DMS Incoming 6th Grade Information

We are excited for your student to become a DMS Bluejay!

Thank you to everyone that attended the Incoming 6th Grade Family Transition Night on April 16th. If you were unable to attend, please see the slides below for the presentations.

Incoming 6th Grade Family Transition Night-April 16, 2024

Administrator Presentation: How Things Work at DMS

23-24 DMS Incoming 6th Grade Family Transition Presentation- Counseling

Counseling & Social Work Presentation: Supporting Your Student's Transition to DMS

The administrators, counselors, and staff at DMS want you and your student to feel prepared when enrolling and transitioning to middle school! Check out the different topics below to gain a better understanding of what your student can expect at DMS and in their day to day classes. 

Middle School Transition & Enrollment Information

Transitioning from elementary to middle school can be difficult. We want to help you and your student to feel prepared with information on this transition. Click the picture above to find out what your student can expect during their transition to middle school.

Advanced vs. Regular

(Math & ELA)

Unsure whether Advanced or Regular classes are best for your student? This presentation will break down the differences between Advanced vs. RegularClick the picture above to find information on our Adv. vs. Reg. offerings at DMS.

English Language Development

English Language Development  Click the picture above to find information on our English Language Development services at DMS.

Fine Arts 

(Band, Choir, Orchestra)

6th graders have the option to experience different fine arts on the wheel or year long courses.Click the picture above to view Fine Arts options at DMS.

Gifted

(ELA, Math, Science)

Is your student in the LPS gifted program? This information will guide you in how gifted classes transition to the middle level.Click the picture above to view information about the PEAK program at Discovery Middle School.

Special Services

Our Special Education team has all of the information you need to ensure your student will receive the services they need. Click the picture above to find information on our Special Education services at DMS.

The Staff

Below are the staff members who may work with your student. Feel free to reach out to them for specific questions!

Click a picture of a staff member to email them.

Dr. Greg Mees

Principal

gregory.mees@lps53.org

Dr. Courtney Dickerson

Assistant Principal

(Incoming 6th Grade Administrator)

courtney.dickerson@lps53.org


Dr. Rose Taney

Administrative Intern

roseangela.taney@lps53.org


Mrs. Ashley Springer

Counselor

(Incoming 6th Grade Counselor)

ashley.springer@lps53.org

Ms. Michelle Washington

Counselor

michelle.washington@lps53.org

Mrs. Jenny Ward

Counseling Intern

jenny.ward@lps53.org

Mrs. Traci Bartolotta

6th Grade Social Studies Teacher

(Part of 6th Grade Humanities)

traci.bartolotta@lps53.org


Mrs. Theresa Brier

6th Grade Band Teacher

theresa.brier@lps53.org


Mr. Michael Brandt

6th Grade Advanced Math Teacher

michael.brandt@lps53.org


Ms. Marie Coleman

6th Grade Orchestra Teacher

marie.coleman@lps53.org


Ms. Olivia Daley

6th Grade Science Teacher

olivia.daley@lps53.org


Mrs. Wendy Danner

6th Grade PEAK Science Teacher

wendy.danner@lps53.org


Mrs. Connor Davis

6th Grade Choir Teacher

connor.davis@lps53.org


Ms. Emily Gilbreth

6th Grade Math Teacher

emily.gilbreth@lps53.org


Mrs. Karen Estep

English Language Developer

karen.estep@lps53.org

Mr. Phillip Hoover-Holthus

Special Education Teacher

phillip.holthus@lps53.org

Mrs. Margie Manion

6th Grade ELA Teacher

(Part of 6th Grade Humanities)

margie.manion@lps53.org

Mrs. Jamie Miller

6th Grade PEAK Math Teacher

jamie.miller@lps53.org



Mrs. Chanda Reis

School Nurse

chanda.reis@lps53.org



Mr. Cooper Schechinger

6th Grade Social Studies

(Part of 6th Grade Humanities)

cooper.schechinger@lps53.org



Mrs. Mattie Shepherd

6th Grade Advanced ELA Teacher

(Part of 6th Grade Humanities)

mattie.shepherd@lps53.org

Mrs. Carrie Sparks

6th Grade PEAK ELA Teacher

carrie.sparks@lps53.org

Mrs. Kelsey Stuff

Special Education Teacher

kelsey.stuff@lps53.org

Mrs. Kim Vasquez

Special Education Teacher

kim.vasquez@lps53.org

Have Questions? Please feel free to reach out to A DMS Counselor or Ask a Question using the button below.

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