News from Dudley Middle School
October 10, 2025
Important Events at DMS Next Week
Hygiene Drive
The NJHS will be conducting a collection drive through October 17 to help those in need in our own community and nearby communities. With the colder months approaching, the need is growing fast.
We are partnering with the Golden Bees and Threads of Hope. These two organizations do incredible work to support Southern Worcester County and beyond! Just last year, The Golden Bees Sleeping Bag Ministry put together 514 bags filled with supplies. The Threads of Hope is located in Webster, in the same building as the Webster-Dudley Food Share. Everything is free to those in need.
Please help if you can by having your son/daughter bring in any hygiene products, sheets, blankets, coats, etc. We are hoping to really make a difference for those in need in our community.
Vision, Hearing and Scoliosis Screenings
District Nurses sent out a message in August about screenings taking place this coming week. As a reminder, specifically:
Tuesday October 14 is Hearing, Vision, BMI, Scoliosis - Grade7 only
Wednesday October 15 is Scoliosis for Grades 6 and 8
Thursday October 16 is Vision and Scoliosis for Grade 5 only
Here is the link if you would like to opt your child out of screenings.
Other Important Upcoming Dates
October 10 - No School for students / Staff Professional Development
October 13 - No School for All
October 20 - Bay Path at DMS to address Grade 8 Students
October 22 - Trip to Bay Path for interested 8th Graders
October 23 - Picture Re-take Day
October 24 - Grade 7 Survival Day
October 24 - Grade 7 & 8 Halloween Dance (6:00-7:30 PM)
October 29 - Grade 5 & 6 Halloween Social (2:30-3:40 PM)
October 31 - Last Day of the 1st Quarter
November 6 - Early Dismissal for Students / Parent Conferences
November 10 - Grade 5 Veterans Day Program
November 11 - Veterans' Day - No School for All
November 26 - Early Dismissal
November 27-28 - Thanksgiving Break
Quarter 1 Report Cards
Quarter 1 grades close on October 31.
Report cards will be posted on the School Brains Parent Portal by the end of the day Wednesday November 5.
Please be sure to reach out to your child's teacher(s) and/or guidance counselor to address any academic concerns before we get too far into the school year.
Contact information is below.
Important Contact Information
Parent Conferences - November 6, 2025
Parent Conferences are November 6 with two sessions:
1:00 - 4:00 - Virtual Conferences
5:00 - 7:00 - In-Person Conferences
Sign up links will be sent out on October 22.
