Principal: Becky Manika

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/

• Warning Bell: 7:35 a.m.

• Start of 1st period: 7:40 a.m.

  • Students may enter the building at 7:30 a.m.

• Dismissal Time: 2:30 p.m. (Half Day dismissal is 10:52 a.m.)

Important Dates & Announcements

• Student Schedules
  First trimester schedules will be available to view in Infinite Campus on Monday, August 18. Second and third trimester schedules will be posted about one week before each term begins.

• Lockers
  Returning 7th and 8th graders will keep the same lockers as last year. Incoming 6th graders and new students will receive locker assignments in Infinite Campus by August 20.

• School Supplies
  Be sure to check the DMS Website for a suggested school supply list. 

• Back to School Night
  Join us on Wednesday, August 20 from 5:30–6:30 PM for our annual DMS Back to School Night. Adults (and students, if they’d like to attend) will rotate through all six class periods—each lasting 8 minutes with 2 minutes of passing time. Teachers will give brief overviews of their classes and routines.

• 7th Grade Camp Parent/Guardian Meeting
  Right after Back to School Night, we’ll hold a short meeting for the parents/guardians of 7th grade students in the Middle School Auditorium at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, August 20.

• Self-Guided Tours
  The school will open for walk-throughs on Thursday, August 21 (8:00 AM–6:00 PM) and Friday, August 22 (8:00 AM–12:00 PM). This is a great time for students and families to find lockers and classrooms. Please note that teachers will not be available during these times. On Thursday, August 21st, chromebooks will be available to be signed out to incoming 6th grade students and new DMS students. 

• First Day of School
  Our first day is Tuesday, August 26. It will be a half day, with dismissal at 10:52 AM.

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