🎉 Save the Date! Registration for Heart & Sole is OPEN! 💜
Heart & Sole is a one-of-a-kind program designed just for girls to help them grow strong in mind, body, and spirit. Through interactive lessons, team discussions, and fun physical activities, participants will:
✨ Embrace who they are—inside and out
🧠 Learn to think independently and critically
📝 Gain skills to write their own stories
💪 Discover inner strength through movement
📅 Season Starts: Week of September 15, 2025
🏃♀️ End-of-Season Celebratory 5K
💵 Registration Fee: $175
📍 Register Between: August 23 – September 10
Let’s help every girl find joy in movement and build lasting friendships! 💫
🔗 www.gotrchesapeake.org
📞 410.635.9313
📧 information@gotrchesapeake.org
#HeartAndSole #GirlsOnTheRun #JoyInMovement #EmpowerGirls #GOTRChesapeake
🎉 Our 2025 NDMS School Spirit Apparel Store is OPEN! 🦉
Support North Dorchester Middle School and show off your Owl pride!
🛍️ NDMS will receive $5 for every item purchased — your support makes a difference!
📦 All orders will be delivered directly to NDMS. We’ll notify you when they’re ready for pick-up.
👕 Please include your child’s name on the order so we know who to give it to!
🗓️ Store closes on September 15, 2025
🔗 Shop here: https://stores.inksoft.com/WS123958
Let’s go OWLS! 💙💛
Support North Dorchester Middle School and show off your Owl pride!
🛍️ NDMS will receive $5 for every item purchased — your support makes a difference!
📦 All orders will be delivered directly to NDMS. We’ll notify you when they’re ready for pick-up.
👕 Please include your child’s name on the order so we know who to give it to!
🗓️ Store closes on September 15, 2025
🔗 Shop here: https://stores.inksoft.com/WS123958
Let’s go OWLS! 💙💛
📣 NDMS Families – Important Reminder About Dress Code 📣
We’ve seen a number of dress code violations today and want to remind everyone of the expectations outlined in our NDMS Dress Code for 2025–2026. Please take a moment to review the guidelines below and speak with your student to ensure they are dressed appropriately for school.
👕 General Guidelines:
Tops must have shoulder straps at least 2" wide
Bottoms must extend past fingertips when arms are at sides
No rips/tears above fingertip line
No pajamas (sweatpants are acceptable)
No headgear (hats, hoods, sunglasses, bonnets, etc.) unless approved for religious/medical reasons
Undergarments must not be visible
Shoes must have hard soles – slippers are not allowed
See-through/mesh clothing must have full coverage underneath
🚫 Clothing may NOT:
Depict or promote illegal, violent, or lewd behavior
Include vulgar, obscene, or hateful language/images
Represent gang affiliation
Endanger student or staff safety
📆 Spirit Days may allow exceptions, but otherwise these rules apply daily.
🔁 Consequences for Dress Code Infractions: 1️⃣ 1st Offense – Warning, call home, parent must bring clothes 2️⃣ 2nd Offense – Minor referral, call home, parent must bring clothes 3️⃣ 3rd Offense – Lunch detention + previous consequences 4️⃣ 4th Offense – Parent conference + previous consequences 5️⃣ 5th Offense – 1 day in TAP + student waits in intervention until clothes arrive
Let’s work together to keep our school environment respectful and focused on learning. Thank you for your support!
#NDMS #DressCode #StudentSuccess #ParentSupport
We’ve seen a number of dress code violations today and want to remind everyone of the expectations outlined in our NDMS Dress Code for 2025–2026. Please take a moment to review the guidelines below and speak with your student to ensure they are dressed appropriately for school.
👕 General Guidelines:
Tops must have shoulder straps at least 2" wide
Bottoms must extend past fingertips when arms are at sides
No rips/tears above fingertip line
No pajamas (sweatpants are acceptable)
No headgear (hats, hoods, sunglasses, bonnets, etc.) unless approved for religious/medical reasons
Undergarments must not be visible
Shoes must have hard soles – slippers are not allowed
See-through/mesh clothing must have full coverage underneath
🚫 Clothing may NOT:
Depict or promote illegal, violent, or lewd behavior
Include vulgar, obscene, or hateful language/images
Represent gang affiliation
Endanger student or staff safety
📆 Spirit Days may allow exceptions, but otherwise these rules apply daily.
