Family Update

We hope to see many of you at our PTO Spaghetti Dinner tonight! Thanks to everyone who has been a part of planning and organizing this great event, as well as to everyone who purchased a ticket to support the amazing work of our PTO who gives right back to our students and staff. If you are unable to join us, you can still participate in the silent auction: https://givebutter.com/c/YPy7r6/auction

Next week is Red Ribbon Week, and as a fun way to focus on positive choices, our Junior Teen Institute has planned a spirit week for our students. The themes are below. We can't wait to see all of the students in their themed outfits!

Have a wonderful weekend.

Go Irish!

Jaime

February 23-27 -- Spirit Week

February 27 -- End of 2nd Trimester

March 8 -- Daylight Savings Time (Spring Forward 1 Hour)

March 27 -- Last Day Before Spring Break

March 30 - April 3 -- Spring Break 😎🌸🌈

April 16 -- Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4-8PM

Dublin City Schools families now have a new, convenient option for submitting absence documentation through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Receive a medical note after reporting your child’s absence? Instead of sending a paper copy or a separate email, simply log in and upload it directly to the existing request.

After logging in, select More and then Absence Request. Click View Requests, locate the prior absence in the list, and open it. From there, select Upload Document and choose your file.

Using this feature saves paper, eliminates an extra trip to the office and reduces additional emails to attendance secretaries. It is a small step that helps streamline processes across Dublin City Schools. We appreciate families taking advantage of this new option to support efficient, timely communication.

For our students who will be celebrating Ramadan, we will be providing a space for students to report to instead of going to the cafeteria at lunch time while they are fasting, if they so choose.

Our 6th grade students can report to the Band Room (Room 135) during their lunch.

Our 7th grade students can report to the Choir Room (Room 137) during their lunch.

Our 8th grade students can report to the Orchestra Room (Room 136) during their lunch.

Students can bring their Chromebooks to work on or a book to read. Cell phones will not be permitted.

We will be making an announcement at school but please share this information with your student if they will be fasting/celebrating Ramadan. Thanks!

🍝We’re so excited to see you TONIGHT (Friday) at the Spaghetti Dinner!🍝

Date: TONIGHT - Friday, February 20

Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: DMS

Dinner tickets were pre-sale only, but you may still attend the event without a ticket!

Non-food options include:

Our silent auction with some great items! Start looking and bidding early here: https://givebutter.com/c/YPy7r6/auction

FUN arcade games and activities from SuperGames, including:

• Photo booth with printed photos
• Chaos arcade game
• Air hockey table
• Claw machine
• "Use Your Noodle" guessing booth with prizes
• Additional family games

Many local vendors to shop from

The Davis book fair (in the library)

Entertainment featuring:

Davis Singers: 5 pm

Davis 7th Grade Jazz Band: 5:30 pm

Davis 8th Grade Jazz Band: 6 pm

We hope you can join us to shop, eat, and have FUN all while supporting Davis!

Funds raised directly benefit a wide range of Davis Middle School programs, including athletics, music, art, student council, classroom, and PTO-supported initiatives, and various enrichment events and student activities. Your participation not only helps fuel these programs but also provides valuable visibility for your business with hundreds of local families who attend and support this event each year.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be held for students in our school library February 17-24 during school hours. It will be open to the public on February 20th during the PTO Spaghetti Dinner.

More information and online shopping is available by scanning the QR code below or at this website: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/annsimpsondavismiddlesch

Accepted forms of payment:

Cash, credit cards, and Apple Pay or Google Pay (students are permitted to use their phones for this method of payment).

Scholastic E-wallet (cashless, digital payment) is easy to set up through our Book Fair website!

Proof of Residency

A friendly reminder that if you lease a home or an apartment that you are required to provide an updated copy of your lease and utility bill each year. Our Guidance Secretary Mrs. Frazee may be reaching out to request a copy if we have not gotten one yet from you. You can also email a copy to her at Frazee_Laura@DublinSchools.net.

Moving?

If you are moving please contact our Guidance Secretary, Laura Frazee, at frazee_laura@dublinschools.net or 614-718-8663. She will be able to follow up with you regarding next steps and can help get your student's bussing updated. Thank you!

Food Assistance

If your family needs assistance with food, please let us know by filling out this form. We are happy to connect you with options.

