DKMS Newsletter

Happy Friday Panther families! It has been another great week here at the middle school.

I would like to welcome Julie Gorter to the DKMS team. Julie is now a valued member of our office team. So if you call and here a British accent, you didn't call the wrong number that is Mrs. Gorter!

A big thank you to our 5th grade team and the staff at Sherman Lake for providing a memorable time for our 5th grade students this week at camp! It was awesome to spend Tuesday afternoon with our students and staff at camp seeing them climb the rock wall, making fires and outdoor shelters, doing archery, swimming, and setting the table for each other during meals. Also, a HUGE thank you to our DK PIE and everyone who donated money so that every child who earned the opportunity to go could. Those are the fond memories they will have when they look back at their time in 5th grade. Plus, a little secret for the parents, all of your children survived without TV, phones, and video games!!!

Next week will be a 4 day week, with no school on Friday April 4, 2025. Student report cards will be emailed on Thursday April 3, 2025. If you need to add or change your email in PowerSchool, please call the middle school office at (269) 623-1541.

State testing will begin Wednesday April 16, 2025, the first week back from spring break. It is very important that students are present on all test days and that they are ready to give their best effort. They have learned a lot this year and it is time to show it!

As always I would like to thank our students, staff, families, and community for all of their hard work and support. Each week I write these messages and marvel at how quickly time goes by. It is almost spring break so the end of the year is closer than we think. It is time to buckle down, focus, and finish this year strong! Have a great weekend and whether you yell "Go Blue" or "Go Green! Go White!" I hope your team does well this weekend!

It is a great day to be a PANTHER!!!

Thank you,

Bobby Tillman

Principal

Delton Kellogg Middle School

6325 Delton Rd

Delton, MI 49046

(269) 623-1541

Tuesday, April 1st - Last day to order Middle School Yearbook 📖

Wednesday, April 2nd - Kick Start Deposit Day 🏦💲

Thursday, April 3rd- Last day for March Reading month activities 📚

Tuesday, April 8th - Support the Marching Band at Culver's! 🍔

Friday, April 4th to Friday, April 11th - No school - Spring Break!! 🌞🌻

Wednesday, April 16th - Prodmed Sports Physical

Friday, April 25th - Popcorn Friday at lunchtime 🍿

Saturday, April 26th - Mother / Son Bowling 🎳

Thursday, May 6th - Vote on Bond Proposal ✅ 🏫

Thursday, May 22- Middle School Career Day - starts at 8:00 a.m.

Monday, May 26th - No school- Memorial Day 🤍

We’re excited to introduce Julie Gorter as the new secretary in the Middle School Office! With her strong background in office support and a friendly, welcoming attitude, Julie is sure to be a fantastic addition to our school community. She will be handling a variety of administrative duties and providing support to both students and staff. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome when you see her around the school!

On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 5th grade went to the Sherman Lake YMCA camp. These amazing three days were full of activities, team building, and tons of laughter. The students learned to paddle corcl boats around the pool, archery, tie-dye, and outdoor skills (and that was just on the first day). They continued their adventure with rock wall climbing, team building activities, more pool time, capture the pig, camp fire, yard games, dodge ball, and reflection time with their counselors. They had terrific meals and tried new things. The journey concluded with the counselors nominating 17 amazing campers that showed HCRR (Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility). Two students from this group were awarded the HCRR award. This recognition comes with a scholarship for the student to return for a week of summer camp.

The 5th grade did a wonderful job of showing their Panther Pride. The teachers are very proud to have been able to be part of the fun, watching them learn new skills and work as a team.Check out some of the pictures below to see the students having a blast and making the most of their time at camp!

We’re excited to celebrate the amazing achievements of 6th grader Dallas Spencer, who competed last weekend with some of the best Level 5 gymnasts in Michigan. In her age division, Dallas placed 4th on Bars, 4th on Floor, and 5th All Around! And the best part? Dallas and her team are now Level 5 State Champions!

