
DMS Newsletter
May 2025
Dickinson Middle School
Nick Riesgraf - Assistant Principal
Janelle Yoder - Assistant Principal
Website: http://www.dms.dickinson.k12.nd.us/
Location: 2675 21Street West Dickinson, ND 58601
Phone: 701-456-0021
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dickinsonmiddleschool
Principal Notes
Last Days of School
May 22nd marks the last day of school this year. The last few days of school are exciting for students, yet a busy time for staff. These few days are used to organize student's possessions, return school items, clean out lockers, and say goodbye to friends and teachers. Please help your child prepare for this day by having them check their room for any library or school books, Chromebooks and chargers, or athletic uniforms. Please make sure you have paid for all expenses (gym locks, lunches, lost library books, technology charges) your child has incurred over the past nine months. During the last week of school, students will participate in multiple celebrations and events. Please follow our Facebook page or website to stay up to date on all the events at DMS. Have a wonderful summer!
Important Dates
May 5-9 - Staff Appreciation Week
May 6 - National Teacher Day
May 9 - Band Night in Bismarck (Grade 8)
May 9 - Last day for Library Checkout
May 11 - Mother's Day
May 12 - Grade 6-8 Choir Concert
May 12 - School Board Meeting
May 13 - Art Open House
May 15 - Grade 6 Band Concert
May 15 - Last Day of Homework Club
May 16 - Grade 7 & 8 Band Concert
May 16 - Library Books Due
May 20 - Grade 8 Picnic
May 20 - Turn in Chromebooks
May 22 - Last Day of School (1:00 Dismisal)
Staff Appreciation Week
Music News - Spring Concerts
On May 5th & 7th the 8th grade band will be performing for the DMS 5th grade tour. The 7th grade band will be performing for the 5th grade DMS tour on Tuesday, May 6th. On Friday, May 9th the 8th grade band will be traveling to Bismarck to march in the annual Bismarck Band Night Parade. The parade starts at 6:30 PM CST. If interested in watching the parade, go to eckroth.com for a detailed map to the marching route. Our Spring 6-8 Choir Concert is on Monday, May 12th at 6:00 pm. On Thursday, May 15th, our 6th grade band will have their Spring Concert at 6:00 pm. Lastly, the 7th and 8th grade Spring Band Concert will be on Friday, May 16th at 6:00 pm. All are welcome to attend our DMS concerts!
Device Usage Agreement
School devices and accessories must be returned in to Dickinson Middle School in their original condition at the end of the school year. If the device and/or accessories are not returned or are damaged, the cost is as follows:
Chromebook: $300
Keyboard: $60
Case: $40
Screen: $60
Charger: $30
Yearbook Distribution
A limited number of surplus Yearbooks will be for sale on a first come-first serve basis before school on Wednesday, May 21st. Yearbooks will not be held for anyone, and payment is due upon purchase. Cost is $50.00. Yearbooks that were ordered and paid for in advance will be distributed during Homebase on Thursday, May 22nd. All library books, Chromebooks, chargers, sports uniforms, and fees must be received in order to receive your Yearbook.
Spring Activites
Spring activities are upon us which means students will be absent from school for competitions. Please remind your student to complete all work and maintain high grades if they are to participate in competitions. Extracurricular activities are an important part of school, but academics need to be maintained for students to be absent from school. For students to be eligible they must be passing all classes, additionally, they must have all work completed and handed in before departing.
Immunization Reminder
Please take a moment to insure that your child's immunizations are up-to-date before the start of school next fall. The vaccines Menactra and Tdap are required for entry into 7th grade.