DKMS Newsletter

Happy last Friday in March Panther families! It was a great week here in the middle school!

I would like to give a huge shout out to everyone involved in our Theatre Club. Thursday during the day and Thursday night they put on their first performances of Beauty and the Beast Jr. It was phenomenal!!! Seeing our students sing, dance, and act was amazing! There will be 3 more shows this weekend:

• Friday 3/27 at 7:00 pm
• Saturday 3/28 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Tickets are $5 at the door, so if you are looking to see some amazing DKMS students, come check out the show!

To our 6th and 7th grade parents, please make sure your child has filled out the CLASS REGISTRATION on PowerSchool for their 2026/2027 RASL class. Those selections need to be completed by Thursday April 2, 2026.

Thursday April 2, 2026, students' report cards will be emailed to parents. If you need to update your email address in PowerSchool, please contact the middle school office at (269) 623-1540.

As always, I would like to thank our students, staff, families, and community for all of their hard work and support. 4 more days until school days until spring break (who's counting... ). We got this!!! Have a great weekend!

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

Thank you,

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, March 30th – Wednesday, April 1st- 5th Grade Camp - Sherman Lake YMCA

Friday, April 3rd- No School Students or Staff

Monday, April 6th - Friday, April 10th- Spring Break Students and Staff

Monday, April 13th - School Resumes Full day Dismissal 2:50 pm

Monday, May 25th- No School Staff or Students - Memorial Day!

Wednesday, May 27th - 6th grade Chicago Field Trip

Thursday, May 28th- 7th and 8th grade Michigan Adventure Field Trip

Tuesday, June 2nd - Half Day Students- Dismissal 11:30 am

Wednesday, June 3rd - Half Day Students - Dismissal 11:30 am

Thursday, June 4th - Last Day of School - Half Day - Dismissal 11:30 am

We are incredibly proud of the students recognized this week for their exceptional character. By consistently demonstrating what it means to be Safe, Kind, Respectful, and Responsible, our Panther Paw winners are doing more than earning recognition—they are setting a positive example for others.

Behind the scenes of Beauty and the Beast Jr., Ms. Susan Renee and Director Maggie Martin have been hard at work bringing the production to life. From crafting detailed props to designing creative costumes, their efforts are helping transform the stage into a magical world.

Meara Cook-Dill, an 8th grader at DKMS, delivered an outstanding performance at the AAU RWB Qualifying Meet in Brownsburg, Indiana. Competing in the highly competitive White North division—our region’s bracket within the Red, White, and Blue divisions - Meara earned a medal among top competitors in her division.

With this achievement, Meara has qualified to advance with the AAU Spring National Team and will compete this May in Orlando, Florida.

Only six divers in each age group (14–15) from each RWB division earn the opportunity to move on, making this an incredible accomplishment on the national stage. Meara’s hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and we are so proud of her!

Last week, DKMS 8th grader Daniel Pruess proudly represented our school at the 2026 Greater Grand Rapids Spelling Bee. Fifteen regional qualifiers from six counties—Allegan, Barry, Kent, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Ottawa—competed on March 19 at the Kent ISD Conference Center for the opportunity to advance to Washington, D.C. and the Scripps National Spelling Bee. We are incredibly proud of Daniel for his hard work, dedication, and for representing DKMS so well on such a big stage.

This week, our middle school showed great school spirit by hosting a “Walk of Fame” to send off our wrestlers who are competing in the MyWay State Tournament this weekend. Students lined the hallways, cheering and clapping as the wrestlers made their way through.

Our students also had the opportunity to walk through the elementary halls, where younger students joined in by cheering, giving high-fives, and showing their support. It was a great way to bring everyone together and celebrate their success.

We are proud of our wrestlers and wish them the best of luck this weekend!

Students in Mrs. SanInocencio’s 6th grade science classes recently brought learning to life in a fun way by creating models of animal cells. Using creative materials like Jell-O, Skittles, Fruit by the Foot, and Tic Tacs, students designed cell models to represent the different parts and structures inside a cell.

This hands-on activity helped students better understand how animal cells are organized and how each part plays an important role. From the nucleus to the cell membrane, each piece of candy had a purpose!

On Thursday, March 26th, two 6th grade students, Erick Ponce and Joel Lopez-Torres, had the special opportunity to visit the elementary school and read to kindergarten students thanks to Ms. Kacy Amaro-Cheek.

The students read Señorita Mariposa in both English and Spanish, sharing a meaningful story while also celebrating language and culture. The kindergarteners enjoyed listening and following along.

After reading, the students and kindergarteners spent time together playing bingo, making it a fun and memorable experience for everyone involved.

Great job representing DKMS and spreading the joy of reading!

It’s a celebration of consistency here at Delton Kellogg Middle School as our principal, Mr. Tillman, hosted a movie and popcorn reward today, Friday, March 27th, for our 5th, 6th, and 8th graders who reached their Strive for 95 attendance goals. Each grade level had the opportunity to vote on their prize, with these three grades choosing popcorn and a movie in our Room 1011 auditorium. Our 7th graders voted for an ice cream celebration, which they will enjoy this Monday, March 30th, during their FLEX time. We want to send a big thank you to McKenzie Spencer and Samantha Wheeler for their hard work making the popcorn for the students who chose this reward. Great job, Panthers, for making your attendance a priority; we know that showing up every day is the best way to stay on track and make the most of your learning!

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Don’t miss out on a keepsake full of this year’s memories!

Parents and guardians who plan to volunteer or chaperone on upcoming field trips must have a completed volunteer form on file before attending. For student safety, all forms must be submitted and approved prior to the trip.

Please turn in completed volunteer forms to the school office as soon as possible to ensure everything is ready before field trip day. If you have questions or need a form, feel free to contact the office or find a printable form below.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping make field trips safe and successful!

We are excited to share that Smile Programs – the mobile dentists will be visiting our Middle School on Thursday, April 2nd to provide in-school dental care for students.

This program brings licensed dentists and hygienists directly to the school, allowing students to receive dental care during the school day in a comfortable, familiar setting.

Services May Include:

• Dental exam and cleaning

• Fluoride treatment

• Sealants

• X-rays and fillings (if needed)

• Oral health education

• Free toothbrush

What Parents Need to Do:

• Permission forms are being sent home with students

• Forms can also be completed online

• Paper forms should be returned to the Middle School Office

Participation is optional, but we encourage families to take advantage of this convenient opportunity to support their child’s dental health.

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 #.

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

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.

We know our students are involved in many activities and achievements outside of school that we may not always hear about. If your student has a success or accomplishment you’d like to share—such as sports, music, art, clubs, or other activities—we’d love to help celebrate it!

If you’d like your student featured in the newsletter, please email a short description of their achievement along with a photo to tammy.whitmore@dkschools.org. Let’s celebrate all the amazing things our students are doing! ⭐

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