Summer Newsletter
D.C. Everest Middle School 2026-2027
WELCOME TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL!
Lamers Bus Transportation
If you have any questions regarding transportation, need to report an address change, or have other bus-related concerns, please contact Lamers Bus Company directly at 715-298-6110. Lamers is responsible for all transportation routing and scheduling information.
Families can expect to receive pickup and drop-off times from Lamers in mid-August. To ensure that transportation information is accurate and up to date, please contact Lamers directly with any transportation questions or changes throughout the summer.
Please note that during the first week of school, bus routes may take a little longer than usual as drivers and students become familiar with their schedules and routes. We appreciate your patience during this transition period. If you have questions about bus arrival times or concerns about your student's transportation, please contact Lamers Bus Company directly. Their staff can communicate with drivers and help confirm that routes are running smoothly and that students are safely on board.
Thank you for helping us keep transportation arrangements running smoothly for the start of the school year.
Houses are our school’s way of providing smaller learning communities for students. We have six houses (6D, 6C, 6E, 7D, 7C, 7E) at D.C. Everest Middle School. Each house is comprised of six teachers: Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Language Arts, and a Learning Strategist. These teams work together with the same group of 130-140 students. This team of teachers has the opportunity to meet regularly to support the learning of their particular “House” of students. They have the chance to connect with students in a different way while being able to provide increased knowledge about the specific needs of individual students. Each House has their own designated “What I Need” (WIN) time near the end of the day. This time is dedicated to providing academic and enrichment opportunities.
THE GREEN CURB!
For the 2026-2027 school year, when you are picking up or dropping students at school, DCEMS is asking to please pull as far forward as you can in the GREEN zone designated by the green curb. This helps make room for more cars to pull in, let their student(s) out, and move out swiftly and away from the building using the left lane. Please do not stop to drop-off right in front of the main entrance.
Make sure to pull as far ahead as you can, following the green curb.
Get Involved & After-school Enrichment!
We encourage our students to get involved and build positive relationships with peers through extracurriculars – the BGC is the perfect place to do this!
The Boys and Girls Club has a site located right at the middle school and is open every school day from 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Even if you don’t plan to for your student to regularly attend the BGC, sometimes our families encounter unexpected events (whether it’s that we’re running late, an important meeting pops up, or your student wants to join a club that meets after school but will miss the bus ride home!?) For these reasons, and many more, please fill out the membership form (link HERE) so we are all set to start the 26-27 school year!
Registration materials will also be available during our open house in the cafeteria. Please contact members@bgclub.com if you have any questions.
Athletic Registration - ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 13
Students need to complete the following steps
- Register online at the district athletic page Middle School/Junior High (Grades 6-9) Athletic Registration
- Upload current physical form before practice starts
Our MS/JR Athletic Director will be available at the Middle School OPEN HOUSE (August 26 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) to help answer questions.
QUESTIONS? contact either
CORY HECKEL, MS/JH Athletic Director
715-359-0577X. 3402 email checkel@dce.k12.wi.us
DANICA DECORAH, MS/JR. Athletic Secretary
715-359-0577 X. 3048 email ddecorah@dce.k12.wi.us
HEALTH ROOM
Students in need of any medical care should report to the health room with the permission of a staff member. The health assistant, with input from the student, will determine if a parent/guardian will be contacted or should pick up the student from school, depending on the illness of the student. Students who feel they need to go home due to an illness must allow the health assistant to make initial contact with the parent/guardian. A student should not make initial contact by personal phone to be picked up from school for medical reasons. This practice ensures quality medical care and accurate attendance of all our students. If the initial contact is not made through the health office and the student is picked up, it will be documented as excused per parent/guardian and will count towards their 10 days of allowed absences.
MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL
The purpose of the medication procedure is to keep your student safe and provide him/her with the
medication ordered. District staff will not give any medication - prescription and/or Over the Counter (OTC) - to any student unless the following criteria is met:
School Medication Consent Forms are available in the main office, health room, or online. A new medication consent form must be completed each school year or when the dose of the medication is changed and/or discontinued.
Staff cannot give any medication sent in a plastic bag or envelope.
• Over The Counter (OTC) Medications
- Parent/Guardian signature is required for OTC medications.
- A physician’s signature is required if the dose needed for the OTC medication is more than the recommendations listed on the label, or if the medication is not FDA approved.
- Parent/Guardian and physician signatures are required for all prescription medications.
• Medication Bottles and Labeling
- Prescription Medications must be in the original labeled pharmacy bottle. The label must clearly state:
▪ Student’s full name
▪ Name of medication
▪ Time to give medication and dose needed
▪ Physician’s name
▪ Date medication was dispensed
• Medication Bottles and Labeling must be in the original container or single dose unit package. Write your student’s name on the container.
• Handling and Storage of Medication at School
- Medications are stored in the original labeled pharmacy container and in a locked cabinet.
- During the school year, parents/guardians are called to pick up all unused, discontinued, or outdated medications.
- At the end of the school year, parents/guardians must pick up all medication.
- Any unclaimed medication will be disposed of at the end of the school year.
• Special Considerations
Emergency Medications - Students are allowed to self-carry emergency medications with a
physician’s authorization. Emergency medications must be labeled as outlined above.
Parent/guardian must complete the appropriate form even if your student self-carries the
medication. All students who receive emergency medication will be taken by ambulance to
the nearest emergency room. Parent/Guardian will be notified.
