Click the link to access the DCMS Winter Newsletter - https://www.smore.com/yq13x READ MORE >
DC Community, Here is a document with DCMS guidance for when school will be held virtually - https://docs.google.com/docume... Please contact the main office if have any questions or concerns regarding virtual learning. Principal McCloskey 641-664-2200 ext. 1147 READ MORE >
Please click here to access the Davis County Mask Requirements. *See below a link from the CDC on masks and face coverings. Please call 664-2200 if you have any questions. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html READ MORE >
In an effort to keep our staff and community healthy, we have decided to hold virtual parent-teacher conferences this fall. You will be able to connect with teachers through Zoom or Google Meet to discuss your student’s progress.Conferences are scheduled for:Monday, November 9 4:30PM - 8:00PM, and Thursday, November 12 1:00PM - 4:00PM and 5:00PM - 8:00PM Here... READ MORE >
DCMS Community, Please click here to access the 2020-21 Quarter 1 Newsletter. Please call the middle school main office if you have any questions. 641-664-2200 ext. 1147 https://www.smore.com/b075h READ MORE >
DCMS Community, As this most unusual school year is now a month underway, the DCMS Building Leadership Team wants to continue to inform and remind our community of how we factor the Honor Roll at the conclusion of each grading period. Here is the summary of how this process will be figured for grades 5-8 and how students can qualify for this recognition at the... READ MORE >
DCMS Families, Please click here to access information for our at-home learners during Hybrid Learning and our DCMS Resources to support at-home learning. Take care of yourselves and contact 664-2200 ext. 1147 with any questions. Mr. McCloskey brad.mccloskey@dcmustangs.com #DCPRIDE READ MORE >
If you are considering the Online only Learning option for your 6th - 12th grade student, you might consider visiting the student demo page listed below. It will allow you to explore a variety of courses that have been assigned to this sample student. You will be able to see what the interface is like and what pacing/progress information is available as students... READ MORE >
Volleyball Players and Parents: We are excited to be able to host some clinic-style practice sessions for our 5/6 grade volleyball players this fall. Typically, we participate in an area league, but this year will look a little different. We will instead host clinic-style practices on three different Saturdays in October to give our girls a chance to practice... READ MORE >
DC Community,Please click the link below to access the DCMS Back to School Parent Newsletter, with a FAQ Page within to help answer the majority of the big operational questions as we prepare to kick-off a new school year in a VERY new way.https://www.smore.com/mtw39Please call 664-2200 ext. 1147 if you have any questions or concerns.Principal McCloskey READ MORE >
Here you will find information for K-5 students and the online learning option for those students. Use the links below for a general overview, a parent guide, and a link to the town hall meeting they conducted with families on 8/4/2020. K-5 Students would use Calvert Learning - A Day in the Life of a K-5 StudentA Parent Guide: Support Your Child During Virtual... READ MORE >
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year at Davis County Middle School! Registration opens August 1. Returning Students To complete registration, log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal . Use the Forms link on the left hand side. Please complete registration for each child(ren) by clicking on their name at the top and repeating the process for each child. Click here... READ MORE >
WHO: Incoming 5th - 6th grade volleyball players WHAT: 2020 Davis County 5th and 6th Grade Volleyball Camp WHERE: Mutchler Community Center WHEN: Wednesday, August 5 1:00PM - 3:00PM Thursday, August 6 1:00PM - 3:00PM COST: $25.00 (Make checks payable to: Davis County A Club) Fee includes t-shirt and facility rental. Return registration/waiver form and... READ MORE >
WHO: Incoming 7th - 8th grade volleyball players WHAT: 2020 Davis County 7th and 8th Grade Volleyball Camp WHERE: Mutchler Community Center WHEN: Wednesday, August 5 9:00AM - NoonThursday, August 6 9:00AM - Noon COST: $30.00 (Make checks payable to: Davis County A Club) Fee includes t-shirt and facility rental. Return registration/waiver form and... READ MORE >
In light of the school closure, there have been many questions. Check out this "Frequently Asked Questions" page. FAQ for Davis County Students READ MORE >
Davis County Middle School staff want you to know your teachers are thinking of you!Check your email and Google classroom. Your teachers are eager to hear from you!#mustangsloveachallenge READ MORE >
The DCCSD continues to have the safety and security of our students and community as our highest priority. Yesterday, Governor Reynolds issued a recommendation for schools to remain closed through April 30, 2020. This includes all school programming, activities and athletics. We know this is a challenging time for our students and families. Since the school... READ MORE >
