DKMS Newsletter

Happy Friday DKMS families! It was a great week here in the middle school!

I am starting to have scheduling discussions with our teachers and students for the 2026/2027 school year. I was able to talk with most of the 6th graders and all of the 7th graders about selecting their third RASL class for next school year. For our current 6th and 7th grade parents, if you have your child log into PowerSchool and click the "Class Registration" link on the left side of the screen, it will explain the RASL selection process. Please make sure your child has made their RASL choice by Friday April 2, 2026. If you have any questions please reach out to me either via email at bobby.tillman@dkschools.org or by phone at (269) 623-1544.

We will have Parent/Teacher conferences next week Thursday March 12, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Conferences are a great opportunity to hear about your child's progress academically and socially. The teachers' conference links are below. We hope to see you Thursday night!

As always, I would like to thank our students, staff, families, and community for their hard work and support. I'm extremely proud of the work our students put into planning our 7th and 8th grade dance. Also, a big thank you to the staff and families who helped make their Starry Night come true!

Have a great weekend!

It's a great day to be a PANTHER!!!

Thank you,

DKMS Principal and District McKinney-Vento Liaison

Delton Kellogg Middle School

6325 Delton Rd

Delton, MI 49046

Office Phone: (269) 623-1544

Work Cell: (269) 297-1256

Thursday, March 12th - Half Day Students-Dismissal 11:30 am - Parent Teacher Conferences (5pm to 8pm).

Friday, March 13th - Half Day Students and Staff-Dismissal 11:30 am

Friday, March 20th - End of 3rd quarter

Monday, March 30th – Wednesday, April 1st- 5th Grade Camp - Sherman Lake YMCA

Friday, April 3rd- No School Students or Staff

Monday, April 6th - Friday, April 10th- Spring Break Students and Staff

Monday, April 13th - School Resumes Full day Dismissal 2:50 pm

Monday, May 25th- No School Staff or Students - Memorial Day!

Wednesday, May 27th - 6th grade Chicago Field Trip

Thursday, May 28th- 7th and 8th grade Michigan Adventure Field Trip

Tuesday, June 2nd - Half Day Students- Dismissal 11:30 am

Wednesday, June 3rd - Half Day Students - Dismissal 11:30 am

Thursday, June 4th - Last Day of School - Half Day - Dismissal 11:30 am

Parent/Teacher conferences will be held Thursday March 12, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Please click on your child’s teacher(s) link to sign up for a conference time.

5th Grade

Mr. Carlson: conference link

Mrs. Estep: conference link

Mr. Fawcett: conference link

Ms. Renee: conference link

Mrs. Williams: conference link

7th Grade

Mr. Eastway: conference link

Mrs. Ferguson: conference link

Mr. Fleser: conference link

Mrs. Lebeck: conference link

Mr. Phillips: conference link

Mrs. Podolan: conference link

Mrs. Tyner: conference link

Mr. Weldon: conference link

Mrs. Williams: conference link

RASL

Mr. Bates - Please email: ryan.bates@dkschools.org

Mrs. Ferguson: conference link

Mr. Fleser: conference link

Mr. Gailey: conference link

Mrs. Ingle: conference link

Ms. Ludwig: conference link

Ms. Martin: conference link

Mr. Munsell: conference link

Parents and guardians who plan to volunteer or chaperone on upcoming field trips must have a completed volunteer form on file before attending. For student safety, all forms must be submitted and approved prior to the trip.

Please turn in completed volunteer forms to the school office as soon as possible to ensure everything is ready before field trip day. If you have questions or need a form, feel free to contact the office or find a printable form below.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping make field trips safe and successful!

Great job to our weekly Panther Paw winners! These students showed they are Safe, Kind, Respectful, and Responsible. After turning in their Panther Paws for Jolly Ranchers, they were entered into our Friday drawing for a special treat. Thanks for helping make our school such a positive place!

Our “Strive for 95” challenge has officially wrapped up! These students earned a donut by being here every single day. Great job to everyone for working hard to get to school each day. We’re proud of you!

