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Dacula Middle School
137 Dacula Road, Dacula, GA 30019 / 770.963.1110
January 16, 2026
Reminders
Reminders
Evolv Detection Systems Updates
Evolv Detection Systems Updates
As part of Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) continued commitment to student and staff safety, we are preparing to implement the Evolv weapons detection system at Dacula Middle School starting on Monday, January 26.
This system will be used during morning arrival at designated entry points. Evolv is a state-of-the-art, touchless screening technology designed to detect potential threats while allowing students and visitors to move quickly and safely into the building.
Here’s what you need to know:
Entry Points: Look for clearly marked entrances with Evolv systems.
There is no need to remove phones, keys, and wallets from your pockets, purses, or bags.
If an alert is triggered, a quick secondary screening may be required.
Arrive early to avoid delays.
The implementation of the Evolv weapons detection system is part of a broader, multi-layered safety strategy that includes:
Enhanced staff training in emergency response and threat detection.
Upgraded surveillance and security monitoring systems
Ongoing collaboration with local law agencies.
We appreciate your support as we work together to maintain a safe and welcoming school environment.
Safety is a Priority in GCPS
Safety is a Priority in GCPS
GCPS News
GCPS News
School Redistricting Information
School Redistricting Information
For information, timeline, maps, and access to the GCPS feedback survey, please visit the
8th Grade Dance Eligibility & Discipline Policy
8th Grade Dance Eligibility & Discipline Policy
As a reminder, starting January 5th, any major discipline referrals will disqualify students from having the opportunity to attend the 8th Grade Dance on March 13th.
Additional information about this event will be sent out shortly so please stay tuned.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding with this policy.
Please Join Us
Please Join Us
Calling All Creative Falcons!
What does it mean to be a R.E.A.L. Falcon? We want to see your creativity shine! DMS students in grades 6–8 are invited to submit an original piece that reflects our core values of being Respectful, Engaged, Accountable Leaders.
Whether you are a writer or an artist, there is a category for you:
Poetry
Prose (2-page limit)
Artistic Representation
The Details:
Deadline: Turn in your best work to the Parent Center by January 30, 2026.
Prizes: We will be awarding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, along with a special "People’s Choice" award!
Celebration: Winners will be announced during Literacy Night on February 24, 2026.
For questions, please visit Ms. Johnson in the Parent Center (Red Hall 7.242). We can’t wait to see what you create!
For additional information, scoring rubric, digital submission link, and much more, visit the DMS Digital Parent Center site.
What's Going on at DMS?
What's Going on at DMS?
2025-2026 Important S2 Dates
2025-2026 Important S2 Dates
Thursday, January 15th: S1 Report Cards available in StudentVUE & ParentVUE. Paper copies will be mailed home to the home address on file by GCPS after 1/15th.
Friday, January 16th: S2 Progress Reports sent home every Friday.
Monday, January 19th: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
Friday, February 6th: Digital Learning Day
Thursday, February 12th - Monday, February 16th: February Break - No School
Wednesday, March 4th & Thursday, March 5th: Early Release Days - Dismissal starts at 1:20pm!
Friday, March 13th: Digital Learning Day
Wednesday, March 18th: Career Fair
Monday, April 6th - Friday, April 10th: Spring Break - No School
Wednesday, May 20th: Last Day of School
** Spring Testing Dates and S2 Interim and Final Exam Dates coming soon! **
Dacula Community Events
Dacula Community Events
2025-2026 DMS Basketball
2025-2026 DMS Basketball
Starting October 1st, students that receive/have received any discipline referrals will not be included in attending the first home game on November 6th.
There will be a 30-day exclusion from attending home games that will go into effect for discipline referrals. Any referal received from October 1st - November 6th will be included in the 30-day exclusion.
Please encourage your students to meet behavior expectations and being a REAL Falcon so they can participate in these school events.
