DKMS Newsletter
"It's a great day to be a Panther"
Start and End Times for the School Day
Start Time: 7:55 am
Regular Full-Day Dismissal: 2:50 pm
Half-Day Dismissal: 11:30 am
2026-2027 DKMS Calendar Reminders
Wednesday, August 26 - Open House / First Picture Day
Monday, August 31 - First day of school / Half Day / Dismissal - 11:30
Friday, Sept 4 - Monday, September 7 - No School / Labor Day Weekend
Tuesday, September 15 - Half Day for Students / Professional Development Staff
Open House
Open House Schedule and Chromebook Pickup Information
Please see the flyer below for information on where to pick up your child’s class schedule and Chromebook during Open House.
We look forward to seeing you at Open House!
Chromebook Costs & Responsibilities
Chromebook usage fees may be paid by cash, check, or online through the school’s payment portal.
- Cash or check: Please pay in the Middle School Office.
- Checks: Make checks payable to Delton Kellogg Schools.
- Online: Payments can be made through the school’s online payment portal.
Thank you for your prompt payment and for helping us keep our student devices ready for use!
For a printable copy of the Delton Kellogg Schools Student Technology Handbook, please visit the Delton Kellogg Schools website at dkschools.org .
Powerschool Parent Access and Setup Guide
All incoming 5th grade students will receive their parent PowerSchool Access ID and Access Password with their beginning-of-the-school-year packet at Open House.
Parents can use this information to set up or access their PowerSchool Parent account and stay up to date with their student’s grades, attendance, assignments, and other important school information.
Parents of 6th–8th grade students who may still need their student’s PowerSchool Access ID or Access Password should contact the DKMS office for assistance.
Please keep your PowerSchool login information in a safe place, as you will use it throughout the school year to stay connected to your student’s progress.
📸 Middle School Picture Day Information
DKMS Supply List
👋 Get to Know Our New School Liaison Officer, Paul Green!
We’re excited to welcome Paul Green to Delton Kellogg as our new School District Liaison Officer!
A little bit about Paul: He grew up in Athens and currently teaches part-time at the Kellogg Community College Police Academy. Outside of work, Paul recently became engaged, so he has lots of exciting things happening in his life right now.
Paul is really looking forward to being part of the Delton Kellogg community and, most importantly, getting to know our students and families. He wants students to feel comfortable saying hello, asking questions, and getting to know him, too.
You might get your first chance to meet Paul at Open House on August 26! He’ll be visiting the elementary, middle, and high school throughout the evening, so keep an eye out for him and be sure to say hi!
Welcome to DK, Paul! We’re glad you’re here! 🐾
Food Service Information and August 31st and September Lunch Menu
All Delton Kellogg Middle School students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch during the 2026–2027 school year through Michigan’s “Free Meals for All” legislation.
Students who bring a cold lunch and would like to purchase milk will need to have funds available in their school meal account. Parents can view balances and meal history and make online deposits.
Even though meals are free, all families are required to complete a new Educational Benefit Form (EBF) each school year. These forms help determine the district’s eligibility for important funding, grants, and other programs.
One application is required per family—not per student. Please scan the QR code below or visit deltonkellogg.familyportal.cloud to complete the form.
Thank you for helping support DKMS and our students!
Free Weekend Food Bags Available for Your Student!
DKMS is excited to continue to partner with Hand2Hand, a local non-profit program that helps make sure every student has plenty of nourishing food over the weekends and school breaks!
How Hand2Hand Helps
Weekend Packs: Students receive a bag filled with simple, kid-friendly meals and snacks to enjoy when school isn't in session.
100% Confidential: Food bags are discreetly placed directly into participating students' backpacks or lockers on Friday afternoons before dismissal.
Community Supported: Local volunteers and church partners pack and deliver the meals each week to support our school family.
How to Sign Up
Signing up is fast, easy, and completely private. Scan the QR code below with your phone camera or click the link button to register your student today.
KICKSTART Deposit Days and Information
Student Medication Administration Information
Welcome back to school, DK families! Please review the key requirements below to ensure your child’s health needs and medications are safely managed at school.
General Medication Policy
Every medication (prescription or over-the-counter) requires a completed Medication Authorization Form signed by both a parent and a licensed healthcare prescriber. New forms are required each school year.
