Family Update

The newsletter is coming to you early this week since our students do not have school tomorrow as we have a staff professional development day. We are also closed on Monday in observance of Presidents' Day.

We hope you will consider attending CommUNITY Night tonight at Davis between 5-7pm. Also, our PTO Spaghetti Dinner is next Friday. Tickets must be purchased in advance. See below for more information and we hope to see everyone there!

Have a great, long weekend.

Go Irish!

Jaime

Congratulations to our 7th grade boys basketball team who won the tournament championship last weekend. Way to go Irish!

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

For our students who will be celebrating Ramadan, we will be providing a space for students to report to instead of going to the cafeteria at lunch time while they are fasting, if they so choose.

Our 6th grade students can report to the Band Room (Room 135) during their lunch.

Our 7th grade students can report to the Choir Room (Room 137) during their lunch.

Our 8th grade students can report to the Orchestra Room (Room 136) during their lunch.

Students can bring their Chromebooks to work on or a book to read. Cell phones will not be permitted.

We will be making an announcement at school but please share this information with your student if they will be fasting/celebrating Ramadan. Thanks!

🍝LAST CHANCE to get your Spaghetti Dinner TICKETS!!🍝

Date: Friday, February 20

Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: DMS

Tickets are $15 and on sale through SUNDAY ONLY! No tickets will be available at the door. We have a CURBSIDE option this year (you still need a ticket)!

Tickets HERE: https://givebutter.com/c/YPy7r6

We’re excited to share that this year’s event is brimming with activities! In addition to a delicious spaghetti dinner from Hot Mess, we will have FUN arcade games and activities, including:

• Photo booth with printed photos
• Chaos arcade game
• Air hockey table
• Claw machine
• "Use Your Noodle" guessing booth with prizes
• Additional family games

There will also be entertainment from the Davis Jazz bands, a silent auction, a vendor fair, and the Davis book fair!

Want to get involved?? We are still in need of VOLUNTEERS! Open spots include:

- Volunteer Check In Table: 6-7pm

- Serving Line: 3 time slots between 4:45-8pm

- 50/50 Raffle: 2 time slots between 5-8pm (Adults Only)

- Silent Auction: 6-7pm (Adults Only)

- Silent Auction Checkout: 7-8pm (Adults Only)

- Floaters/Runners: 2 time slots between 4:45-7:45pm

- Help in the Library with Book Fair: 2 time slots between 6-8pm

- To Go Order Runners: 4:45-6:15pm

- Help with Games/Activities: 3 time slots between 4:45-8pm

- Setup - Would love student volunteers: 3:30-5pm

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0544AAA722A3F58-61535951-davis#/

In addition, we are still collecting items for the silent auction AND its not too late to sign up for a vendor table!

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

Vendor Table (Local Businesses): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmskGnGuwRBNRkY-kZd_lToTKEZUcbM2bWBmfTc43gy-tQaQ/viewform

We hope you can join us to shop, eat, and have FUN all while supporting Davis! Get your tickets by SUNDAY!!

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.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be held for students in our school library February 17-24 during school hours. It will be open to the public on February 20th during the PTO Spaghetti Dinner.

More information and online shopping is available by scanning the QR code below or at this website: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/annsimpsondavismiddlesch

Accepted forms of payment:

Cash, credit cards, and Apple Pay or Google Pay (students are permitted to use their phones for this method of payment).

Scholastic E-wallet (cashless, digital payment) is easy to set up through our Book Fair website!

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.

Congratulations go out to Coach Cole and the 7th Grade Boys basketball team on their championship win last Saturday. The Irish capped a great regular season with their win versus Olentangy Shanahan by a score of 62 - 48 to capture the title!

Though there is still plenty of snow outside, the winter sports season has come to an end. We wanted to thank all of our parents, players, and coaches for a tremendous season. All of our parent volunteers who helped at games and matches, the car pooling, and team meals that took place helped make our kids and coaches experience a great one. Thanks to Irish Nation for all you do!

Spring sports tryout, conditioning, and practice information can be found on the Spring Sports section of the athletic website. Season game schedules have also been posted as well for your planning purposes.

