DMS Community Newsletter 26/27

Dear Defender Families,

We hope students and families are enjoying the summer!!! We just want to send a few reminders since we are 3 weeks from DMS School Business Days.

Mark your Calendar:

School Business Days:

• 6th Grade - August 5th from 9-11am
• 7th Grade - August 6th from 9-10
• 8th Grade - August 6th from 11-12

Additional Reminders:

• Incoming 7th Graders: Please review immunization requirements for the 2026/27 school year below.
• All Students: Please complete the Annual Family Update in Infinite Campus, required yearly for all returning students. Students will not be assigned a schedule until this is completed.
• DMS Spirit Packs are on sale July 1 - Aug. 2 through the Webstore. See information below.
• 26/27 Student Calendar: Please review the 2026/27 student calendar. Attendance is important at DMS!!!
• 6th Grade WEB Orientation: Find the donation links below to help DMS continue the annual 6th Grade WEB Orientation BBQ.

We look forward to seeing our Defenders in August!

– Your Defender Team

Support our 6th Grade WEB Orientation BBQ by signing up and donating through the Amazon Wishlist and/or the BBQ Signup Genius.

WEB 6th Grade BBQ Amazon Wish List

WEB 6th Grade BBQ Signup Genius

Thank you for your support to continue the annual DMS 6th grade BBQ that takes place on the 1st day of school!!!

Dear TVUSD Families,

We are excited to welcome your students back for the 2026–27 school year beginning Wednesday, August 12th! Please make sure to regularly check your email for specific school site communication.

Teacher assignments and class schedules will be available in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal on the following dates and times:

• Elementary and Middle Schools: Monday, August 10 at 4:30 PM

• High Schools: Tuesday, August 11 at 5:00 PM

Please note: All schedule changes will be made based on specific school site policies. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure a smooth and consistent start for all students. If your student is able to view a schedule or teacher assignment through a third-party educational app prior to the official release date, please be aware that this information is not finalized and is subject to change until it is officially published in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

If you need assistance accessing the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, please contact your school’s front office.

Reminder: parents must complete the Annual Family Update for all returning students prior to School Business Days or the first day of school to obtain student schedules.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to a great school year!

It is now time to complete your Annual Family Update in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

This update is REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS RETURNING TO TVUSD FOR THE 26/27 SCHOOL YEAR.

Any student who does not have a completed Annual Update:

• may not be enrolled in a class for the 26/27 school year

• may not receive a schedule

• and may not be able to participate in school business days in August.

It is imperative that all families complete the Annual Family Update as soon as possible to prevent any delay in your child's enrollment for the next school year.

Click the links below for RETURNING STUDENT ANNUAL UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS:

• ENGLISH

• SPANISH

Please note, this process is for RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY. If you have a child in your family who will be new to TVUSD for the 26/27 school year, you must complete the New Student Enrollment process. Click HERE for New Student Enrollment instructions.

If you have a student who is riding a bike/scooter/ebike/escooter to school, they need to complete the Safe Riders Course.

Click here to see a recap of the year.

TVUSD cares deeply about all of our community members, some of which are being impacted by the government shutdown. If your family needs support, or you would like to help our affected students and families, this flyer will connect you to some local resources. See the flyers below or the Link Here

For information regarding the district Student Survey Administration, Parent Preview of the Survey, and Parent Opt-Put form, please use the attached link located in the title above.

• Log into IC as Parent/Student? Click HERE

• Using the IC Mobile App? Click HERE

• How to set notifications on IC? Click HERE

• Canvas Parent Observer Video

• Linking a Canvas Parent Account to a Student Account - Written Directions

• Go to Canvas Parent Account Web Address

These directions can also be found on our school website using this link:

TVUSD Community Communication & Non-DiscriminationStatement

• TVUSD Non Discrimation Statements English or Spanish
• Annual Family Notification
• Previous DMS Community Newsletters
• TVUSD Community Connection Newsletters
• Official TVUSD Social Media INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK

• TVUSD Parent Center Instagram Link

• TVUSD is Hiring: Edjoin Link HERE

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• For all DMS updates: DMS ASB on Instagram
• • TVUSD Calendar & Bell Schedules - HERE
  • Join DMS PTSA HERE