Help us welcome our Dana staff back with a special lunch on Thursday, August 27! We’re looking for donations to help treat our staff after their hard work preparing for the new school year.

Please use this SignUpGenius for needed items. Suggested links are provided, but you’re welcome to shop wherever is convenient.

Food donations: Please drop off at the Dana office by 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 27.

Monetary donations: Bring to the office in an envelope marked “WELCOME BACK LUNCH” or drop them in the box at the Dana PTSA table at Ports O’ Call.

Thank you for supporting our amazing Dana staff!

— Dana PTSA

Dana's seventh graders will be going to camp on Catalina Island this year! 

The dates are October 19-21. The payment deadline is Friday, August 28 and the cost is $515. Checks can be made payable to Dana Middle School and turned in to the Dana office. 

Questions? Email Ms. Seyler at mseyler@ausd.net or Mrs. O'Brien at jenniferobrien@ausd.net. 

Dana Science Olympiad Club will hold its Info Night for the new season on Friday, 8/28, from 5:30–6:30 PM in the Dana MPR. If you’re interested in diving deep into the world of science, please join us! 

Join the Dana PTSA! Consider joining the Dana PTSA and becoming part of the team that helps make Dana a great place for students and families. Membership is affordable, and your support helps fund and organize so many of the experiences that make our school special—from student dances and after-school events to activities and opportunities that bring our Dana community together. Every membership makes a difference! Join the Dana PTSA here

The 8th Grade Promo Party will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2027. This will be a memorable event in your child's life,

Please consider sending in the recommended donation of $75 for your 8th grade child as soon as possible. If we receive at least 70% of donations from the 8th grade level, we will look to distribute the student gift hoodies early in the school year to all 8th grade students.

Cash or Check (made payable to Dana Middle School PTSA) are accepted which could be turned into the Dana office.  There is also an online option of paying through Cheddar UP with credit card.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at promo@danaptsa.com

Sincerely,

2026-2027 Promo Party Committee

We have a few open PTSA Chair Positions that have various levels of responsibility, but all of which directly help our school and students.  Here is what we need this year 

• Can You Help Food Drive

• School Dance co-chairs

• Promo co-chair

• Honorary Service Award co-chairs

If you would like an additional information about any of these, please reach out our PTSA President, Heidi Wong (president@danaptsa.com