Family Update

Happy Thursday, Davis Families!

Since we don't have school tomorrow, the newsletter is coming to you a day early. As a reminder, the students have Friday and Monday off.

About every two weeks I get a blog in my email from Javier Sanchez who founded REACH (Reaching Excellence in Attitude, Character, and Health) Communications. His blogs are short and always give me reason to pause and think a bit. This week's blog was especially intriguing so I wanted to share it with you in case you might be interested. It is a short read about the importance of helping build resiliency in our students. Full disclosure -- I am not a parent, and the blog references parents, but his story was very similar to several of mine as a middle school aged girl. It made me smile and think about times back then compared to now. So much has changed, but the idea of helping to build resiliency in our students is just as important now as ever. Here is the blog if you would like to give it a read.

I hope you all enjoy your long four day weekend!

Go Irish!

Jaime

October 17 -- No School

October 20 -- No School

October 23 -- Fall Fest 3:30-6pm

November 2 -- Daylight Savings, Set Clocks Back 1 Hour

November 4 -- No School; Election Day

November 26-28 -- No School; Thanksgiving Break

Student Council and PTO would love some help from our wonderful Davis Families. Check out the links below:

DONATIONS: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945ADAD22A5FC1-52355103-fall

VOLUNTEERS: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945ADAD22A5FC1-52356392-fall

We had to make a few tweaks to our middle school bell schedule across the district. There were no drastic changes but it did change the lunch times by just a few minutes. Our new schedule starting Tuesday, October 21 is below.

Middle School travel opportunity to London, Paris, & Disneyland Paris. Information night is November 5 via Google Meet. Register at: bit.ly/Dublintravelinfo

Dear families,

Dublin teachers, students & families are headed to South Africa in the summer of 2027, and YOU are invited!

Trip Highlights

🦁 Safari at Kruger National Park

• See lions, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and more on a real African game drive!

🏔️ Table Mountain!

• Soar to the summit for breathtaking views of Cape Town.

🐧 Cape Point & Penguin Colony

• Meet adorable African penguins and ride the funicular at the Cape of Good Hope.

🏡 Nelson Mandela’s Legacy

• Step inside Mandela’s former home and prison cell on Robben Island.

🎶 Soweto Tour

• Experience the culture of South Africa’s most famous township—music, food, and history.

🎢 Adventure Stops

• Zoom down a mountain toboggan ride and ride the Graskop Gorge lift!

Informational Meeting #1 details:

📅 Date: October 28th, 2025

🕒 Time: 6:00 PM

📍 Location: Karrer Middle School Library

👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/pyt5vbs

Informational Meeting #2 details: (same information as the first meeting!)

📅 Date: November 12th, 2025

🕒 Time: 6:00 PM

📍 Location: Karrer Middle School Library

👉 RSVP here to join us: https://bit.ly/46S94OU

At the meeting, we will be covering topics such as travel plans, itinerary, what's included, cost and scholarship opportunities! We’ll also open enrollment during the meeting—spots are limited, and I would love to help you secure this experience for your child.

I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!

Best,

Megan McCauley

mccauley_megan@dublinschools.net

Science Teacher

Dublin Karrer Middle School

Dublin City Schools is hosting two more in-person events to help students and families explore career pathways, DCS programs, and postsecondary opportunities. Attendees can connect with college faculty, local professionals, and DCS staff to gain valuable insights for future planning. Here are example questions to give you a sense for what students will learn about.

Target Audience: Students in grades 6-12 and their parents/guardians

Location: Emerald Campus, 5175 Emerald Pkwy, Dublin, OH 43017

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM (for both events)

Dates:

• Weds. Oct 22 - Featuring Business & Law, Education & Human Services and Hospitality (click here to see list of registered professionals)
• Weds. Nov 19 - Featuring Engineering & Technology, Transportation, and Arts & Communications

Questions? Please reach out to DCS Pathways Counselor, Kevin Patton @ patton_kevin@dublinschools.net

The Free/Reduced Lunch Application must be completed EVERY YEAR in order to qualify. Please fill out the application here or ask your student to stop in the Guidance Office to pick up a paper copy of the application. If you qualified during the 2024-2025 school year, your status expired at the end of September 2025.

HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE

Each year Adopt-a-Family matches local families experiencing a financial or medical crisis with volunteer sponsors from the community seeking to experience the joy of giving. Families receive gifts for their children and a grocery card towards a holiday meal.

If you are interested in receiving holiday assistance, contact your student's school counselor for a form. Adopt-a-family forms are due October 24th.

OTHER RESOURCES

From time to time families experience economic hardship due to unexpected emergencies. Many organizations, listed here in the 2025 Resource Flyer, partner with Dublin City Schools, and may be able to help.

Proof of Residency

A friendly reminder that if you lease a home or an apartment that you are required to provide an updated copy of your lease and utility bill each year. Our Guidance Secretary Mrs. Frazee may be reaching out to request a copy if we have not gotten one yet from you. You can also email a copy to her at Frazee_Laura@DublinSchools.net.

Moving?

If you are moving please contact our Guidance Secretary, Laura Frazee, at frazee_laura@dublinschools.net or 614-718-8663. She will be able to follow up with you regarding next steps and can help get your student's bussing updated. Thank you!

Food Assistance

If your family needs assistance with food, please let us know by filling out this form. We are happy to connect you with options.

