DKMS Newsletter
"It's a great day to be a Panther"
09/09/24 to 09/14/24
Principals Message
Good afternoon DKMS Families! It has been exciting and fun here having all of our students back in the building!
We have lots of things going on next week at school and we have some upcoming sporting events. If you continue to scroll through the newsletter you will see the upcoming game schedules for our cross country, volleyball, and football teams. Here are some things happening in school next week:
- Monday September 9th our local Boy Scout troop leader Jaki Spencer will be meeting with students who are interested in joining the Boy Scouts. She will be here from 8:00 am to 9:40 am.
- On Tuesday September 10th students will take the NWEA Reading Test and on Thursday September 12th students will take the NWEA Math Test. Testing will run from 8:00 am to 10:36 am. Please make sure your child is here, eats breakfast, and gets a good night's rest. These tests let us know where our students are academically and they are good practice for the M-STEP and PSAT tests students take in April.
- On Wednesday September 11th, our community circle time will begin again. Students will be in small grade-level groups from 9:39 am to 9:54 am. During community circle time students are given an opportunity to have conversations with peers and staff, work on listening and speaking skills, and build relationships with peers and staff.
As I said before, the staff not only at DKMS but throughout Delton Kellogg Schools are extremely happy to see our students back on campus and to start the 2024/2025 school year! We have had a great first week and I know this is going to be an excellent year at DKMS. I want to thank our staff, students, families, and community for their continued support and hard work. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and I am extremely honored and proud to be a part of the Delton "village"!
Just Can't Hide That PANTHER PRIDE!!!
Bobby Tillman
Principal
Delton Kellogg Middle School
6325 Delton Rd
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1541
The Mobile Dentist is Coming: September 25th and 26th
Medication Administration Form
Any and all medications that will need to be given during school hours whether prescription or non-prescription will require a completed Medication Form. This form must be completed and signed by a parent and a physician. These forms will then be turned into the Middle School Office. All medication must be brought into the school by an adult. Medication must also be in the original container, identified with the student's name, pharmacy Rx number, name of medication, dosage, and time to be administered. Some self-administered "inhalers" may be kept on the student or in the locker, but a Medical Administration Form must be completed and documented that the physician approves that the student is capable of self administration. You may pick up a medication form in the middle school office or click below to print one.
Visitors / Volunteers
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.
School Lunch Menu
Food Service Information
FREE breakfast and lunch will be provided everyday to all Delton Kellogg students who will be 4 years of age and up at the start of the 2024-2025 school year. However, please fill out the printable "Education Benefits Form" below or obtain one from the middle school office. Completing these forms helps to ensure that all students will continue to receive these FREE breakfast and lunch benefits. A new completed form is required each year. This form can also be filled out on the deltonkellogg.familyportal.cloud as well. Your student ID will be needed for account set up. Please email tiffany.haines@dkschools.org or call (269)623-1223 for any help with account information. FAMILIES with more than one student may use one “EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT FORM”, please list ALL student’s name and information included on the ONE form.
Any students who would like to purchase milk with their cold lunch or add additional milk will need to have funds in their meal account.
White Milk pricing : $ 0.85
Chocolate Milk pricing : $ 0.90
Extra/2nd lunch price for MS/HS : $3.00
*Any students who have a food allergy or need special dietary accommodations must fill out a NEW dietary accommodation form and return it to the middle school office as soon as possible. You may obtain a printable form below or pick one up from the middle school office.
Athletic / Sports Sign-Up Information
The athletic department has implemented some new tools and strategies to streamline communication and transparency throughout the department. These new programs should help streamline communication, event ticket purchases and potentially some registrations in the near future.
* 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
Upcoming Middle School Athletic Events
Monday
Volleyball
- Volleyball (G-7th) - L.E. White Middle School
- When: Mon, Sep 16, 4:30 PM EST - 5:30 PM EST
- Location: Delton-Kellogg Middle School
- Volleyball (G-8th) - L.E. White Middle School
- When: Mon, Sep 16, 5:30 PM EST - 6:30 PM EST
- Location: Delton-Kellogg Middle School
Tuesday
Cross Country
- Cross Country (Coed-MS) - South Haven MS (Race #1)
- When: Tue, Sep 10, 5:30 PM EST - 6:30 PM EST
- Location South Haven Baseline
Wednesday
Football
- Football (MS) - L.E. White Middle School
- When: Wed, Sep 11, 5:00 PM EST - 6:00 PM EST
- Location L.E. White Middle School
Volleyball
- Volleyball (G-6th) - South Haven Baseline
- When:Wed, Sep 11, 4:00 PM EST - 5:00 PM EST
- Location:Delton Kellogg High School
- Volleyball (G-7th) - South Haven Baseline
- When: Wed, Sep 11, 5:30 PM EST - 6:30 PM EST
- Location:Delton Kellogg High School
- Volleyball (G-8th) - South Haven Baseline
- When: Wed, Sep 11, 6:30 PM EST - 7:30 PM EST
- Location: Delton Kellogg High School
Thursday
Cross Country
- Cross Country (Coed-MS) - Cross Country Invitational
- When :Thu, Sep 12, 5:00 PM EST - 6:00 PM EST
- Location: Delton Kellogg High School
Middle School Fall Sport Coaches
Cheer: Zoe Reynolds- zoe.reynolds@dkschools.org
Cross Country: Mike Allersma - allersma88@gmail.com
Football: Rod Reynolds - Rod.reynolds@dkschools.org
8th Volleyball: Anna Bronkhorst - anna.bronkhorst@dkschools.org
7th Volleyball: Sara Mast - sara.mast@dkschools.org
6th Volleyball: Faith Carpenter (Contact Erin) - erin.thornton@dkschools.org
Please check Eventlink.com for up to date athletic schedules.
