Dowell Middle School
301 S. Ridge Road McKinney, TX 75072 (469) 302-6700
Weekly Newsletter 4/17/25
Principal's Message
Happy Friday on a Thursday!! 8th grade knocked out two more STAAR tests. We are proud of all their hard work. We know it can be overwhelming but we are impressed with how they powered through. One more to go! Next Wednesday, all students will take STAAR Math. Our campus will be closed, and students will eat lunch in their testing rooms similar to STAAR Reading day.
A few reminders about expectations:
No earbuds or phones in classes or hallways. They will be taken to the office for pick up at the end of the day.
Students should not be using other student’s laptops or any technology devices. We are noticing that we have damages to devices because students are playing around. Your student could be held liable for any damages.
Restroom breaks during class are for emergencies only. We are monitoring that students use the restroom closest to their class. Consequences may be issued for wandering our hallways away from designated classrooms.
Playing around often results in innocent bystanders being bumped,etc. Please partner with us and discuss with your child the importance of appropriate behaviors.
School is not over, and we have lots still to learn, and want to finish the year strong. Enjoy your long weekend! We will see everyone back on Monday!!
Melanie Machost
Principal
Dowell Middle School
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NO SCHOOL - Holiday
Friday, Apr 18, 2025, 08:45 AM
McKinney ISD
STAAR Testing
6th, 7th & 8th Grade Math & Algebra
CLOSED CAMPUS
Wednesday, Apr 23, 2025, 08:45 AM
Dowell MS
Soccer - Special Olympics
Wednesday, Apr 23, 2025, 05:00 PM
Dowell MS Football Field
Theatre - Showcase
Thursday, Apr 24, 2025, 04:00 PM
Dowell MS Cafeteria
Theatre - Showcase
Friday, Apr 25, 2025, 04:00 PM
Dowell MS Cafeteria
Choir - All Region Clinic
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025, 08:00 AM
McKinney North HS
Main School Number 469-302-6700
Principal's Secretary - Stacie Bullock sbullock@mckinneyisd.net 469-302-6704
Front Office Receptionist - Karen Morgan kamorgan@mckinneyisd.net 469-302-6702
School Registrar/Attendance - Lori Bergeron lbergeron@mckinneyisd.net 469-302-6709
Nurse - Emily Cieminski ecieminski@mckinneyisd.net 469-302-6716
A-L House Office
Jessica Fair - Assistant Principal jfair@mckinneyisd.net
Jennifer Morse - Counselor jmorse@mckinneyisd.net
Ashley Simpson - Secretary asimpson@mckinneyisd.net
M-Z House Office
Tiffany Bailey - Assistant Principal tbailey@mckinneyisd.net
Rayshana Adams - Counselor radams@mckinneyisd.net
Julie Rohena - Secretary jrohena@mckinneyisd.net
504/SPED
504 Secretary - Andre Baca abaca@mckinneyisd.net
504 Coordinator - Kellie Hodum khodum@mckinneyisd.net
ESL Coordinator - Rosalyn Govan rgovan@mckinneyisd.net
Special Education Coordinator - Cheryl Boeve cboeve@mckinneyisd.net
*Gifted and Talented Services, Please contact your designated counselor.
Athletics
Boys Athletic Coordinator/Physical Education - Rashad Robinson rrobinson@mckinneyisd.net
Girls Athletic Coordinator/Physical Education - Kalla Dorsey kdorsey@mckinneyisd.net
Cheer - Alexa Scoggin abennett@mckinneyisd.net
Fine Arts
Band - Tiffany Lisko tlisko@mckinneyisd.net
Band - Tanner Carter tcarter@mckinneyisd.net
Choir - Carrie Hood chood@mckinneyisd.net
Orchestra - Michael Graber mgraber@mckinneyisd.net
Orchestra - Christopher Bryan cbryan@mckinneyisd.net
Theatre - Jenna Truitt jtruitt@mckinneyisd.net
AVID - Carin Thomas cathomas@mckinneyisd.net
Durham Bus Services 972-542-8316
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