Greetings Dolphin Families,

Fall Athletics Picture Day: Tomorrow, 09/23/24, is Fall Athletics Picture Day

Spirit Week: This week is spirit week.

• Monday: Pajama Day
• Tuesday: Twin Tuesday
• Wednesday: Character Day
• Thursday: Opposites Day
• Friday: Spirit Day

Last week of Quarter 1: Friday, 9/27/24, is our last day of Quarter 1.

NC State Fair Tools For Schools Program - $$ For Your School: Are you planning to attend the NC State Fair this year? For every Adult FastTrack Gate Admission Ticket purchased using a school code (399), the State Fair will donate $2 to the school. For every Child FastTrack Gate Admission Ticket purchased using a school code, the State Fair will donate $1 to the school. Online Advance Sale Only now through October 12. Purchase your tickets here. Enter Membership ID 399 for Durant Road MS.

Yearbooks are on sale! From now until next Friday, yearbooks are $45 and can be purchased online. You can also receive up to four free icons if you choose to personalize your student's yearbook. Don't miss your chance to snag a DRMS yearbook before the price goes up next Saturday, September 28th. Click here to buy your copy, or see the flyer your student received from their Homeroom teacher on Friday. Payment plans are available. Questions? Reach out to Ms. Frady anytime at afrady@wcpss.net.

Carpool & Walker Students: I want to remind all carpool families to use the designated carpool lanes for student drop-off and pick-up. Students should not be walking across the street to enter a vehicle at any business, particularly the Durant Road KinderCare. The owner has reached out to us with safety concerns for both our students and their families as this has grown into a frequent concern. While KinderCare is striving to be a positive neighbor, they are prepared to begin towing vehicles that are not part of their community. Our morning and afternoon carpool runs very smoothly and quickly. If you need assistance with a carpool number, please see someone in our front office. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring the safety of all our students.

Join the PTA: We are still seeking nominations for ALL officer positions (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary).  You can nominate yourself or someone else here. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of our school's success, please consider joining the PTA. Your involvement will play a crucial role in enriching the educational experience of all our students. 

Have a great week!

Dr. Curtis M. Brower

Principal