What's Happening at DCMS
Davis County Middle School September 8th 2024
NO SCHOOL - Friday SEPTEMBER 13th
Reminder that Davis County Schools will not be in session on Friday September 6th.
We have had a great start to the school year!!! This week begins 7th and 8th grade competitions for Volleyball, Cross Country and Football. As a reminder, students must be at school to compete in any extracurricular activity. As always, if a student has an appointment please provide a note to the office so your student will be eligible to compete. GO MUSTANGS!!!!!
Question and Answer
Q: My middle schooler wakes up exhausted every morning and I’m worried it will have a negative effect on learning and schoolwork this year. What can I do?
A: A few minutes of lost shut-eye today, a few minutes tomorrow— those minutes add up. Pretty soon, your middle schooler is cranky, overtired and struggling in school.
To make sure your child gets enough sleep each night:
• Review your child’s bedtime. Middle schoolers need between eight and 10 hours of sleep each night to function their best in class.
• Have your child “unplug” one hour before bed. That means no TV, computer or digital devices in the hour leading up to lights out. Instead, read or play a board game together. This will help your child ease into “sleep mode.” Experts also recommend middle schoolers charge their phones away from their bedrooms at night!
• Avoid caffeine. Consuming caffeine up to six hours before bedtime can disrupt sleep. So make sure your child stays away from coffee, many sodas and tea. Watch out for energy drinks, too—they also contain the stimulant.
• Beware of long naps. Too much sleep during the day can make it harder to fall asleep at night. If your middle schooler needs to take a nap, keep it under 60 minutes.
• Take time to talk. Your middle schooler may be lying awake worrying at night. Remember, your child is not too old for you to have a reassuring talk together before lights-out.
Source: Parents Magazine
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, September 2nd
- MS Girls Volleyball @ Home vs Knoxville
Tuesday, September 3rd
- MS/HS XC @ Van Buren
Thursday, September 5th
- MS Football @ Home vs Chariton
- MS/HS Cross Country @ Home - Country Club
10/7-11 - Homecoming week
10/16 - School Pictures
11/11 - Parent Teacher Conferences
11/14 - Parent Teacher Conferences
11/27-29 - Thanksgiving Break
New skill language being introduced across the district.
Students this year will be introduced to skill language across the district. This is a common language that all students and adults will be using at the the Middle School.
DCMS Student Handbook
Each grade level will be meeting with Mr. Milder to go over rules and expectations from the student handbook during the first three days of school. Below is a link to the 2024-2025 Student handbook as well as the rules and expectations presentation.
Where Do Students Go in the Morning?
Our bus riding students will be dismissed for the busses at 3:22. Students walking or being picked up will be dismissed at 3:29. If picking a student up, please wait in the car line in the church parking lot west of the school. Once busses depart, the car line will move to the S curve where students will be dismissed to be picked up.
Visitors and Parent Access
We always welcome parents and visitors to the school, please let us know before arriving at school by calling the school at 641-664-2200 ext. 3 if you are planning to visit. If visiting or picking up a student, please use the main entrance, push the call button to the office on the right side of the vestibule. Once you have entered, please come and check in the office. The office is located to the right down the steps as you enter the cafeteria.
Computer/Chromebook Information
Once school starts, students will be issued a Chromebook to use for the school year. Please encourage your child to take care of their devices. Please remember any damage to the computers will be charged to parents/guardians.
Students will pick computers up in the mornings, and return them to their carts at the end of the day. NO COMPUTERS WILL BE GOING HOME.
Where Do I Find Bus Routes?
Please contact the transportation office at 641-664-2200 ext. 6 for any transportation related questions.
Activities Information
We have lots of different Activities that go on here at DCMS. If your student is in 7th or 8th grade and planning to play any sports, they must have a signed physical form, concussion form, and social media form prior to the first day of practice. All forms are available in the office.
All activities schedules can be found at:
Davis County Middle School
Location: 500 E. North St. Bloomfield, IA 52537
Phone: 641-664-2200 Ext.
Website: www.https://www.dcmustangs.com/o/davis-county-middle-school