DKMS Newsletter

Happy Monday DKMS Panther Families! I hope you all had a lovely Mother's Day weekend and enjoyed the beautiful weather!

Tomorrow, Tuesday May 13th, our students will take their Reading NWEA assessments starting at 9:45 am. Please make sure your child:

• Gets a good night's rest
• Charges and brings their Chromebook to school
• Eats breakfast
• Tries their best on the assessment

Thursday May 15th, students will take their Math NWEA assessment.

5th, 6th, and 7th grade students received Summer Camp permission slips today. These slips go over the dates, times, classes, meals, and transportation we will be offering for our DKMS Summer Camp. If you would like your child to attend, please fill out the registration form and have them return it to their teacher by Friday May 23, 2025. If your child does not need transportation to and from school, do not fill out the Transportation Request form. If you have any questions please contact the middle school office at (269) 623-1541 or email me at bobby.tillman@dkschools.org. 8th grade students will be receiving a permission slip for the High School Orientation classes we are offering this summer very soon.

Friday May 16th, our 8th grade students will be having their Casino Royale Dance from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in our cafeteria. This dance is for 8th grade DKMS students only. If you have any questions please contact the middle school office at (269) 623-1541.

As we get closer to the end of May our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade field trips are quickly approaching. These field trips are non-refundable at this point. It is important that students continue to make good decisions that will lead them to remaining eligible for these trips. If you have a question about the field trip or your child's eligibility please reach out to one of your child's teachers.

As always I would like to thank our students, staff, families, and community for all of their hard work in helping our students and school succeed. We are down to our last four weeks (18 days) of school for the year. It is important that we finish this year off strong! Have a great week!

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

Thank you,

Bobby Tillman

Principal

Delton Kellogg Middle School

6325 Delton Rd

Delton, MI 49046

(269) 623-1541

Friday, May 16th - 8th Grade Casino Royale Dance

Thursday, May 22nd- Middle School Career Day - starts at 8:00 a.m.

Friday, May 23rd - Supply Pack Forms and Money due to PIE or the middle school office

Monday, May 26th - No school- Memorial Day 🤍

Wednesday, May 28th - Kickstart Deposit Day 💰 / The Little Mermaid, Jr. at the HS auditorium 7:00 pm

Saturday, May 31st -The Little Mermaid, Jr. at the HS auditorium 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm

Tuesday, June 3rd - Half day dismissal at 11:30 am

Wednesday, June 4th - End of Year Students' Awards Ceremony / Half day dismissal at 11:30 am

Thursday, June 5th - Last day of School - Half day dismissal at 11:30 am

Last week, May 5th–9th, we celebrated Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week at DKMS! It was a fun and thoughtful week filled with treats, gifts, and big smiles.

A special thank-you goes to PIE (Partners in Education) for all they did to make our school feel special. As usual they went above and beyond! They decorated the building with beautiful flowers and bright spring decorations, making everything feel cheerful and welcoming.

PIE also made sure everyone felt included—even Mr. Cooper, our therapy dog, got a box of treats to thank him for all he does for our students!

We’re so lucky to have such caring teachers, staff, and families at DKMS. Thank you for all you do!

Middle school track coach Sara Mast shared a photo and exciting news about last weeks track meet—our track team took 2nd place at the Parchment Relays.

Huge congratulations to our athletes for their effort and teamwork. You’ve made your school proud!

Last week at DKMS, the following students were recognized for their positive behavior. Great job, Panthers. Keep up the awesome work in making our school a positive place for everyone!

Mrs. Ingle’s 8th grade Health classes are getting important lessons on making healthy choices, thanks to special guests from the Barry County Community Health Authority.

Presenters were visiting the classroom last week and have one more session scheduled for today Monday, May 12th. The presentations cover serious topics such as nicotine, cannabis, and prescription opioids. Students are learning how these substances can affect their bodies and minds, as well as how to make smart decisions to stay safe and healthy.

We’re thankful to the Barry County Community Health Authority for helping educate our students and supporting the health of our DKMS community!

Delton Kellogg Middle School 8th grader Jerrit Rench has taken on a fast new hobby—racing Front Wheel Drive cars at Galesburg Speedway!

Jerrit is new to the sport, with only three races so far. But he’s already off to a great start—he took 1st place in his very first race and finished 2nd last weekend. Each race includes a 15-lap heat and/or a 20-lap feature.

Jerrit’s older brother, Jordan, races at Kalamazoo Speedway, and the two are enjoying the sport together. It’s a great way for them to spend time together working on their cars.

If you’re looking for something fun to do on the weekend, head over to Galesburg Speedway on Saturdays and cheer Jerrit on as he races!

Way to go, Jerrit!

Mark your calendars! The Middle School Theater Club is proud to present The Little Mermaid, Jr. on May 28 and 31, 2025.

Public performance times are as follows:

• Wednesday, May 28 at 7:00 PM

• Saturday, May 31 at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM

All performances will take place in the High School Auditorium, and tickets are just $5 each.

This production is being directed by Miss Maggie Martin, with Mrs. Susan Renee serving as the faculty advisor.

Come out and support our talented student performers as they bring this magical underwater adventure to life on stage!

Join us on Wednesday, August 7th, as the Delton Kellogg Marching Band is recognized as the special guest of the night during the Kalamazoo Growlers' Salute Our Troops game against the Royal Oak Leprechauns. Our talented band will proudly perform the National Anthem to kick off the evening. First pitch is at 6:35 PM.

Support the band’s upcoming trip to Pearl Harbor by purchasing your tickets using the promo code DKBand at growlerstickets.com or by scanning their QR code. A portion of each ticket sold with the code will go directly to the DK Band.

Let’s pack the stands and show our support—let’s knock it out of the park for the DK Marching Band!

Let's knock it out of the park!

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

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