Spring Sports are underway! Softball tryouts have taken place, and our team is set. Girls' Track began their conditioning on Thursday this week as well. Next week, baseball tryouts will take place, boys and girls' lacrosse will begin practice, and boys track will begin conditioning. Boys' tennis will begin on March 10. Please take a look at the link below for the specific times and dates of next week's activities.

Spring Sports Information Sheet

Spring Sports Pay to Participate Fees- Athletes who are playing a Spring sport this year will not be able to pay their participation fee until March 2, 2026. Each athlete, once they make the final roster, will be assigned a sports participation fee for that sport in their Infinite Campus account. That will then open up a payment window in PaySchools for each family to pay their required fee. Coaches will send a notice as well to all their athletes and families that the fees have been assigned and are ready for payment. As always, you can continue to pay with cash or a check if you prefer. Thanks for your patience as we continue to navigate through our new system.

Important Sports Dates Coming Up...

Spring Sports Meet the Coach & OHSAA Meeting - This required meeting is for all sports families to attend to go over the districts, OHSAA, and team-specific rules, regulations, and needs for a successful spring season. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 10, at 6:00 pm in the gym. This meeting usually takes less than an hour. Come meet the coaches, parents, and teammates of your child's spring sport!

Call for Interest: 2026–2027 PTO Executive Committee

Come 2026 Summer, several positions on the Davis Middle School PTO Executive Committee will become available. We invite all current and incoming Davis parents to express their interest in serving on the committee by completing the Interest Application form linked below.

Davis Middle School PTO Exec Committee Interest Form

Participation on the Executive Committee is an excellent opportunity to contribute to our school community, support our students, and help guide PTO initiatives.

If you or another parent you know may be interested, please submit the form or share this announcement. Additional details about the application process and committee roles are included within the form.

Even if you missed a seat at the upcoming Dublin Education Foundation’s Elevate Education event, you can still bid on more than $30,000 in prizes—no ticket required!

The online auction is open to the entire DCS community, and 100% of proceeds fund innovative projects in our schools. Score one of 65+ incredible items, including getaways, local gift cards, and coveted front-row graduation seats. Plus, don't miss our NEW Balloon Pop for a chance at a $500 grand prize! Unlock the Details & Registration Info!

Math Curriculum Review - Math Resources Open House

As part of Dublin’s regular Curriculum Review Cycle, the district is currently evaluating current and potential resources to support K-12 instruction in mathematics. Parents are invited to an Open House at Emerald Campus on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 5-7 p.m. to view the resources and provide input in this important decision.

Resources being considered in this review include:

Bridges in Mathematics, 3rd Edition (K-5)

Amplify Desmos Math (K-Algebra II)

Carnegie ClearMath (6-8)

McGraw Hill Reveal Math (6-Algebra II)

Dublin Parents of Black Students (DPBSA) Celebration

Come join Dublin Parents of Black Students Association (DPBSA) at our family friendly Black History Class as we commemorate 100 years of Black History Celebrations. Come learn, play and fellowship with us! Light refreshments will be provided.

When: Sunday, February 22. 2:30- 4:00pm

Where: Kaltenbach Community Center

Who: All ages

Please RSVP if you plan to attend so we can plan accordingly. Hope to see you there!

Winter MAP Student Data

The MAP assessments give us the ability to measure student achievement and academic growth across time. Students participate in the MAP Reading and MAP Math assessments during designated benchmark windows throughout the year (Reading: Grades 2-8, Math: Grades 1-8). The MAP 2-5 and MAP 6+ assessments allow us to identify students as gifted in the areas of math and/or reading. MAP scores in the 95th-99th percentile meet the Ohio Department of Education requirements for gifted identification. Students scoring in the range for a gifted identification on the MAP assessment will be supported in their regular classroom setting through high-quality, differentiated instruction. MAP results are now visible to parents in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Additional information about MAP, including how to find your child's score in Infinite Campus, can be found here.

From the City of Dublin

Join us at CitizenU

Ever wonder how the City of Dublin operates? CitizenU takes you behind the scenes, connecting you with City leaders, frontline staff and neighbors who care. Curiosity encouraged. Applications close March 17. Reserve Your Seat for CitizenU.

Don’t Watch the Parade from the Sidelines: Be a Part of it!

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the perfect opportunity to showcase your neighborhood, club, team or company. Apply to be a part of the Greenest, Grandest Parade. Applications are due Feb. 27.

Parade volunteers are also needed! Help bring leprechauns to life, create dynamic balloon displays or provide behind-the-scenes support on Saturday, March 14. There’s a role for everyone, and we couldn’t do it without you!

