Thanksgiving Dinner Box Sign-Up! 🐔🦃
We're thrilled to announce that North Dorchester Middle School and Hurlock Elementary School are partnering with One Love Ministries, Inc. to provide a full Thanksgiving dinner box to families!
Priority: Given to families of current NDMS and HES students.
Space is Limited: Only the first 90 families to sign up will be contacted for confirmation. Don't wait!
Pick-up: Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.
Location: North Dorchester Middle School Bus Loop
Click here to sign up now: NDMS/HES Thanksgiving Dinner Box – Fill out form or use the QR code
📅 Please RSVP by November 9, 2025, by scanning the QR code or clicking the link provided! https://tinyurl.com/NDMSVet2025
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Community School Liaison (Ms. Johnson) at johnsonje@dcpsmd.org
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎊
https://tinyurl.com/NDMSVet2025
Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers – your voice matters!
We invite you to complete our School Climate Survey to share your experiences with your student’s education. Your feedback will help us improve student relationships, learning conditions, and the overall school environment.
✅ Survey Details:
Start Date: October 31, 2025
Deadline: November 14, 2025
Length: 21 questions (takes about 10–15 minutes)
Completely Anonymous
👉 Take the survey here: https://assessment.pbisapps.org/Anon/S0G00CsG4m0
Your responses are secure and confidential, and will only be reported as group data. There are no right or wrong answers – we just want to know about your personal experiences.
Thank you for helping us make our school a better place for every student!
🏀 NDMS Owls Basketball Schedule 2025–2026 🦉
Come out and support our teams this season!
📅 Schedule:
December
12/3 – @ Somerset Intermediate
12/5 – vs. Crisfield MS
12/11 – vs. Snow Hill MS
12/15 – vs. Salisbury Christian
12/17 – vs. Snow Hill MS
January
1/9 – vs. Kent County MS
1/16 – @ Crisfield (SIS)
1/23 – @ Kent County MS
1/27 – vs. Somerset Intermediate
February
2/9 – @ St. Michael’s 5 PM Start
TBD – @ Salisbury Christian
2/18 – vs. St. Michael’s
📍 Home Games: Red
📍 Away Games: Blue
⏰ Game Times:
Girls Team – 4:30 PM
Boys Team – 5:30 PM
Let’s go Owls! 🏀💪 #NDMSOwls #BasketballSeason #SupportOurTeam
What an incredible tournament! The strategy, the focus, the brilliance—our students truly brought their A-game!
🏆 OVERALL SCHOOL CHAMPION:
GAGE CONDON (7th Grade) – The ultimate master of the board!
👏 Honorable Mentions:
Lewis Howard (6th Grade)
Blaine Edge (8th Grade)
We are so proud of ALL our participants for showing amazing skill and sportsmanship. This was more than a game—it was a battle of minds, and YOU all made it unforgettable!
Let’s give these champions a HUGE round of applause in the comments! 👏🔥
#NDMSPride #ChessChampions #CriticalThinkingWins
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
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
👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/5phyd
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
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 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
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
🎉🌯 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! 🥑
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! 💙❤️🤍