Download the 5703 - 2026 medication authorization form DKS.
Adult Delivery Required: All medications must be brought directly to the school office by an adult in their original container.
Self-Carry Emergency Medications: Students carrying emergency medications (such as inhalers, EpiPens, or diabetes supplies) must have explicit permission checked on the form by both parent and physician. Alternatively, emergency medications may be stored in the main office.
Student Registration: Please complete online registration prior to the first day of school, ensuring medical concerns, emergency contacts, and physician information are fully updated.
Requirements by Health Condition
Severe Allergies
Medication Authorization Form (one for each medication, e.g., Epi, oral antihistamines)
Allergy Action Plan signed by physician
For special dietary needs or food allergies, submit the SNP_Special_Dietary_Accommodations_Form__92018.pdf signed by parent/guardian and physician.
Asthma
Medication Authorization Form for inhaler(s)
Asthma Action Plan signed by physician
Seizures
Medication Authorization Form for emergency medications
Seizure Action Plan signed by physician
Diabetes
Diabetes Medical Management Plan signed by physician and parent
Medication Authorization Form for emergency medications
Other Life-Threatening Conditions (e.g., Bleeding Disorders)
Action Plan signed by physician
Medication Authorization Form for any required medication
Overnight Field Trips
For all overnight field trips (e.g., Mackinac, 5th grade camp, band, FFA, HOSA, ect.), please ensure the following safety protocols are followed:
Authorization Required: All medications—both prescription and over-the-counter (including Tylenol, Motrin, etc.)—must have a completed Medication Authorization Form on file prior to departure. School staff are not authorized to administer any medication to students without this form.
A parent may carry their own student's medication on the trip and no forms are neededNo Unapproved Carry: Students are strictly prohibited from carrying medications (including ADHD medications or over-the-counter pain relievers) on their person or in their luggage. All medications must be given to designated staff prior to departure. A parent may carry their own student's medication on the trip and no forms are needed.
Self-Carry Exception: The only exception is for emergency medications (e.g., EpiPens, inhalers, diabetes medications) explicitly authorized for self-carry on the Medication Authorization Form by both a parent and a physician.
Original Packaging: All medications must be provided by the family in their original container
Please reach out with any questions. We look forward to a great school year!
Rhonda Lundquist, BSN, RN
District Nurse, Delton Kellogg Schools
BISD/Corewell Health Pennock
Phone: 616-240-5636
Support the DKMS Panther Den! 🐾
DKMS September Sports Schedule
*Sports Schedule Reminder:
Please always double-check EventLink.com or check with your child’s coach for the most up-to-date information regarding sports schedules, dates, and times. Our newsletter calendar is updated in advance and may not reflect daily schedule changes, cancellations, or updates. Thank you for helping us make sure everyone has the most current information!Athletic / Sports Sign-up Information
* 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.
🦷 In-School Dental Care Coming to DKMS in November
We are excited to offer in-school dental care to help make it easier for students to receive important dental services without having to leave school for an appointment.
Through the Smile Programs Mobile Dental Program, a temporary dental clinic is brought directly into the school. Licensed dental professionals provide care in a familiar and comfortable setting, allowing students to receive services while missing as little class time as possible.
Best of all, there is no cost to the school or to families who qualify for the program.
What Services Are Available?
Students may receive a variety of preventive and restorative dental services, including:
- 🪥 Complete dental examination
- ✨ Dental cleaning
- Fluoride treatment
- Dental sealants
- Dental X-rays, when needed
- Fillings, when needed
- Pulpotomies (treatment for the nerve inside a baby tooth), when needed
- Simple extractions, when needed
- 🦷 Oral health education
- A report from the dentist
- 🎁 A free toothbrush
The goal of this program is to help students maintain good oral health and make dental care more accessible and convenient for families.
Volunteer / Visitor Information
Background checks for volunteers are essential to ensure the safety and well-being of students.This helps keep our school environment secure and positive for all students.Therefore in a continued effort to keep our schools as safe as possible, all volunteer parents and community members, as well as classroom visitors, must submit to criminal background checks.Field trip chaperones are also considered volunteers. Visitor and Volunteer Consent forms must be completed each year and should be turned into the middle school office. You can pick up a volunteer form in the office or click below to print one.