9/11 Memorial Service
Scouting Night
Delton Kellogg Spirit Wear
Orders due by September 25th to ensure delivery before homecoming.
True Design Apparel
10075 S. M-43 Highway Delton, MI 49046
(269) 838-2902
PAYMENT METHODS ACCEPTED: CASH, CHECK OR VENMO
Make checks payable to: True Design Apparel
Venmo: @julie-aukerman – title your purchase “Back2School” w/
the name of student on the order form.
Partners In Education News
PIE Fundraiser
KickStart Deposits Begin September 11th at the Middle School
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KickStart to Career?
KickStart to Career is a program designed to assist with post-secondary education expenses. The program is managed by the Barry Community Foundation. Each kindergarten student in Barry County has the opportunity to be the beneficiary of an account at Highpoint Community Bank, opened with a $50 deposit from the Barry Community Foundation.
What type of account is it?
It is a Certificate of Deposit. This means the funds remain on deposit until the Barry Community Foundation approves your withdrawal for future college and training expenses or until maturity. It is a deposit only account.
Do I own the account?
No. The Barry Community Foundation is the owner of the account, but the funds are held in trust for you when you need them for post-secondary education.
Does my account earn interest?
Yes, your account earns interest.
How is my interest paid to me?
Interest will be compounded each calendar quarter and will be credited to your account each calendar quarter.
Is there a minimum balance to open the account?
No. The Barry Community Foundation will make your first deposit.
What fees will be charged to my account?
Your account is not subject to balance or transaction fees.
May I or my family members make additional deposits?
Yes, additional deposits are accepted at any time.
How do I make deposits to my account?
You can come into any Highpoint Community Bank to make a deposit or mail a deposit to Highpoint
Community Bank, 150 West Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058. If you would like to set up recurring deposits, please see any HCB representative. You will need to provide your account number, the name of your school and your student ID number for each deposit. Students will also have the opportunity to make deposits at their school building once a month.
Are there limits on how much I may deposit?
There is a $50,000.00 maximum limit for the life of the account.
What if I don’t use all the funds in my account?
If there are any funds remaining, once the certificate of deposit matures, funds will be disbursed to the Barry Community Foundation. They will then pay you the total of your private fund balance, including any earned interest.
What if I graduate from college and still have funds left in my account?
You can contact the Barry Community Foundation and complete an Education Completion Withdrawal form.
What if my family encounters a hardship?
Please contact the Barry Community Foundation to discuss the possibility of an early withdrawal of private funds.
What if I join the military before college?
Please contact the Barry Community Foundation to arrange an extension to the maturity date of your certificate of deposit.
Do I or my parents have to claim the interest earned as income?
Interest earned on private deposits not used for educational purposes may be subject to IRS reporting; please seek professional tax advice.
Are my deposits tax deductible?
No, they are not.
How will I know what my balance is?
Email Sam Waller at the Barry Community Foundation at sam@barrycf.org for access to your student’s online statement.
What if I move?
You are still considered a participant in the program and can continue to make deposits and request
withdrawals for post-secondary education needs. Update your address by contacting the Barry Community Foundation or Highpoint Community Bank.
Who can inquire about my account?
A parent or guardian can be added to the account as an Account Contact by filling out the Parent Participation Form and returning it to the Barry Community Foundation. This will allow them to inquire about the account balance.
Can I make deposits online?
New this year, parents can make deposits into student KickStart accounts on their mobile devices. Scan this QR code to deposit any:
Lost & Found
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.
Contact Information
DELTON KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL
Office Hours 7:30a -3:30pEmail: tammy.whitmore@dkschools.org
Website: www.dkschools.org
Location: 6325 Delton Road, Delton, MI, USA
Phone: 269-623-1541
Addt'l Contact Information
Email: kelseyalkema@dkschools.org
Website: dkschools.org
Location: 6325 Delton Road, Delton, MI, USA
Phone: 269-623-1542
Attendance Office: 269-623-1540
