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Bulldog Bulletin

December 2025

Bulldog Bulletin  December 2025
Bulldog Bulletin December 2025

Can you believe it? As of December 1, 2025, students only have 15 days left in the second quarter! We are almost halfway through this school year! To finish strong, please help your student(s) stay on top of their assignments as we close this quarter. We want every student to end the first semester feeling proud of their accomplishments! Don't forget to check out our Weekly WAG for updated information from each CORE teacher and the WAG Worthy Tip each week.

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To purchase tickets online:

1. Go to Dixon-Smith's webpage https://dsms.staffordschools.net/

2. Scroll down to the Spotlight section

3. Click on Online School Payments

4. At the top, pick Dixon-Smith from the middle school drop down

5. Pick the date you would like to attend and purchase your tickets online.

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πŸŽ‰DSMS Recognizes! πŸŽ‰DSMS Recognizes!

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πŸ“ MAP Testing Schedule πŸ“ MAP Testing Schedule

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πŸ“… Upcoming Clubs and Events πŸ“… Upcoming Clubs and Events

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December 3 & 17

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December 4 & 18

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December 4 & 11

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December 8

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December 9 & 16

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December 10 & 17

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December 11

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December 11

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December 12

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December 18

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πŸ›ŸSafety Drills πŸ›ŸSafety Drills

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πŸ₯« Food Drive πŸ₯« Food Drive

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πŸ’ͺ Upcoming FLEX Days - Alternate Schedule πŸ’ͺ Upcoming FLEX Days - Alternate Schedule

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November 21 and December 12 included Digital Citizenship Lessons for students through Homeroom class. With students being on break a lot these months we thought it would be helpful to discuss Relationships and Communication as it pertains to the digital world. In case you’d like to engage in the material from home please see our English and Spanish Relationship & Communication Family Guides.

πŸ“˜ Yearbook Cover Contest πŸ“˜ Yearbook Cover Contest

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πŸŽ“ Current 8th Graders (only) - Check out Discovery Nights πŸŽ“ Current 8th Graders (only) - Check out Discovery Nights

Dear Stafford Families,


Stafford County Public Schools will host five Discovery Nights! throughout December. These informative events will feature sessions and exhibits to explore the various high school programs and opportunities in all high schools, including all Regional Schools, Specialty Centers, and Hartwood High School.


Rising 9th and current high school families are highly encouraged to attend one of the events to plan for your student's high school experience. Registration for Discovery Nights! is highly recommended due to limited space and parking. Families should attend the location offering the program that best matches their student’s interests, as not all programs are available at every school, or attend their zoned high school. Families may request a language interpreter during registration.


Content sessions will begin at 6:15 p.m. and repeat every 30 minutes throughout each evening. Sessions are led by high school counselors, teachers, and school leaders who will present options to explore numerous opportunities available in high school. Additional exhibits will showcase other high school offerings available for students.


Discovery Nights!

  • December 2 - Mountain View High School

  • December 4 - Brooke Point High School

  • December 8 - Colonial Forge High School

  • December 10 - Stafford High School

  • December 11 - North Stafford High School


Note: The Academy of Technology & Innovation at University of Mary Washington will host an Open House on Wednesday, December 3 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.


If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your student’s counseling center or contact Academic Programs at academicprograms@staffordschools.net. The Secondary Offerings application system will open on December 2, 2025 at 5 p.m. and close on January 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.. Visit our website to learn more about this process.


Sincerely,



Stafford County Public Schools

High School Program & Pathways

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8th grade only - Latin Informational - click the image to register 8th grade only - Latin Informational - click the image to register

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