Happy Friday Panther families! It has been another busy week in the middle school.

It is currently the cold and flu season. Like everywhere else, our students and staff are definitely dealing with this. Just as a reminder students cannot come to school if they have had a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea within the last 24 hours. If you take your child to the doctor/urgent care please turn in those doctor's notes to the office so the absences can be excused. Please call our attendance hotline at (269) 623-1540 if your child will not be at school. Also, make sure you are checking any alerts sent out by the district about bus cancellations because they have been occurring at different times during the school day. If you have more questions about attendance issues or policies please feel free to contact the middle school office at (269) 623-1541 or email me directly at bobby.tillman@dkschools.org.

We are about a month out from the end of the second trimester and halfway through the third grading period. It is a great time to check in on your child's progress on PowerSchool. If you are unable to check your child's grades on PowerSchool, please contact the middle school office and they will assist you. I wanted to remind parents and students that we do offer Success Center every Tuesday and Thursday from 3 pm to 4 pm. This is an excellent opportunity for students to get tutoring from a staff member and complete assignments. The only requirement is that students have a way home at 4 pm.

As always I want to thank our students, staff, families, and community for all of your hard work and support. Even though it has been a rough winter with weather and sickness we continue to push forward! I hope you all enjoy your weekend and that the team you are rooting for wins the Super Bowl!

It's a great day to be a PANTHER!!!

Thank you,

Bobby Tillman

Principal

Delton Kellogg Middle School

6325 Delton Rd

Delton, MI 49046

(269) 623-1541

Saturday, February 8th - Father / Daughter Dance Middle School Cafeteria

Friday, February 14th - Valentines Day 💗

Monday, February 17th - No School for Students - Staff Development

Friday, February 21st - Popcorn Friday at Lunchtime 🍿

Saturday, February 22nd - Boys Youth Hoops "Pink Out" to support Courtney Dudley 🎀 🏀

Friday, February 28th - The End of the second trimester

Wednesday, March 5th - Kick Start Deposit Day 🏦

Thursday, March 13th - Half Day Students ( Dismissal 11:30 am) - Parent / Teacher Conferences (As Needed)

Friday, March 14th - Half Day (Dismissal 11:30 am)

Friday, March 21st - End of 9 week marking period / Popcorn Friday at Lunchtime🍿

Monday, March 24th - Wednesday, March 26th - 5th grade camp. Sherman Lake YMCA ⛺

Wednesday, March 26th - Mobile Dentist 🦷

Thursday, March 27th - Mobile Dentist 🦷

1. Who makes up your family? My wife, Sharon, and our two Wiener dogs, Chance and Eli.

2. How long have you been part of this school community, and what do you enjoy most about working here? I have worked here for 30 years. I just enjoy the kids and the staff the most. I love getting the kids to laugh and talking with them.

3. Where did you grow up, and what is a fun memory from your childhood? I grew up in Kalamazoo, and my best memories are when I was hunting with my dad.

4. If you were not working in the school, what would you be doing? I would be fishing. I love fishing in the summer and ice fishing in the winter.

5. If you could have any superpower or swap places with anyone, what or who would it be? I would just be myself, but I would take the superpower to catch the largest catfish!

6. Do you have a favorite comfort food or treat? I make my own venison jerky. My favorite treat or fruit to eat are bananas.

7. What is a fun fact about you that might surprise people? I like figuring out how things work when they are broken and fixing them.

8. Do you have a favorite book, movie, or television show? I mostly read Field and Stream magazine, and I watch old Gunsmoke episodes on TV or anything with George Jones.

9. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why? I would go to Mississippi to catfish. Anything to do with fishing or hunting interests me.

10. How do you build positive relationships with students and colleagues? I just be myself. I listen to them, be nice to them, and talk to them.

11. What is the best part of your day at school? I like the student lunchtimes because it gives me a chance to talk to the kids.

PIE is excited to announce that their fundraising website is now live! Each grade level has its own unique code , making it easy for students to participate.

Personalized Fundraising – Within each grade level, students can set up their own individual fundraiser to track their progress. This also allows whoever sets up the fundraiser to receive email updates on the total amount raised.

Maximizing Donations – Donors have the option to cover the 3% processing fee, ensuring that 100% of their donation goes directly to the student’s fundraiser. If they choose not to cover the fee, it will be deducted from the donation amount.

Every contribution helps make our field trips possible and creates unforgettable experiences for our students. Thank you for your support!

Looking for fun and engaging activities this February? The Delton District Library has you covered! Mark your calendars for these exciting events:

• Saturday, February 1: Take Your Child to the Library Day Celebrate with us from 9am-1pm by completing a scavenger hunt for a prize, doing a craft, and entering our prize drawing. Winners will be drawn on Monday, February 3.

• Tuesday, February 4: Puzzle Contest From 3:15-4:30, teams of 4 will compete to see who can complete their 300-piece puzzle the fastest. The winning team will receive a prize provided by the Friends of Delton District Library.

• Tuesday, February 18: “Taste of Delton Pizza” Contest Join us from 5:30-7 for FREE, family-friendly fun as participants sample area pizzas and vote for their favorite. Please call the library at 623-8040 to sign up so we can order enough pizza. Sponsored by the Friends of Delton District Library and Barry County Telephone/MEI Telecom Services.

• All February: Food for Fines Erase overdue fines by donating non-perishable food items! For every 1 item donated, $1 in fines will be erased. All food collected will be donated to local food pantries.

We’re excited to announce that the Mobile Dentist will be visiting our school on Wednesday, March 26, and Thursday, March 27, 2025.

If you’d like your child to see the Mobile Dentist, please complete the attached form:

• Online Option: Fill out the form online using the link provided.
• Paper Form Option: If you prefer, you can complete the paper form and return it to the middle school office.

Delton Kellogg Athletics has teamed up with ProMed in Richland to offer sports physicals for our athletes on April 16th, 2025. This physical will fulfill the requirement for the 2025-2026 school year. Athletic staff will be available to upload the physical directly to Final Forms. Please note that you and your student will still need to log into Final Forms to complete the annual sports forms after June 20th. To participate during school hours, your student MUST return this form, the completed MHSAA Sports Physical Form, and payment by April 3rd to the high school office. If these items are not submitted by the deadline, your student may participate during walk-in times after school hours with completed forms and payment in hand between 2:50 - 4:00 pm.

Please sign, complete, submit payment, and return to the office by April 3rd.

The athletic department has implemented some new tools and strategies to streamline communication and transparency throughout the department. These new programs should help streamline communication, event ticket purchases and potentially some registrations in the near future.

* Eventlink.com is where information for athletic events and facility usage can be found. Tickets and season passes can be purchased through Eventlink, and you are able to customize your experience by choosing which sports you would like communications from.

* Finalforms.com is where physicals and other important documents should go. These documents can be uploaded by your phone by taking a picture of the document.

* The Athletic Department would prefer all pay to participate payments go through this virtual portal for all Middle School and High School athletes.

Pay to Participate Fees can be paid HERE

PDF of Sports Participation Fees

* Hudl.com is where fans can subscribe to watch live streams of home events that occur at the turf stadium or the High School main gymnasium.

Click here to visit the Delton Hudl Fan Account

* You can also stay up to date with our new athletics social media accounts:

Facebook: Delton Kellogg Athletics

Instagram: DKpanthers

Twitter (X): DKpanthers

Email: tammy.whitmore@dkschools.org

Location: 6325 Delton Road, Delton, MI, USA

Phone: 269-623-1542

Email: brittany.griffith@dkschools.org

Location: 6325 Delton Road, Delton, MI, USA

Phone: 269-623-1542