DRMS' Principal Message
Greetings Dolphin Families,
We hope this message finds you safe and warm after the recent snowstorm! It was certainly an unexpected break, but we are excited to welcome everyone back to Durant Road Middle School and get back into the rhythm of learning and growing together.
Inclement Weather Make Up Day: Banked days are being used for the missed days of instruction on 2/19 & 2/20. Friday, 2/21 will be a required makeup day. The day has been added to the end of Quarter 3 - Monday, 3/31/25. Please mark your calendar!
Quarter 3 Interims: Due to the missed days of instruction, Quarter 3 interim reports will go home on Friday, 2/28/25.
WCPSS Board Advisory Committee (BAC) Meeting: The next BAC meeting is on Monday, February 24th at Baileywick Elementary School (9425 Baileywick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615). The guests will be Dr. Clinton Robinson, Chief of Staff, and Dr. Julie Crain, Director of Strategy and Policy, who will be moderating a discussion on a cell phone policy for WCPSS. The meeting will begin promptly at 6 pm until 7 pm.
8th Grade Photo: This Friday, 2/28/25, the 8th grade class will take their group photo. The photo will be taken first thing in the morning. Be sure to arrive on time to be included in the group photo.
Spread the Word - Inclusion Week: Join us in celebrating Spread the Word - Inclusion Week 3/3/25 - 3/7/25, as we embrace diversity, promote kindness, and ensure that every student feels valued and supported! Throughout the week, we’ll have a spirit week, pep rally, engaging activities, take a pledge & sign a banner, and opportunities to highlight the importance of inclusion in our school community. Stay tuned for more details, and let’s work together to create a culture where everyone belongs!
Athletics News
Spring sports tryouts begin this week. Students should check the athletic bulletin board to check their eligibility.
Reality of Money: On March 18, we will have a Reality of Money event sponsored by State Employees Credit Union. This event offers a financial simulation that provides students an opportunity to make financial decisions about paying for housing, transportation, and other monthly expenses as they are "transformed" into young adults with jobs and other responsibilities to manage. Students are exposed to various financial learning points such as the value of furthering their education, the importance of saving, the limiting effect of bad credit, and "living within their means". We will need 30 volunteers per session in order to provide this opportunity for our students. There are no requirements to volunteer. All volunteers will be provided with all of the training and materials needed. If you are willing to offer your time for one or both sessions, we would love to have you. Please review the session times and sign up here.
Grade Level Newsletters: For your convenience,I will now be including each grade level weekly newsletter in our weekly school newsletter. Please review these newsletters as they include lots of great information.
Family STEM Night: Join us for an exciting Family STEM Night on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM! This hands-on event will feature interactive STEM activities, engaging experiments, and innovative showcases designed for the whole family to enjoy. Come explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math in a fun and collaborative environment. Stay tuned for more details—we can’t wait to see you there!
Have a great week!
Dr. Curtis M. Brower
Principal