🔁 Consequences for Dress Code Infractions: 1️⃣ 1st Offense – Warning, call home, parent must bring clothes 2️⃣ 2nd Offense – Minor referral, call home, parent must bring clothes 3️⃣ 3rd Offense – Lunch detention + previous consequences 4️⃣ 4th Offense – Parent conference + previous consequences 5️⃣ 5th Offense – 1 day in TAP + student waits in intervention until clothes arrive
Let’s work together to keep our school environment respectful and focused on learning. Thank you for your support!
#NDMS #DressCode #StudentSuccess #ParentSupport
📚 i-READY Diagnostic 1 Testing Begins
🗓️ September 3, 2025 to September 19, 2025
i-Ready Math Diagnostic 1 testing will take place during your student’s assigned Math class.
Are u-Ready for i-Ready?
Testing Dates:
📅 September 3 - September 19
🧮 i-Ready Testing for Grades 6 - 8 Math and Algebra I Classes
🗓️ September 3, 2025 to September 19, 2025
i-Ready Math Diagnostic 1 testing will take place during your student’s assigned Math class.
Are u-Ready for i-Ready?
Testing Dates:
📅 September 3 - September 19
🧮 i-Ready Testing for Grades 6 - 8 Math and Algebra I Classes
Lockers, schedules, and computers oh my! More sights and scenes from 6th Grade First Day 2025-26!
First assembly for 6th Grade Owls!! #Classof2032
🦉 NDMS Owls Weekly Update!
Stay connected with everything happening at North Dorchester Middle School!
Check out our weekly newsletter for important announcements, upcoming events, and school highlights:
👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/wmzua
Let’s keep soaring together! 💙💛 #NDMSOwls #OwlPride #StayInTheLoop
Stay connected with everything happening at North Dorchester Middle School!
Check out our weekly newsletter for important announcements, upcoming events, and school highlights:
👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/wmzua
Let’s keep soaring together! 💙💛 #NDMSOwls #OwlPride #StayInTheLoop
🎉 Open House 2025–26 was a huge success! 🦉
It was amazing to welcome all our new and returning Owls and their families! The energy, excitement, and smiles filled the building and set the tone for a fantastic school year ahead. 💙💛
Thank you to everyone who came out and made the evening so special. Here's to a year full of growth, learning, and unforgettable memories! 📚✨
#OwlNation #OpenHouseSuccess #BackToSchool #CommunityStrong
It was amazing to welcome all our new and returning Owls and their families! The energy, excitement, and smiles filled the building and set the tone for a fantastic school year ahead. 💙💛
Thank you to everyone who came out and made the evening so special. Here's to a year full of growth, learning, and unforgettable memories! 📚✨
#OwlNation #OpenHouseSuccess #BackToSchool #CommunityStrong
🦉 Our Owls staff is hard at work putting the finishing touches on their classrooms! We can’t wait to welcome everyone tomorrow, Wednesday 8/28, from 2–4 PM for Open House.
Can you guess which teacher’s room is which? 👀 Drop your guesses in the comments!
#OwlsSoar #OpenHouse #NDMS
Can you guess which teacher’s room is which? 👀 Drop your guesses in the comments!
#OwlsSoar #OpenHouse #NDMS
📢 We need YOUR help!
As we prepare for the start of the school year, we’re putting together a special bulletin board display celebrating our families’ summer adventures. 🌞✈️🌊
We believe in the power of community and want to showcase the amazing experiences that make our school family so special—because we believe in YOU just as much as we want our community to #BelieveInUs. 💙❤️🤍
👉 If you’d like to be part of our display, please share your summer adventure photos using this link: https://forms.gle/jiB4XQvcxcbDLgfM8
OR email them directly to pagesm@dcpsmd.org.
Let’s kick off the school year with a wall full of memories and community pride! 🦉✨
📣 NDMS Marching Band & Band Front Info Meeting 🎶
We’re excited to kick off the school year with an informational meeting for the NDMS Marching Band and Band Front (Poms) on Thursday, September 4th, right after school until 4:00 PM.
🎺 Who should attend?
