Singing Valentines

Bella Voce is a singing club at DMS. For Valentine's Day each year, the singers go around to classes to sing. They sing songs such as “Baby Face”, and “You Are My SunShine" to one lucky student. They have a great harmony and took much time and effort doing this for our DMS school.

Cardunal Council

Cardunal Council is a club led by the 7th grade math teacher, Ms. Palmer, with the help of Mrs. Gough. The council plans things like the blackout games, or even the eighth grade dance. They also volunteer for things like concessions or helping set up for halftime games. Lately, we have been discussing the wrestling tournament concessions and the 8th grade girls RED OUT GAME! The club has been discussing a St. Patricks Day candy sale to raise funds for for upcoming events! People in the club have lots of fun, and all are welcome to join. Listen to announcements for upcoming meetings.

Wrestling

Wrestling has been going great! Lately they have been having a winning streak. On 2-10-2026 they went against WCS and WON! The wrestling team has a JV tournament this year! It will be happening at DMS on Febuary 19th so come and cheer on your friends. Wrestling clubs coaches that deserve a huge thanks are: Mr. Wicker, Mr. Joslyn, Dr. Sickie, and Coach Jose. So come support wrestling at their next meet.

Picture Credit: Peter Shields, Leihlani Hernandez

Girls Basketball Credit 8th Grade: Peter Shields

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Battle of the books

Battle of the books is a club where kids read a TON of books and compete with other schools to see who knows the most. In the competition students answer questions about the chosen books for the year. Answerthe most questions correctly and you will be victorious. Battle of the Books is hosted by Mrs. Nicoll Blomquist. Their first battle is against AMS is on March 10, 2026.

Musical

This year's musical is The Wizard of Oz. Congratulations to everyone that made the cast. The rehearsals are really fun and every one is working hard to prepare for the performance. Keep up the great work for the musical. If you are interested in being in the musical next year, remember to join Chorus; however, if you are in Chorus, you are not required to be in the musical! The performances are on April 23, 24, and 25. The musical theme we are doing this year is The Wizard of Oz.

Orchestra

The orchestra has been working hard and sounds great thanks to Mrs Wood and Mrs Benge. They did such a good job in the winter concert and we wish them luck in the concert coming up on March 5th. We are also so glad Mrs Benge is back with us after her maternity leave ended.

Band Trips

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the 6th grade band went to NIU to perform. The lucky band members also got to go bowling. This trip was to help some future music teachers understand how our classes work. It was also a nice break for the long stretch between winter break and spring break. They had a BUNCH of fun and maybe you should join the band next year so you can also go on these awesome trips to perform and show off your talent!

Illinois Music Education Conference

The DMS 8th grade band's field trip to the Illinois Music Education Conference in Peoria, Illinois. On January 29, 2026, the 8th grade band boarded their buses, ready for a good time. After arrival in Peoria, the band had a great steak dinner and settled into the hotel to prepare for the next day. Bright and early, at 6:30 AM, the grade band left for the Peoria Civic Center to perform at the conference. At 8:30 AM they beautifully performed their five pieces: Battle Pavane, Glass Reflections, Iceberg Alley, On the Grid, and Magical Forest.) Following that, Westfield played a few of their pieces. After a really tight schedule, the band got to see the Exhibit Hall. There were colleges sharing their music programs and musical equipment to look at and or buy. At 10:30 PM, after a really long and exciting day, the band departed Peoria for home.

DMS Robotics Team

DMS Robotics team is for 7th and 8th graders who build and program robots to solve problems and compete at a local competition. Our team uses Vex Robotics materials in order to prepare them for what is used in the D300 high school classrooms. The team consists of 10-12 students who go through an application process in the spring, coming up in April/May.

They earned a Top 16 finish at their last competition! As the only middle school teams competing against high schools, they rose to the challenge and worked hard to support their alliance partners. On February 24, 2026, the team will travel to Bucher Hydraulics to participate in the Fluid Power Challenge.

Dance Team

PBIS Celebration

Lost & Found!

They announce about it all the time, but do we check the Lost & Found? We need to start checking the lost and found because there are sweaters, jackets, pencil cases, water bottles, binders, gloves, gym uniforms, fanny packs, food, bags, and even shoes! There's a lot of things found at DMS. If you don't claim your items by the end of each month they get donated. If you have an electronic or jewelry or something really valuable they will be in the main office which do not get donated. Make sure to be responsible and take good care of your things. If we are responsible then clear the table.

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