Stock Medication - Students in grades 8-12 are able to take stock medication that the school
provides. The medications that can be supplied are Ibuprofen and Tylenol. The OTC rules for
dosing apply here as well. The Stock medication consent form is available in the main office,
health room, or online. A new stock medication consent form must be completed each
school year.
• General Safety Considerations
- Bring your student’s medication to the health office.
- Send only limited quantities of medication to school.
- No medication will be given to your student without your written consent.IMMUNIZATION
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
Wisconsin state immunization requirements for the 2025-2026 school year are listed below. Students need the listed vaccinations by the first day of school.
Age/Grade DTP/DTaP/DT
Polio MMR Hepatitis B Varicella Tdap MenACWY
Grades K - 6 4 4 2 3 2 NA NA
Grades 7 - 11 4 4 2 3 2 1 1
Grade 12 4 4 2 3 2 1 2
Immunization Waivers - Parents/Guardians do have the option to decline any and/or all immunizations
based on personal, religious, and/or health reasons. If you choose not to immunize your child, check the appropriate waiver (Step 4) and sign the form. Immunization waiver forms are available online.
Please contact your student’s doctor or local health department to determine if your student needs additional immunizations. Schedule appointments to receive the immunizations needed or sign a waiver indicating what vaccine(s) you do not want your student to receive. Report the dates of the immunizations to the school health assistant.
Student illness during the school day
If a student is feeling ill or needs to leave school early, they should report to the health office or main office. Students should not contact parents directly to arrange an early dismissal. School staff will assess the situation and contact parents or guardians as needed.
MIDDLE SCHOOL WEBSITE
The DCE Middle School website is a great place to start for all things Middle School! There you will find all the important calendars, links to other resources like Infinite Campus and Canvas as well as staff contact information so you can email or call your student’s team of teachers. You will also find morning announcements that are heard by students every morning at 7:20 a.m. as well as email links to the attendance office, health room and student services.
INFINITE CAMPUS - PARENT PORTAL
Use the Parent Portal to update your address, phone numbers, email addresses, emergency contact information, etc. This is the main route of communication for the MS and where we get our information for mailings and calls home for any reason. It is also where you will find final report cards at the semester, and end of the year.
Infinite Campus will help you find:
· Student Demographics
· Attendance Records
· Paying Fees
· Child’s Schedule
· Report Card Grades
· School-Wide Communication
To get started with Infinite Campus Parent Portal
click HERE.
CANVAS Learning Management System
Canvas is the Learning Management System (LMS) used by all K-12 teachers and students in the D.C. Everest School District. Canvas enables students keep track of daily work, due dates, missing work, resources, and grades. This is an incredible resource for students to stay up to date on lessons and assignments if/when they are absent. Students and parents each have individual logins and separate apps to check work and communicate.
On Canvas you will find:
· Classroom Grades
· Assignments/ Assignment grades
· Homework/Class Calendar
· Daily Lessons
· Helpful Classroom Links
· Specific Teacher Communication
Getting started with Canvas starts HERE.
“Like” us on Facebook and follow all of the fun things going on at DCEMS! FB is updated with pictures of fun class activities, dress-up days, fun nights, and more “social” aspects of middle school.
Receive Dental Care right at school!
- Oral Screening
- Dental Cleanings
- Fluoride Varnish
- Sealants
Services are provided during the school day and visits are held throughout the year.
ENROLL NOW FOR THIS FALL
Click this LINK to enroll!
Bridging Brighter Smiles, Inc. accepts Forward/Badger Care insurances ONLY.
Any questions please call Bridging Brighter Smiles at 262-896-9891.
DC Everest Performing Arts
Frozen, the Broadway Musical - Auditions being held the end of August for grade 8-12
How To Train Your Dragon, the Musical - Auditions being held in January for grades 6-12
DCEMS Orchestra Jump Start Program
DCEMS ORCHESTRA - Jump Start - 2026
August 10 - 13
- FREE 4-day program for beginning orchestra students
- Learn instrument assembly, car, and playing techniques
- Build confidence before school starts each day
Pease sign up for ONE of the times for Violin/Viola/Cello/Bass. Classes meet Monday-Thursday at the same time each day.
Register by August 3, 2026
Instrument rental available at Heid Music: www.heidmusic.com 715-423-1000
Please feel free to contact Nehemiah Harrington/nharrington@dce.k12.wi.us with questions.
DCEMS Band - KICK START
DCEMS BAND Kick Start 2026
August 4 - 7
We are excited to let you know about the fun band program for 7th Grade band students, offered this August. The purpose of this 4-day Band Experience is to provide an opportunity to refresh & reconnect. Students will learn new skills, some exciting pep band music and have some fun reconnecting with their friends in band.
Kick Start Band classes will be held for 4 days on August 4 - 7.
The classes will be held in the Middle School Band Room on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the same time each day. The session times are based on your instrument (if you cannot attend at the time assigned please contact us by email and we will work something out):
If you have any questions, please contact our Band Directors via email.
Austin Kappel
Alex Bates
DCEMS Band- JUMP START
DCEMS Band Jump Start 2026
August 10 - 13
Dear Parents and Beginning Band Students,
Our band program for Beginning Band students starts in August. The purpose of this FREE 4-day Band Experience is to get students started on playing their instrument. We will learn how to put your instrument together correctly, how to care for and clean your instrument, how to hold the instrument and of course how to make the best sound!
Jump Start Band classes will be held for 4 days on August 10-13 at DCE Middle School.
If you have any questions, please contact our Band Directors via email.
Austin Kappel
Alex Bates