Greetings Dolphin Families,

 

Black History Month: February is Black History Month where we celebrate the contributions that African-Americans have made to American history in their struggles for freedom and equality and deepens our understanding of our Nation's history. Students will engage in activities throughout the month.

 

National School Counselor Week: This week, 02/02/25 - 2/07/25 is National School Counselor Week.  We are very thankful for our amazing School Counselors, Mrs. Olivia Reuss (6th grade), Mrs. Ada Deen (7th grade), and Mrs. Rotisha Hall (8th grade).  By serving as leaders and advocates collaborating with other stakeholders, school counselors promote equity, access to opportunities, and rigorous educational experiences for all students.  Our counselors have a tremendous impact on our student’s success academically, socially, and behaviorally.  Each counselor is always available to be there for students and staff.  They play a key role supporting and advocating for students as they serve on our Intervention Team, School LeaderSIP Team, serve as our school 504 Plan Coordinators, and attend weekly grade level Professional Learning Communities (PLCs.) Thank you, Mrs. Olivia Reuss, Mrs. Ada Deen, and Mrs. Rotisha Hall, for all that you do for our school community.  We appreciate you!

 

Quarter 2 Report Cards will be distributed to students on Monday, 2/03/25. 

 

8th Grade High School Parent Night: Mark your calendars for this 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!

 

WCPSS Middle School Honors Chorus: Twelve Durant Road MS students will be participating in the WCPSS Middle School Honors Chorus on 2/6/26 & 2/7/25 with a concert on 2/7/25 at 7:00 PM, hosted at Martin Magnet Middle School. The concert is open to the public. Congratulations to our musicians selected to participate in the honors chorus. 

Principal's List & Honor Roll Breakfast - 2/07/25

 

DRMS JV Club Baseball Looking for 6th & 7th Graders to Join Team: Do you have a baseball player looking to join a new team this spring? Or perhaps your son is interested in playing baseball, but has never been on a team before. Either way — the DRMS Club Baseball Junior Varsity Team would love to hear from you! Baseball experience is a plus, but not required to play. Parents of 6th & 7th grade boys are invited to reach out to Coach Stigall to express interest and/or for more information about the team. We are looking forward to a great season filled with not only athletic growth and development, but also transferable life skills including self-esteem, discipline, problem solving, leadership, communication, patience and sportsmanship!

 

Reach out today for more information— Go Dolphins!

DRMS Club Baseball Coach - Brian Stigall

(984) 500 - 7016

DurrantMiddleBaseball@gmail.com

 

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: Last week Chryl Tritt was elected as the new PTA President.  The PTA board is actively planning activities to support our students, families, and staff. Be on the lookout for ways to connect this spring. Haven’t joined the PTA yet, it’s never too late. There’s still time to join the fun and make a difference! Join the PTA through GiveBacks. 

 

School Spelling Bee: Congratulations to 8th grader, John Velasco, for winning the school spelling bee. Way to go, John!

 

Athletics News

This week is the last two home basketball games of the season. Winter athletes will be recognized at the game on 2/06/25.

• DRMS Basketball VS Carroll - 2/03/25
• DRMS Basketball VS Leesville - 2/06/25

 

It’s time to start preparing for the spring athletic season. Dragonfly paperwork must be completed by 02/20/25. Students who have not had a 

 

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. Thank you to the donors who contributed to the Donors Choose Project, which was funded in just five days. Be on the lookout for sign up information for the club. 

 

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