North Dorchester Middle School

8th grade Formal Tickets go on sale TOMORROW during lunch. $5/ticket. Only those eligible to participate in the promotion activities can attend. Admin will be following up with students and families if not eligible.

Due to weather, the 6th grade Blackwater field trip is cancelled. We apologize for the late notice. It will be rescheduled. Thanks.

This is a reminder for 8th graders attending the Holocaust field trip TOMORROW. Dress code still applies and you had to preorder a lunch. Families please pick up at 5 pm.

NDMS Families, be on the lookout for Magical Math Minds! We heard the Superintendent, Dr. Thompson, challenge DCPS schools with the bold statement: “DCPS 23 no more.” At NDMS, we replied, “Challenge Accepted!” To meet this goal, our students created their own Math Challenge: If 70% of students in a grade level hit their typical growth mark, Carpenter, Hatfield, and Grubbs will sleep on the school roof! If 70% of the whole school hits their typical growth mark, Evans, Barnes, and Wilson will join them on the roof! If 50% of students in each grade level hit their stretch growth goal for the year, students will get to either tattoo the teachers and admin or complete the ice bucket challenge! Let’s cheer on our Magical Math Minds as they rise to the challenge!

🌸🎨 Last night, NDMS students, staff, and families came together to celebrate our amazing Fine Arts Department at the Spring Arts Night! This year’s event was a wonderful showcase of our students’ incredible artwork, beautiful instrumental selections and amazing voices uplifted! A big shout-out to Mr. Bragg, Mr. Lee, and Ms. Griffin for a job well done! 👏✨

What a beautiful day for a Mental Health Awareness Fair! North Middle celebrated Mental Health Awareness Month, on May 8th, with several of our community partners by bringing information and tools to our students during their lunch shifts. Our students were extremely engaged with all of the resources! Thank you so much to the representatives from The Dorchester County Health Department education, prevention and School Based Wellness Center teams, Midshore Mediation, Harvesting Hope Youth and Family Wellness, MidShore Meals til Monday, Maple Shade Youth and Family Services and Dorchester County Sheriff's Office for participating in today's event. Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!  Special Shout out to our SEL team for planning this wonderful event.

🦋 If you’ve been following our MCAP Mastery RELA class and their butterfly project, we have exciting news! NDMS is now the proud “parent” of many beautiful butterflies. Soon, they will be released into the environment to play their important role in nature. 🌿✨ We’re so proud of our students’ hard work and dedication to this meaningful project!

We hope to see you tonight at our Spring Arts Night for art, band and choir. We will begin at 6 pm!!!

🎉 Congratulations to Daniela Chacon Mejia, Joseph Herrera-Fierro, and Cristobal Perez-Lopez! Additional thanks and appreciation to Mrs. DeLashmutt for all of your hard work and dedication to our students. 🎉 All three students have demonstrated English Language Proficiency on the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs testing. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication! Keep shining and reaching for the stars! 🌟📚 #23nomore

We have had to cancel afterschool activities for today. We are currently without water. The school will be closing when students dismiss.

All Afterschool activities are on for the rest of the week! Please disregard any previous posts.

🚨 Important Announcement 🚨 Due to necessary repairs on NDMS's water supply, all afterschool activities scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, will be cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve this issue. Thank you for your cooperation!

🎉 We Have the Best SRO and STAFF! 🍦 When we heard music echoing down the halls, we thought it was the ice cream truck! But surprise! It was our amazing SRO LaMonica, bringing joy with a cart full of ice cream for Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you, SRO LaMonica, for spreading sweetness and showing our staff just how much they are appreciated! You truly know how to make our school a better place! 💖

Today, we’re shining a light on mental health awareness. Staff and studetns were asked to wear green in support of mental health awareness. It’s important to remember that taking care of our mental well-being is just as crucial as our physical health. 🧠 Here are a few ways to support your mental health: Talk About It: Share your feelings with someone you trust. Stay Active: Physical activity can boost your mood! Practice Mindfulness: Take a moment to breathe and relax. Reach Out for Help: Don’t hesitate to seek support from a counselor or trusted adult. Let’s create a supportive environment where everyone feels safe to express themselves. Remember, you are not alone! 💪

🌿💚 Mental Health Awareness Day 💚🌿 Tomorrow, we wear green to show our support for mental health awareness! Let’s come together to break the stigma and promote understanding and compassion for those facing mental health challenges. Join us in wearing green and sharing your thoughts on mental health. Together, we can make a difference! 💪✨

🌟 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from Ndms! 🌟 We truly love our teachers and can’t imagine our school without their dedication and passion. To show our gratitude, each teacher received a token of our appreciation! 🍩❤️ Make sure you thank a teacher, today! Thank you for all that you do! You inspire us every day!

NDMS 8th Grade Promotion Events Announcement - Only students that are eligible for promotion will participate in the 8th grade events. Families will be contacted individually if their student is not participating. 06.06 Promotion Practice and Picnic We are accepting donations of food, snacks, water, drinks or $$ for the picnic. 06.07 8th grade Formal - Family Volunteers Appreciated 06.09 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Doors will open for families at 8:30 am. Ceremony starts at 9 am. Contact Ms. Barnes if you are willing to help/donate.

We are so proud to announce our winners from the 5th annual DCPS Mental Health Awareness Poster Contest! Darlen Gonzalez Morales' poster was chosen from all of our school's entries to represent NDMS with the winning poster. We also get to be EXTRA PROUD at the Owl's Nest because our very own Savannah Travers was selected for the best poster from all of the entries in the whole county! All of the entries were incredible this year and we are so grateful that our students recognize the importance of positive mental health!

🌟 Exciting News from NDMS! 🌟 In response to the Superintendent's challenge to elevate DCPS to 15th in the state of Maryland for MCAP scores, NDMS launched a MCAP Mastery class! This innovative program integrates cross-curricular concepts to ensure our students are well-prepared for the upcoming MCAP tests. As part of the RELA Mastery class, our amazing media specialist, Mrs. South, is leading a fantastic project where students are "creating" butterflies to support the environment. They have been nurturing these incredible creatures through their life cycle, and we’re thrilled to share that some are now emerging into the cocoon stage! 🦋 Together, we are fostering both academic excellence and environmental stewardship. Stay tuned for more updates on our students' progress!

🌟 Celebrating National Principal's Day! 🌟 Today, we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible Vaughn D. Evans, Sr., a true leader in DCPS! With over 40 years of experience, Principal Evans has not only transformed the lives of countless children but has also mentored a long list of future leaders. Mr. Evans was recognized as Coastal Magazine's Principal of the Year. But did you know that he has also been on the cover of Forbes and on the Euro. Your dedication and passion for education inspire us all, including the Beetles.Thank you for making a difference every day!