Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Schafer’s 6th-grade social studies classes explored cave paintings during their Stone Age lesson. Students made observations about what the Paleolithic Man may have been communicating about life during the Stone Age era of prehistory.
DMS Reminder: Picture Day for Dardanelle Middle School will be next Tuesday, October 8th!
Homecoming Spirit Week Days!
Come and show your support for our Sand Lizards as they take on Dover this Thursday! This week's theme is the beach!
This week in PLTW, students learned about accuracy, measurement, and two systems: U.S. Customary Standard and metric. They practiced using a ruler and reading dimensioned sketches, then created their own sketches. Students were able to build their own paper skimmers and then use their sketches. While working on paper skimmers, they measured distances traveled over three trials, recording data for analysis in the next lesson.
Wear red for our game against Nashville on Thursday! Let's go, Lizards!
Reminder: There will be no school on Friday the 6th! We will be out for the Yell County Fair!
Don't forget to wear neon for the Junior High Game against Elkins tomorrow!
Mrs. Killer's 1st-period class had a great visit learning about perseverance and grit with Dr. Burris this morning! Thank you, Dr. Burris!
Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, September 2nd! Happy Labor Day!
Over the past two weeks, students in the Science of Technology course have been immersed in a PLTW Design and Modeling project, working in teams to design, build, and test their own foot orthosis. With a set amount of supplies, they creatively "ordered" materials to construct their AFOs. This group project was both challenging and enjoyable, and we are incredibly proud of their impressive efforts and the success of their first project!
6th grade orientation 6:00pm Tuesday, August 13th in the Middle School Cafeteria. 7th and 8th grade open house 6:00pm-7:00pm Thursday, August 15th.
DMS Schedule pickup information
Welcome Back to School, Dardanelle Middle School Families!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As the new school year begins, we are thrilled to welcome all our students and families back to Dardanelle Middle School! We hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer break.
Our dedicated staff has been working hard to prepare for an exciting year of learning, growth, and new opportunities. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for all our students.
Here are a few important reminders as we start the school year:
1. 6th grade schedule pickup day: August 6th from 8:30am-11:30am and 12:30pm-3:30pm
2. 7th and 8th grade schedule pickup day: August 7th and 8th from 8:30am-11:30am and 12:30pm-3:30pm
3. 6th grade orientation: August 13th @ 6:00pm in the DMS Cafeteria
4. 7th and 8th grade open house: August 15th from 6:00pm-7:00pm
5. First Day of School: August 19th
6. School Hours: First Bell rings at 7:50am, tardy bell rings at 7:55am, and the 7th period bell rings at 3:25pm
We look forward to a fantastic year filled with learning, achievements, and memorable experiences. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's education.
Let's make this school year the best one yet!
Best Regards,
John D. Keeling, Principal
Dardanelle Middle School
Project Prevent visited the Intermediate school today to deliver an anti-vaping presentation to our current 5th-grade students! The presentation aimed to educate students about the dangers of vaping and help them make informed decisions about their health. Project Prevent at DMS is dedicated to promoting a safe and vape-free environment for our school community!
Today, Mr. Tim Tanner with Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center Presented Bleed Control Basics to our 8th-grade students. Each student learned the importance of receiving this training, the ABCs of bleeding—including Alert, Bleeding, and Compression—and participated in the application of a tourniquet and wound packing.
A reminder that 8th Grade Park Day is Tomorrow!
Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day to our favorite nurse, Mrs. Carla Keeling! We are so thankful to have you!
May ATLAS testing starts tomorrow! Here are some test-taking tips to help your students do their best this week!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our outstanding DMS teachers!
