postponed and rescheduled for a future date to be determined.
Middle School Play Tryouts!
There will be a Robotics Club Meeting this Wednesday, Nov. 7th, at 3:30 in the PLTW room with Mr. Brus. This meeting is for interested 7th & 8th graders that have a strong interest in technology and robotics. Click the link below to watch an informational video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDDGBcs0TFM
Basketball Apparel Order Form
The MS/HS Choir Concert on Monday November 5th has been moved to the Middle School Gym from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
8th Grade Career Day at IHCC
8th grade students attended Career Day at Indian Hills Community College on Friday. Students explored various career options such as; Lasers, Robotics, Criminal Justice, Industrial Maintenance, and Entrepreneurship, to name a few. It was an excellent opportunity to give the students a chance to experience a diversity of career choices.
8th graders will be attending the IHCC 8th Grade Career Day on October 19 at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. This is an important day for students to continue high school and post-high school planning. We encourage you to discuss different career options and work roles with your 8th grader. Tell him/her what you do and why it is important. Your conversations regarding career education and decision-making is a powerful influence.
MS Fall Harvest Dance
All Middle School Football practices for 5th thru 8th grade are cancelled for tonight!!!
Middle School Football Game at Eddyville Blakesberg has been postponed until Thursday at the same time.
REMINDER: To all 6th, 8th, and 11th grade students.
We will be taking the Iowa Youth Survey on Tuesday, October 9. If you have any questions, please contact:
lori.dixon@dcmustangs.com or marla.wilfawn@dmustangs.com.
DAVIS COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13nC325-rgV0JtlqDFuQWbD5ww1j8-h9JQIGsVqXk-CY/edit
DCMS Quarter 1 Newsletter
https://www.smore.com/b075h