DKMS Newsletter

Happy March Madness Friday Panther families! It was another great week in the middle school!

Today was the final day of the third quarter. Students will start their fourth quarter RASL class Monday March 23, 2026. Please have your child check their schedule or look on PowerSchool to see what class they are starting. Report cards will be emailed on Thursday April 2, 2026. If you need to update your email address please call the middle school office at (269) 623-1540.

Next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday our theatre group will be performing Beauty and the Beast Jr. in the high school LGI. Please come out and support all of the hard work our theatre group has done to prepare for their performances! Tickets are $5 a person and showtimes are:

• Thursday 3/26 7:00 pm
• Friday 3/27 7:00 pm
• Saturday 3/28 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

For our current 6th and 7th grade parents, please make sure you are talking with your student about selecting their RASL class for next year. Students need to log into PowerSchool and select CLASS REGISTRATION. The directions will lead them through the rest of the process. Please have them make their selection by Thursday April 2, 2026.

As always, I would like to thank our students, staff, families, and community for all of their hard work and support! Spring break is right around the corner. I wish our weather would act like it's spring! Have a great weekend!

It's a great day to be a PANTHER!!!

Thank you,

Bobby Tillman

DKMS Principal and District McKinney-Vento Liaison

Delton Kellogg Middle School

6325 Delton Rd

Delton, MI 49046

Office Phone: (269) 623-1544

Work Cell: (269) 297-1256

Friday, March 20th - End of 3rd quarter

Monday, March 30th – Wednesday, April 1st- 5th Grade Camp - Sherman Lake YMCA

Friday, April 3rd- No School Students or Staff

Monday, April 6th - Friday, April 10th- Spring Break Students and Staff

Monday, April 13th - School Resumes Full day Dismissal 2:50 pm

Monday, May 25th- No School Staff or Students - Memorial Day!

Wednesday, May 27th - 6th grade Chicago Field Trip

Thursday, May 28th- 7th and 8th grade Michigan Adventure Field Trip

Tuesday, June 2nd - Half Day Students- Dismissal 11:30 am

Wednesday, June 3rd - Half Day Students - Dismissal 11:30 am

Thursday, June 4th - Last Day of School - Half Day - Dismissal 11:30 am

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Parents and guardians who plan to volunteer or chaperone on upcoming field trips must have a completed volunteer form on file before attending. For student safety, all forms must be submitted and approved prior to the trip.

Please turn in completed volunteer forms to the school office as soon as possible to ensure everything is ready before field trip day. If you have questions or need a form, feel free to contact the office or find a printable form below.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping make field trips safe and successful!

We are so proud of the students who were recognized this week for their outstanding character. By consistently practicing being Safe, Kind, Respectful, and Responsible, our Panther Paw winners are doing more than just winning prizes—they are leading by example. Panther Prize winners missing from the photo are Holland Hammon (5th grade) and Maxwell Vaughn (7th grade).

Last weekend, Delton MyWay Wrestlers proudly participated in the West Regionals, where wrestlers competed for a top-four finish to qualify for the state competition. Out of eight middle school wrestlers, six have earned their spot at state—an incredible accomplishment!

Although they finished just short of qualifying, Kash Liceaga and Will Olson both placed 5th in their respective weight classes. They showed outstanding determination and competed with great effort.

We are excited to recognize our state qualifiers:

• Charleigh Loveland – 1st place (70 lbs, 2013)

• Brody McBride – 1st place (220 lbs, 2011)

• Archer Nesmith – 2nd place (170 lbs, 2011)

• Jason May – 3rd place (145 lbs, 2011)

• Brock Bissett – 3rd place (220 lbs, 2012)

• Brayden Reynolds – 4th place (145 lbs, 2012)

These six outstanding wrestlers will compete at the state tournament from March 27–29 for a chance to bring home a MyWay state title.

Congratulations to all of our athletes on a great showing at Regionals, and best of luck at state!

On Saturday, March 14, Mr. Mitch Chapman and Mr. Cory Einhardt got an early start to provide an incredible opportunity for our 8th-grade Leadworthy students. Thanks to the support of our local Rotary Club, and in collaboration with Mr. Dave Ross and Ms. Wy Smith, several students were sponsored to attend a regional leadership conference.

