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.
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.
πDSMS Recognizes!
π MAP Testing Schedule
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Upcoming Clubs and Events
December 11
December 11
December 12
December 18
πSafety Drills
π₯« Food Drive
πͺ Upcoming FLEX Days - Alternate Schedule
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 youβd like to engage in the material from home please see our English and Spanish Relationship & Communication Family Guides.
π Yearbook Cover Contest
π 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 studentβs 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 studentβs 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