Any student interested in joining the marching band or band front/poms should plan to stay after school that day.
🚗 Important Reminder:
Transportation will not be provided, so please make sure your student has a ride arranged for pickup at 4:00 PM.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic year full of music, movement, and school spirit. Let’s make it a great season!
We’re excited to kick off the school year with an informational meeting for the NDMS Marching Band and Band Front (Poms) on Thursday, September 4th, right after school until 4:00 PM.
🎺 Who should attend?
Any student interested in joining the marching band or band front/poms should plan to stay after school that day.
🚗 Important Reminder:
Transportation will not be provided, so please make sure your student has a ride arranged for pickup at 4:00 PM.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic year full of music, movement, and school spirit. Let’s make it a great season!
📚✨ Our NDMS teachers are hard at work today during their Content & Curriculum Update Professional Development at CSDHS!
It’s been an inspiring day of growth and collaboration, pictures include:
-New faces like Ms. Mills are diving into science and getting acclimated with support from our team.
-Veteran educators like Ms. Grubbs are mentoring and guiding newer teachers, sharing their wisdom and experience.
-In Social Studies, Mr. Reincke and Ms. Sundland welcomed a guest expert who worked with DCPS secondary social studies teachers.
-Meanwhile, our Unified Arts teachers received exciting updates from the amazing Ms. Stephanie Adams of Instructional Technology, helping us stay ahead with the latest tools and techniques.
Swipe through the photos to see our dedicated educators in action—learning, sharing, and preparing for a great school year ahead! 💪🍎 #NDMSPride #ProfessionalDevelopment #Teamwork #CSDHS #EducatorLife
It’s been an inspiring day of growth and collaboration, pictures include:
-New faces like Ms. Mills are diving into science and getting acclimated with support from our team.
-Veteran educators like Ms. Grubbs are mentoring and guiding newer teachers, sharing their wisdom and experience.
-In Social Studies, Mr. Reincke and Ms. Sundland welcomed a guest expert who worked with DCPS secondary social studies teachers.
-Meanwhile, our Unified Arts teachers received exciting updates from the amazing Ms. Stephanie Adams of Instructional Technology, helping us stay ahead with the latest tools and techniques.
Swipe through the photos to see our dedicated educators in action—learning, sharing, and preparing for a great school year ahead! 💪🍎 #NDMSPride #ProfessionalDevelopment #Teamwork #CSDHS #EducatorLife
🦉 NDMS Families – You're Invited! 🎒✂️
Eastern Shore Wellness Solutions, Inc. is hosting their 10th Annual Back to School Health & Readiness Event today!
📅 Monday, August 25
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
2475 Cambridge Beltway, Cambridge, MD 21613
This event is open to all DCPS students and families and includes: ✅ Free school supplies
✅ Haircuts and styling
✅ Other essentials to help students start the school year strong!
🚍 DCPS will provide transportation.
📲 Please RSVP here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/S8EyZFUZ6C
For more info, contact Eastern Shore Wellness at 410-221-0795.
Let’s get ready to learn, Owls! 🦉💙
📸🦉 First Day Vibes!
The NDMS Owl Staff is all smiles and full of energy as we kick off the 2025–26 school year!
We’re excited to welcome our students back and make this year one to remember. Let’s soar together! 💙💛 #NDMSOwls #BackToSchool #OwlPride #TeamNDMS
The NDMS Owl Staff is all smiles and full of energy as we kick off the 2025–26 school year!
We’re excited to welcome our students back and make this year one to remember. Let’s soar together! 💙💛 #NDMSOwls #BackToSchool #OwlPride #TeamNDMS
🦉✨ Our first Owl News newsletter of the 2025–26 school year is here!
Stay in the loop with all the hoot-tastic updates, events, and info from NDMS.
📬 Click the link to read now: https://secure.smore.com/n/95drz
Let’s make this school year Amazing! 💙💛 #NDMSOwlNews #BackToSchool
Stay in the loop with all the hoot-tastic updates, events, and info from NDMS.
📬 Click the link to read now: https://secure.smore.com/n/95drz
Let’s make this school year Amazing! 💙💛 #NDMSOwlNews #BackToSchool
📣 Attention Former Owls – Rising 9th Graders! 🦉🎉
Are you interested in joining the high school cheerleading team? If so, Coach Jasmine Pearson would love to hear from you!
