DeWitt Middle School News

February 14, 2025


Principal: Keith Cravotta

School Address: 2957 W. Herbison Rd., DeWitt, MI 48820

Office Phone Number: 517-668-3200

Attendance Phone Number: 517-668-3247

Website: https://dms.dewittschools.net/


Upcoming dates:

A Message from Dr. Cravotta

Hello Middle School parent(s) and/or guardian(s)! 


I hope you are staying safe and warm as winter weather continues to be with us here in Michigan.  We are nearing the end of the second trimester and our students are continuing to work hard in their classes.  We also recently reviewed our behavior expectations with students.  Our fair main behavior expectations at school go with the acronym ROAR: respect each other, own it, act responsibly, and reach for excellence.  We continue to emphasize the importance of our words and the impact they have on each other.  We know that students are picking up on many things through news and social media every day.  Sometimes the things they are seeing or hearing through these sources would not create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all of our students.  This is something we will continue to emphasize with students and help them navigate.  Thank you for your continued support of our school and your student! 


Keith L. Cravotta, Ed.D.

Principal

517-668-3250

cravotta@dewittschools.net

Perception Survey


We want to hear about your experience with your student’s education. We invite you to participate in completing the School Climate Survey. This survey includes questions about your student’s learning, school safety, and interpersonal relationships, as well as your attitudes about the institutional environment and your personal involvement in school. Your responses will be very helpful in improving student relationships, learning conditions, and the overall school environment.


School Climate Survey Link

Open-Ended Questions Link

Third Trimester Schedules


Students' schedules for the third trimester will be released in Infinite Campus on Friday, February 21st.  If you notice any issues please report them to the counselors using this link.  Students will begin following their third trimester schedule on Monday, March 3rd.  

Half Days


Below are the date for half days for the 2024-2025 school year. On half days, the Middle School will dismiss students at 10:52 a.m.  

Entry and Dismissal Procedures


Drop-off:

Assistance Programs


The Old Newsboys Association helps our community by providing school-age children with either shoes or boots. If your child needs new shoes or boots and the purchase of them would be a financial burden, please fill out this form indicating your interest in this program and we will reach out for additional enrollment information. Once the sign-up process is complete, Old Newsboys Association will send you a voucher for either shoes or boots. You may include all school age children on one family request, even if they attend different schools. Please do not send in duplicate requests if you included your child on another form.  (If you are unable to fill out the digital form, please contact us for further assistance.)


The Weekend Survival Kit Backpack Program will continue to be provided at Dewitt Middle School this year.  Weekend Survival Kits contain a little over two days’ worth of food. Typical food items include mac & cheese, granola bars, canned vegetables, peanut butter, crackers, oatmeal, soup, and SpaghettiOs / Ravioli. There is no cost to you to participate in this program.  There are NO eligibility requirements to participate in this program this year. All students/families can access this program if they would like to! To enroll in this program, please fill out this form indicating your interest. Typically, food kits would be sent home from school with your student on Fridays. 


If you have any questions regarding the programs above or are in need of any other resources for assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Hunt or Mrs. Nash.


Mrs. Kim Hunt

DMS School Counselor (Last names A-L)

517-668-3245

huntkim@dewittschools.net


Mrs. Abby Nash

MS School Counselor (Last Names M-Z)

517-668-3244

nashabi@dewittschools.net