Representing DKMS with pride were Meara Cook-Dill, Issac Donley, Ember Dykstra, Olivia Gonzalez, and Aliyah Mitchell.

During this Rotary Interact day of service and leadership, students participated in a variety of meaningful activities. They helped clean up the campus of Kellogg Community College, packed and shipped care items for veterans, and took part in collaborative team-building experiences. Students also had the opportunity to connect with peers from other schools and hear inspiring messages from speakers who emphasized the importance of service, leadership, and contributing to the common good.

We are proud of how well these students represented our school and community!

On the last day of their ukulele class, some 6th grade students walked over to the elementary school to share their talents with the staff. It was a fun way to wrap up the end of their 3rd RASL class.

On Tuesday, March 17th, lots of students wore green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and added a little extra fun to the day. 🍀🌈

We are excited to share that Smile Programs – the mobile dentists will be visiting our Middle School on Thursday, April 2nd to provide in-school dental care for students.

This program brings licensed dentists and hygienists directly to the school, allowing students to receive dental care during the school day in a comfortable, familiar setting.

Services May Include:

• Dental exam and cleaning

• Fluoride treatment

• Sealants

• X-rays and fillings (if needed)

• Oral health education

• Free toothbrush

What Parents Need to Do:

• Permission forms are being sent home with students

• Forms can also be completed online

• Paper forms should be returned to the Middle School Office

Participation is optional, but we encourage families to take advantage of this convenient opportunity to support their child’s dental health.

Meal accounts & Education and Nutrition forms can be set up at: deltonkellogg.familyportal.cloud Students and staff ID #s will be needed to set-up meal accounts.

Please email tiffany.haines@dkschools.org if you need your student or staff ID #.

Please check event link for all updates and changes.

* Eventlink.com is where information for athletic events and facility usage can be found. Tickets and season passes can be purchased through Eventlink, and you are able to customize your experience by choosing which sports you would like communications from.

* Finalforms.com is where physicals and other important documents should go. These documents can be uploaded by your phone by taking a picture of the document.

* The Athletic Department would prefer all pay to participate payments go through this virtual portal for all Middle School and High School athletes.

Pay to Participate Fees can be paid HERE

PDF of Sports Participation Fees

* Hudl.com is where fans can subscribe to watch live streams of home events that occur at the turf stadium or the High School main gymnasium.

Click here to visit the Delton Hudl Fan Account

* You can also stay up to date with our new athletics social media accounts:

Facebook: Delton Kellogg Athletics

Instagram: DKpanthers

Twitter (X): DKpanthers

Background checks for volunteers are essential to ensure the safety and well-being of students.This helps keep our school environment secure and positive for all students.Therefore in a continued effort to keep our schools as safe as possible, all volunteer parents and community members, as well as classroom visitors, must submit to criminal background checks.Field trip chaperones are also considered volunteers. Visitor and Volunteer Consent forms must be completed each year and should be turned into the middle school office. You can pick up a volunteer form in the office or click below to print one.

Tentative Kickstart Deposit days at DKMS:

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Lost and Found items will be retained for 30 days. After which, they will be donated locally. If you have a student that is missing something, please ask them to check the lost and found shelf, located near the entrance to the cafeteria. If you would like to claim an item, please stop by the middle school office Mon-Fri 7:30 - 3:30.

We know our students are involved in many activities and achievements outside of school that we may not always hear about. If your student has a success or accomplishment you’d like to share—such as sports, music, art, clubs, or other activities—we’d love to help celebrate it!

If you’d like your student featured in the newsletter, please email a short description of their achievement along with a photo to tammy.whitmore@dkschools.org. Let’s celebrate all the amazing things our students are doing! ⭐

Email: tammy.whitmore@dkschools.org

Location: 6325 Delton Road, Delton, MI, USA

Phone: 269-623-1541

Email: julie.gorter@dkschools.org

Location: 6325 Delton Road, Delton, MI, USA

Phone: 269-623-1542