📅 Make-up tryouts will be available for freshmen who missed the original tryout date.
📝 Online registration and physicals can be completed now.
If you're interested or have any questions, please reach out to Coach Jasmine directly:
📞 Call/Text: 443-521-1180
📧 Email: Jazz10pearson@gmail.com
Let’s keep that Owl spirit flying high into high school! 💙💛 #NDMSPride #FutureCheerleaders #GoTeam
Are you interested in joining the high school cheerleading team? If so, Coach Jasmine Pearson would love to hear from you!
📅 Make-up tryouts will be available for freshmen who missed the original tryout date.
📝 Online registration and physicals can be completed now.
If you're interested or have any questions, please reach out to Coach Jasmine directly:
📞 Call/Text: 443-521-1180
📧 Email: Jazz10pearson@gmail.com
Let’s keep that Owl spirit flying high into high school! 💙💛 #NDMSPride #FutureCheerleaders #GoTeam
Popsicles with Principals is a hit!
📣 Welcome to NDMS! 🦉
We are so excited to have Ms. Marissa Mills joining our staff this year! 💙❤️
A big shout-out to Ms. Renee Warfield for organizing the New Teacher Seminar and for making sure the first day included something special—breaking bread with administrators and their new teachers. What a great way to start the year together!
Here’s to an amazing year ahead at North Dorchester Middle School! #GoOwls #NDMSFamily #Welcome
🎒✨ Attention DCPS Middle School Parents! ✨🎒
We’re excited to invite your child to the DCPS Middle School Mini Career Camp — an unforgettable opportunity to jumpstart the school year with purpose, confidence, and curiosity! 📅
What’s in store? ✅ Healthy habit-building for academic success ✅ Fun & engaging career exploration activities ✅ A special field trip to Blackwater Adventures to put teamwork and leadership into action while learning about exciting careers in the recreational industry! 🌲🚣♂️
💥 Only 25 spots available per middle school! Don’t miss out on this powerful experience that blends learning, fun, and future-ready skills. Don’t delay, register today: https://forms.office.com/r/m6aRGYud4H 📩
Contact Mrs. Shay to register today! 📧 lewiss@dcpsmd.org 📞 443-440-5370
We’re excited to invite your child to the DCPS Middle School Mini Career Camp — an unforgettable opportunity to jumpstart the school year with purpose, confidence, and curiosity! 📅
What’s in store? ✅ Healthy habit-building for academic success ✅ Fun & engaging career exploration activities ✅ A special field trip to Blackwater Adventures to put teamwork and leadership into action while learning about exciting careers in the recreational industry! 🌲🚣♂️
💥 Only 25 spots available per middle school! Don’t miss out on this powerful experience that blends learning, fun, and future-ready skills. Don’t delay, register today: https://forms.office.com/r/m6aRGYud4H 📩
Contact Mrs. Shay to register today! 📧 lewiss@dcpsmd.org 📞 443-440-5370
Get ready for an exciting day of fun! 🎬 The Dorchester County Sheriff's Department (DSO) invites you to join us for an awesome movie day at the Cambridge Premium Cinemas on Wednesday, August 20, 2025!
This fantastic event is open to the first 20 students who sign up, so grab your friends and join in on the fun! Don't let this chance slip away, and if you miss out this time, stay tuned for more thrilling events coming your way from DSO!
Sign up now using the link provided, and we can't wait to see you there for a fabulous day at the movies! 🍿✨https://forms.office.com/r/X5K8jgxSjm
If you have any questions about future DSO events, please contact Deputy LaMonica by phone at 410.228.4141 or via email clamonica@docosheriff.org
This fantastic event is open to the first 20 students who sign up, so grab your friends and join in on the fun! Don't let this chance slip away, and if you miss out this time, stay tuned for more thrilling events coming your way from DSO!
Sign up now using the link provided, and we can't wait to see you there for a fabulous day at the movies! 🍿✨https://forms.office.com/r/X5K8jgxSjm
If you have any questions about future DSO events, please contact Deputy LaMonica by phone at 410.228.4141 or via email clamonica@docosheriff.org
