Denton Magnet School of Technology

What is shadowing a student?

At Denton, shadowing a current student is the process of introducing your child to and pairing them with a current student. Your child will attend two classes with that student and will experience what it is like to be a student here at Denton Magnet School of Technology.

Schedule your tour, shadowing, or request other information by completing this Google Form

MCPSS Magnet Schools are among the best in the state, and October is the time to apply! The application portal will be open from Oct. 7 until 3 p.m. on Oct. 25. Learn more and apply at mcpss.com/magnetschools. #GrowingGREATNESS #LearningLeading

October 2nd is Custodian Appreciation Day and we have the best team around! We can not thank our custodians enough for all they do. Ms. Debra, Ms. May, Ms. Lisa, and Mr. Norwood, you are amazing and our school is lucky to have you. Thank you!

Reserve your copy by today. The cost is now $45. Go to yearbookordercenter.com and enter the code: 10666. You can also purchase them in person from Ms. Boykin in Room C-119. More details will be sent out about yearbook distribution towards the end of the year. Contact Ms. Boykin at mboykin@mcpss.com if you have any questions.

Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Red Ribbon Student Leader Mileia Golston. Mileia represented Denton Magnet School at the Superintendents’ Red Ribbon Leadership Awards Celebration where she was recognized for being an outstanding student and leader. She always volunteers, takes initiative and is a problem solver. She conducts herself with poise and is very well-spoken. When it comes to academics, not only does she meet expectations, but she exceeds them. She is a model student and sets an excellent example for others at Denton Magnet School.

Red Ribbon Week is a collaborative event, sponsored by the Drug Education Council and Mobile County Public Schools, to raise awareness of drug abuse and prevention. MCPSS will observe Red Ribbon Week October 21rd-25th. DMST encourages every student to use this week to focus on making healthy choices. Students listen out for morning announcements during Red Ribbon week from your Student Representative, Mileia Golston, and your School Counselor, Ms. Glass.

Are you a current 7th or 8th grader interested in trying out for soccer? Make sure you grab Tryout information from the office! #AdmiralNation

Congratulations to the 2024-25 #LadyAdmiral Basketball Team!

Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Admiral Boys Basketball Team!!!

The 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile is starting the 2024-2025 season of EPIC, formerly Saturday Academy. This program is for 5th—to 10th-grade students whose parents or guardians feel having mentors in their children's lives would help them. It allows the 100 mentors to interact with youth who may not be in our partner schools where mentors are scheduled.

The deadline to complete an interest form is October 28th.The link to the interest form is https://form.jotform.com/242805317159155

Congratulations to our Photography Club Members. We had an overwhelming response, and we had some really hard choices to make. Letters and agreements have been sent home with a calendar of events!

During the month of September, we have had a lot of crazy and fun activities going on. Our football team won their first game, 14-0 against Calloway, and football player Captain Munnerlyn explained that, “I feel like we came together as a team and contributed to the win, and I was very excited!” For emotional awareness week, we wore teal and purple to celebrate those who are struggling with mental health. Our volleyball players have had a strong season. They won against Lott, Pillans, Calloway, and Barton. Volleyball player, Precious Sangual stated, “I feel very enthusiastic about our wins so far and I hope that we will make it championships!” Our Admirals have had lots of activities happen during this month, and we are so excited to see how the rest of the year unfolds. IT WAS A GREAT MONTH TO BE AN ADMIRAL!

The Student of the Month program is a schoolwide program meant to promote and recognize student success in all areas. Students must exemplify outstanding characteristics as a student and/or as a citizen of the school community. This program is designed to nominate and select students who demonstrate Admiral Pride at Denton Magnet School of Technology.

6th Grade

· Brinley Ryan – Brinley is a shining star in Peer Helpers and in History class. She goes above and beyond and works on extra tasks on her own time without even having to be sked. Brinley sees a need and gets to work taking care of it. We could not have pulled off our successful Social Emotional week without her leadership. She cares deeply about Denton and helping her peers, and it shows in all that she does.

