🎉 Join us at North Dorchester Middle School as we celebrate our active-duty service members and veterans! The event will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 9 AM in the gymnasium.
📅 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
📅 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
📢 We Want to Hear From You!
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!
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
🎉♟️ CHECKMATE! NDMS CHESS CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED! ♟️🎉
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
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
🎉 Shoutout to Mrs. Sampson! 🎉
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
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
🏅 Staff Shoutouts! 🏅
We’re celebrating two amazing NDMS staff members!
💪 Week of Oct. 12 – Mr. Long
Our PE/Health teacher brings energy, positivity, and purpose to everything he does—from leading engaging classes to running the PBIS Store. Thanks, Mr. Long, for being a true role model and making NDMS a better place every day!
🦉 Week of Oct. 19 – Mrs. Waller
Our 7th grade Special Education teacher goes above and beyond to support students, staff, and families. Her positivity and dedication shine through in everything she does. We’re so glad you joined the NDMS team, Mrs. Waller! 💙
#OwlPride #NDMSStrong #StaffOfTheWeek
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
Here’s this week’s **NDMS Newsletter!** 🦉💙 Stay up to date with all the latest news and events:
👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/5phyd
👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/5phyd
🎉 NDMS Student Spotlight! 🎉
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
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
NDMS 6th Graders Present: FOOD DRIVE! 🥫
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 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
🎉 NDMS Bullying Prevention Spirit Week is here! 🎉
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
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
📣 Exciting Day at NDMS! 🦉
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
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
Today's the big day!
🎉🌯 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! 🥑
🎉🌯 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! 🥑
🎉 Get Ready to GLOW, Owls! 🎉
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! 💙❤️🤍
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! 💙❤️🤍
🎉 At NDMS, we’ve been celebrating our amazing staff and students in all sorts of ways this school year — and we want to make sure we recognize them here, too!
👏 Congratulations to our Staff Members of the Week!
Week of September 15 (Inaugural 2025–26 Staff Member of the Week): Ms. Carpenter
Week of September 22: Ms. Grubbs
Week of September 29: Ms. Hatfield
Week of October 6: Mr. Nibblett
Thank you all for your hard work, positivity, and dedication to our students. We’re so proud to have you on Team Owl! 🦉❤️💙
👏 Congratulations to our Staff Members of the Week!
Week of September 15 (Inaugural 2025–26 Staff Member of the Week): Ms. Carpenter
Week of September 22: Ms. Grubbs
Week of September 29: Ms. Hatfield
Week of October 6: Mr. Nibblett
Thank you all for your hard work, positivity, and dedication to our students. We’re so proud to have you on Team Owl! 🦉❤️💙
🎃👻 Haunted Halls of Knowledge - Parent and Family Night at NDMS! 👻🎃
Join us for a spooktacular evening filled with food, fun, and family engagement!
📅 Date: October 29th
🕒 Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
📍 Location: NDMS
We’ll kick off the night with dinner, followed by important data discussions with administration and community partners. Childcare will be provided during the presentation to make it easier for families to participate.
Join us for a spooktacular evening filled with food, fun, and family engagement!
📅 Date: October 29th
🕒 Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
📍 Location: NDMS
We’ll kick off the night with dinner, followed by important data discussions with administration and community partners. Childcare will be provided during the presentation to make it easier for families to participate.
🦉 North Dorchester Middle School News — October 5, 2025
Hello NDMS Families & Community —
We’re excited to bring you this week’s edition of the NDMS Newsletter, full of updates, upcoming events, and ways we can partner to support our students. You can read it in full here:
👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/15ge7
Here are a few highlights you won’t want to miss:
Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Monday, October 6 (scheduled appointments 11:30 AM–4:30 PM; walk-ins 4:30–5:30 PM)
After-school tutoring begins October 8 (3:00–5:00 PM) — permission slips were due, and spots are limited
Our NDMS band rocked the Hurlock Fall Fest — great job, Owls!
Picture Day is Friday, October 10
Turkey Trot shirt orders are open now (deadline October 27) to support our PBIS program
We’re continuing to emphasize punctuality, full-day attendance, and positive behavior — thank you for your support in making NDMS a strong, safe learning environment
We appreciate your partnership in helping each student succeed. Please take a moment to read through the full newsletter for more details, links, and contact information.
Thank you for being part of the Owl community — here’s to a fantastic week ahead!
Hello NDMS Families & Community —
We’re excited to bring you this week’s edition of the NDMS Newsletter, full of updates, upcoming events, and ways we can partner to support our students. You can read it in full here:
👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/15ge7
Here are a few highlights you won’t want to miss:
Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Monday, October 6 (scheduled appointments 11:30 AM–4:30 PM; walk-ins 4:30–5:30 PM)
After-school tutoring begins October 8 (3:00–5:00 PM) — permission slips were due, and spots are limited
Our NDMS band rocked the Hurlock Fall Fest — great job, Owls!
Picture Day is Friday, October 10
Turkey Trot shirt orders are open now (deadline October 27) to support our PBIS program
We’re continuing to emphasize punctuality, full-day attendance, and positive behavior — thank you for your support in making NDMS a strong, safe learning environment
We appreciate your partnership in helping each student succeed. Please take a moment to read through the full newsletter for more details, links, and contact information.
Thank you for being part of the Owl community — here’s to a fantastic week ahead!
