🎉 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
DCPS Seeks Public Input on a Proposed Update to our Cell Phone Policy
Dorchester County Public Schools invites students, parents, teachers, and community members to provide feedback on a proposed update to our cell phone policy aimed at improving the learning environment in schools.
Over the past year, the district conducted a pilot program in select schools to test various approaches to cell phone use during the school day. The pilot provided valuable insights into what was needed to update the current policy.
THE DRAFTED POLICY https://5il.co/3lzgo outlines guidelines for cell phone use during school hours as well as consequences for misuse. The district hopes the policy will help minimize distractions in the classroom.
The district is requesting your input about the changes by August 15, 2025. Community members can submit their feedback via email to Nancy Harrington at harringtonn@dcpsmd.org.
🎉 A Summer Postcard from NDMS Administration!
Dear NDMS Community,
We have truly been blessed and our efforts have proven to be abundantly successful during the 2024-2025 school year.
We are truly proud of our accomplishments, our students. We appreciate the efforts of our faculty and staff and for our partnership with each and everyone of you.
Thankfully yours,
North Dorchester Middle
School Administration
We acknowledge the Top 5 Successes at NDMS for the 2024-25 School Year:
-Increase in overall student attendance to 93%
-Over 20 clubs & organizations to meet student interest
-Decreased Out of School Suspensions by 48%
-Improved outcomes for all students identified 1 grade level or more below in math and RELA
-Surpassed the Superintendent’s first-year goal for NDMS of moving DCPS from 23 to 15 in Maryland
Be on the lookout for more updates of our 2024-25 successes!
Dear NDMS Community,
We have truly been blessed and our efforts have proven to be abundantly successful during the 2024-2025 school year.
We are truly proud of our accomplishments, our students. We appreciate the efforts of our faculty and staff and for our partnership with each and everyone of you.
Thankfully yours,
North Dorchester Middle
School Administration
We acknowledge the Top 5 Successes at NDMS for the 2024-25 School Year:
-Increase in overall student attendance to 93%
-Over 20 clubs & organizations to meet student interest
-Decreased Out of School Suspensions by 48%
-Improved outcomes for all students identified 1 grade level or more below in math and RELA
-Surpassed the Superintendent’s first-year goal for NDMS of moving DCPS from 23 to 15 in Maryland
Be on the lookout for more updates of our 2024-25 successes!
🍧 Popsicles with Principals! 🍧
Join us on Tuesday, August 19th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at NDMS for a fun afternoon! Come meet Mr. Evans, Ms. Barnes, and Mr. Pages, enjoy a tasty treat, and find out who your homeroom teacher will be this year!
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
Join us on Tuesday, August 19th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at NDMS for a fun afternoon! Come meet Mr. Evans, Ms. Barnes, and Mr. Pages, enjoy a tasty treat, and find out who your homeroom teacher will be this year!
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
🚨 Backpack Safety Update – NDMS 🚨
To ensure a safe and focused learning environment, North Dorchester Middle School is implementing new safety guidelines for the 2025–2026 school year:
🎒 Only clear bags are allowed on campus.
💧 Only clear plastic bottles with visible contents are permitted — no metal or glass.
🍽️ Outside food and drinks will be disposed of at entry. Delivered food must be eaten in the front office.
🍬 No food, candy, or drinks (except water) in classrooms. Snacks and lunches are only allowed in the cafeteria.
📌 Please note: DCPS will not be providing clear bags or bottles this school year.
Thank you for helping us keep NDMS safe for everyone! 💙
To ensure a safe and focused learning environment, North Dorchester Middle School is implementing new safety guidelines for the 2025–2026 school year:
🎒 Only clear bags are allowed on campus.
💧 Only clear plastic bottles with visible contents are permitted — no metal or glass.
🍽️ Outside food and drinks will be disposed of at entry. Delivered food must be eaten in the front office.
🍬 No food, candy, or drinks (except water) in classrooms. Snacks and lunches are only allowed in the cafeteria.
📌 Please note: DCPS will not be providing clear bags or bottles this school year.
Thank you for helping us keep NDMS safe for everyone! 💙
📚✨ NDMS Back to School Open House is happening on Thursday, August 28th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM!
Come meet the teachers, learn about the school year ahead, and get ready for a fantastic year at NDMS. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉👩🏫👨🏫
#NDMSBackToSchool #WelcomeBack #SchoolYear2024
Come meet the teachers, learn about the school year ahead, and get ready for a fantastic year at NDMS. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉👩🏫👨🏫
#NDMSBackToSchool #WelcomeBack #SchoolYear2024
DCPS Seeks Public Input on a Proposed Update to our Cell Phone Policy
Dorchester County Public Schools invites students, parents, teachers, and community members to provide feedback on a proposed update to our cell phone policy aimed at improving the learning environment in schools.
Over the past year, the district conducted a pilot program in select schools to test various approaches to cell phone use during the school day. The pilot provided valuable insights into what was needed to update the current policy.
THE DRAFTED POLICY https://5il.co/3lzgo outlines guidelines for cell phone use during school hours as well as consequences for misuse. The district hopes the policy will help minimize distractions in the classroom.
The district is requesting your input about the changes by August 15, 2025. Community members can submit their feedback via email to Nancy Harrington at harringtonn@dcpsmd.org.
🧪👩🏫 Welcome to NDMS: Ms. Marissa Mills! 🦉📚
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Marissa Mills, our new Science teacher at North Dorchester Middle School!
Ms. Mills is beginning her first year in the classroom and brings a strong background in science, having earned her Biology degree from Salisbury University. Before stepping into education, she worked in the science field, focusing on aquatic toxicology and animal pharmaceuticals.
Although new to teaching, Ms. Mills is passionate about showing students just how exciting and fascinating science can be. She’s eager to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact here at NDMS.
Outside of school, you might find her reading, hiking, thrifting, spending time with friends, or hanging out with animals.
We’re so excited to have you join the Owl family, Ms. Mills—welcome aboard! 🧬🌱✨