· Marshall Hintz – Marshall tries his best everyday and is respected amongst his peers. He has quickly adopted strategies to organize his time. It is obvious that both his education and his soccer team are important to him and he does a great job balancing both commitments. He has a great work ethic and is extremely mature and emotionally intelligent. He cares about his peers but won’t hesitate to set boundaries if they are distracting him from his work! Marshal is a very well-rounded student, and we are excited to see him grow as a leader.

7th Grade

· Aubrey Newton – Aubrey can always be counted on to get the job done. She leads others, asks what needs to be done next and gladly volunteers to jump in and help. It is also wonderful to know that the job will be done right, respectfully, and beautifully.

· Leo Dang – We are proud of how Leo is putting in so much effort into being a Peer Helper. He is working ahead, helping others, asking what more he can do to help, and working to keep others on task and motivated. He has embraced the Peer Helper skill lessons and content and is truly implementing it to help others.

8th Grade

· Brooke (Jaelyn) Wetzel – Brooke is a pleasure to have in class. She has really stepped up and grown in her confidence. She is always eager to help when anyone needs assistance. She is a problem-solver. She is a senior member of the yearbook staff and helps teach the seventh-grade students how to handle the camera with care and take photos. She is patient with them and models exemplar behavior.

· Harry Dwyer – Harry has made huge strides and has come a long way since first arriving at DMST as a 6th grader. He is open and engaged with his teachers and peers and his good-natured personality helps him shine, not to mention his hard work academically. We love seeing his smile and hearing his laughter around campus.

To schedule a conference with your child's school counselor, Ms. Glass, use the link below or scan the QR code. This link can also be found on the Denton Magnet School website under Guidance and Counseling and in your child's All Things Counseling Schoology group. Due to daily demands, it may not be possible to meet with the school counselor if you do not have a scheduled appointment. In order to avoid unnecessary frustrations, please schedule a conference ahead of time. (***Please Note: The school counselor is able to provide assistance on a variety of matters related to meeting academic requirements, high school, college, and career planning and social-emotional support and referrals. If you have a specific issue or concern regarding one of your child's classes or teachers, please contact the teacher directly via email) :

Cold and Flu season is upon us, and it is the perfect time to get your Flu vaccination. Speaking of vaccinations, we are pleased to announce that Health Hero will be administering student flu vaccinations at Denton on Nov. 6 , 2024. If you would like for your student to receive the vaccination, please complete the consent form and return it by 10/31/24. Consent forms will be given to the student next Tuesday. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact, Mrs. Tosca Reed, by phone at 221-2148 or email at treed@mcpss.com.

In lieu of shadowing, Davidson HS is offering tours to prospective students and families again this year. Their first tour is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, and the final date is in January. They ask families to register for these events so that they are best prepared.

Murphy HS will be hosting a Murphy Panther Extravaganza on 10/24 from 6-8pm for all prospective 2025-2026 students. Students and parents will be able to tour the campus, meet with heads of various clubs and athletics, as well as speak with the IB coordinator and representatives from The University of Alabama, Bishop State, and South Alabama. The Band, Dance, and Theatre departments will be available as well as Culinary and ROTC. The flyer also has a QR code where students can sign up for a shadowing experience.

October is National Principals Month!

September 15th - October 15th: National Hispanic Heritage Month

October 2nd: National Custodian Day

October 6th: National Coaches Day

October 7th: Fall Magnet School Application Opens

October 10th: World Mental Health Day

October 11th: 1st Quarter Ends

October 6th: Skate Night

October 14th: Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)

October 14th-18th: Bullying Prevention Week

October 15th: 2nd Quarter Begins

October 21st: Statewide Parenting Day

October 21st-25th: Red Ribbon Week

October 25th: Fall Magnet Application Closes

October 25th: Skate Night