Family Update

Happy Friday, Davis Families!

MAP testing started this week for our Math classes. Some classes finished up this week while others will test one day over the next two weeks. We are really happy to see the growth that the students have made and how hard they are working to show what they have learned the first half of the year.

Below you will read about a few great community events coming up at Davis including our CommUNITY Night and the PTO Spaghetti Dinner. We hope to see you out for both of these in February!

As a reminder, we do not have school on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Have a great, long weekend!

Go Irish!

Jaime

January 19 -- No School, Martin Luther King, Jr Day

January 29 -- Parent/Teacher Conferences

February 12 -- CommUNITY Night, 5-7PM

February 13 -- No School for Students; PD Day for Staff

February 16 -- No School; Presidents' Day

February 20 -- Annual PTO Spaghetti Dinner, 5-8 PM

February 27 -- End of 2nd Trimester

Davis Middle School’s Community Night will be held on Thursday, February 12th, 2026, from 5–7 p.m. Families, local businesses, and organizations are invited to celebrate our community through food, art, music, and storytelling. We’re looking for families interested in sharing their business, cultural traditions, or talents. You can set up a table, offer samples, or simply share what you do—whatever feels right for you! If you’d like to participate by sharing your business, culture, or talents, please contact Amanda Smith at smith_amanda@dublinschools.net.

🍝 Save the Date: Spaghetti Dinner Returns in February! 🍝

Mark your calendars for one of the most anticipated events of the season — the Annual Spaghetti Dinner!

Date: Friday, February 20

Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: DMS

This year’s event is brimming with excitement! Enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner in a warm, community atmosphere — or take advantage of our new curbside pickup option for added convenience. Tickets are $15 on sale here: https://givebutter.com/YPy7r6

This year, we want to involve as many local businesses as possible and are looking for vendors for our vendor fair and donations for our silent auction. Both take place at the event. Learn more at these links:

Silent Auction: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pDn-UAPjASolY4FC3ZZzsu9a4aHubbsD/view?usp=sharing

Vendor Tables for Local Businesses: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yh2RbZ8IlsZ2prNABAO0UKQnN7OMI2HQ/view?usp=sharing. If interested, please submit a vendor registration form at https://forms.gle/Xr63tkUykyCe5nVW7.

And NEW this year, the Davis Book Fair will take place at the SAME time. Come shop, eat, and support 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.

Volunteers make this event possible —To make this year's spaghetti dinner a success we need your help! We have a lot of different areas in need of volunteers; from set-up before, help during, & cleanup after the event. Please review the options below and signup where you can. Thank you so much!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0544AAA722A3F58-61535951-davis

Dublin City Schools invites all incoming 9th grade students and their families to attend Incoming Freshmen Night on Thursday, January 22, at their home high school. The events will be held in the evening, with specific times to be shared in January.

This event will provide an overview of high school programming, pathways, and course options, as well as important details to help students transition successfully from middle to high school. Each high school will also host a general informational meeting to answer questions about the scheduling process and available opportunities.

Ohio Wesleyan University’s OWL Camp is a summer program designed specifically for gifted and talented students in grades 5–8. Campers choose four hands-on classes in areas like science, math, technology, creative arts, and problem-solving, and they also enjoy fun activities such as games, crafts, movie nights, and a camp dance.

OWL offers both overnight sessions (for current 6th–8th graders) and day camp sessions (for current 5th–6th graders). It’s a great chance for students to meet new friends, explore their interests, stretch their thinking, and experience a small taste of college life in a supportive, engaging environment.

Learn more and view this summer’s dates here:
https://www.owu.edu/about/offices-services-directory/owl-camp/

In May 2026, our students have the exciting opportunity to perform in Mashiko, Japan (a friendship city of Dublin, Ohio located in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo) with Mr. Eitetsu Hayashi and a local taiko group. This indelible trip will also include a cultural exchange experience with local Japanese students and tours of some of Japan’s most iconic cities -Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo. Please consider supporting Dublin Taiko by participating in our fundraising effort at Raising Cane's (Sawmill Road location) on January 21st! Thank you!

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.

6th Grade Winter Sports Camps

The Davis Middle School Athletic Department will once again offer our Irish Athletics ~6th Grade Sports Camp Program to help students “try out” and explore a few of the many options that become available in their 7th Grade year. This program gives 6th-grade students the opportunity to participate in a variety of day camps for each of the winter sports offered at Davis Middle School. Led by qualified and experienced coaches from our sports staff, each participant will learn the fundamental skills of each sport, become acquainted with and develop a rapport with their “future” coaches, plus have a lot of fun and receive a free Athletic gift for attending! Click on the link below to access the information/registration information today!

6th Grade Winter Sports Camp Information/Registration

Spring Sports are right around the corner!

Click on the link below or visit the main Athletics Page on the school website to obtain the important start dates and participation information for Spring Sports Season.

