DKMS Newsletter

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

I would like to thank everyone who donated to our Thanksgiving Drive. We were able to raise $342.09 to donate to local families for Thanksgiving meals, winter clothes, and other items. Congratulation to Mr. Fawcett's P7 class, who raised $200 and won our building competition!

Next, our 8th grade students will have the opportunity to tour the Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center (BCAMSC) on Thursday December 4, 2025. Students were given a field trip permission slip on Wednesday. If they are interested in going, they will need to return the slip by Monday December 1, 2025. If your child does attend the field trip, they will be taking the OLSAT test to see if they qualify for the BCAMSC program. If you have more questions please contact at bobby.tillman@dkschools.org or (269) 623-1544.

Next week we will only have school on Monday 11/24 and Tuesday 11/25. We are off for Thanksgiving Break Wednesday 11/26, Thursday 11/27, and Friday 11/28.

As always, I would like to thank our students, staff, families, and community for all of their hard work and support. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, what I am thankful for is the opportunity to work in the Delton community. Everyday I have the opportunity to work with great teachers, students, families, and the community. As a team, I know we will continue to help our students have a positive impact on our community!

Have a great weekend and Happy Thanksgiving!

It's a great day to be a PANTHER!

Wednesday, November 26th - No School for Students - Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, November 27th- No School for Students - Thanksgiving Break

Friday, November 28th -No School for Students- Thanksgiving Break

Wednesday, December 17th - 1/2 day of school - Student release 11:30 am

Thursday, December 18th - 1/2 day of school - Student release 11:30 am

Friday, December 19th - 1/2 day of school - Student release 11:30 am (End of 1st Semester)

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)

Each week, students who show SK2R behavior — Safe, Kind, Responsible, and Respectful — earn Panther Paws. All Panther Paws are entered into our weekly drawing, and the winners get to choose a special treat as their reward. Congratulations to this week’s winners! Keep up the great work, Panthers!

Mrs. Tyner, who teaches 8th Grade ELA and 7th/8th Grade Honors ELA, recently received a $500 grant from the Delton Kellogg Educational Foundation (DKEF). Several of her students had asked for more graphic novels to read in class. Always excited when students show an interest in reading, Mrs. Tyner wanted to support them however she could. She wrote and submitted a grant request to the DKEF, and with the award, she was able to add a variety of new graphic novels. She has built most of her library over the years with her own resources, and this grant gives students even more books and ways to enjoy reading.

She is pictured below with some of the students whose excitement for graphic novels inspired her to write the grant. Seeing students eager to read continues to be one of the most rewarding parts of her teaching.

This week, Mr. Weldon’s American History class has been making posters about citizen responsibilities. Students focused on examples like respecting others, staying informed, and taking responsibility for their actions. The posters feature creative illustrations and catchy slogans to highlight each responsibility. Through this project, students are learning how their actions can make a positive difference in their community.

In Mrs. Ingle’s Health class, 8th grade students have been learning all about sleep and why we dream. Students created their own presentations, each including information about Freud’s ideas on dreams and the bio-psychological theory. They did a great job showing what they learned in fun and creative ways!

This week, Mr. Gailey’s art classes learned about two creative styles of artwork.
Our 7th graders practiced watercolor skills by painting colorful animal designs, learning how to blend colors. Meanwhile, the 5th graders focused on optical art, using shading techniques to create fun visual illusions in their projects. Great job to all of these students.

This week, Mr. Fleser’s science classes have been exploring how light travels in a straight line. Students got hands-on experience with a flashlight experiment, observing how light moves and reflects. It was an interactive way for students to see the properties of light in action and deepen their understanding firsthand.

Mr. Phillips’ science classes spent Friday learning how to calculate mass, density, and volume of different objects. Students put their skills to the test with a “Sink or Float” activity, where they first predicted whether each object would sink or float. After making their guesses, they tested each item to see if their predictions were correct. It was a good hands-on way to explore how density works.

Mrs. Knight’s 6th grade Ukulele class is doing a great job learning new songs on the ukulele. The office even had several surprise visitors this week who offered to play some music for us. 🎵🎶🪕

This Saturday, November 22, Delton is hosting Girls Youth Hoops! It’s a fantastic opportunity to watch some of our current students showcase their skills on the court. Plus, it’s a fundraiser for our girls varsity and JV programs—so your support makes a real difference!

3rd/4th Grade Games – Middle School Gym

• 9:00 AM: DK Maroon | Coaches: Hillary Loveland & Bethny Champion

• 11:00 AM: DK White | Coaches: Sara Reynolds & Michelle Sydor

• 1:00 PM: DK Maroon | Coaches: Hillary Loveland & Bethny Champion

5th/6th Grade Games

• 9:00 AM – High School Gym: DK Maroon | Coaches: Laci Watson & Amber Nesmith

• 11:00 AM – High School Gym: DK Maroon | Coaches: Laci Watson & Amber Nesmith

• 1:00 PM – High School Gym: DK White | Coaches: Jesse Harris & Max (former exchange student)

• 2:00 PM – Middle School Gym: DK Black | Coaches: Pete & Kristin Foreman

Come out, support our teams, and enjoy a fun-filled day of basketball!

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