DKMS Newsletter

Happy last school Friday of 2024 Panthers! We've had another busy week here at DKMS.

I would like to congratulate all of the Student of the Term award recipients and their families for attending the award ceremony on Monday morning. It is always a great day when we are able to recognize and celebrate our students for doing a phenomenal job. We are a few weeks into the second trimester, so all of our students still have the opportunity to earn Student of the Term for the second trimester.

Today is the last day of the second marking period. We will be emailing report cards by January 15, 2025. If you need to update or add an email address, please contact the middle school office at (269) 623-1541.

In our sports update, I would like to thank our boys basketball teams and our competitive cheer team for great seasons. Our competitive cheer team has their last competition tomorrow at Plainwell High School starting at 10:00 am. Good luck Panthers!

Also, girls 6th, 7th, and 8th basketball and middle school wrestling will start when students return from winter break. If your child plans on participating please make sure they have a current physical on file in the high school athletic office. Girls basketball practice begins after school Monday January 6, 2025.

As always, I would like to thank all of our students, staff, families, and community for all of their hard work and support. I hope everyone has a wonderful break and gets to spend time relaxing and having fun with family and friends. We will see everyone back Monday January 6, 2025! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year Panthers!

It's 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

On Monday, December 16th, we held a special Continental Breakfast to celebrate our "Student of the Term" honorees. This event was a chance to recognize students who have demonstrated excellence in both behavior and academics, embodying the SK2R values of being Safe, Kind, Responsible, and Respectful.

Students who were selected for this honor were able to be joined by two guests each, to share in the celebration of their achievements. The breakfast provided a wonderful opportunity for students to be recognized for their hard work, positive attitude, and commitment to creating a supportive and respectful school environment.

We are proud of all our Student of the Term honorees and look forward to seeing even more students shine in the upcoming terms.

Congratulations again to all those recognized for their outstanding efforts!

During the first semester, Mr. Eastway’s Flex class was given a unique opportunity to dedicate one class period a week to work on a project of their choosing. The goal was for students to explore something that piqued their interest or pursue something they’ve always wanted to try but never had the chance to do.

Austin Roach took full advantage of this opportunity by going above and beyond with his project. He decided to build a model comparison of old-school versus new-school hunting blinds and tactics. Austin researched the topic during class time and spent his free time at home working alongside his family to create an impressive 3D model.

During his presentation, Austin shared that although his initial inspiration for the project came from his love of hunting, he developed a new passion for model building throughout the process. He expressed excitement about using this newly acquired skill in future projects, if given the chance.

Austin's dedication and hard work are a true testament to the creativity and effort students can achieve when given the chance to explore their interests. Well done, Austin!

After two snow days caused the concert to be rescheduled, the middle school band finally had the opportunity to perform on December 16, 2024, during the school day at the high school. We would like to give a big thank you to Mrs. Knight for her dedication and leadership in preparing the students for their performance. The concert was a perfect way to celebrate the holiday season and the joy of music.

We are proud of the middle school band and look forward to seeing their continued growth in the new year!

This week in the 7th grade ROX Girls group, we continued working on teamwork and cooperation as the girls worked together and participated in the "Caterpillar Activity". The goal was to move around the room with balloons between them and walk together to the end point WITHOUT using their hands. In this session, we were able to talk about and reflect on our own skills as well as one another’s so that we can work effectively together throughout ROX as we continue to move through the program.

ROX is all about learning how to respect and support one another in and out of ROX sessions. When we practice respect and support in ROX, it becomes easier to do the same outside of ROX. It teaches that students have the power to change our school, rule their own experiences, and show that support to one another. ROX is a place where we continue to show how to build each other up.

The most impactful part about being a ROX Facilitator is the opportunity to empower young girls and watch them grow into confident and assertive individuals. I also get to use my platform to raise awareness about the challenges girls face and advocate for policies that support their well-being. I am hopeful to expand this program into multiple grades in the coming years and impact future Delton students in a positive way!

We want to extend a big thank you to Kathryn and Terry Doubledee, along with Aleshia Doubledee, for treating our staff to hot coffee, hot chocolate, and delicious scones in the teachers' lounge on December 18th. Your generosity was greatly appreciated, and it was the perfect way to brighten our day with some warm holiday cheer.

We would also like to thank Andrea Kellogg for the delicious baked goodies she provided for our staff. Your kindness and thoughtfulness did not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for your support.

These acts of kindness truly make our school community special, so thank you again for making this holiday season even more memorable!

Who is in your family? My mom is Michelle Rhoda, and my dad is Derrick Rhoda. I also have human siblings—Sam, Chloe, Jake, and Ben—and human cousins, Emmy and Ava. And don’t forget Josie, my dog cousin! She’s my best playmate.

Do you have a special family tradition? We like to do everything together! Whether it’s going on car rides, playing in the yard, or hanging out on weekends, we enjoy spending quality time as a family.

What is your favorite vacation spot? Any lake where I can swim is my favorite! There’s nothing like a good splash in the water.

What inspired you to start working in education? My love for children!

How long have you been a part of our school community and what is your favorite thing about working here? I’ve been at Delton Kellogg Middle School for three years now! My favorite part of working here is when students come to play with me or read to me. It makes my day to see their smiles!

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? I already have a superpower! I can calm and love the kids. It’s my special talent, and I’m proud of it!

What is one thing that students or staff might not know about you? I love stuffed animals, I’m a big fan of playing games like chase and hide-and-seek, and at night, I sleep with my mom and dad.

Do you have a favorite book or movie that you would recommend? Yes! My favorite book is Clifford the Big Red Dog. It’s a great story, and I love the adventures Clifford gets into.

What is one thing you would give advice to students for a successful school year? My advice is to work hard, be respectful, and always tell the truth. If you do those things, you’ll have a great year!

If you weren't working in education, what do you think you would be doing? If I weren’t working in education, I think I’d be a social media influencer or a dog model. I mean, have you seen how cute I am?

If your family had a theme song, what would it be? It would definitely be “Who Let the Dogs Out?” or “You Are My Best Friend.”

What is your favorite thing about working at Delton Kellogg Middle School? My favorite thing about working here is making the kids happy. It’s the best feeling in the world!

DKMS will be joining schools across America and creating kindness by taking part in The Great Kindness Challenge 2025!

From January 27-31, our DKMS students and staff will be asked to engage in acts of kindness through daily themes and activities. All of which focus on care, respect, and inclusion.

This week is designed to recognize and promote kindness across our DK Community and beyond.

More info coming soon!

Enjoy Winter Break!

Please follow and double check with Eventlink and your child's coach to ensure there are no schedule changes.

Thank you!

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: 269-623-1542

Email: brittany.griffith@dkschools.org

Location: 6325 Delton Road, Delton, MI, USA

Phone: 269-623-1542