Mr. Gailey’s 5th grade art students have been hard at work creating clay wind chimes, and now they’re taking them to the next level with hydro dipping! Students are exploring color mixing and creative design as they dip their projects to create unique, one-of-a-kind patterns.

A big shout out to 6th grader Mason Glasgow! On his own time, Mason has been creating a large map featuring the continents of Africa and Europe simply for fun. We love seeing students take initiative and explore their interests outside of class assignments. Great job Mason, your map shows real creativity and effort.

Cooper the DKMS therapy dog made a quick visit to Mr. Carlson’s 5th grade class this week. The surprise stop brought lots of smiles and the students loved spending a few minutes with him.

Time: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Where: Middle School Gym

Who:

DKMS 7th and 8th grade students.

***Students from other schools or other grade levels will not be allowed to attend the dance.***

Cost : $7 for tickets bought at the door.

Food and Drink: Snacks and drinks will be sold in the cafeteria during the dance.

We are excited to share that Smile Programs – the mobile dentists will be visiting our Middle School on Thursday, April 2nd to provide in-school dental care for students.

This program brings licensed dentists and hygienists directly to the school, allowing students to receive dental care during the school day in a comfortable, familiar setting.

Services May Include:

• Dental exam and cleaning

• Fluoride treatment

• Sealants

• X-rays and fillings (if needed)

• Oral health education

• Free toothbrush

What Parents Need to Do:

• Permission forms are being sent home with students

• Forms can also be completed online

• Paper forms should be returned to the Middle School Office

Participation is optional, but we encourage families to take advantage of this convenient opportunity to support their child’s dental health.

The Panther Den at Delton Kellogg Middle School helps students by providing snacks, clothing, shoes, toiletries, and other essential items they may need. To continue supporting our students, we rely on donations to replenish and restock the Panther Den as supplies run low.

The middle school has created a Panther Den Amazon Wishlist to make it easy to contribute. Each donation helps us provide students with the essentials for a successful school year.

How to Help:

• Scan the QR Code below

• Or click here: Panther Den Amazon Wishlist

Thank you for helping us keep the Panther Den stocked and supporting our students!

Order Online: ybpay.lifetouch.com

Yearbook ID Code: 13316726

Order Deadline: April 10, 2026

Scan the QR code or visit the website to place your order today!

Don’t miss out on a keepsake full of this year’s memories!

Meal accounts & Education and Nutrition forms can be set up at: deltonkellogg.familyportal.cloud Students and staff ID #s will be needed to set-up meal accounts.

Please email tiffany.haines@dkschools.org if you need your student or staff ID #.

Please check event link for all updates and changes.

* 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

Background checks for volunteers are essential to ensure the safety and well-being of students.This helps keep our school environment secure and positive for all students.Therefore in a continued effort to keep our schools as safe as possible, all volunteer parents and community members, as well as classroom visitors, must submit to criminal background checks.Field trip chaperones are also considered volunteers. Visitor and Volunteer Consent forms must be completed each year and should be turned into the middle school office. You can pick up a volunteer form in the office or click below to print one.

Tentative Kickstart Deposit days at DKMS:

Lost and Found items will be retained for 30 days. After which, they will be donated locally. If you have a student that is missing something, please ask them to check the lost and found shelf, located near the entrance to the cafeteria. If you would like to claim an item, please stop by the middle school office Mon-Fri 7:30 - 3:30.

We know our students are involved in many activities and achievements outside of school that we may not always hear about. If your student has a success or accomplishment you’d like to share—such as sports, music, art, clubs, or other activities—we’d love to help celebrate it!

If you’d like your student featured in the newsletter, please email a short description of their achievement along with a photo to tammy.whitmore@dkschools.org. Let’s celebrate all the amazing things our students are doing! ⭐

Email: tammy.whitmore@dkschools.org

Location: 6325 Delton Road, Delton, MI, USA

Phone: 269-623-1541

Email: julie.gorter@dkschools.org

Location: 6325 Delton Road, Delton, MI, USA

Phone: 269-623-1542