What's Happening at DCMS

Reminder that Davis County Schools will not be in session on Monday September 2nd.

DC Schools now have 3 mental health counselors for the 24-25 school year. Brandie Brown will be located in the middle school. She has a masters in professional school counseling from BVU. Brandie enjoys building relationships, connecting with others, and helping students reach their goals. Kyle Roemerman will be located in the high school. He has a masters in clinical mental health counseling from BVU. Kyle enjoys helping people realize they are not alone and are supported no matter what they may be facing. Cassidy Stewart will be located in the elementary school. She has a masters in social work from Washburn University. Cassidy enjoys getting to share with kids their highs and lows in life and helping them appropriately navigate tough situations. They are looking forward to serving the students in Davis County! For information on the referral process please reach out to the school and they’ll connect you with the counselor.

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.

Missing too much school hurts middle schoolers’ academic performance in several ways. Studies show that kids who are frequently absent are likelier than their peers to:

• Repeat a grade.

• Get expelled.

• Drop out of school.

So don’t let your child convince you that missing class is “no big deal.” Attendance in every class is important—and it’s your child’s number one responsibility.

To support regular, on-time attendance:

• Be firm. Every vague complaint shouldn’t be a ticket to a day off. Follow the school’s health protocols for suspected illnesses.

• Be mindful. Make medical appointments and schedule family trips during non-school hours when possible.

• Be understanding. Acknowledge that school is not always fun. Your middle schooler may appreciate your honesty.

• Be proactive. If your child is avoiding school, find out why. Then, talk to the school counselor about ways to help.

Source: Parents Magazine - P.W. Jordan and R. Miller, Who’s In: Chronic Absenteeism under the Every Student Succeeds Act, FutureEd.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Please contact the transportation office at 641-664-2200 ext. 6 for any transportation related questions.

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:

https://www.southcentralconf.org/public/genie/664/school/4/

9/2 - NO School - Labor day

10/7-11 - Homecoming week

10/16 - School Pictures

11/11 - Parent Teacher Conferences

11/14 - Parent Teacher Conferences

11/27-29 - Thanksgiving Break

Location: 500 E. North St. Bloomfield, IA 52537

Phone: 641-664-2200 Ext.

Website: www.https://www.dcmustangs.com/o/davis-county-middle-school