🎉 Shoutout to Mrs. Sampson! 🎉
She won our Staff Attendance Incentive — and we couldn’t be more excited!
Enjoy your Boo Basket, because we Boo-Hoo when you’re not here! 👻💜
Thanks for showing up and showing out — we appreciate you!
#AttendanceMatters #StaffAppreciation #BooBasketWinner #WeMissYouWhenYoureGone
She won our Staff Attendance Incentive — and we couldn’t be more excited!
Enjoy your Boo Basket, because we Boo-Hoo when you’re not here! 👻💜
Thanks for showing up and showing out — we appreciate you!
#AttendanceMatters #StaffAppreciation #BooBasketWinner #WeMissYouWhenYoureGone

🏅 Staff Shoutouts! 🏅
We’re celebrating two amazing NDMS staff members!
💪 Week of Oct. 12 – Mr. Long
Our PE/Health teacher brings energy, positivity, and purpose to everything he does—from leading engaging classes to running the PBIS Store. Thanks, Mr. Long, for being a true role model and making NDMS a better place every day!
🦉 Week of Oct. 19 – Mrs. Waller
Our 7th grade Special Education teacher goes above and beyond to support students, staff, and families. Her positivity and dedication shine through in everything she does. We’re so glad you joined the NDMS team, Mrs. Waller! 💙
#OwlPride #NDMSStrong #StaffOfTheWeek


Today is the last day to order Turkey Trot Shirts! Please support PBIS by purchasing a shirt! https://www.customink.com/fundraising/ndms-turkey-trot-2025

Here’s this week’s **NDMS Newsletter!** 🦉💙 Stay up to date with all the latest news and events:
👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/5phyd
👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/5phyd

🎉 NDMS Student Spotlight! 🎉
We are proud to celebrate our students who maintained or improved their math performance on the iReady diagnostic since last year!
✅ 6th Grade: 46 students
✅ 7th Grade: 58 students
✅ 8th Grade: 57 students
👏 Keep up the great work and keep practicing!
📌 More information coming soon.
💡 Families, feel free to reach out for tips on supporting your child from home.
#NDMSPride #StudentSuccess #KeepGrowing
We are proud to celebrate our students who maintained or improved their math performance on the iReady diagnostic since last year!
✅ 6th Grade: 46 students
✅ 7th Grade: 58 students
✅ 8th Grade: 57 students
👏 Keep up the great work and keep practicing!
📌 More information coming soon.
💡 Families, feel free to reach out for tips on supporting your child from home.
#NDMSPride #StudentSuccess #KeepGrowing

NDMS 6th Graders Present: FOOD DRIVE! 🥫
Let’s come together to feed the hungry and support our community! 💛
🗓️ October 20 – November 10
📍 Drop off your unexpired, non-perishable food items at NDMS
🥫 Especially needed: Canned goods
Every donation makes a difference!
📩 For more info, contact Mr. Mueller or Ms. Ferguson.
Let’s show what NDMS can do! 💪 #NDMSCares #FoodDrive #CommunityStrong
Let’s come together to feed the hungry and support our community! 💛
🗓️ October 20 – November 10
📍 Drop off your unexpired, non-perishable food items at NDMS
🥫 Especially needed: Canned goods
Every donation makes a difference!
📩 For more info, contact Mr. Mueller or Ms. Ferguson.
Let’s show what NDMS can do! 💪 #NDMSCares #FoodDrive #CommunityStrong

🎉 NDMS Bullying Prevention Spirit Week is here! 🎉
Let’s unite to promote kindness, inclusion, and school spirit! Join us for a week of themed fun:
🧢 Monday – Hat Day: "Put a LID on Bullying!" Wear your favorite hat.
🏈 Tuesday – Teamwork Tuesday: Rock your favorite sports jersey or house colors!
🧡 Wednesday – Unity Day: Wear orange to show we stand together.
🎀 Thursday – Pink Out: Wear pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
✨ Friday – Glow Friday: Wear neon or glow attire and get ready for the dance!
Let’s show our spirit and stand strong against bullying! 💪
#BullyingPrevention #SpiritWeek #NDMS #NDMSStrong
Let’s unite to promote kindness, inclusion, and school spirit! Join us for a week of themed fun:
🧢 Monday – Hat Day: "Put a LID on Bullying!" Wear your favorite hat.
🏈 Tuesday – Teamwork Tuesday: Rock your favorite sports jersey or house colors!
🧡 Wednesday – Unity Day: Wear orange to show we stand together.
🎀 Thursday – Pink Out: Wear pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
✨ Friday – Glow Friday: Wear neon or glow attire and get ready for the dance!
Let’s show our spirit and stand strong against bullying! 💪
#BullyingPrevention #SpiritWeek #NDMS #NDMSStrong

