Happy Monday DKMS Panther families! It was another busy week here at DKMS.

This past Friday, March 21, 2025, was the last day of the third grading period. Report cards will be emailed to parents on Thursday April 3, 2025. Please contact the middle school office at (269) 623-1541 if you need to add a new email address to your PowerSchool account or if you have had issues receiving emailed information from us in the past.

As we get closer to spring break, I just wanted to remind everyone starting Wednesday April 16, 2025 (our first Wednesday back from spring break), we will begin state testing. Here will be our testing Schedule:

• Wednesday April 16: 5th, 6th, 7th Grade ELA M-STEP and 8th Grade PSAT
• Wednesday April 23: 5th, 6th, 7th Grade Math M-STEP and 8th Grade Science and Social Studies M-STEP
• Wednesday April 30: 5th Grade Science and Social Studies M-STEP

It is very important your child:

• Is present on all test days
• Has a good night's rest
• Eats breakfast
• Charges and brings their Chromebook to school

As we get closer to grade level field trips it is very important students remain eligible for these trips. Please talk with your child's teacher to see the eligibility requirements for these field trips and to check on your child's eligibility. It is important our students stay focused and finish this fourth grading period strong!

As always I would like to thank our students, staff, families, and communities for their hard work and support. Just like Michigan and Michigan State have shown in the NCAA tournament, a great team working together can achieve great things. Have a great week!

It's a great day to be a PANTHER!

Thank you,

Bobby Tillman

Principal

Delton Kellogg Middle School

6325 Delton Rd

Delton, MI 49046

(269) 623-1541

Monday, March 24th - Wednesday, March 26th - 5th grade camp. Sherman Lake YMCA ⛺

Wednesday, March 26th - Mobile Dentist 🦷

Thursday, March 27th - Mobile Dentist 🦷

Wednesday, April 2nd - Kick Start Deposit Day 🏦💲

Friday, April 4th to Friday, April 11th - No school - Spring Break!! 🌞🌻

Wednesday, April 16th - Prodmed Sports Physical

Friday, April 25th - Popcorn Friday at lunchtime 🍿

Saturday, April 26th - Mother / Son Bowling 🎳

Monday, May 26th - No school- Memorial Day 🤍

This past week, our middle school wrestlers took the "Walk of Champs" through the hallways to celebrate their hard work and success before heading off to the state tournament. Students and staff cheered them on, showing their support and pride for these dedicated athletes.

Congratulations to all of our wrestlers—you’ve made your school proud! 🏆

Fifth grader Emmy Munsell is making waves both on stage and in the dance world! Emmy has been dancing since she was just 2 ½ years old and now spends an impressive 20 hours a week at her dance studio. She is part of her competition team, where she performs in 12 dances, along with 9 more dances in her studio’s recreational program. Emmy competes at the elite level—the highest level in dance competitions—and continues to shine with her hard work and dedication.

In addition to her busy dance schedule, Emmy has applied and been accepted into the TPS Intern Teacher Program for the past two years and is excited to have applied again for next year. She dances fluently in jazz, contemporary, lyrical, musical theater, and ballet, showing her versatility and talent.

Two weekends ago, Emmy’s dedication paid off in a big way. She received a prestigious award at the CRU Dance competition, earning the opportunity to dance with performers from across the country at Disney next January.

Way to go, Emmy! We are so proud of your achievements—keep up the amazing work! 🌟

To conclude the Earth and Space Systems unit, 5th graders in Mrs. Estep’s science classes have been researching, creating displays, and presenting solar system projects. Working in groups, the students researched each planet, including its distance from the Sun, the time it takes to orbit the Sun (compared to one Earth year), and other fascinating facts. They explored how the Sun’s gravitational pull and inertia work together to keep each planet in orbit. Students teamed up, found solutions, and built creative displays. Their hard work and unique ideas stood out, and they were excited to share what they accomplished. Great job, students! Your projects were truly “out of this world”!

On Thursday, March 20th, our 8th-grade students had the exciting opportunity to attend Career Quest 2025! During this hands-on event, they explored six high-demand industries: agribusiness, advanced manufacturing, construction, health sciences, hospitality, and information technology. Students enjoyed interacting with professionals, participating in hands-on activities, and getting a firsthand look at what different jobs are really like. From trying out tools to learning about real-world careers, the experience opened their eyes to new possibilities and gave them a better understanding of the many exciting career opportunities right here in West Michigan.

Last week, Mrs. Williams’ class had a fun and tasty activity—making donuts!

Students used a donut maker to bake their treats, then got to decorate them with frosting, sprinkles, and other toppings. Some kept their donuts simple, while others got creative with their designs.

Once the decorating was done, they enjoyed eating their delicious creations. Along the way, they practiced skills like following directions and being patient.

It was a fun and sweet way to learn!

What are SUN Bucks?

SUN Bucks is the new name for Summer EBT. Eligible families of school-age children will receive $120 per child for qualifying groceries.

Who Should Apply?

Families that are not automatically enrolled should apply for SUN Bucks directly.

Note: Families will be automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks if they are already enrolled in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), or FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations) benefits or meet the requirements for free or reduced-price school meals. In other words, keep an eye out for $120 per child at the beginning of summer!

Where to Find the Application

This application is available online!

Deadlines: Apply by April 15, 2025, to be eligible for the first issuance of benefits in May. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until August 31, 2025.

Voters in the Delton Kellogg School District will have the opportunity to consider a bond proposal for school facility improvements on May 6, 2025.

This proposal includes important projects such as:

• Safe and efficient infrastructure
• Maximizing space
• Building for real-world skills
• Other project highlights

For more information about the bond proposal, please read below. Flyers are also available in the middle school office.

Who are the members of your family?
My family consists of my two boys and me.

PIE is excited to announce that their fundraising website is now live! Each grade level has its own unique code , making it easy for students to participate.

Personalized Fundraising – Within each grade level, students can set up their own individual fundraiser to track their progress. This also allows whoever sets up the fundraiser to receive email updates on the total amount raised.

Maximizing Donations – Donors have the option to cover the 3% processing fee, ensuring that 100% of their donation goes directly to the student’s fundraiser. If they choose not to cover the fee, it will be deducted from the donation amount.

Every contribution helps make our field trips possible and creates unforgettable experiences for our students. Thank you for your support!

We’re excited to announce that the Mobile Dentist will be visiting our school on Wednesday, March 26, and Thursday, March 27, 2025.

If you’d like your child to see the Mobile Dentist, please complete the attached form:

• Online Option: Fill out the form online using the link provided.
• Paper Form Option: If you prefer, you can complete the paper form and return it to the middle school office.

Delton Kellogg Athletics has teamed up with ProMed in Richland to offer sports physicals for our athletes on April 16th, 2025. This physical will fulfill the requirement for the 2025-2026 school year. Athletic staff will be available to upload the physical directly to Final Forms. Please note that you and your student will still need to log into Final Forms to complete the annual sports forms after June 20th. To participate during school hours, your student MUST return this form, the completed MHSAA Sports Physical Form, and payment by April 3rd to the high school office. If these items are not submitted by the deadline, your student may participate during walk-in times after school hours with completed forms and payment in hand between 2:50 - 4:00 pm.

Please sign, complete, submit payment, and return to the office by April 3rd.

The athletic department has implemented some new tools and strategies to streamline communication and transparency throughout the department. These new programs should help streamline communication, event ticket purchases and potentially some registrations in the near future.

* 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

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