DMS Students were educated on Monday, May 2nd about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and drugs by Steered Straight national presenter, Michael DeLeon. Students also learned about the long term health problems that are caused by the use of various new tobacco products such as vape pens and e-cigarettes. This event was made possible in part because of the generous support of the Education Talent Search (ETS) program at Southwestern Michigan College.
Attention DMS families,
Our Annual Farewell Dance is Scheduled to take place on Friday, May 6th from 6:30-8:30 PM. This event is only open to current DMS 7th and 8th grade students. Tickets will be on sale next week starting on Monday, May 2nd. The cost to attend is $10. Please see a class student council representative or Mrs. Cromer for more details.
Attention all DMS families,
6 finalists for the Dowagiac Flag contest have been selected. One of them is 6th grade DMS student Breah H.
Voting is taking place now through through the Dowagiac Michigan Facebook website. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, June 14th (Flag Day).
Voting is only available to people who live in Dowagiac, or are apart of the Dowagiac School District.
Good luck Breah!!
We would like to thank all of our families who attended our Annual Title I Family Engagement Night at DMS this evening. We gave away close to $1000 in prizes (e.g. books, computers, air-pods, science kits, Dowagiac apparel, etc.) to those who participated. For the event, students had to work with their parents and friends to solve academic problems, puzzles or riddles developed by our teaching staff to earn the chance to "Escape DMS!" We're happy to say everyone made it out safely! A special CHIEFTAIN "Shout Out" to our FABULOUS educators who helped make tonight memorable for everyone!!!
We would like to contratulate Riley O. for being selected as our March 2022 Student of the Month!!! Great job Riley!!
“Escape from Dowagiac Middle School” Annual Family Engagement Night
You are Cordially Invited!
The staff at Dowagiac Middle School would like to invite you and your child to attend our Annual Family Engagement Night
WHO: All 6th-8th grade students & parents who have children attending DMS
WHAT: DMS “ESCAPE ROOM CHALLENGE” and Family Engagement Night
WHEN: Thursday, April 21, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
WHERE: Dowagiac Middle School
WHY: Provide students and parents the opportunity to compete in “fun-filled” academic challenges with a chance to win prizes (laptop, air-pods, books, etc.), eat some great food and enjoy the camaraderie of a team/family event
*Please register your child by filling out our online RSVP which can be found by clicking on the following weblink: https://forms.gle/Y9t3pJ7TEbA2FXd96
*NOTE to Parents: We ask that you please RSVP by no later than Wednesday, April 20th so we know how many guests to expect.
Students in Mrs. Grear's STEM 2 class have been learning about bridges. Students were challenged to make a Warren Truss bridge with popsicle sticks and wood glue. The bridges were impressively strong, with some being able to hold over 100 pounds! IMPRESSIVE!!
Fitness across the USA! Mrs. Frontczak's 8th grade students are combining their fitness and geography skills. Students had to perform various fitness tasks based on a city in the United States. After completing the fitness tasks, they were challenged to identify which state each city was located. A nice way to exercise your mind and body!
DMS will be celebrating the end of "March is Reading Month" with dress up days sponsored by our Student Council.
Monday, March 28th: "Pajama Day"
Tuesday, March 29th: "Read My Shirt Day"
Wednesday, March 30th: "Red, White & Blue Day"
Thursday, March 31st: "Character Day"
Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Baldwin both presented to 8th grade classes about DUHS Freshman course availability. Students learned about earning credits for graduation and their elective class options as they transition to high school.
We would like to congratulate Emily J. for being selected as Dowagiac Middle School's February Student of the Month. Emily, along with other students from the district, were honored at tonight's School Board Meeting. Great job and keep up the good effort!!! She is one of many Chieftain HEROES at DMS!!!
Mrs. Hatter's Visual Arts Students are in the process of developing ideas to help create a flag design for the City of Dowagiac. We want to extend a special thank you to Mrs. Eileen Crouse for visiting and presenting information to our students about the History of Dowagiac in an effort to inspire them. Students will be developing their ideas in an effort to be considered for this honor.
Congratulations to Ms. Boynton and our 8th grade Band for earning a Division II rating at The MSBOA District 6 Band and Orchestra Festival today. Our musicians did a great job representing DMS! A division II is a "good" rating!!
We want to congratulate our 7th and 8th grade Girls Basketball Teams for their hard work this year! Nice job Lady Chieftains!!! We also want to thank our coaches for all of their help in guiding our girls to improve over the season: Ms. Hess, Ms. Hollingsworth and Mr. Lewis. CHEERS to all of you as well!!!
On Tuesday March 1st Dowagiac Middle School’s Chieftain Choir performed at District 6 Choral Festival in St. Joseph, MI. This was the first time the student’s performed at district choral festival and they rose to the occasion. Students performed two contrasting selections for a panel of adjudicators who rated and worked with them, and then performed sight reading selection. The students worked so hard and earned a Division III! We are well on our way to excellence together!
6th grade students in Mrs. Leighton's ELA classes are practicing their annotation skills as they read an article about U.S. Olympian Simone Biles. Students are using this reading strategy to improve their comprehension of informational text. Keep up the good work CHIEFTAINS!!
This is just a friendly reminder we will be having our Spring Parent Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, March 2nd (4:00-7:00 PM) and Thursday, March 3rd (12:00-3:00 PM). We also wanted to remind you Thursday, March 3rd is a half day of school. Dismissal will be at 10:47
Dowagiac Middle School 8th grade students participated in the 53rd annual America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. All 8th graders completed essays about their personal Michigan heroes, showing how friends, family and community members have made a positive, lasting difference in their lives. The essays were written in November, and the top essays were then selected by Mrs. Stockwell and DMS staff. Our local Farm Bureau agent, Jeff Neumann, then submitted the essays to Farm Bureau’s Corporate office in Lansing, Michigan, for judging. We appreciate his continued support in sponsoring this writing opportunity.
Our top essayists at DMS this year were:
1st place – Haley H.
2nd place – Mya V.
Haley’s paper will now continue on to the State level, competing against all other first place essayists from across the state, in hopes of winning a $1,000 scholarship.
Congratulations Haley and GOOD LUCK!!
That's not FROSTY! It's Ms. Hollingsworth, our Building Supervisor. We want to thank her for keeping our front and back entry areas clear of snow for everyone! We appreciate you!!
Students from the DMS Spelling Bee Team had the opportunity to participate in the National Qualifying Scripps Spelling Bee contest held at the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College. Emily H. (8th grade), Austin H. (7th grade) and Hunter S. (6th grade) traveled with their coach, Mrs. Collins, to the competition. Of the 42 students participating, covering 14 school districts in Berrien County, Hunter finished 28th, Emily 17th, and Austin placed 6th overall. We are SO PROUD of each of them and are excited to watch the entire DMS team take the stage at the Cass County Spelling Bee on March 4th. Good work and good luck CHIEFTAINS!