📣 Exciting Day at NDMS! 🦉
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming members of the Executive Team and Central Office to North Dorchester Middle School! Our NDMS administrative team had the opportunity to share our data, discuss our goals for continued growth, and align our efforts with district priorities.
The visit concluded with classroom walkthroughs where our AMAZING OWL students truly shined! 🏫✨
📸 Featured here is our incredible Math Teacher, Ms. Hatfield, leading her 6th grade math class with energy and excellence. We’re proud of the hard work happening every day in our classrooms!
#NDMSPride #OwlNation #AcademicExcellence #TeamDorchester #MathMagic
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming members of the Executive Team and Central Office to North Dorchester Middle School! Our NDMS administrative team had the opportunity to share our data, discuss our goals for continued growth, and align our efforts with district priorities.
The visit concluded with classroom walkthroughs where our AMAZING OWL students truly shined! 🏫✨
📸 Featured here is our incredible Math Teacher, Ms. Hatfield, leading her 6th grade math class with energy and excellence. We’re proud of the hard work happening every day in our classrooms!
#NDMSPride #OwlNation #AcademicExcellence #TeamDorchester #MathMagic

🎉 Our NDMS New Student Social was a hit! 🎉
A huge thank you to our amazing Student Services Department for organizing such a sweet and welcoming event!
We loved seeing all the smiling faces of our new-to-NDMS students and their families this afternoon. Your energy and excitement made the day truly special. 💙
Here’s to building connections, making memories, and starting the year strong together! #NDMSFamily #NewStudentSocial #StudentServicesRock









Today's the big day!
🎉🌯 Chipotle Fundraiser for NDMS! 🌯🎉
Support North Dorchester Middle School just by grabbing dinner!
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Chipotle (check your local store!)
Whether you're dining in or ordering online, every burrito, bowl, and taco helps support our students!
✅ Order Online for Pickup?
Use code L9QBDBM at checkout on the Chipotle App or Chipotle.com to make sure your order counts toward our fundraiser.
Let’s make this a delicious success for NDMS! 🌟
Tag your friends, share the post, and let’s roll out the guac for a great cause! 🥑
🎉🌯 Chipotle Fundraiser for NDMS! 🌯🎉
Support North Dorchester Middle School just by grabbing dinner!
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Chipotle (check your local store!)
Whether you're dining in or ordering online, every burrito, bowl, and taco helps support our students!
✅ Order Online for Pickup?
Use code L9QBDBM at checkout on the Chipotle App or Chipotle.com to make sure your order counts toward our fundraiser.
Let’s make this a delicious success for NDMS! 🌟
Tag your friends, share the post, and let’s roll out the guac for a great cause! 🥑

🎉 Get Ready to GLOW, Owls! 🎉
Our next NDMS School Dance is happening Friday, October 24th from 3:00–5:00 PM — and this one’s going to light up the night! 💡🦉
Sponsored by our amazing Student Services Team (counselors & social workers), this Glow Party will feature black lights, great vibes, and the hottest tracks from our very own in-house DJ — Owl Fire! 🔥🎧
✨ Dress Code: Wear your brightest fluorescent colors to stand out under the lights!
🎟️ Tickets: $5 — on sale during lunches next week!
📚 Eligibility: Students must be in good academic standing and have no major referrals.
Let’s make it a night to remember, Owls! 💙❤️🤍
Our next NDMS School Dance is happening Friday, October 24th from 3:00–5:00 PM — and this one’s going to light up the night! 💡🦉
Sponsored by our amazing Student Services Team (counselors & social workers), this Glow Party will feature black lights, great vibes, and the hottest tracks from our very own in-house DJ — Owl Fire! 🔥🎧
✨ Dress Code: Wear your brightest fluorescent colors to stand out under the lights!
🎟️ Tickets: $5 — on sale during lunches next week!
📚 Eligibility: Students must be in good academic standing and have no major referrals.
Let’s make it a night to remember, Owls! 💙❤️🤍

🎉 At NDMS, we’ve been celebrating our amazing staff and students in all sorts of ways this school year — and we want to make sure we recognize them here, too!
👏 Congratulations to our Staff Members of the Week!
Week of September 15 (Inaugural 2025–26 Staff Member of the Week): Ms. Carpenter
Week of September 22: Ms. Grubbs
Week of September 29: Ms. Hatfield
Week of October 6: Mr. Nibblett
Thank you all for your hard work, positivity, and dedication to our students. We’re so proud to have you on Team Owl! 🦉❤️💙
👏 Congratulations to our Staff Members of the Week!
Week of September 15 (Inaugural 2025–26 Staff Member of the Week): Ms. Carpenter
Week of September 22: Ms. Grubbs
Week of September 29: Ms. Hatfield
Week of October 6: Mr. Nibblett
Thank you all for your hard work, positivity, and dedication to our students. We’re so proud to have you on Team Owl! 🦉❤️💙