Statement on Continuous Learning We know these are truly challenging and unprecedented times! We want to be clear about our beliefs around continuous learning during this closure. The last thing we expect parents/guardians to do is replace teachers. You already have work you need to do and you’ve added caring for your children to that load. We believe there are... READ MORE >
Click the link below for access to this important DC Schools document and please check our website and Facebook page OFTEN as we learn more about this pandemic.https://docs.google.com/docume...Stay safe out there! READ MORE >
Click here for educational resources. Middle School Resources READ MORE >
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 by calling this number 664-2200 x.1234 so we might... READ MORE >
Click here for the DCMS Daily Announcements. "Every single student matters. They are why we are here" READ MORE >
Click the link to access the video on Authentic Learning at DCMS - https://youtu.be/Fi4C7WmioM0 Click here for more information on what Authentic Learning is all about and opportunities to learn more. #MUSTANGPRIDE READ MORE >
Open enrollment applications for the 2020-2021 school year are due March 1, 2020. Click here for a PDF of the application. Please return completed forms to: Davis County Schools 608 S. Washington Bloomfield, IA 52537 If you have any questions, please call 641-664-2200. READ MORE >
Tuesday 12/17/19 - 5th Grade - 5:30 pm 6th Grade - 6:15 pm 7th/8th Grade - 7:00 pm Happy Holidays! READ MORE >
See the image for details regarding our 2019 PTO Giving Gallery READ MORE >
The Haunted Halls of DCMS was Friday November 1. The winner of the hallway decorating contest was the 6th grade class! Congratulations 6th graders on an awesome hallway! READ MORE >
Our winter concert will be held on Tuesday, December 4th, at 5:30pm in the Middle School gym. -5th Band Students should report to the MS Music room at 5:10 for attendance, warm-ups and time to line up in order. -5th graders not involved in band should report to the elementary music room at 5:15 pm for attendance, warm-ups and other last minute... READ MORE >
Davis County Middle School Teachers and Staff would like to welcome students back to school! READ MORE >
August 27, 2019 Hello Volleyball Players and Parents: Here is some information about the 5/6 Cardinal volleyball league. We’re hoping to have at least one team for each grade level. COACHES: Our 6th grade coach is Jacque Humphrey. She can be reached at 799.4474. Our 5th grade coach is Sarah Grim. She can be reached at 208.7207. REGISTRATION: Please fill out... READ MORE >
Here are a few dates to keep in mind as the new school year approaches: Thursday August 22 - DCMS Back to School "Block Party" (Open House) - 6-7 pm Monday August 26 - First Day of School!!! READ MORE >
The 2019-2020 school year will be starting soon and we are getting things ready for the kids to come back! Every year, we require families complete eRegistration. This document will help make the registration process a little easier. Please follow the step-by-step guide with links to the different items that need to be updated annually. Login to your... READ MORE >
Click here for the 2019 - 2020 Supply List. READ MORE >
Please click here for the DCMS Summer Newsletter. Please contact the main office if you have any questions about any information included in this newsletter. 641-664-2200 ext. 1147 READ MORE >
2019 5th & 6th grade Volleyball CampMutchler Community CenterAugust 7th through August 9th1PM – 3PM each dayCost: $30Return registration form and registration fee BY MAY 31, 2018Registrations can be returned to Head Coach Brooke Mason at the address below, or they may be dropped off atthe Middle School Office or High School Office. Email brooke.mason@dcmustangs.com... READ MORE >
2019 Davis County Middle School 7th and 8th grade Volleyball CampMutchler Community Center August 7th through August 9th9AM – NOON each dayCost: $35Return registration form and registration fee BY MAY 31, 2019.Registrations can be returned to Head Coach Brooke Mason at the address below, or they may be dropped off at the Middle School Office or High School Office.... READ MORE >
It is Teacher Appreciation Week! Be sure to show appreciation for the amazing things our professional educators do to maximize student learning, growth, and development. READ MORE >
Several Davis County Middle School students participated in Invent Iowa on Monday April 15th in Iowa City. What a great learning experience! READ MORE >
5th/6th grade parents/families, On Thursday, May 2nd at 6:00pm please plan to attend a very short parent meeting at DCMS regarding the Washington D.C. trip opportunity! A tour director from World Classrooms will be here that evening to explain more about an amazing opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. and Mt. Vernon during the summer of 2021. Contact Mrs.... READ MORE >
This Tuesday, April 30th will be the 4th grade instrument day in the Middle school music room from 4-6:30 pm. Parent may rent/buy an instrument from West Music who will have representatives on hand. You may also have Mrs. Cook check an instrument you already have for playing condition. Lesson books can be purchased at this time, which all 4th grade band students... READ MORE >
