Week of September 28-October 2, 2026 - Homecoming Week

Monday, September 28th

Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dads

Volleyball 7 vs. Frazee 4:30

Volleyball 8 vs. Frazee 4:30

Gen Admin/Principals 1:00/2:00

School Board Meeting 5:30 - City Chambers

Tuesday, September 29th

Country vs. Country Club

Volleyball 7 vs. Park Rapids 4:30

Volleyball 8 vs. Park Rapids 4:30

Boys Soccer vs. Discovery 4:30, Rotary Soccer Complex

Football 7 @ Park Rapids (High School) 4:30, dismiss 2:50, bus 3:00

Football 8 @ Park Rapids (High School) 4:30, dismiss 2:50, bus 3:00

Football 8 @ Perham 4:30, dismiss 3:00, bus 3:10

Wednesday, September 30th - Early Out!!

Decades Day - 6th grade = 60's, 7th grade = 70's, 8th grade = 80's,

Staff = 90's, Office/Custodial = 2000's

Early Dismissal 2:00

Early Out Schedule:

P1 - 8:15-8:54

P2 - 8:57-9:36

P3 - 9:39-10:18

P5 - 10:21-11:00

P4 - 11:00-12:15 - Lunches as normal

P6 - 12:18-12:48

P7 - 12:51-1:21

P8 - 1:24-1:57

2:15 - Research Team presentation Auditorium

Thursday, October 1st

Homeroom Battle - Pick a Theme

Football 7 vs. Bemidji 4:30

Football 8 vs. Bemidji 4:30

Boys Soccer @ Fergus Falls (Cleveland Elementary) 4:30, dismiss 2:50, bus 3:00

7th Volleyball @ Fergus Falls (Roosevelt Gym) 4:30, dismiss 2:50, bus 3:00

8th Volleyball @ Fergus Falls (Roosevelt Gym) 4:30, dismiss 2:50, bus 3:00

Friday, October 2nd

Red & White Day/Parade of Schools/Parade/StuCo Party

Schedule:

PT - 8:15- 8:20 - Called to Gym

8:30 - 9:00 - Parade of Schools

P1 - 9:10-9:45

P2 - 9:48-10:23

P3 - 10:26-11:00

P4 - 11:00-12:15 - Normal Lunches

P5 - 12:18-12:35

P6 - 12:38-12:53

P7 - 12:56-1:11

P8 - 1:14-1:29 - Back to Homeroom

1:35 - Dismissal to Parade - Walk to Parade - Inclement Weather we will run normal PM schedule.

2:00 - Homecoming Parade - 3:10? - Return upon completion - 7/8 graders to gym/6th to Homeroom

3:30-5:00 - StuCo Homecoming Party- Sponsored by Student Council

$5 admission/$1 Snacks/Beverages for sale (A $5 bill and single $1's would be great!)

Parents - Pick up at 5:00 sharp due to homecoming activities that evening!

District Survey

Thank you to those of you who have filled out the Detroit Lakes Public Schools District survey! For those of you who have not, attached is an opportunity to participate.

Staff Supervision - September 28-October 2

Upper Commons 7:50-8:10 - Melby

(Please check that N15 North foyer doors and E13 staff entry are secure at 8:10)

Lower Commons 7:50-8:10 - Fiedler

Lower Commons 3:25-3:45 - G. Jensen

Outside Bus MS - 3:25-3:45 - N. Jensen

Outside Bus Roosevelt - 3:25-3:45 - L. Jensen

Top Door North Foyer - 3:25-3:45 - Mr. Johnson

Lower Door/Pickup - 3:25-3:45 - Mrs. Johnson

Upper Grass 6th Door - 3:25-3:45 - Mohr

Detention 3:35 - 4:00 - Schmitz

Upcoming Events/Activities

Monday, October 5 - District Advisory Council 4:45-6:00pm

Wednesday, October 7 - Admin Classroom Visits - Kerzman/Jenson/Suckert - AM

Thursday, October 8 - Flu Shots - Staff 7:00am-9:00am - Office Conference Room

Monday, October 12 - Indigenous Peoples Day - Speaker Ricky White

PM Schedule:

P5 - 12:18-12:48

P6 - 12:51-1:21 - Back to Homeroom 1:21 Call Students to Aud

1:30-2:15 Guest Speaker Ricky White

P7 - 2:20-2:50

P8 - 2:53-3:23

Wednesday, October 14 - Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting

Thursday/Friday, October 15/16 - MEA Break - No School

Monday, October 19 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4-7pm

Thursday, October 22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8pm

Monday, October 26 - Gen Admin/Principals 1:00/2:00

Monday, October 26 - School Board Meeting 5:30 - City Chambers

Wednesday, October 28 - Early Dismissal 2:00

Early Out Schedule:

P1 - 8:15-8:54

P2 - 8:57-9:36

P3 - 9:39-10:18

P5 - 10:21-11:00

P4 - 11:00-12:15 - Lunches as normal

P6 - 12:18-12:48

P7 - 12:51-1:21

P8 - 1:24-1:57

Wednesday, October 28 - Principals at Law Conference - Suckert/Hegg

Friday, October 30 - 8th Grade College/Career Field Triip - NDSU - all day

School Information - Skyward Access/Activities/Online Payments/Application for Benefits/Busing

Some important information is attached below to help you navigate the pre-school events going on. Each section has a button to link you to the information.