🎃👻 Haunted Halls of Knowledge - Parent and Family Night at NDMS! 👻🎃
Join us for a spooktacular evening filled with food, fun, and family engagement!
📅 Date: October 29th
🕒 Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
📍 Location: NDMS
We’ll kick off the night with dinner, followed by important data discussions with administration and community partners. Childcare will be provided during the presentation to make it easier for families to participate.
Join us for a spooktacular evening filled with food, fun, and family engagement!
📅 Date: October 29th
🕒 Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
📍 Location: NDMS
We’ll kick off the night with dinner, followed by important data discussions with administration and community partners. Childcare will be provided during the presentation to make it easier for families to participate.

🦉 North Dorchester Middle School News — October 5, 2025
Hello NDMS Families & Community —
We’re excited to bring you this week’s edition of the NDMS Newsletter, full of updates, upcoming events, and ways we can partner to support our students. You can read it in full here:
👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/15ge7
Here are a few highlights you won’t want to miss:
Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Monday, October 6 (scheduled appointments 11:30 AM–4:30 PM; walk-ins 4:30–5:30 PM)
After-school tutoring begins October 8 (3:00–5:00 PM) — permission slips were due, and spots are limited
Our NDMS band rocked the Hurlock Fall Fest — great job, Owls!
Picture Day is Friday, October 10
Turkey Trot shirt orders are open now (deadline October 27) to support our PBIS program
We’re continuing to emphasize punctuality, full-day attendance, and positive behavior — thank you for your support in making NDMS a strong, safe learning environment
We appreciate your partnership in helping each student succeed. Please take a moment to read through the full newsletter for more details, links, and contact information.
Thank you for being part of the Owl community — here’s to a fantastic week ahead!
Hello NDMS Families & Community —
We’re excited to bring you this week’s edition of the NDMS Newsletter, full of updates, upcoming events, and ways we can partner to support our students. You can read it in full here:
👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/15ge7
Here are a few highlights you won’t want to miss:
Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Monday, October 6 (scheduled appointments 11:30 AM–4:30 PM; walk-ins 4:30–5:30 PM)
After-school tutoring begins October 8 (3:00–5:00 PM) — permission slips were due, and spots are limited
Our NDMS band rocked the Hurlock Fall Fest — great job, Owls!
Picture Day is Friday, October 10
Turkey Trot shirt orders are open now (deadline October 27) to support our PBIS program
We’re continuing to emphasize punctuality, full-day attendance, and positive behavior — thank you for your support in making NDMS a strong, safe learning environment
We appreciate your partnership in helping each student succeed. Please take a moment to read through the full newsletter for more details, links, and contact information.
Thank you for being part of the Owl community — here’s to a fantastic week ahead!

🎶🎺 Huge congratulations to the North Dorchester Middle School Band on an amazing first performance of the year at today’s Hurlock Fall Fest!
Our Owls sounded fantastic and represented NDMS with pride. 🦉👏
Way to kick off the season with energy, musicianship, and school spirit! ❤️🤍💙
#NDOwls #WithJoy #NDMSBand #HurlockFallFest


Hello, this is a message for all marching band students and families. The band T-shirts may not arrive by tomorrow morning. Please be sure to wear a blue shirt, just in case. Thank you, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
🎉 Students who earned passing scores on their MCAPs got to celebrate with a sweet treat from Kona Ice today! 🍧 Way to go, Owls! #withJoy








Today we celebrate our incredible custodial owls at NDMS who work tirelessly to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. 💙💛
A huge shoutout to:
🦉 Mr. Darren Potts
🦉 Ms. Pam Johnson
🦉 Mr. Greg Walls
🦉 Ms. Laverne Taylor
🦉 Mr. Randy Meekins
Thank you for all that you do — your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate you more than words can say! 🙌💫
#CustodiansDay #NDMSOwls #ThankYou #TeamNDMS
A huge shoutout to:
🦉 Mr. Darren Potts
🦉 Ms. Pam Johnson
🦉 Mr. Greg Walls
🦉 Ms. Laverne Taylor
🦉 Mr. Randy Meekins
Thank you for all that you do — your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate you more than words can say! 🙌💫
#CustodiansDay #NDMSOwls #ThankYou #TeamNDMS