Also, ticket sales to attend home game with DMS are final on the Wednesday before the scheduled home game at noon. Students attending with DMS must also have a signed permission slip in order to attend.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation regarding these policies.
iReady Tips and Information
iReady Tips and Information
Car Rider Information and Reminders
Car Rider Information and Reminders
Morning Car Rider Drop Off:
Morning Car Rider Drop Off:
For your child's safety, car riders drop-off starts 8:55 am morning bell in the car rider lane. The car rider lane will close at 9:20 am, and students must be in class by 9:25 to avoid being marked tardy.
Early drop-off (8:00am-8:35am) must be done in the bus zone at the back of our building. Early students should not be dropped off at the front office or in the car rider lane. Students may be dropped off in the bus lane as early as 8:00 am for study hall in the cafeteria.
As a reminder, there is NO LEFT TURN allowed onto or from Dacula Road during drop off and pick up!
Bus Dismissal:
Bus Dismissal:
For your convenience, we post our bus calls on our website to keep you informed of when your student leaves the building by bus. You can access this information each afternoon by logging on to our website.
Click on the Parents/Students tab across the top and then click on Transportation Information. The Bus Call Information button will take you to the real-time slideshow.
Afternoon buses are posted to our website as they arrive at Dacula Middle with the bus call they are part of.
The time that students are called to load that set of buses is listed in the last column.
Buses leave our school approximately 5 - 7 minutes after the time listed in the green column.
** Please refresh your browser page every few minutes for real-time updates. **
Parent Mentors Presents
Parent Mentors Presents
“Understanding Post-Secondary Outcomes and How they Connect to the Transition Plan in the IEP”
“Understanding Post-Secondary Outcomes and How they Connect to the Transition Plan in the IEP”
Who: Parents/Guardians of students receiving Special Education services
What: Parent Mentors Present: “Understanding Post-Secondary Outcomes and How they Connect to the Transition Plan in the IEP”
When: January 13, 10:00 – 11:30 AM or 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Where: In-Person registration link for 10:00 AM session
Virtual registration link for 6:00 PM session
Save the Date: 2026 GCPS Transition Fair
What: The GCPS Transition fair is the Department of Special Education and Psychological Services’ annual event connecting families of students with special needs to resources that will support their journeys toward adulthood. Featured community organizations specialise in supported employment, day programs and community living, recreation and leisure, vocational and career services for special needs, funding and community resources.
When Saturday, March 14
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Peachtree Ridge High School
1555 Old Peachtree Road, Suwanee
For questions, please contact us at Transition.Fair@gcpsk12.org
Special Education Parental Rights Update
Special Education Parental Rights Update
Parents,
Schools will no longer receive hard copies of Parental Rights Booklets. You can also find a copy of your Parental Rights on the district’s website under Special Education and Psychological Services Parent Handbook.
If you would prefer a printed copy of your Parental Rights, please contact me, Charisse Deramus at charisse.deramus@gcpsk12.org, or your child's case manager.
We look forward to a great year of making an impact one student at a time!
Charisse Deramus
Special Education Assistant Principal
GCPS Technology Information
GCPS Technology Information
ParentSquare
ParentSquare
ParentSquare is GCPS's communication tool for families, schools, and teachers.
Be sure you have updated your settings to make sure you are receiving all GCPS and Dacula MS updates and messages:
MyPaymentsPlus
MyPaymentsPlus
For Gwinnett County Public Schools families, MyPaymentsPlus is the resource for student meal accounts, and accessing options to review and pay for school activities.
Stay Connected
Stay Connected
We communicate through our website, social media, ParentSquare, and News from the Nest newsletter.
Please be sure your email is correct on the Parent Portal to ensure you are staying connected.
** If you do not have a Parent Portal account, please contact our registrar's office. **
To find Gwinnett County Food Security Resources:
https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/communityservices/foodsecurityresources
Home of the R.E.A.L. Falcons
Home of the R.E.A.L. Falcons
Dacula Middle School will become a world-class school that provides a safe and nurturing environment where students acquire the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and beliefs to be successful in college and careers in a diverse society.
Dacula Middle School will become a world-class school that provides a safe and nurturing environment where students acquire the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and beliefs to be successful in college and careers in a diverse society.
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