North Dorchester Middle School is proud to introduce your 2025-2026 BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS!
The energy is high, the posters are 🔥, and these athletes are ready to make this season unforgettable.
📸 Check out their Media Day look—because when you play like champions, you’ve got to look the part!
💪 Dedication. Hustle. Heart.
This is more than basketball—it’s about teamwork, pride, and representing the Eagles with everything we’ve got.
👉 Drop a comment to show your support and let’s pack the gym this season!
📅 Stay tuned for game schedules and highlights.
#NDMSBasketball #EaglePride #GameOn



NDMS is getting ready for a festive season, and we need your help! We’re collecting wrapping paper, gift bags, and tape to make our Holiday Shoppe a special experience for our students.
📅 Please send or drop off donations by December 10, 2025
📍 Donations can be delivered to NDMS.
Every contribution counts and is greatly appreciated! Thank you for your care, giving, and support. ❤️
#NDMSHolidayShoppe #CommunitySupport #SpreadJoy
We have approximately 25 Thanksgiving dinner boxes available for pickup today.
If your family is in need of a box, please contact Ms. Johnson by:
📧 Email: johnsonje@dcpsmd.org
📞 Phone: 410-943-3322, ext. 1659
Pickup begins at 1:00 PM today.
Boxes are available while supplies last!

Here is this week's NDMS Newsletter! The next newsletter will be released on 12/7! https://secure.smore.com/n/mxvfk

📣 Friendly Reminder! 🦃🥔🍂
This is a reminder for everyone who signed up to receive a Thanksgiving Dinner Box.
👉 Pickup is REQUIRED — this is a pickup-only event.
📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025
⏰ 10:30 AM
📍 North Dorchester Middle School – Bus Loop

We’re excited to announce our annual Turkey Trot happening on November 25, 2025! This fun community event is a great chance for all students to come together, get active, and enjoy the day. To participate, students must return their signed permission slip along with a $10 in-kind donation. If you’d like to contribute more, additional donations are always welcome!
All grade levels will join in on a 2-mile run/walk at North Dorchester Middle School. Prize certificates will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers, along with Hive Points!
Lace up those sneakers and get ready for a great time! 🏅✨











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




