Family Update

Happy Friday, Davis Families!

Thanks to everyone that joined us for Fall Fest last night. What an awesome turn out and so much fun! Thanks to our student council for planning such a great event.

Exciting news from our Media Center -- no cell phones and Book O'Clock Wednesdays are making a HUGE difference in the reading going on at Davis. Book O'Clock is a 15 minute dedicated reading time where everyone (staff included!) stops what they are doing at 9:20am and reads silently. It is awesome!

From August 20, 2023 to October 23, 2023 there were 3,171 book check-outs.

From August 20, 2024 to October 23, 2024 there were 3,112 book check-outs.

From August 20, 2025 to October 23, 2025 there were 4,288 book check-outs.

That's over a 35% increase of book check-outs from the same time period of 2024 to 2025!

We just wanted to share some fun Davis reading news. Ask your student what they are reading for Book O'Clock! It has been fun to see all of the different choices. 📚

Go Irish!

Jaime

October 27-31 -- Spirit Week (Details below)

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

November 4 -- No School; Election Day

November 26-28 -- No School; Thanksgiving Break

Next week is our first Spirit Week of the year -- sponsored by Student Council! Themes are below.

By participating, students can earn points for their Irish Period. The Spirit Stick will be awarded during our Pep Assembly on Friday!

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 (we are extending this a few days!).

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.

Cinderella Cast and Crew Sign-Ups

Stop by the choir room to sign up with Mrs. Martin-Hecker by November 6, 2025.

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

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.

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.

The Winter Sports season is here! Click on the link below to view information on boys and girls' basketball tryouts, Open Mats for wrestling, and more!

This is a reminder that all athletes wishing to participate in tryouts must have a current physical on file with the Athletic Office and be registered in Final Forms for the sport they wish to participate in next week. Directions and links can be found on the Athletic Website.

Click here for Basketball Tryout Schedules and Wrestling Information

Little Irish Youth Wrestling K-6th grade

Sign-ups @ Scioto High School Athletic Entrance

November 4th and 6th 6-7PM

https://www.sciotowrestling.com/little-irish

🍂🎃 Fall Fest - Thank you 🎈🍁

Thank you to all the students, volunteers who made fall fest a grand success. Was excited to see the attendees having fun bouncing on the inflatables or grabbing a snack or just plain roaming around. One more great Fall Fest in the books.

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🛒 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!

Board of Education Meeting Location Change

The location of the board meeting on Wednesday, October 29 has been changed to Dublin Scioto High School in the Performing Arts Center at 6:00 p.m.

Global Travel Virtual Information Meeting

The DCS Global Travel Program is excited to offer three staff-led international trips for Summer 2027. To get all the details about these incredible learning adventures and meet the trip leaders, register here to participate in our one-time, virtual Global Travel Info Meeting on Wednesday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Learn about the itineraries, costs, safety protocols, and how to reserve a spot for your student's 2027 global adventure. Available trips include London & Paris, South Africa or Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands. For more details and to learn about all the travel opportunities, including those that are happening this summer, visit the Global Travel page on our website.

From the City of Dublin

Trick-or-Treat Reminders

Trick-or-Treating in the City of Dublin will take place on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m. Even in inclement weather, the date or time will not change. Please don't go out alone, wear bright colors or bring a flashlight and only approach well-lit homes. We also ask all drivers out and about to Slow Down, Dublin. We want everyone to have a fun AND safe night!

Ready for the fun >> trick-or-treat – City of Dublin, Ohio, USA

Destruction Day: Last Call

A final reminder of two drive-thru drop-off events this weekend, making it easy to dispose of sensitive or expired items safely. These quick and sustainable options are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 25.

• Document Destruction Day – 9 a.m.–Noon, Dublin Fleet Complex, 6351 Shier Rings Road

• Drug Take Back Day – 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Dublin Justice Center, 6565 Commerce Parkway

Be Prepared>> bit.ly/DocumentDestruction

Where Can Teens Level Up?

At The Hub located inside the Dublin Community Recreation Center! Teens ages 13-18 can hang out, game, or get homework done, while adults can drop in weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for some quiet time before the after-school rush.

Join the Fun>> bit.ly/TheHubDublin

Witch of November

The world premiere of The Witch of November will be performed by the Abbey Theater Nov. 7-16. Honoring the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald’s sinking, follow Captain Ernest McSorley as he reminisces on his life while he and his crew sail to their ultimate demise. Witness the World Premiere >> bit.ly/AbbeyTheaterTickets

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