DKMS Newsletter

Happy Friday DKMS families! It's been a busy spirited filled week here in the middle school!

Today we finished our Second Quarter and First Semester of the school year. Report cards will be emailed to parents on Friday January 16, 2026. If you need to change your email address in PowerSchool, please contact the middle school office at (269) 623-1540.

If you are considering moving your child to our virtual program the deadline to do so is Friday January 9, 2025. Our online option is only available for our 6th through 8th grade students. If you have more questions about this please reach out to me either by email at bobby.tillman@dkschools.org or phone at (269) 623-1544.

Congratulations to our Academic and SK2R Students of the First Semester. I would like to thank those students, staff, and families for joining us yesterday morning to celebrate this accomplishment. The award winners were:

SK2R: Lincoln O'Meara, Madelynn Heeg, Daxton Dudley, Emmy Munsel, Zoey Ramsey, Aubree Curtis, Dakota Poirier, Austn Roach, and Riley Thurman.

Academic: Ryver Stephens, Ella Bissett, Rory Lynch, Caleb Poirier, Ava Springer, Bella Mills, Dallas Spencer, Abel Sexton, Nevaeh Harris, Brock Bissett, Lylah McLellan, and David Porritt.

I would like to thank our students, staff, family, and community for a great first semester. I hope everyone has a happy holiday and a wonderful break. Take time to enjoy family, friends, and to rest up for the second semester. We will see everyone back on Monday January 5, 2026!

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

Thank you,

Bobby Tillman

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

Monday, December 22nd - Holiday Break Starts (December 22nd- January 2nd)

Monday, January 5th - School Resumes (Full day)

Monday, January 19th - No School for Students (Professional Development Day Staff)

Congratulations to our Students of the Semester! These students were recognized for their academic success and for consistently showing SK2R behaviors—being safe, kind, responsible, and respectful.

We are proud to celebrate their hard work and positive choices.

Each year, middle school students are encouraged to participate in the Yearbook Cover Contest by submitting their own artwork for a chance to be featured on the front or back cover of the yearbook.

Congratulations to this year’s winners—Jackson Warren, whose artwork was selected for the front cover, and Declan Lester, whose design will be featured on the back cover. Great job to both students and to everyone who entered.

Each week, our middle school students have the opportunity to earn Panther Paws by showing SK2R behavior—being Safe, Kind, Responsible, and Respectful throughout the school day.

When students earn Panther Paws, they can turn them in at the office for a Jolly Rancher and also get their name entered into our weekly Panther Paw drawing for a chance to win a special treat.

Congrats to this week’s winners! Keep making great choices and showing Panther pride! 🐾

Mrs. SanInocencio’s 6th grade science classes are continuing to learn about the Rock Cycle. This week, students used Starburst candy to model how rocks form through heat and pressure in a fun, hands-on activity.

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!

We are excited to announce that our 5th grade students will have the opportunity to attend camp at Sherman Lake YMCA in the spring of 2026! This three-day experience helps us build teamwork and character in meaningful ways outside the classroom.

Camp Dates:

Monday, March 30 – Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Cost:

$210.00 per student

Payments can be made by check or cash in the Middle School Office during school hours.

Please make checks payable to Delton Kellogg Schools.

Payment Deadline:

Friday, February 24, 2026

We’ll share more details as camp gets closer, but we’re already excited for this fun and meaningful experience with our students!

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 #.

Families, please remember to complete the 2025–2026 Education and Nutrition Benefits Form. Only one form per family is needed. This helps our school receive important funding and ensures students have access to available meal benefits.

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.

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