Spring Sports Information Sheet

There will be a parent/player meeting with the soccer coach at Scioto on Wednesday, February 18 at 6pm in the DSHS cafetorium.

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.

Chapman Elementary Carnival will take place on Saturday, February 28th from 11am-2pm. As in the past, we have over 200 shifts to fill and would love to have students participate. Any students who are in need of service hours can have that verified with a letter from our PTO.

Chapman Carnival Volunteer Signup - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044BACAC2DA2F94-61491105-2026

A fantastic day of cycling, food and family fun, all in support of a good cause. Pelotonia Kids is geared toward getting the next generation of riders ready for the road. Kids can complete the half-mile closed loop at the Easton Oval complex as many times as they like during the ride time, with cheering, music and excitement around every turn!

Event Details

• Kids can ride for a $25 dollar registration/donation
• Ages 0-13 can participate
• Strollers, scooters, bikes with training wheels, trikes and bikes are all welcome
• Event will begin in waves, the first wave for the younger kids will start at 10:00
• A second wave for older kids that need less assistance will kickoff shortly thereafter
• Fundraising is appreciated, but not required for registration or participation - see the reverse side for fundraising and sponsorship opportunities

To register or donate, use the QR code below, or the following link:

Support Pelotonia Kids- Team Huntington Bank | PledgeIt for Charities

There is no school February 13 or 16 due to a Professional Development Day on Friday and President’s Day on Monday.

Upload Absence Documentation via Campus Parent Portal

Dublin City Schools families now have a new, convenient option for submitting absence documentation through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Receive a medical note after reporting your child’s absence? Instead of sending a paper copy or a separate email, simply log in and upload it directly to the existing request.

After logging in, select More and then Absence Request. Click View Requests, locate the prior absence in the list, and open it. From there, select Upload Document and choose your file.

Using this feature saves paper, eliminates an extra trip to the office and reduces additional emails to attendance secretaries. It is a small step that helps streamline processes across Dublin City Schools. We appreciate families taking advantage of this new option to support efficient, timely communication.

Do you own a business and want to connect with students?

The Work in Dublin Student Job Fair is March 20. Once again this year Dublin City Schools is partnering with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce to present the Work In Dublin Student Job Fair. We are looking to connect as many students and businesses as possible. Families with a business looking to hire students can register their business for the event until February 27.

Pop In Food Pantry

The Dublin Food Pantry is holding a “Pop In” Pantry on Thursday, February 19, from 4-5:30 p.m., at the Dublin Food Pantry, 6608 Dublin Center Dr. Dublin OH 43017. We will be serving a variety of fruits and vegetables free of charge. We will also have dry goods available. No formal registration is required. This event is a partnership among the Dublin Methodist Hospital Family Medicine Residency Clinic, Dublin City Schools, and the Dublin Food Pantry.

From the City of Dublin

Thank Your SRO Today!

School Resource Officer Appreciation Day is Sunday, Feb. 15. These are the incredible members of the Dublin Police Department assigned to Dublin City Schools, focusing on safety, crime prevention and fostering positive relationships with students and staff. Thank you for being such an asset to our community! Learn about the SROs

And if you didn't get the chance to thank them in person this week, you can send them a message.

Countdown to the State of the City

The State of the City is less than one month away! Join us March 5 at The Exchange at Bridge Park as we reflect on Dublin’s place in U.S. history and look ahead to what’s next for our community. Enjoy a community reception, engagement stations and the State of the City presentation beginning at 5:30 p.m. Details: https://dublinohiousa.gov/state-of-the-city/

Seeking Curious Citizens

Applications are now open for Citizen U! This program takes you behind the scenes of how Dublin runs—connecting you with City leaders, frontline staff and neighbors who care. Curiosity encouraged. Applications close March 17. Apply today!

Presidents' Day City Services Impact

Monday, Feb. 16:

• Dublin City buildings will be closed

• Dublin Community Recreation Center hours remain the same, 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Yard Waste and trash/recycling collection will operate as usual

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