Highlander Headlines
Updates for Week of October 19th, 2026
DHMS VISION: 100% Student Success!
From Your DHMS PTSA
DHMS Families,
PTA REFLECTIONS ART COMPETITION
We 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 color Run Fundraiser was a huge success! A huge thank you to everyone who participated and supported!
Let’s keep the Highlander spirit going strong!
One School. One Team. Highlander Pride.
Thank you for supporting DHMS PTSA!
DHMS PTSA
Tutoring and Homework Help at DHMS is in Full Swing!
Let your grade level counselor know if you would like your student to attend.
DHMS Athletics: Mark Your Calendars!
Show Your Highlander Pride! Spirit Wear Store Is Open!
"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 ”
DHMS Safety Drills
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
REPORTING an ABSENCE
Attention parents/guardians who wish to volunteer!
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
Terri Shaw
Family And Community Liaison
Dunedin Highland MS
Pinellas County Schools
(727)469-4112
Dunedin Highland Middle School
DHMS Calendars
This Week's Calendar
- Rock Band / 8:15
- Future Cities / 8:30
- RHO Kappa and NJHS Practice during 1st period
- Debate Club / 4:15 - 5:15
- Cross Country Practice / 4:15-5:15
- Boys Basketball Practice / 4:15
- Girls Basketball Practice / 5:30
Tuesday, October 20th
- Jazz Band before school
- Boys Basketball Practice / 4:15
- Cheer Practice / 4:30-6:00
- Girls Basketball Practice / 5:30
Wednesday, October 21st
- Rock Band before school / 8:15-9:15
- Advanced Pipe Band / 4:10-5:30
- Boys Basketball Practice / 4:15
- Cheer Practice / 4:30-6:00
- STEM Club / 4:15-5:15 /3-211
- Cross Country practice / 4:15-5:15
- Girls Basketball Practice / 5:30
- Noth County DAP Fair / Dunedin HS / 6:00-7:30
Thursday, October 22nd
Mrs. Boyd at Curriculum Meeting / Safety Harbor
6th Grade Earned Dress Down Day
TTRPG Club Media Center / 8:00-9:20
Jazz Band / 8:15-9:15
PBIS POPCORN for Sale with PBIS Points
- Boys Basketball Practice / 4:15
- Girls Basketball Practice / 5:30
- Cheer Practice / 4:30-6:00
- REPORT CARDS GO HOME TODAY
- 6th Grade Earned Dress Down Day
- Junior Rho Kappa Meeting / 8:45 / Media Center
- Cross Country Meet / 9:00
- RECESS Today during lunches with Ms. Boyd (PBIS points)
- Cadet Band Practice / 4:10-5:00
- Boys Basketball Practice / 4:15
- Girls Basketball Practice / 5:30
Future Dates
Monday, October 26th
- Rock Band / 8:15
- Future Cities / 8:30
- Cross Country Practice / 4:15-5:15
- Boys Basketball Practice / 4:15
- Girls Basketball Practice / 5:30
- RHO KAPPA & JNHS Induction Ceremony 5:30-6:30 Highlander Hall (students arrive by 5:15)
Tuesday, October 27th
- Jazz Band before school
- Boys Basketball Practice / 4:15
- Cheer Practice / 4:30-6:00
- Girls Basketball Practice / 5:30
Wednesday, October 28th
- Pinellas Goes Pink Spirit Day / Everyone wear pink
- Rock Band before school / 8:15-9:15
- Parent Bring Lunch for Their Scholar Day
- Kona Ice Truck after school
- Advanced Pipe Band / 4:10-5:30
- Boys Basketball Practice / 4:15
- Cheer Practice / 4:30-6:00
- STEM Club / 4:15-5:15 /3-211
- Cross Country practice / 4:15-5:15
- Girls Basketball Practice / 5:30
Thursday, October 29th
TTRPG Club Media Center / 8:00-9:20
Jazz Band / 8:15-9:15
PBIS POPCORN for Sale with PBIS Points
- Boys Basketball Practice / 4:15
- Girls Basketball Practice / 5:30
- Cheer Practice / 4:30-6:00
- Fall Concert
Friday, October 30th
- Builders Club / 8:30
- Color Run Game Truck
- RECESS Today during lunches with Mr. Muhlstadt (PBIS points)
- Cadet Band Practice / 4:10-5:00
- Boys Basketball Practice / 4:15
- Girls Basketball Practice / 5:30
- 10/30 - 11/3 - Mrs. Boyd out of state visiting parents
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
Family Resource
Middle School Sports
QR Code for the DHMS Family Handbook
PEER Conflict
Thank you, parents!
Anonymous Reporting
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