Dardanelle Middle School

🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟 Today we’re celebrating two amazing women who help keep everything running smoothly — Julie Stokes and Patricia Holiman! Your hard work, organization, and positivity make such a big difference every single day. We are so lucky to have you both on our team. Thank you for all that you do — you are truly appreciated! #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #DreamTeam

📣 You're Invited! Join us this Friday from 3:30–5:00 PM in the DMS Safe Room for a special event before the school dance! ✨ Explore powerful 8th-grade Holocaust presentations and exhibits 🤖 Check out creative 7th and 8th-grade Robotics builds 🛑 Please note: To attend, parents will need to enter directly through the Safe Room entrance—no need to walk through the school. We’re excited to showcase our students' hard work and can’t wait to see you there! 💙🖤 #DMSProud #StudentShowcase

🚍 Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Dardanelle Middle School would like to give a huge THANK YOU to our amazing bus drivers for safely transporting our students each and every day. We appreciate all you do! ❤️🚌 #ThankYouDrivers

🧠 Our 6th-grade PLTW Medical Detectives are diving deep into the nervous system! This week, students explored how the nervous system functions and took a closer look at neurons—the building blocks of the brain. After learning about the different parts of a neuron and how they work together to send messages throughout the body, students put their creativity to the test! Using a variety of classroom supplies, they built 3D models of neurons and labeled each part to reinforce their understanding. We love seeing hands-on learning in action and watching our future scientists shine! 💡👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

🌟 Get ready to dance the night away, DMS! 💃🕺 Our Spring Dance is happening April 24th—music, lights, and all the good vibes you can handle! Don’t miss out! 🎶✨ Time: 5:30 to 7:30 pm Entry: $5 Concessions available for purchase! 🌟 ¡Prepárate para bailar toda la noche, DMS! 💃🕺 Nuestro Baile de Primavera será el 24 de abril—¡habrá música, luces y toda la buena energía que puedas imaginar! ¡No te lo pierdas! 🎶✨ Hora: 5:30 a 7:30 p.m. Entrada: $5 ¡Habrá concesiones a la venta!

Reminder! Dardanelle will be out for Good Friday on the 18th! ¡Recordatorio! ¡Dardanelle estará fuera el Viernes Santo, el 18!

Let's give a big shoutout to Mr. Bobby Rehm and wish him a happy National Assistant Principal Week! We appreciate his leadership as assistant principal and celebrate him as he steps into his new role as principal this May!🎉👏 #ThankYouMrRehm #NationalAssistantPrincipalWeek

Referrals are now being accepted for the Spring Testing Cycle to be considered for placement in the Dardanelle Gifted and Talented Program. Contact your child's teacher or click below for further information. https://www.dardanellepublicschools.org/o/dps/page/gifted-program

Happy National School Librarian Day to our wonderful Mrs. Huelle! 📚❤️Your dedication, kindness, and love for books have made the DMS library a special place for so many students over the years. We wish you all the best in your well-deserved retirement—you will be deeply missed!🎉📖

The Dardanelle School District is closely monitoring the potential for severe weather in our area. Our schools are prepared. Please be aware that if severe weather conditions occur and warnings are issued in our area, buses will not depart at dismissal, and staff will not load cars for pick-up until conditions improve. In the event of an active tornado threat, staff will shelter in our Saferooms with students. Parents/guardians will be allowed to check out their student when it is safe to do so. Bus delays and any other weather-related updates will be posted immediately on our social media platforms. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.

Attention all DMS Students: This is a reminder that Spring Pictures will be taken tomorrow!

Happy National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals who support our students and teachers with dedication and care. Your hard work and commitment help create a positive and successful learning environment—thank you for all that you do! ❤️👏 #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay #ThankYou

Upcoming DMS April Events!

The Dardanelle School District is closely monitoring the potential for severe weather in our area. Our schools are prepared. In the event of severe weather warnings in our area, bus departures will be delayed, and staff will pause car pick-up services until conditions improve. In the event of an active tornado threat, staff will shelter in our Saferooms with students. Parents/guardians will be allowed to check out their student when it is safe to do so. Bus delays and any other weather-related updates will be posted immediately on our social media platforms. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.

Spring Break is almost here, Dardanelle Middle School! Enjoy your well-deserved time off next week, relax, and recharge! See you after the break! 🌷☀️ #SpringBreak #DMS ¡La Semana de Primavera ya casi está aquí, estudiantes de la Escuela Secundaria Dardanelle! ¡Disfruten de su merecido descanso la próxima semana, relájense y recarguen energías! ¡Nos vemos después del receso!

Over the last few weeks, 6th-grade students in Mrs. Schafer’s Social Studies classes have learned about Ancient China. The Ancient Chinese are credited with inventing tea, so students tried Chinese Oolong tea while learning about the history and the importance of tea ceremonies to their culture. Students also enjoyed a fortune cookie while reflecting on what their fortune meant through a writing prompt.

🎶 Join us for DMS Jazz Nite! Tomorrow at 6 PM at the high school — an evening of fantastic music performed by our talented students. We hope to see you there! 🎺

We wanted to share some exciting progress from our recent collaborative science lab between Coach Mayes's and Mrs. Robinson's classes. Last week, our students completed the "Ramping Up Transfers of Energy" investigation. Students explored the relationship between mass, speed, and energy transfer during this hands-on lab. They collected quantitative data by: - Weighing various objects to determine mass - Measuring distances to analyze energy transfer - Recording and comparing results across multiple trials The students used the evidence they collected to construct scientific arguments about how mass and speed affect energy transfer. This experiential learning opportunity reinforced key physics concepts while developing their analytical thinking skills. We are thrilled with how effectively the students engaged with the scientific process and utilized data to support their conclusions.

Today is the final day to guarantee your student's yearbook! Please go online to www.jostens.com to place your order before it's too late!

Dardanelle School District will be open regular hours on Friday, February 21st. The following routes will be impacted on Friday: Butterfly - will not travel Horseshoe Loop Elephant - Will travel normal highway route. It will turn around at Hollye Lane on Delaware Bay Road. Kangaroo - Will pickup kids at the bottom of the hill from Wurst Way at 7:00. It will not go down Marina Rd. El Distrito Escolar de Dardanelle estará abierto en horario normal mañana. Las siguientes rutas se verán afectadas mañana: Butterfly (mariposa): no recorrerá Horseshoe Loop Elephant (elefante): recorrerá la ruta normal de la autopista. Dará la vuelta en Hollye Lane en Delaware Bay Road. Kangaroo (Canguro): recogerá a los niños al pie de la colina (abajo de la montaña)desde Wurst Way a las 7:00. No recorrerá en Marina Rd.