Athletic Schedule for Week of January 20 - January 24

Tuesday - (1/20)

- 7th Girls Basketball vs. Olentangy Liberty (Home) - 5:30 pm

- 8th Girls Basketball vs. Olentangy Liberty (Home) - 6:45 pm

- 7th Boys Basketball @ Olentangy Liberty - 5:30 pm

- 8th Boys Basketball @ Olentangy Liberty - 6:45 pm

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Wednesday - (1/21)

- Irish Wrestling Quad (Home) - 5:30 pm (Beulah Park, Memorial, Hastings)

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Thursday - (1/22)

- 7th Boys Basketball vs. Worth. Kilbourne (Home) - 5:30 pm

- 8th Boys Basketball vs. Worthington Kilbourne (Home) - 6:45 pm

- 7th Girls Basketball @ Worthington Kilbourne - 5:00 pm

- 8th Girls Basketball @ Worthington Kilbourne - 6:00 pm

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Friday - 1/23)

- Irish Wrestling - "Mean Green" Wrestling Tournament (Home) - 6:00 pm

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Saturday - (1/24)

- Irish Wrestling - "Mean Green" Wrestling Tournament (Day 2) - 09:00 am

Celebrate Our Davis Scholars!

Congratulations to all our Honor and Merit Academic Scholars! We’re proud of your hard work and dedication.

Show your Davis pride by purchasing a “Home of a Davis Scholar” yard sign! Signs can be purchased by students during the School Store on Wednesday, January 21, during lunchtime.

• Price: $10 (cash only)

• Note: Signs must be transported home by your student.

Can’t make it to the School Store? Yard signs will also be available during Community Night on Thursday, February 12, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the PTO table.

Display your sign proudly and help us celebrate our amazing scholars!

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.

Clarification Regarding Immunization Requirements
Recent updates from the CDC have led to questions about school immunization requirements. Dublin City Schools follows requirements set by the Ohio Department of Health, not CDC recommendations. At this time, Ohio has not adopted recent CDC changes related to certain vaccines. As a result, all current immunization requirements remain in place, including:

• Meningococcal ACWY for students entering 7th and 12th grades, and

• Hepatitis B for students across grade levels.

Families will be notified if Ohio requirements change. For more information, view our Immunization Requirements page or contact your school nurse.

Don’t miss Scioto’s production Suffs

Scioto Theatre presents Suffs, the acclaimed Broadway musical celebrating the young activists who fought for women’s right to vote. As one of only 12 schools nationwide awarded the prestigious Suffs: The Young Are at the Gate grant, Dublin Scioto will be among the first student groups to produce this powerful show as part of AP American Studies’ Immersive History Project—marking the programs’ seventh collaboration. Performances run January 23–25 at the Scioto Performing Arts Center, with tickets available at dshstd.booktix.com.

Poster Contest for K-8 Students

The 2026 Severe Weather Poster Contest is now open to Ohio students in grades K–8! This fun and creative contest helps students learn about severe weather safety and preparedness, with nine grade-level winners recognized at an awards ceremony and one overall state winner earning their name on the traveling trophy, which will be displayed at their school. Official rules and entry form can be found here. Entry deadline is March 20.

Softball Skills Camp

Jerome Softball is offering a skills camp for anyone in grades K-8 who is interested in learning more about softball. No prior experience is needed. It will include skills such as hitting, fielding and base running, and all campers will receive a camp t-shirt. The camp is scheduled for Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Jerome High School. Learn more and sign up here

From the City of Dublin

Start the New Year Connected with GoDublin TXT

Kick off the new year by signing up for GoDublin TXT! Get important Dublin updates, news and alerts straight to your phone. It's a simple way for students, families and staff to stay informed. Sign Up Today: https://dublinohiousa.gov/godublin-txt/

MLK Day Service Impacts

Dublin Community Recreation Center: 5:30 a.m.—9:30 p.m.

Dublin City Offices: Closed

Yard Waste Pick Up: Monday, Jan. 19

Recycling/Trash: Wednesday, Jan. 21

Make MLK Day a day ON, instead of a day OFF by volunteering: Volunteer Service Opportunities – City of Dublin, Ohio, USA

Dublin Leads the State in New Crosswalk Tech

Your crosswalk just got smarter. Dublin is Ohio’s first city to launch AI-powered crosswalk lighting that activates only when pedestrians cross—making streets safer, smarter and easier to navigate. You'll find it at the intersection of Coventry Woods Drive and Brand Road. Walk This Way: Dublin Leads Ohio with Smarter Pedestrian Lighting

Level up Your 2026

Make learning your easiest New Year’s resolution with DCRC winter and spring programs! Kids, teens and adults can explore AI, Minecraft coding, video editing, esports and more through hands-on, creative experiences. Discover your next adventure here.

Highlights for Our Exceptional Community

2025 was full of progress and cheer in the City of Dublin. See how these updates impact our Exceptional Community in the latest City Manager Report! Discover More: https://lnkd.in/gBMgfPGR

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