September 2026 Newsletter
Donald H. Eichhorn Middle School
A friendly reminder that students participating in extracurricular activities, such as sports, Fall Play, etc., should pay activity fees by visiting this link. Activity fees help us fund new and existing extracurricular opportunities and our exploratory clubs!
Please remember to email msattendance@dragon.k12.pa.us or call the attendance line at (570) 522-3336 if your child was absent or will be absent from school. Please leave your name, your child's name and grade, and the reason for the absence. Any absences without an excuse will become illegal absences, so it is important to return calls, emails, or letters regarding student absences so that they can be excused! Please refer to the DHEMS student handbook for more information on attendance procedures.
Parents are able to create "observer" accounts to view teachers' Canvas pages. Our technology team has made a guide which can be used to create a parent observer account on Canvas. If you have already created an account, your account should still work and you do not need to do this again. The guide and log in link can be accessed here.
Our first DHEMS Dance/Fun Night will be held on Friday, October 2 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. There is a $5 entrance fee, and students may also bring money for snacks and drinks. Parents, please help us promote a safe and enjoyable environment by reviewing the following information with your child:
- Students should arrive no earlier than 6:55 PM, and be picked up promptly at 9:00 PM. Please arrange with your child where you will be picking them up. This helps avoid confusion and helps our chaperones to get home at a decent time!
- Students must remain inside for the entirety of the dance. Students are not permitted to leave the dance early.
- Our cell phone policy is in effect during the dance. Students' cell phones should be turned off and are not permitted to be used during the dance.
- Our dress code policy is in effect during the dance. Please review the DHEMS student handbook if you have any questions about our dress code.
- Students should not bring backpacks or bags to the dance.
DHEMS students were able to sign up for ensembles (band, chorus, orchestra) on Monday, August 31. Any student who was absent or missed signing up for any other reason should visit a school counselor (Mr. Mowrey or Mrs. Ulrich) to sign up. The ensemble add/drop date for the first semester is Friday, September 25. Any student who has signed up for an ensemble but wishes to drop must do so no later than Friday, September 25. Any student who does not drop before that date must remain in ensemble until the send of the semester. Any student who wishes to sign up for an ensemble after September 25 must wait until the start of the second semester.
Per state requirements, incoming 7th grade students must have Tdap and meningococcal (MCV) immunizations prior to the start of the school year. Please reach out to our school nurse, Mrs. Heather Smouse, at smouse_h@dragon.k12.pa.us with any questions. Immunization records can be mailed to or dropped off at the DHEMS office, emailed directly to Mrs. Smouse, or faxed to the middle school at 570-522-3331.
We are excited to welcome our new professional and support staff members at DHEMS this year! Our new staff members have jumped right into their roles in the middle school, and we appreciate their hard work and commitment to our students.
Amanda Foerster: Certified Instructional Aide
Fiona Fornwalt: Orchestra Teacher
Kourtney Houtz: Certified Instructional Aide
Nicole Leiby: Emotional Support Teacher
Nicole Meyer: ELL Teacher
Please mark your calendars for the following date:
- 7th/8th grade Back to School Night: Wednesday, September 2 @ 6:30 PM
Families will have the opportunity to meet and greet their children's teachers and see the building. Members of our student services team will also be available to meet students and families, and answer questions. We are excited to have representatives from our DHEMS PSA prepared to share information about their important mission!
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Our school year began with teaching our students our school-wide expectations of being Respectful, Accountable, Prepared, and Safe. Students learned what these expectations look like in all school settings, including classrooms, bathroom, cafeteria, recess, hallways, and bus. Our students were attentive and responsive to this important beginning of the year tradition! To celebrate their hard work during the first week, we had an assembly with friendly competition on our first Friday. The energy was high, and it was an awesome way to end our first week!
Order your 2027 yearbook today! We have an amazing year ahead of us and our yearbook will capture all the big events of the school year. Reserve your copy before the price goes up. Now through September 18 for $25. You can place your order for the yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com. Thanks for being a part of our yearbook tradition!
Donald H. Eichhorn Middle School
Website: dhems.lasd.us
Location: 2057 Washington Ave., Lewisburg, PA 17837
Phone: 570-522-3213
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DonaldEichhornMS/