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DHMS Families,

We have two exciting opportunities happening through DHMS PTSA that we don’t want our Highlander families to miss!

PTA REFLECTIONS ART COMPETITION
We also want to remind our talented DHMS scholars about the PTA Reflections Art Competition!

This is a wonderful opportunity for students to express their creativity and share their unique talents through art. Whether your scholar loves to write, draw, take photos, dance, make music, or create films, there’s a place for them in Reflections! Submit Here!

COLOR RUN FUNDRAISER
The fun isn’t over yet! Our Color Run fundraiser will continue through Thursday, October 15th. Scholars can participate in the Color Run during 8th period on October 16th for just a $5 minimum donation, with all proceeds supporting DHMS students and programs.

Be sure to keep those donations coming and help your scholar’s grade level climb the leaderboard! Register Here!

Two fun ways to get involved. Two great opportunities to support and celebrate our DHMS scholars!

Don’t forget to encourage your scholar to participate in the Color Run and explore the PTA Reflections competition.

Let’s keep the Highlander spirit going strong!

One School. One Team. Highlander Pride.

Thank you for supporting DHMS PTSA!

DHMS PTSA

"Spirit Wear is available through the PTSA throughout the year by visiting the spirit store.

. A variety of shirts, outwear and pants are available. All proceeds support PTSA-sponsored activity. Spirit wear is not required but is dress code approved for students to wear every school day.

Purchases are processed through the PTSA’s spirit wear vendor (JB Edwards) and are non-refundable. You may pick up purchases at JB Edward’s Clearwater store or have them shipped to you. Please check sizes carefully as there are both youth and adult sizes on the store.

The PTSA will generally have sample sizes available at school orientation and Meet the Teacher events for students to try on.

The store may be closed in May and part of the summer while the PTSA selects products for the next school year. Updates regarding the spirit wear store will be provided via school-wide email and on the PTSA Facebook Page.

Please contact the PTSA at president@ptsadhms.org with any questions or concerns regarding spirit wear ”

2026–2027 DHMS Safety Drill Record

• Fire Drill: Conducted during the week of August 17, 2026
• Active Threat Drill: Conducted during the week of August 17, 2026
• Severe Weather Drill: Conducted on October 1, 2026

My name is Terri Shaw, and I am the Family and Community Liaison a.k.a. Volunteer Coordinator at DHMS. We will have many ways to volunteer this school year and to make sure you get the information, I need to hear from you! Even if you are already Level 2, if this is your first year at DHMS (or you don’t think you are on my email list) I will need to add DHMS to your volunteer profile for you to receive my emails! Please use the link below to submit your information or email me directly at shawte@pcsb.org. We look forward to welcoming you on campus this year!

If you already got one email from me this year with sign-up links, you can disregard this form!

Volunteer interest form – Fill out form

Monday, October 12th

• NO School for Students
• Teacher Planning Day

Tuesday, October 13th

• Jazz Band before school / 8:15-9:15
• Dunedin Boys Volleyball first playoff game against John Hopkins Middle at JHMS / Leaving school at 3:00 / Mrs. Boyd attending
• Cheer Practice / 4:30-6:00

Wednesday, October 14th

• Rock Band before school / 8:15-9:15
• Mighty Mu Tryouts / 8:15
• Frios Pops for Sale / 4:10 / Front of School
• Advanced Pipe Band / 4:10-5:30
• Wizard of Oz rehearsal / 4:10-6:00
• STEM Club / 4:15-5:15 /3-211
• Cross Country practice / 4:15-5:15
• Model UN Meeting / 4:20

Thursday, October 15th

• Last Day for Color Run Fund Raising

• TTRPG Club Media Center / 8:00-9:20

• Jazz Band / 8:15-9:15

• PBIS POPCORN for Sale with PBIS Points

• Boys Basketball Tryouts / 4:15-5:15

• Girls Basketball Tryouts / 5:15-6:15
• Volleyball Practice / 4:20-5:20
• Cheer Practice / 4:30-6:00

• RECESS Today during lunches with Ms. Boyd (PBIS points)

• Color Run Event / 3:00 - 4:00
• Cadet Band Practice / 4:10-5:00
• Cross Country Practice / 4:15-5:15
• Boys Basketball Tryouts / 4:15-5:15
• Girls Basketball Tryouts / 5:15-6:15
• Tag Night / Downtown Dunedin

October

• 10/17 - All County Chorus Try Outs / 9:00-12:00
• 10/19 - NJHS & RHO Kappa Induction Practice
• 10/21 - North County DAP Fair / Dunedin High School / 6:00-7:30
• 10/22 - Report Cards Today
• 10/23 - PBIS Volleyball Game Staff Vs. Students / 8th Period
• 10/24 - All County DAP Fair / Pinnellas Park High School / 9:00-11:30
• 10/26 - NJHS & RHO Kappa Induction Ceremony / TDT
• 10/28 - Parent Bring Lunch for Their Scholar Day
• 10/28 - Kona Ice Truck after school
• 10/29 - Fall Concert

November

• 11/3 - Ms. Chan's Science Scholars Field Trip to Florida Aquarium
• 11/6 - Picture Re-Take Day
• 11/10 - Kona Ice Truck after school
• 11/11 - No School for Students / Teacher Planning Day / Veterans Day
• 11/12 - DAP Discovery Night (CGS)
• 11/16 - DHMS Spelling Bee / 2:30
• 11/18 - Frios Pop Truck after school
• 11/18 - Great American Teach In
• 11/18 - Poinsettia Delivery / Band Boosters
• 11/23 - 11/27 - Thanksgiving Break

December

• 12/1 - 12/18 - PM 2 Window (stay tuned for exact dates for DHMS)
• 12/5 - Experience Pinellas Event / 10:00 - 2:00 / Clearwater High School
• 12/7 - 12/11 - Builder's Club Candy Cane Sale
• 12/9 - Frios Pop Truck after school
• 12/10 - Chorus and Orchestra Concert
• 12/16 - Kona Ice Truck after school
• 12/18 - End of Q 2
• 12/18 - PBIS Winter Dance / 8th Period
• 12/21 - 1/3 - Winter Holiday

January

• 1/4 - No School for Students / Teacher Planning
• 1/5 - Second Semester Begins
• 1/14 - Pipe Band Opening at National Conference
• 1/18 - No School / Dr. Martin Luther Kings Day

February

• 2 /15 - No School for Students / Teacher Planning

March

• 3/12 - End of Q 3
• 3/14 - Daylight Savings Begins
• 3/15 - 3/19 - Spring Break
• 3/26 - No School for Students / Trade Day

April

• 4/16 - 4/18 - Band and Dance Trip to Atlanta / Heritage Festival Competition
• 4/23 - No School for Students

May

• 5/27 - Last Day for Students / 2 Hour Early Release / End of Q 4
• 5/28 - Last Day for Teachers

Thank you, parents!

• The Pinellas County Schools utilizes the See Something Say Something system from Sandy Hook Promise as a tool to help keep our campuses and students safe.

• Students and families can submit tips anonymously about concerns so the school can intervene in a proactive way.

• Tips regarding school safety, student welfare etc. can be submitted and a school official or law enforcement will investigate it immediately to get someone the help and assistance they may need.

  • To report a tip to See Something Say Something, visit https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/say-something-tips/

  • FortifyFL is another reporting system available to report suspicious activity and allow Florida Students and the community to report safety concerns.

    • To access Fortify Florida visit https://www.getfortifyfl.com