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Updates for Week of October 5th, 2026
DHMS VISION: 100% Student Success!
Tutoring and Homework Help at DHMS is in Full Swing!
Let your grade level counselor know if you would like your student to attend.
DHMS Athletics: Mark Your Calendars!
Dream BIG! Apply for Take Stock in Children Today!
Registration Deadline Has Been Extended Until 10/18!
Show Your Highlander Pride! Spirit Wear Store Is Open!
"Spirit Wear is available through the PTSA throughout the year by visiting the spirit store.
. A variety of shirts, outwear and pants are available. All proceeds support PTSA-sponsored activity. Spirit wear is not required but is dress code approved for students to wear every school day.
Purchases are processed through the PTSA’s spirit wear vendor (JB Edwards) and are non-refundable. You may pick up purchases at JB Edward’s Clearwater store or have them shipped to you. Please check sizes carefully as there are both youth and adult sizes on the store.
The PTSA will generally have sample sizes available at school orientation and Meet the Teacher events for students to try on.
The store may be closed in May and part of the summer while the PTSA selects products for the next school year. Updates regarding the spirit wear store will be provided via school-wide email and on the PTSA Facebook Page.
Please contact the PTSA at president@ptsadhms.org with any questions or concerns regarding spirit wear ”
DHMS Safety Drills
2026–2027 DHMS Safety Drill Record
- Fire Drill: Conducted during the week of August 17, 2026
- Active Threat Drill: Conducted during the week of August 17, 2026
- Severe Weather Drill: Conducted on October 1, 2026
REPORTING an ABSENCE
Attention parents/guardians who wish to volunteer!
My name is Terri Shaw, and I am the Family and Community Liaison a.k.a. Volunteer Coordinator at DHMS. We will have many ways to volunteer this school year and to make sure you get the information, I need to hear from you! Even if you are already Level 2, if this is your first year at DHMS (or you don’t think you are on my email list) I will need to add DHMS to your volunteer profile for you to receive my emails! Please use the link below to submit your information or email me directly at shawte@pcsb.org. We look forward to welcoming you on campus this year!
If you already got one email from me this year with sign-up links, you can disregard this form!
Volunteer interest form – Fill out form
Terri Shaw
Family And Community Liaison
Dunedin Highland MS
Pinellas County Schools
(727)469-4112
Dunedin Highland Middle School
DHMS Calendars
This Week's Calendar
- Future Cities / 8:30-9:15
- Rock Band / 8:15-9:15
- Cross Country practice / 4:15-5:15
- Debate Club / 4:15 -5:15
- Home Volleyball Game vs. Oak Grove / Girls 4:45 & Boys 6:00
Tuesday, October 6hth
- Jazz Band / 8:15
- Spelling Bee Informational Meeting / 1st Period / Media Center
- Basketball Informational Meeting / 4:15 - 4:45 / Parents are not required to attend
- Volleyball Practice / 4:20-5:20
- Cheer Practice / 4:30-6:00
Wednesday, October 7th
- Rock Band before school / 8:15-9:15
- Advanced Pipe Band / 4:10-5:30
- Volleyball Game @ Safety Harbors / Boys 4:45 & Girls 6:00
- Wizard of Oz rehearsal / 4:10-6:00
- STEM Club / 4:15-5:15 /3-211
- Cross Country practice / 4:15-5:15
- Band Boosters Meeting / 5:30
Thursday, October 8th
TTRPG Club Media Center / 8:00-9:20
Jazz Band / 8:15-9:15
PBIS POPCORN for Sale with PBIS Points
- Volleyball Practice / 4:20-5:20
- Cheer Practice / 4:30-6:00
- End of Q1
- Minute to Win It PBIS Event / 8th period
- Cadet Band Practice / 4:10-5:00
- Cross Country Practice / 4:15-5:15
- Clearwater HS Band Night / 5:00-10:00
Future Dates
September
- 9/28 PTSA Color Run Fall Fundraiser Kick-Off
- 10/9 - End of Quarter 1
- 10/12 - No School for Students (Teacher Planning Day)
- 10/15 - Last Day for Color Run Fundraiser
- 10/16 - Color Run Event
- 10/19 - NJHS & RHO Kappa Induration Ceremony
- 10/29 - Fall Concert
November
- 11/6 - Picture Re-Take Day
- 11/11 - No School for Students / Teacher Planning Day / Veterans Day / Grade Level Meetings
- 11/12 - DAP Discovery Night (CGS)
- 11/23 - 11/27 - Thanksgiving Break
December
- 12/1 - 12/18 - PM 2 Window (stay tuned for exact dates for DHMS)
- 12/5 - 10:00 - 2:00 Experience Pinellas Event
- 12/18 - End of Q 2
- 12/21 - 1/3 - Winter Holiday
January
- 1/4 - No School for Students / Teacher Planning
- 1/5 - Second Semester Begins
- 1/14 - Pipe Band Opening at National Conference
- 1/18 - No School / Dr. Martin Luther Kings Day
February
- 2 /15 - No School for Students / Teacher Planning
March
- 3/12 - End of Q 3
- 3/14 - Daylight Savings Begins
- 3/15 - 3/19 - Spring Break
- 3/26 - No School for Students / Trade Day
April
- 4/16 - 4/18 - Band and Dance Trip to Atlanta / Heritage Festival Competition
- 4/23 - No School for Students
May
- 5/27 - Last Day for Students / 2 Hour Early Release / End of Q 4
- 5/28 - Last Day for Teachers
Family Resource
Middle School Sports
QR Code for the DHMS Family Handbook
PEER Conflict
Thank you, parents!
Anonymous Reporting
The Pinellas County Schools utilizes the See Something Say Something system from Sandy Hook Promise as a tool to help keep our campuses and students safe.
Students and families can submit tips anonymously about concerns so the school can intervene in a proactive way.
Tips regarding school safety, student welfare etc. can be submitted and a school official or law enforcement will investigate it immediately to get someone the help and assistance they may need.
To report a tip to See Something Say Something, visit https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/say-something-tips/
FortifyFL is another reporting system available to report suspicious activity and allow Florida Students and the community to report safety concerns.
- To access Fortify Florida visit https://www.getfortifyfl.com