DMS Parent Weekly Updates

DMS Updates: 

The Turkey Trot Food Drive Runs 11/9-11/19. Click here for more information.  

• Tuesday: Winter 1 Athletic Pictures (after school), VAN'S DINING FOR DOLLARS from 11am - 9pm

• Wednesday: Veteran's Day, VAN'S DINING FOR DOLLARS from 11am - 9pm

• Thursday: Orchestra Concert @7pm

• Friday: 6th Grade AVID Social 3:45-5:15pm $5 cover charge

• Here's our November Newsletter: https://sites.google.com/d300.org/november-newsletter/november-2026

• Mark your calendars for VAN'S DINING FOR DOLLARS November 10th & 11th all day from 11am - 9pm. Van's will donate 20% back to Dundee Middle School Parent Association.  Just mention DMS when ordering valid for dine-in, drive-through, or to-go orders 

• The Beta Club is collecting individually wrapped candy for our troops through the "Sweets 4 Troops" program November 2nd through November 13th. Look for donation boxes in Mrs. Sullivan's room (130), Mrs. Werner's room (164) and the office. 

• The window for parents/guardians to schedule conferences in eth PTC Wizard Program opens on November 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM, and closes on November 20, 2026 at noon.  Conferences run Monday, November 2311:00 AM-4:00 PM and 5:00 PM-8:00 PM and Tuesday, November 24 8:00 AM-1:00 PM. Please see the "Parent Teacher Conferences" page for more information. 

• Check out our Student Services page for Career Fair information!

• We still have a few openings available for our upcoming Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia trip for current 8th graders! Trip Dates: March 18–20, 2027 If you have any questions or would like more information, please reach out to Mr. Wicker at donald.wicker@d300.org

• The Anderson Bookfair is coming to DMS November 16th through November 23rd. See the Book Fair page in the newsletter for more information. 

• D300 FOOD PANTRY UPDATES: What is a "Monthly Challenge Item?" While we are grateful for any/all donations, these are the items you want your school to fill the bin up with during each month! If we receive these items from your school during the month, they count as DOUBLE POINTS for the competition. If a monetary donation is given it is FIVE TIMES the points!! MOST NEEDED ITEMS: Personal Hygiene (shampoo, conditioner, bath soap, toilet paper, deodorant), Canned Fruit, Canned Chicken, Box Pasta, Pancake Mix, Syrup & Coffee. If you have any groups looking to VOLUNTEER, you can go ahead put them directly in touch with our Volunteer Coordinator, Julie Mclaughlin (jmclaughlin@d300foodpantry.org). General volunteers can always check out our available shifts via our website here: https://www.d300foodpantry.org/volunteer/ The Monthly Challenge Items for September are juice boxes and applesauce.  October will be boxed cereals.

• The DMS Parent Association Direct Drive is here! Please consider donating. 100% supports student events, class grants & teacher caffeine! Donate here: https://square.link/u/jSN8rW72  

  • https://www.d300.org/dms/parent-association 

  • DMS Spirit Magnet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x61l6JxYqDOBhmFdEWR5xxurGd6t2Pm-/view?usp=sharing 

  • DMS Bumper Sticker: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IgGB1xeo44svrxXy2UjFZFYu9QIn2zJE/view?usp=sharing

• To purchase your HISTORIC DMS 2027 Yearbook please click here: https://yearbookordercenter.com?school=20897 The last day to order is March 23, 2027.