It's hard to believe the final Fall Sports event is this Sunday. Good luck to our Cross country team as they run in the State XC Meet at the Fortress at Obetz this Sunday!

The Athletic Department would like to sincerely thank all of our kids, coaches, and parents for a wonderful and successful Fall sports season. All of our kids and teams showed great improvement in their chosen sports. Our volleyball teams both finished strong this year, and our 7th-grade team won their tournament bracket! Both football teams ended their home season with impressive wins, helped along by the best cheer squad in Dublin. Almost all of our cross-country runners finished with "personal records" in the last few weeks. Girls' tennis finished with a winning record, boys golf continued to develop, and not to be outdone, the Dublin Girls' golf team finished the season undefeated and won the conference tournament.

Thanks to all the parents who filled the various volunteer needs, team meals, and transportation needs for the teams this year. Great parents make for a great program. We wanted for nothing this year thanks to all of your efforts.

Winter sports are just around the corner. Please check out the Athletic Website for all the details for basketball and wrestling this Winter.

Winter Sports Information

🏈 Elementary Football Night - Thank you 🎉

Thank you to everyone who made Elementary Football Night such a memorable event! The energy was contagious as our 8th-grade team played with great enthusiasm and our elementary students watched with excitement. Davis MS came home as Victors with a 35-6 Scoreline.

We deeply appreciate all the Davis families—and especially our elementary students—who came out in their Chapman, Hopewell, Olde Sawmill, and Riverside swag to cheer on the team and show school spirit. Your support made the night truly special for our players, coaches, and entire community.

We appreciate your school spirit and look forward to more memorable events together. Go Irish!

🍂🎃 Davis Middle School Fall Fest 🎈🍁

Get ready for Davis Middle School’s Annual Fall Fest on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM!

This exciting entry free celebration is our favorite Fall Fun Festival—featuring huge inflatables to play on and concession stands with all kinds of candies and corn to enjoy! It’s proudly sponsored by the Student Council.

Bring your friends and family for an afternoon of laughter, games, and school spirit. Whether you’re bouncing on the inflatables or grabbing a snack, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with all our Davis families—and remember

🛒 Support Our School Store – Volunteer Opportunity! 🙌

We're excited to bring back our School Store, which offers fun and affordable items for students to purchase during lunch! The store not only brings joy to our students but also helps raise funds for both the PTO and Student Council .

The store volunteers are expected to arrive at 11:10 AM. Store opens at 11:18 AM. Closes at 1:28 PM. Post closure, 5 minutes are needed to pack up.

We're looking for parent volunteers to help set up, assist students with purchases, and manage the store.

If you’re available to volunteer, please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945ADAD22A5FC1-59233899-school.

Thank you, in advance, for helping us create a fun and supportive school community!

No School Friday or Monday

There is no school due to a staff Professional Development Day on Friday, October 17 and a Teacher Conference flex day on Monday, October 20. Enjoy the long weekend!

Beyond the Classroom: Your Student's 2027 Global Adventure Starts Now!

The Dublin City Schools Global Travel Program is thrilled to announce three staff-led, life-changing trips for Summer 2027:

1. Ecuador & Galápagos Islands (Experience the equatorial line, walk in Darwin's steps, and see world-famous biodiversity.)

2. South Africa (Chase the Big Five on a safari and discover vibrant history from Cape Town to Johannesburg.)

3. London & Paris (Explore iconic art and history, and ride under the English Channel in a bullet train (plus Disneyland Paris!)

Learn all the details at our one-time, virtual Global Travel Info Meeting on Wednesday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m. You must register here to receive the Zoom link!

From the City of Dublin

A New Hub for Teen Connection

The Hub at the Dublin Community Recreation Center is now open! This newly renovated space is designed just for teens ages 13-18 to hang out, study or play games with friends. Adults can also drop in from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday to enjoy the space before the after-school crowd arrives. Check Teen Hours https://bit.ly/TheHubDublin

MLK Civic Service Series: Poppies for Veterans

Since World War I, the red poppy has symbolized the sacrifice of our Armed Forces, veterans and their families. As Veterans Day approaches, join us in crafting paper poppies that will be displayed at the Dublin Community Recreation Center—encouraging reflection and remembrance. Join us Saturday, Oct. 17 from 2-4p at the DCRC. Register here: http://bit.ly/MLKCivicService

SAVE THE DATE: Document Destruction Day & Drug Take Back Day

Clear out the clutter and safely dispose of medications on Saturday, October 25!

• Document Destruction: 9 a.m.–noon at the Dublin Fleet Complex, 6351 Shier Rings Rd. (Limit: 5 boxes per vehicle; each one must weigh less than 50 pounds)

• Drug Take Back: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Dublin Justice Center, 6565 Commerce Pkwy. (Pills, gel caps and dry meds only—no liquids, needles, inhalers or aerosols.) Learn More: bit.ly/DocumentDestruction

Dates

• Thursday, October 16th

Time: 4-5:30pm

Address: Linworth Methodist Church - 7070 Bent Tree Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43235

Thursday, October 30th 4-8PM @ Chipotle, 6590 Sawmill Road

Assistant Principal: Mr. Jason Snyder (Last Names L-Z)
Administrative Intern: Ms. Cassie Jackson (Last Names A-K)

Email: davis_info@dublinschools.net
Website: https://www.dublinschools.net/Domain/11
Location: 2400 Sutter Parkway, Dublin, OH, USA
Phone: (614) 761-5820
Twitter: @DMSIrish