From the Principal's Desk
Welcome to another excting week at The Nest! Parents and students please see below important information to guide your week.
STAAR Countdown: Only 18 Days to Go!
We are officially just 18 school days away from the first round of STAAR testing! Our students and teachers have been working hard, and now it’s time to kick review season into high gear. Let's finish strong!
STAAR Review Starts TOMORROW for Reading and Next Week for all other subjects
Starting Monday, we launch our full-scale STAAR Review across all grade levels. It’s essential that every student is present, on time, and ready to learn. We are entering the final stretch—and every minute matters.
To boost motivation, we’re rolling out an exciting incentive:
Students can earn raffle tickets throughout review season to win an Amazon Fire Tablet!
We’ll be giving away 27 tablets—9 per grade level. The more effort students show, the more tickets they earn!
State Testing Guidelines
- Cell Phone Policy: During state testing (including TELPAS and STAAR), cell phones are not permitted. They must be surrendered to the test proctor without exception.
District Track Meet Shout-Out!
Our Dueitt athletes showed grit, determination, and pride at the district track meet this past week! We are so proud of the hard work, sportsmanship, and dedication our students demonstrated. Way to represent Dueitt with excellence!
HISTORY MADE: Choir & Band Win Sweepstakes!
We are thrilled to announce that both our Choir and Band earned Sweepstakes honors—for the first time in 8 years! This achievement reflects the incredible talent, discipline, and heart of our Fine Arts students and their directors. Congratulations to these programs for making school history!
Saturday School is ON! March 29, April 5, and April 12th
Saturday School continues this weekend! Students who need to recover grades or time have a special incentive: 2-for-1 time recovery! Don’t miss the opportunity to catch up and get ahead.
Celebrating Our Employees of the Year!
Let’s hear it for our outstanding staff members who go above and beyond each day:
- Teacher of the Year: Queenie Garcia-Charles
- Paraprofessional of the Year: Sharon Sherma
- New Teacher of the Year: Tyler Flowers
- Aspiring Teacher of the Year: Rita Hughes
- Guest Teacher of the Year: Shireen Ahmed
Thank you for your commitment, passion, and excellence!
Thank you, parents and guardians, for your continued support as we strive to ensure every student is safe, engaged, and prepared for success. Let’s make these next few weeks count!
#DueittStrong | #FinishStrong | #ExcellenceInAction
Sincerely,
Kimberly Dussette
Principal, Dueitt Middle School
Email: krussell@springisd.org
Website: https://www.springisd.org/dueitt2
Phone: (281) 891- 7829
Facebook: O.B.DueittMiddleSchoolfacebook.com/
Twitter: @DueittEagles
When to Stay Home
Dear Spring ISD Families,
As we prioritize the health and safety of all our students, we want to remind you of the importance of keeping your child at home if they are feeling unwell. To help you navigate when to keep your child at home and when it's safe to return to school, we’ve attached two flyers (in English and Spanish) with specific scenarios and guidelines.
Please review these materials carefully to ensure a safe and healthy school environment for everyone. Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe.
Spring ISD Nursing and Health Service
SMART Tag Information
Dr. Shamethia Dillard, Associate Principal and 6th Grade House Principal
Welcome to #Eagle Country! I am Dr. Shamethia Dillard, your Associate and 6th Grade Principal. This will be my 4th year at Dueitt Middle School. I am a native Houstonian, a mother of three, and am starting my 22nd year of education. I have served in various leadership roles at the district level and as an administrator in elementary and middle schools. When I am not serving our Eagle community, I am either cheering LOUDLY at my kid's track meets and basketball tournaments or you can catch me hiking, dancing, and karaoke (although singing is not my talent)! I remain excited about seeing our teachers and students achieve their goals. My philosophy of education is: "All students can learn, as long as they have a teacher willing to teach them how they BEST learn."
With that said, let's make this a great year to SOAR Towards EXCELLENCE!
You can contact me at
Phone: 281-891-7800
Email: sdillard@springisd.org
Mrs.Tammy Arvie, 7th Grade Assistant Principal
My name is Tammy Arvie. This is my 3rd year at Dueitt. I am the 7th grade Assistant Principal. It is an awesome honor was born and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana. My family and I moved to Houston, TX in 1998. I have been married to my wonderful husband, Marcus Arvie for 32 years. We have two beautiful daughters, Celeste and Celina, who are both educators and two wonderful son-n-loves, Dominque and TJ. We are also blessed and proud to have two adorable grandchildren, Laila and Kalen, each will welcome a new sibling this year.
My educational background consists of over 20 years in education, which includes my service as a teacher, interventionist and counselor. I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology from McNeese State University and my Post-Baccalaureate Degree in Education from the University of Houston-Downtown. My Masters of Arts Degree in Counseling was received at the University of St. Thomas and my Administrator’s Certification from Region IV-Inspire Texas. In addition, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), under the supervision of Bernice Mckenzie. LPC coursework was completed at Prairie View A & M University. As a lifelong learner, I am passionate about education and supporting others to fulfill their goals. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, shopping, going to the movies, strolling in the park, trying new recipes and restaurants, serving at my church, and spending time with my family and friends.
You can contact me at
Phone: 281-891-7800
Email: tarvie@springisd.org
Regina Smith, 8th grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Regina Smith serves as an Assistant Principal at Dueitt Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. Ms. Smith is a proud alumna of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). She has a masters degree in English Literature from Nova Southeastern University and Principal Leadership certification from UTA Arlington. Ms. Smith started her career in Leon and Duval counties as an ELAR teacher and RTI safety net facilitator.
After several years of service in Florida, she moved to the DFW metroplex. In Fort Worth ISD, she served as an ELAR Department Chair, Team Leader, ESL Lead, and as an MTSS/RTI Specialist. Throughout her career, she has spearheaded corporate donations and grants for college exposure to underserved areas, facilitated community partnerships via the GEAR-UP grant, organized housing and necessities collections for homeless stakeholders, and participated in on campus and district AVID site team committees.
Ms. Smith believes in the Rita Pierson philosophy, “Every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.”
You can contact me at
Phone: (281) 891- 7933
Email: Rsmith14@springisd.org
Spring ISD is a Drug and Tobacco Free Zone
Keeping tobacco off campus means students do not see their friends or family members using tobacco, which helps make tobacco use seem less socially acceptable. They also have less access to tobacco products. This means they will be less likely to try and then become addicted to nicotine. • Provide A Safe Environment For Students And Staff: Breathing secondhand smoke can make others sick. It can trigger an asthma attack or worsen breathing problems. Staff and visitors smoking on campus or at school events place others at risk. We want to keep our schools healthy for everyone. Comply With Federal And State Legislation And Regulations: Federal and state law prohibit smoking in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Tobacco-free schools provide positive role modeling for students. Schools are a place where children develop lifelong behaviors – and we are committed to ensuring smoking or chewing tobacco and/or using an e-cigarette is not one of these behaviors. The use of vapes on e-cigarettes in vehicles in the parking lot or car rider line is strictly prohibited as it is considered to be on campus. .