Greetings Dolphin Families,

Welcome Back! I hope your family had a great holiday season and restful track out. We are excited to begin our second semester and continue partnering with you to support your child’s growth and success. Consistent attendance is vital for academic achievement, and we appreciate your efforts to ensure your student is present and engaged each day. Please encourage your child to collaborate with teachers and staff, as we are here to guide and support them. Together, we can make this semester a rewarding and successful experience for every student. Thank you for your continued support!

Diane Kent-Parker Award: We are excited to congratulate Ms. Marion Porter on being selected as one of four finalists for the WCPSS Diane Kent Parker First Year Teacher Award at the middle school level! Her exceptional dedication and passion for teaching have truly made a difference in the lives of our students. We are proud to celebrate her accomplishments and look forward to her continued success. Well done, Ms. Porter!

Safe Driving on Campus: Please adhere to a safe speed when driving on camps to carpool drop off and pick up. Maintaining a safe speed ensures the safety of our students, staff, and visitors. Many of our students walk to and from school, using crosswalks that intersect the carpool drive to access the campus. Deputy Bullock will be patrolling and assisting with monitoring safe speeds. Thank you for your cooperation!

Biking to School: To ensure student safety in the bus loop area, students who ride their bikes to school will be asked to walk their bike to the back of the bus loop to safely leave campus. 

News from the PTA: Due to unforeseen circumstances we need to elect a new PTA President. Thankfully we have found someone to fill this need! On January 28th at 6:30pm we will host a general meeting in the Media Center to elect Chryl Tritt.  Chryl has previously served as Board Advisory Rep for DRMS. If you are unable to attend in person, you can join virtually. Haven’t joined the PTA yet, it’s never too late. Join the PTA through GiveBacks. 

School Spelling Bee: This Wednesday at 1:00 PM, we will host our school wide Spelling Bee. Best of luck to our classroom winners. A special thank you to local celebrity Bryan Lord from the WRAL-FM Mix Morning Show for serving as our pronouncer.  Be on the lookout for the winning name later this week. 

Athletics News

• DRMS Basketball @ East Millbrook- 1/27/25
• DRMS Basketball VS Wakefield - 1/29/25
• DRMS Basketball VS Pine Hollow - 1/30/25

Dungeons & Dragons Club: We’re excited to announce the launch of our new after-school Dungeons & Dragons Club! Ms. Dion will be the advisor for this club. This engaging and creative program will allow students to explore storytelling, strategy, and teamwork in a fun and imaginative way. To help bring this adventure to life, we need your support! Please consider donating through our DonorsChoose project to provide the materials and resources needed for the club. Every contribution makes a difference. Let’s roll the dice and make this club a success!

8th Grade High School Parent Night: Mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM! Feeder base high schools will be on campus to provide valuable information for 8th-grade parents. The evening will begin with a large group session led by the WCPSS Family Academy, followed by breakout sessions where each high school will share specific details. Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for the next step in your student’s journey!

AttenDANCE: We’re excited to announce a new initiative to celebrate excellent attendance! On 2/28/25, students who miss no more than two days during the first five weeks of Quarter 3 will be invited to a special AttenDANCE celebration during electives. This is our way of recognizing the importance of showing up and celebrating students’ commitment to being present. Let’s aim for great attendance and make this event unforgettable!

Have a great week!

Dr. Curtis M. Brower

Principal