We’re so proud of her hard work and sportsmanship. Please join us in congratulating Dallas on this incredible accomplishment!

In Mr. Weldon's 8th grade Social Studies class, students have been learning about one of the most significant conflicts in American history—the War of 1812. To deepen their understanding, they've embarked on an exciting and creative project: building their own War of 1812 timeline.

Each student is carefully documenting key events of the war, writing down the date, providing a detailed description, and selecting a picture to illustrate each milestone.

This project helps students connect with history in a hands-on way while learning about the War of 1812. Great job everyone.

This week, Mrs. Williams’ science class dove into the exciting world of chemical reactions with a hands-on, fizzing experiment.The students explored the concepts of reactants, products, and the changes that occur during a chemical reaction. It was a fun and engaging way to learn science through direct experience!

In addition to the chemical reaction experiment, the students also made slime and created lava bottles this week. These activities added even more excitement to the class, offering the students a chance to get creative while learning about different scientific principles.

Check out the pictures below to see the fun!

In Mrs. Williams’ Life Skills class this week, students were also able to take part in a delicious hands-on experiment; making chocolate chip cookies in the air fryer. The class learned how to prepare and bake cookies using this modern kitchen appliance, gaining practical cooking skills along the way.

The students had a lot of fun mixing the ingredients, shaping the dough, and watching their cookies bake in the air fryer. Not only did they get to enjoy a tasty treat at the end, but they also learned important skills they can use in their own kitchens.

It was a fun and delicious hands-on lesson that everyone enjoyed 🍪🍪

Delton Kellogg Athletics has teamed up with ProMed in Richland to offer sports physicals for our athletes on April 16th, 2025. This physical will fulfill the requirement for the 2025-2026 school year. Athletic staff will be available to upload the physical directly to Final Forms. Please note that you and your student will still need to log into Final Forms to complete the annual sports forms after June 20th. To participate during school hours, your student MUST return this form, the completed MHSAA Sports Physical Form, and payment by April 3rd to the high school office. If these items are not submitted by the deadline, your student may participate during walk-in times after school hours with completed forms and payment in hand between 2:50 - 4:00 pm.

Please sign, complete, submit payment, and return to the office by April 3rd.

What are SUN Bucks?

SUN Bucks is the new name for Summer EBT. Eligible families of school-age children will receive $120 per child for qualifying groceries.

Who Should Apply?

Families that are not automatically enrolled should apply for SUN Bucks directly.

Note: Families will be automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks if they are already enrolled in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), or FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations) benefits or meet the requirements for free or reduced-price school meals. In other words, keep an eye out for $120 per child at the beginning of summer!

Where to Find the Application

This application is available online!

Deadlines: Apply by April 15, 2025, to be eligible for the first issuance of benefits in May. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until August 31, 2025.

PIE is excited to announce that their fundraising website is now live! Each grade level has its own unique code , making it easy for students to participate.

Personalized Fundraising – Within each grade level, students can set up their own individual fundraiser to track their progress. This also allows whoever sets up the fundraiser to receive email updates on the total amount raised.

Maximizing Donations – Donors have the option to cover the 3% processing fee, ensuring that 100% of their donation goes directly to the student’s fundraiser. If they choose not to cover the fee, it will be deducted from the donation amount.

Every contribution helps make our field trips possible and creates unforgettable experiences for our students. Thank you for your support!

The athletic department has implemented some new tools and strategies to streamline communication and transparency throughout the department. These new programs should help streamline communication, event ticket purchases and potentially some registrations in the near future.

* 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.

Click here to visit the Delton Hudl Fan Account

* You can also stay up to date with our new athletics social media accounts:

Facebook: Delton Kellogg Athletics

Instagram: DKpanthers

Twitter (X): DKpanthers

Email: tammy.whitmore@dkschools.org

Location: 6325 Delton Road, Delton, MI, USA

Phone: 269-623-1541

Email: julie.gorter@dkschools.org

Location: 6325 Delton Road, Delton, MI, USA

Phone: 269-623-1542