DMS Parent Newsletter!
"Striving for GREATNESS, with the RIGHT Attitude!"
Dear Students and Parents,
As we approach the end of the school year, we want to take a moment to reflect on all the incredible experiences and accomplishments we’ve shared. This year has been filled with challenges and triumphs, growth and learning, and we are proud of each student's hard work and dedication.
To our students: Your perseverance, curiosity, and enthusiasm have been inspiring. You've faced obstacles with resilience and have grown not just academically, but also as individuals. We hope you take pride in your achievements and continue to strive for excellence in all you do.
To our parents: Thank you for your unwavering support and partnership throughout the year. Your involvement and encouragement have been vital to our students' success. We appreciate the trust you have placed in us to educate and care for your children.
As we move into the summer, we encourage everyone to stay curious and keep learning. Whether it’s through reading, exploring new hobbies, or spending time with family and friends, we hope you have a fun and restful break.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year for another fantastic year of learning and growth. Have a wonderful summer!
Warm regards,
Principal Cooper, Staff, and Faculty
ELA Summer Reading Assignments
DMS Rising 7th Grade Honors Summer Reading Project 2024
DMS Rising English I Summer Reading Project 2024
Math Summer Assignments for All DMS Students
Rising 7th Graders Summer Math Packet
Rising 8th Graders Summer Math Packet
Registration Opens on May 6th, 2024
Dear DCSD Families:
Registration for new and returning students for the 2024-25 school year will open Monday, May 6. Registration must be completed by June 28, 2024, to guarantee bus transportation during the first two weeks of school.
This year, DCSD is switching to a new registration system called Final Forms, which will streamline the process and provide easier records management. The Final Forms registration system is an email-based system that allows parents to register students and upload the required proof of residency and other documents, such as updated records, sports physicals, and certain legal documents.
Under the Final Form registration system, parents of returning DCSD students will receive an email Monday morning, May 6, with their login credentials and a registration link. These login credentials are necessary to register a student. The email will come from "Final Forms Mailman." Parents can log in and register their children using the email link in the newsletter. Returning students can also register through the ParentPortal.
Parents who need assistance with registration or obtaining login credentials can call their child's home school Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. during the online registration window. Every school will have staff ready to assist parents with the registration process.
Students who have applied to attend any DCSD magnet program or a different school through the district's Expanded School Choice program must register first with their home school during the online registration period.
New students, including 4K and 5K students not previously registered, will register online by clicking on the registration button on the district homepage and then selecting "New Student Registration." From there, new parents will need to create an account and complete the online registration process. Parents and guardians of new students should be prepared to upload a .pdf or .jpg file of the materials listed below. Parents who are unable to upload the documents should contact their home school.
Items Needed for NEW Student Registration:
- Proof of residency - A tax notice, a landline telephone bill, a bill for cable service connected to the residence, or a utility bill such as water, gas, and electricity will be accepted. A cell phone bill and/or a driver's license cannot be used to prove residency.
- Immunization Record (this includes 7th-grade TDAP)
- Birth Certificate
- (For 4K Only) Proof of income/S.C. Healthy Connection Medicaid Card
To register a child for 4K, the child must be four years old on or before Sept. 1, 2024. A child must turn five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2024, to register for 5K. A registration slot for 4K will only be reserved for a child with documented proof of residence and proof of income. Available spaces are limited, and preference is given to those students whose family meets state income requirements.
It is recommended that parents use a desktop or laptop computer or a tablet to complete the online registration process for ease of navigation.
If you need help with registration or obtaining login credentials can call their child's school Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. during the online registration window. Every school will have staff ready to assist parents with the registration process.
Thank you,
Audrey Childers
Director of Communications
Darlington County School District
The vision of Darlington Middle School is to Educate, Prepare, and Empower the whole child at high levels. We strive to be the middle school that every student wants to attend, and every teacher wants to serve.
Student Expectations:
Be present and on time everyday.
Be respectful to others.
Be prepared and forward thinking
Build positive relationships.
Be consistent.
Be an active participant in class.
Be where you are supposed to be at all times.
Follow all rules and expectations.
Be Great!