Dublin’s Story. Our Future.

• The State of the City is around the corner! Join us March 5 at The Exchange at Bridge Park as we reflect on Dublin’s place in U.S. history and look ahead to what’s next for our community. Enjoy a community reception, engagement stations and the State of the City presentation beginning at 5:30 p.m. RSVP to the State of the City Today!

Dear families,

Dublin teachers, students & families are headed to South Africa in the summer of 2027, and YOU are invited!

Final Informational Meeting!!

🗓️ Date: Thursday, March 5th

🕒 Time: 5:30-6:30pm

📍 Location: Karrer Middle School Library

👉 RSVP here to join us: https://bit.ly/4tFp7du

✈️Want to go! Register here to travel with us! www.eftours.com/2927349PF

If you attend the meeting and register for the trip before Friday, March 13th your student will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a $500.00 travel scholarship! Other travel items will be raffled off in person at the meeting!!

Trip Highlights

🦁 Safari at Kruger National Park

• See lions, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and more on a real African game drive!

🏔️ Table Mountain!

• Soar to the summit for breathtaking views of Cape Town.

🐧 Cape Point & Penguin Colony

• Meet adorable African penguins and ride the funicular at the Cape of Good Hope.

🏡 Nelson Mandela’s Legacy

• Step inside Mandela’s former home and prison cell on Robben Island.

🎶 Soweto Tour

• Experience the culture of South Africa’s most famous township—music, food, and history.

🎢 Adventure Stops

• Zoom down a mountain toboggan ride and ride the Graskop Gorge lift!

At the meeting, we will be covering topics such as travel plans, itinerary, what's included, cost and other scholarship opportunities! We will have open enrollment at the meeting as well—spots are limited as we already have some students signed up! I would love to help you secure this experience for your child!

Best,

Megan McCauley

mccauley_megan@dublinschools.net

Science Teacher, Dublin Karrer Middle School

Chapman Elementary Carnival will take place on Saturday, February 28th from 11am-2pm. As in the past, we have over 200 shifts to fill and would love to have students participate. Any students who are in need of service hours can have that verified with a letter from our PTO.

Chapman Carnival Volunteer Signup - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044BACAC2DA2F94-61491105-2026

A fantastic day of cycling, food and family fun, all in support of a good cause. Pelotonia Kids is geared toward getting the next generation of riders ready for the road. Kids can complete the half-mile closed loop at the Easton Oval complex as many times as they like during the ride time, with cheering, music and excitement around every turn!

Event Details

• Kids can ride for a $25 dollar registration/donation
• Ages 0-13 can participate
• Strollers, scooters, bikes with training wheels, trikes and bikes are all welcome
• Event will begin in waves, the first wave for the younger kids will start at 10:00
• A second wave for older kids that need less assistance will kickoff shortly thereafter
• Fundraising is appreciated, but not required for registration or participation - see the reverse side for fundraising and sponsorship opportunities

To register or donate, use the QR code below, or the following link:

Support Pelotonia Kids- Team Huntington Bank | PledgeIt for Charities

Buckeye Women in Science, Engineering, and Research (B-WISER) is a non-profit started in 1990 and is designed for girls who are completing grades 7-10 this academic year.

Partnering with the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, B-WISER camp provides hands-on experience in physics, chemistry, geology, biology, engineering, plus a variety of advanced topics. The residential program takes place on The College of Wooster campus from June 15-20, 2026. Please see our website for more information: https://bwiser.spaces.wooster.edu/.

The registration deadline on April 30. See the flyer below for more information.

Thurber Summer Writing Camps focus on creative writing and using your imagination. Week-long camps are for students going into 2nd through 9th grades in the fall and take place at Thurber Center located at 91 Jefferson Avenue. A limited number of scholarships are available by lottery for students who have financial need. The deadline for camp registration is Monday, May 4, but in the past the camps reached capacity before then.

Visit http://www.thurberhouse.org/summer-camps for more information about the camps, scholarships, and the online registration.

Assistant Principal: Mr. Jason Snyder (Last Names L-Z)
Administrative Intern: Ms. Cassie Jackson (Last Names A-K)

Email: davis_info@dublinschools.net
Website: https://www.dublinschools.net/Domain/11
Location: 2400 Sutter Parkway, Dublin, OH, USA
Phone: (614) 761-5820
Twitter: @DMSIrish