05/12/2025

Silver Week: Students report to 6th Period at 08:15a.m.

!!!Teacher Appreciation Week!!!

*Better Hearing & Speech Month*

**National Mental Health Month**

***National Volunteer Appreciation Month***

05/13/2025 SCREADY Math: 08:30 until student completion

***Final day to purchase 8th Grade Formal tickets on line (see flyer below)***

!!!!Chorus Concert at DFMS 07:00pm to 08:30pm!!!!

05/15/2025 Orchestra Concert at DFMS 07:00pm to 08:30pm

****PTO NIGHT at ZAXBYS: see flyer below****

05/16/2025 8th Grade Formal at DFMS 06:00pm to 08:00pm (Students must have their ID)

05/27/2025 Periods 1 & 4

05/28/2025 Periods 2 & 5

05/29/2025 Periods 3 & 6

All students in grades 3 - 8 must take SC READY this spring.

As you make plans, including doctor and dentist appointments, please be mindful of these testing dates. Since this test is not timed, we will not be able to interrupt a testing session for early dismissals once testing has started.

Thank you so much for your understanding and support!

*****Please clink on link below for more information*****: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gr27aRAg0ox4VBowa-KEgJ6_fLiNdag8BqI11FpXWJs/edit?usp=sharing

Good afternoon, 2025-2026 Fox Families. We are excited to begin thinking about next school year!

Please consider being part of Dutch Fork's School Improvement Council for next year and making a difference!

School Improvement Council (SIC) is an advisory council to the principal and school on issues related to school improvement. By law, every K-12 public school in South Carolina must have an SIC that is made up of parents, teachers, students, and community member representatives. Our SIC meets monthly.

If you would like to be considered for a position on next year's DFMS SIC, please complete the Interest Form linked here. Nominations must be submitted by 4:00 pm on Friday, May 16th. Nominations received will be added to the DFMS 25-26 SIC Ballot and voting will take place in late-May.

• No Cash sales*

• The final day to purchase tickets: 5/13/2025* through https://www.studentquickpay.com/lexrich5/Default.aspx
• Click on your student's name and add the formal to the shopping cart
• For 8th graders who attend DFMS only*
• Semi-formal or formal attire
• No hats inside
• Skirt/dress lengths still apply
• Students must be picked up promptly at 08:00 pm from the cafeteria*
• Behavior: starting April 2nd, students will not be able to attend the formal if you have...level 2 or 3 referrals, more than 2 level 1 referrals, more than 3 tardies.
• **** Tickets Will NOT Be Refunded ****

Don't Forget to Order This Year's School Pictures

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Terms & Conditions: Offer is only available on portraits ordered online through July 31, 2025 11:59pm CST. Use coupon code S2510OFF to receive 10% off your order. Enter the coupon code at checkout to redeem the offer. Not valid for adjustments on prior purchases or after the promotional period, or with any other offer. Products, prices, availability, and offers are subject to change without notice. Lifetouch National School Studios has the right to cancel an order due to altered, unauthorized, or ineligible use of discount.

Time is running out to purchase your copy of this year’s yearbook! Capture all the memories, milestones, and moments that made this school year special.

Order yours today before they’re gone!

https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/204rGbiyx28m7UtJ3HYojVoC
Deadline: May 15th!

*Make sure your outfit meets Dress Code. Pants should be worn at the natural waistline. Bare midriffs, halter/tank tops, see through shirts, tops, or blouses are not appropriate for school. Undergarments should not be visible.

*Please do not bring blankets to school

*Do not walk to Dutch Fork High School unless you are catching a ride with a sibling or parent or if you have a practice or meeting.

*Please remember to pull all the way forward in the car rider line when dropping off or picking up.

(Pulling forward allows more cars to unload or load.)

*IDs should be worn at all times on campus. Please ensure that your child is wearing their ID prior to arriving at DFMS each morning.

*Cell phones and wireless communication devices are to be off and away during the school day. If you need to get a message to your child before 3:30 pm, please call the front office at

803-476-4800.

All library books are due on Fri., May 16

Parents: Please remind your student to check their school email to see if they have any overdue library books. Any items not returned by Friday, May 16 will be marked lost and the replacement charges will be added to their account.

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Wilkins at lwilkins@lexrich5.org.

Thank you!

Mental Health Resources available to all parents:

Lexington-Richland School District Five has partnered with the Cook Center to provide caregivers free mental health resources through live webinars with a licensed therapist. Events are virtual, interactive and designed to help caregivers support their child(ren). Registration, attendance, and interactions are anonymous from other viewers.

Webinar topics range throughout the month from the effects of screen time, tools to support your child’s mental health, school avoidance, substance abuse, confidence, boundaries and more. Here is a link to the same information: The Cook Center.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vZTbumA9DGrGoNaqwy9Ib5psIJs-7YdX/view?usp=sharing

A completed "Meal Modification Form" from your healthcare provider is required in order for nutrition services to omit or provide a substitute for any food allergies. Please return completed forms to your school nurse

Aiko Selage

School Nurse

Phone: 803-476-4809

Fax: 803-476-4820

With the close of the School Year almost here, I wanted to take this time to thank all the Parents/Guardians who helped keep attendance up to date for their Student/s.

If you have any medical excuses from previous visits, those can still be turned in.

***Thank you for your assistance in this 2024-2025 School Year!

- Kelly Lilie

klilie@lexrich5.org

803-476-4804

✨ From Flamenco to Fútbol: Discover Spain Like Never Before!💃⚽

Get ready to immerse yourself in the heart of Spanish culture on an unforgettable educational journey through Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, and Toledo! 🎒📚

🌆 Wander the Plaza de España

🏰 Explore royal palaces & ancient cathedrals

🎨 Paint tiles like a true Andalusian artisan

💃 Learn to flamenco where it was born

🌳 Taste authentic olive oil on a local farm

🏟️ Tour a fútbol stadium & embrace Spain’s national pride

🕍 Zipline through history in Toledo and sample sweet marzipan!

Every day is packed with adventure, learning, and unforgettable moments.✈️🌍

📚 Educational. Inspiring. Life-changing.

Spring break 2026

Mrs. Alyssa Hooper

ahooper@lexrich5.org

From the District Website under Transportation Safety Rules:

"School projects, items sold for fundraisers and other unsafe items such as live animals, glass objects, baseball or softball bats, lacrosse sticks, skateboards, sharp objects or similar items can not be allowed on the bus and must be transported to and from school by means other than the school bus. This includes baseballs, basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, volleyballs and tennis rackets unless they are kept in the student's backpack or in a separate bag. Parents must arrange to pick-up or deliver oversized or unsafe items in personal vehicles or items should be kept at school whenever possible. Please speak with your student's coach to make arrangements to keep items at the school or for items to be provided during practices or training sessions."

The Dutch Fork wrestlers are raising money to attend camp, and you can help! Hire the team for yard work by the hour or for a specific project. It’s a great way to get some help and support a great cause! To schedule or learn more, email: silverfoxmatclub@gmail.com

We have a new and fun site to get all your information about our PTO here :

https://dfms.ptboard.com

Free lunch account/payment

Physical Form

Volunteer Application

Student Quick Pay

Student Handbook

Feedback Link

Website: http://lexrich5.org/dfms
Location: 1528 Old Tamah Road, Irmo, SC, USA
Phone: (803) 476-4800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dutch-Fork-Middle-School-549147891811317/
Twitter: @DutchForkMS