The activities calendar and registration links are provided below. Step one for activities registration is to have a physical on file. If you are having other issues registering for activities, please email Mr. Hegg at jhegg@detlakes.k12.mn.us or Stefanie Eidenschink at steidenschink@detlakes.k12.mn.us.

Immunization/Health Records Updates

Attention 7th grade parents: MN state law requires all 7th graders to have the following additional immunizations before school starts:

Tdap - a tetanus and diphtheria booster including pertussis

Meningococcal (MenACWY/MPSV4) - one dose required for 7th grade, and a second dose is required before entering 12th grade.

You will need to provide immunization records on or before the first day of school. Records can be sent to the school, e-mailed to jschwartz@detlakes.k12.mn.us or dropped off at the office.

Health form instructions Skyward

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Becker County Information regarding Kratom

Subject: Kratom: What Parents Need to Know

Dear Families and Staff,

We are sharing the attached information from Clay and Becker County Public Health about kratom and concentrated 7-OH products.

These products may be sold as powders, capsules, gummies, tablets, shots, drink mixes, or extracts. They can affect opioid receptors, may lead to dependence, and can cause serious health effects. Concentrated 7-OH products are of particular concern and may not always be clearly labeled as kratom.

The attached one-page handout explains what parents and school staff should know, what signs they may notice, how to respond if they are concerned, and where to get help.

Please take a few minutes to review this information and talk with the young people in your life. Kratom and 7-OH products are not safe for youth, and in Minnesota, possession by anyone under age 21 is illegal. Questions may be directed to Jason McCoy, Community Prevention Manager, at jason.mccoy@claycountymn.gov or 218-299-7180.

What parents need to know document attached below.

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DLMS Personal Electronic Device Policy

As personal technology has been increasing its causation of significant disruptions to the educational environment, social media drama, and negatively impacting the overall well being of students, (particularly middle school age) many districts are prohibiting the use of these devices during the instructional day. DLMS will be implementing a policy to eliminate the use of personal electronic devices during our school day - 8:15-3:25 - for the 2026-2027 school year. Following is the policy created by staff and administration of DLMS.

Cell Phones and Personal Electronic Communication Devices

The use of all phones and other personal non-school issued electronic devices from 8:15am to 3:25pm, is prohibited. Cell phones and other non-school electronic devices shall be turned off/silenced and locked in the student's issued locker during the school day. If parents/guardians need to be in contact with their student, they are asked to call the main office. This applies to student field trips as well.

Consequences for violation of policy, at the discretion of school administrators , are as follows:

1st Offense: Device is taken to the office for student pick up at the end of the school day.

2nd Offense: Device is take to the office, an administrator will hold device and student will need to talk to administrator at the end of the day to pick up device.

3rd Offense: Device is taken to the office and must be picked up by parent/guardian and visit with administrator.

Progressive disciplinary action will be taken for further violations. Students refusing to turn over a device or becoming disrespectful/argumentative/defiant with staff will be subject to further disciplinary action.

The faculty, staff, and students of DLMS maintain a reasonable expectation of privacy while at school, on campus, and at school-related activities and events. Explicit permission by be obtained prior to recording others in the school setting. A student identified as improperly posting to social media or using a device to transmit unrequested or unwanted images or recordings is subject to disciplinary action in accordance with district and school policy.

Detroit Lakes Middle School is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged cell phones or personal electronic devices.

DLMS Activities Information

Activities Link

Register for Activities

Activities Registration Link

School Lunch/Payment Information

A reminder that school lunch/breakfast is free this year. Each student may have one breakfast and lunch meal at no charge. Additional items or a la carte items will require a food service balance to pay for them. Links to put money into your student lunch account is below.

Online Payments

Educational Benefits Application

The Educational Benefits Application information is also below and includes an attached application for benefits. Benefits may include reduced activities fees, Title program funding, additional staff and technology support, and maintenance of student programming. We encourage you to complete this application

Application for Educational Benefits

Busing/Transportation Information

To register your student for busing, please follow the link below. Transportation/busing request must be completed each year!

Transportation Request Link

DLMS Bulletin Sept. 28-Oct 2, 2026