Students that are attending the Chicago Trip this June: There is a mandatory meeting on Wednesday May 1st in the Middle school cafeteria at 5:00 P.M. You and your parents/guardians must be in attendance!! READ MORE >
Stock up for summer reading by visiting the spring Scholastic Buy 1, Get 1 Free Book Fair being held Tuesday, April 23rd through Friday, April 26th in the Davis County Elementary/Middle School Library. The book fair will be open during the school day and after school until 5:00 pm each day. Students will have a scheduled time to visit the book fair with their class... READ MORE >
MS Spring Music Concerts are Thursday, April 25th in the Middle School gym 5th Grade Band will perform at 5:45 pm6th Grade Band and Chorus will perform at 6:15pm &7-8 Chorus, Band, and Jazz Band at 7pm Hope to see you there!! READ MORE >
DCMS Family, On Friday April 12, plan on celebrating with other DCMS community members and students at the first annual event entitled "The Showcase of Excellence" where students will display the amazing things they have learned and produced this year. As a system, we put a lot of focus and attention on our sports/clubs and extracurriculars etc. yet far too often... READ MORE >
Davis County Middle School recently received a Targeted Status from the State of Iowa's Department of Education through the Every Student Succeeds Act. Davis County Middle School leadership will be assessing their instructional effectiveness of what is known as Multi-Tiered Systems of Support or MTSS. What MTSS is, simply, is an acronym that Iowa has adopted to... READ MORE >
Davis County Community,Due to some new guidance from the Iowa Department of Education, our DCMS Iowa Assessment plans and schedule for the week of March 25 testing have been adjusted. Please click here for more information regarding the new Iowa Assessments.Please contact Mrs. Lori Dixon at DCMS if you have any questions regarding the new Iowa Assessments. READ MORE >
What a winter it has been since the new year! Please click here to access the DCMS Quarter 3 Newsletter to find out all of the things happening at DCMS.Stay warm and safe out there! READ MORE >
The 5th & 6th Grade Activity Night will be March 19th at the Middle School. This will start at 3:30 at end at 5:15. Come Join the Fun! READ MORE >
The Davis County Middle School Spring Play "The Good Cheer Home for Broken Hearts" by James Grob will be performing March 21 and 22 at The Iowa Theater in Bloomfield.Contact play sponsor Joy Orwig for more details. READ MORE >
Tryouts for the MS Spring Play will be Monday, December 10th 3:45-5:30 PM and Tuesday, December 11th 3:45-5:00 PM in the Elementary Cafeteria. READ MORE >
These 8th grade girls attended the Taking the Road Less Traveled Conference at Iowa State University on October 25. The conference provides girls the chance to learn about opportunities available in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math fields by interacting with professionals and current ISU students. The girls participated in many engaging experiential... READ MORE >
Middle School Dress up days for the week of December 17th thru the 21st:Monday-Christmas Socks dayTuesday-Ugly Sweater DayWednesday-Red/Green day--5th & 6th graders wear green & 7th & 8th graders wear RedThursday-Christmas Hat dayFriday-PJ Day and also Movie Theater Day-5th & 6th in the A.M. & 7th & 8th in the afternoon READ MORE >
DCMS PTO is proud to present the “Giving Gallery” for students this year! On December 20th, students will be able to shop for a gift for their immediate loved ones at school. This is limited to those living in their household. Tokens will be sold for $1.00 prior to the event (Dec. 3rd-Dec. 7th). Each token will be used to shop for one item. Advance token sales... READ MORE >
Today, Oct. 24th 2018 is Unity Day and everyone all over will join together against bullying and unite for kindness, acceptance and inclusion. DCMS students and staff "COME TOGETHER" to support Unity Day! READ MORE >
Congrats to the girls and boys Cross Country teams who performed at one of the toughest 2A Districts in Iowa last night at Tipton. Our ladies finished 6th out of 14 teams and our boys finished 2nd behind the top ranked team in Iowa (Tipton) to earn a trip to the State meet! All District athletes were Carson Shively 2nd, and Kenny Cronin 3rd. State Qualifiers Are:... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our Lady Mustangs on winning the State Cross Country meet today in Ankeny!!! READ MORE >
Click Here for information regarding our DCMS A.L.I.C.E. Presentations and drill the week of 10/22-10/26. READ MORE >
Middle School Fall Harvest Dance!! READ MORE >
Click here to access the DCMS 18-19 Quarter 1 Newsletter READ MORE >
On Tuesday, October 9, the Davis County 6th & 8th grade students will participate in the Iowa Youth Survey. Here is more information about the survey: 2018 Iowa Youth Survey - Parent Letter2018 Iowa Youth Survey - Talking Points If you have any questions regarding the survey, please feel free to contact Lori Dixon at Lori.Dixon@dcmustangs.com. READ MORE >
Davis County Middle School Parent Teacher Organization presents.... Haunted Halls of DC Middle School! Save the Date: Friday, October 26, 2018 READ MORE >