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8th Grade IGP Meetings Begin- December 1st

Orchestra Concert- December 9th at 7pm in DFMS Gym

Winter Band Concert- December 11th at 7pm in DFMS Gym

DFMS Dance Concert- December 15th @ 6:30pm-Doors open @ 6pm in DFMS Cafeteria

Winter Map Testing- December 1st-16th

Chorus Concert- December 16th at 7pm in DFMS Cafeteria

Science/Social Studies Exams- December 16th

ELA/FALA(Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Drama, Orchestra) Exams- December 17th

Math/Exploratory Exams- December 18th

End of 2nd Quarter- December 18th

Winter Break- December 19th-January 1st

Elementary School Magnet Fair @ Center for Advanced Technical Studies- January 15th 5pm-6:30pm

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (No School)- January 19th

All Magnet & Choice Applications Close- January 28th at 12:00pm (Noon)

Reminder-Students should miss no more than 9 days of school each year to stay engaged, successful and on track to graduation. This includes parent notes, medical etc. Any time your student misses a school day, an excuse will need to be provided to the School. Submit your Attendance Excuse Form HERE.

** Please note: Attendance will always be one day behind. Today's Attendance will always be reconciled on the following day. For Friday, it will be completed on the following Monday. This is especially true when your Student has early dismissal for an appointment or checking in from an appointment.

As always, if you have any questions regarding Attendance, please contact Kelly Lilie @ 803-476-4804 or klilie@lexrich5.org. Thank You!

Blankets are not allowed at school. As the weather gets colder please make sure your child is dressing appropriately for the cold weather.

♥💕✝️⭐DFMS Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet in the media center on Wednesday, December 03 at 7:45 in the morning. We will be having a time of fellowship, games, snacks, devotion, & prayer. Snacks will be available on a first arrive, first serve basis only.♥💕✝️⭐

Ms. Dorroh is collecting submissions all year long for Silver Paws, the DFMS literary magazine. Submit poems, short stories, personal essays, song lyrics or art to Ms. Dorroh or your ELA teacher for possible extra credit opportunities. Email Ms. Dorroh at bdorroh@lexrich5.org for more information. Submissions can include your name or remain anonymous. The deadline for the first issue is December 1st.

Dutch Fork High School AFJROTC hosts Team-building or Raider Club on Wednesdays from 4-5 pm and Color Guard on Fridays from 4-5 pm. If your child would like to join, please have them arrive at the high school car line by 3:50 p.m., where a JROTC cadet will greet them for further instructions. If your child or you have further questions please email Reginald Slade at rslade@lexrich5.org. Hope to see your child there!

The Dutch Fork Middle School Mock Trial Team is headed to State! After an amazing run at regionals on Saturday, November 15, 2025, the Mock Trial team was one of eight teams to advance to state. State will be held December 5th and 6th 2025.

Our Team Consisted of:

Lyla Rudek-Lead Attorney Plaintiff and Most Effective attorney for Round 3
Gabrielle Austin-Attorney for the Plaintiff
Adina Lentz-Attorney for the Plaintiff
Hailey Marvin- Lead Defense Attorney
Emma Duncan- Defense Attorney
Charles Kinney-Defense Attorney
Francesa Vicaretti-Witness for the Plaintiff and most effective witness for rounds 2 and 3
Miles Barrineau- Witness for the plaintiff
Marissa Macgrayne-Witness for the plaintiff
Gabriel Del Valle-Witness for the defense
Korina Yearty-Witness for the defense
Preston Livingston-Witness for the defense
Leah Young-Time Keeper
Emily Haase- Bailiff
Alternates: Ava Johnson, Raegan Cortes, Alyra Tant

Yearbooks are on sale now! Grab yours today for a discounted price with the code "THANKFUL" at checkout. Discount available until 11/30 - don't wait!

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Tri-District Arts Consortium Summer Program. Students who attend the public schools of Lexington One, Lexington/Richland Five and Richland Two are eligible to participate.

The program is designed for artistically gifted and talented students currently in fifth through eighth grades. Students may audition in creative writing, dance, vocal, strings, band, theatre or visual art.

The Summer Program will take place at Richland Northeast High School June 8 through June 26, 2025 from 9:00 am until 3:15 pm each day, Monday through Friday. Meals and transportation are included.

Anyone can nominate a student using this form. An application for audition will be sent to each student nominated. Deadline for nominations: December 5, 2025

Audition Schedule at Richland Northeast High School: February 28, 2026 - Strings, Vocal and Visual Art March 7, 2026 - Band, Creative Writing, Dance, Theatre and Visual Art

For more information or questions, contact Shirley Cope at 8003-476-8129 or sfcope@lexrich5.org

✨ Come see Spain with DFMS!✨💃⚽

✨ From Flamenco to Fútbol: Discover Spain Like Never Before! ✨💃⚽Get ready to immerse yourself in the heart of Spanish culture on an unforgettable educational journey through Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, and Toledo! 🎒📚

🌆 Wander the Plaza de España

🏰 Explore royal palaces & ancient cathedrals

🎨 Paint tiles like a true Andalusian artisan

💃 Learn to flamenco where it was born

🌳 Taste authentic olive oil on a local farm

🏟️ Tour a fútbol stadium & embrace Spain’s national pride

🕍 Zipline through history in Toledo and sample sweet marzipan!

Every day is packed with adventure, learning, and unforgettable moments. ✈️🌍

📚 Educational. Inspiring. Life-changing.

📅 Spring break 2026

*2 Spots Remaining! Register now to reserve your spot on the trip!*

🔗www.eftours.com/2975718AX

DFMS PTO Spirit Store is OPEN! Order your 2025-26 DF Gear today!

⚽Dutch Fork 2025 Women's Soccer⚽

Dutch Fork 2025 Women's Soccer Conditioning November-December. All forms MUST be completed in Big Teams participate in tryouts. If you have questions contact Coach Baxter at hshelton@lexrich5.org

Attention 7th and 8th grade science parents. Both grades will be conducting science fair projects in the next coming weeks. Please review the district letter with the expectations. If there are any questions, please contact your child's science teacher.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Students can be dropped off starting at 8:45am.

1st block begins at 9:15am.

The Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program is aimed at promoting social inclusion through intentionally planned and implemented activities affecting systems-wide change in K–12 schools and across college campuses. With sports as the foundation, the three component model offers a unique combination of effective activities that equip young people with tools and training to create sports, classroom and school climates of acceptance. These are school climates where students with disabilities feel welcome and are routinely included in, and feel a part of, all activities, opportunities and functions.