DMS Family Emails - Updated 5/9/2025

May 9, 2025

DMS Parents/Guardians –

Please read below for important dates and information.

Upcoming Dates: 

May 12 – 16 – NH SAS Testing

May 23 – Spirit Day: Tropical Vibes

May 26 – Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)

NH SAS

Please review the attached letter and information regarding state testing that will occur NEXT WEEK.

Lost & Found

Lost and found tables are set up inside the main entrance of DMS. Please encourage your students to take a look for their missing items. 

From the DMS PTA

SAVE THE DATE Wednesday, May 14th, 5-9 PM for our Thirsty Moose Restaurant Night! 10% of ALL sales (no flyer needed) will benefit the PTA and DMS community!

ARE YOU WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR? We are looking to fill the position of secretary on our board. Responsibilities include taking minutes at the monthly meeting and being part of the decision-making for the board and PTA. Time commitment is approximately 3-5 hours a month. If you are interested, please reply to this email and I will be sure to answer any questions you may have.

KNOW ANY RISING 5th GRADE PARENTS who might be interested in getting involved? Please share this information with them and encourage them to join us at our next meeting on Monday, May 5th at 6pm in the DMS Library.  You can have them reach out to Jodi at [email protected] or have them text or call Jodi at 603-397-9509.

We are starting to look for sponsors for the 2025 DMS PTA Pumpkin Dash to be held on October 26th. Do you know a business or organization that might be interested in helping to sponsor the race, and in return receive publicity in our PDash promotion and on race day? Please have them check out our digital sponsorship form here.

To have a vote in DMS PTA activities, events, and how we use funds to support the school community, complete your 2024-2025 dues. Just $10 helps support DMS teachers and students and gives you a voting voice in PTA-led activities and events. Join today https://24-25-dms-pta-dues.cheddarup.com.

We hope to see you at our next meeting on June 2 at 6 pm in the DMS library, when we will be voting on the 2025-2026 PTA budget, and on June 2, when we will vote in new officers and determine our fundraisers for the next school year. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions at [email protected].

From the Deans

• There is a new TikTok challenge which influences students to insert items such as paper clips, pencil graphite, pushpins, folded metallic gum wrappers, aluminum foil, etc. into the USB port of Chromebooks. This can cause a spark or puncture the lithium battery which can cause damage to the Chromebook or risk of starting a fire. Please have conversations with your children regarding the safety concerns around the latest TikTok challenge.
• As the weather gets warmer, please review the Appropriate Attire section of the DMS Student Handbook (page 16) with your students.
• Please remind your students that water is the only beverage allowed in school. The only time that non-water beverages are allowed is during lunch in the cafeteria. Students will be asked to discard all other drinks.
• We are seeing an uptick in inappropriate bathroom behavior. Inappropriate and unsanitary actions will be addressed. Please talk with your children about making smart choices away from adult supervision.

From the Café

NEW Ice Cream Fridays! The Café will be selling ice cream on Fridays. Prices range from $1.00 - $1.75. Students MUST have money on their lunch account to purchase ice cream.

Yearbook – ONLY A FEW COPIES LEFT!

It is not too late to order a 2025 DMS Yearbook! Yearbooks are currently $37 and available while supplies last. Yearbooks can only be ordered online and will not be sold at school.

Visit https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A05024850 to order a yearbook for your child.

Have a great weekend!

Principal Dube

Dover Middle School

REPEATED & HELPFUL INFORMATION

DMS Staff Email Directory

District Transportation Information & Contact

Food Services

Student Handbook & Policies

Attendance: If you need to report an absence, please email [email protected] or call 603-516-7019 to leave a message.

After School Clubs:

DMS offers a variety of after school clubs. Please view the list on our website for more information. Check back as clubs are added throughout the year. DMS After School Clubs

Early Dismissals:

Students are not called to the office before a parent arrives. As soon as you check in at the window, we will call your child down.

Bus Changes:

Parents/guardians must contact First Student directly to request the change. First Student

will then inform the Dover Middle School office of the updated arrangements. You can reach First Student at (603) 692-4406. They require 24 hours’ notice to be able to approve and communicate the change. Notes are not accepted from students.

Parking:

If you are dropping your child off in the morning, please do not park in the main parking lot. Numerous families have been here early and waiting in the lot, which is preventing our staff from having somewhere to park. The cafeteria opens at 6:55 and all early students can enter the building through those doors at that time.

Student Drop Off and Pick Up

Please do not park in the bus loop at the main entrance during 7:00-7:30 AM or 2:00-2:20 PM. We have several buses that utilize this area during those times. 

End 68 Hours of Hunger:

We hope everyone is having a smooth transition back into school. We wanted to inform those who are new to the district as well as a reminder to those returning to us this year of our end 68 hours of hunger program. The 68 Hours program is a food program that each household and every student has access too. Once a week on Thursday (or earlier depending on Holiday and break schedule) the students come down at the end of the day to receive their bag(s) of groceries. The food items are non-perishables such pastas, cereal, canned goods, peanut butter, and other pantry food items. If you are interested in having your household participate, please contact your student’s counselor, and let them know. We hope you have a fantastic school year.

DMS Counselors:

Nora Marden 5^th Grade
[email protected]
603-516-7283

Haley Gilmore 6^th Grade

[email protected]

603-516-7212

Cal Marsden 7^th Grade
[email protected]

603-516-7211

Joan Breault 8^th Grade

[email protected]

603-516-7210