DYMS Digest Vol. 30 (2025-2026)

Posted Date: 03/30/26 (08:15 AM)

DYMS Digest Vol. 30

March 30th-April 5th, 2026

March 30, 2026

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WELCOME TO THE DENNIS YARMOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL DIGEST

Each week, we’ll bring you a snapshot of the exciting events, important updates, and celebrations happening throughout our DYMS community. This newsletter is your go-to source to stay connected and informed. Be sure to check your messages every Monday so you don’t miss a moment of what’s happening at school!

Important Dates

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30th - Term 3 Begins

31st - MCAS Infrastructure/Practice (1st period)

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1st - Early Release Dismissal @ 1:15 PM

1st - Happy Paraeducators Day

3rd - 1/2 Day (Good Friday - 11:15 AM)

8th & 9th - ELA MCAS

10th - Awards Ceremony (6th @ 9:15, 7th @10:15)

10th - Winter Guard & Percussion (6th grade)

13th & 14th - Spring MAP testing

15th - Teen Truth Assembly 1-2 PM

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Learning French Through Play

These seventh graders are all in, practicing French through a fast-paced dice game. With every roll of a six, the pencil switches hands and the challenge begins again. Laughter, energy, and language learning all happening at once.

Students work on a bridge-building project with popsicle sticks and glue guns at a table.

Building Strong Ideas: 7th Grade Popsicle Stick Bridge Challenge

Seventh graders stepped into the role of engineers during a popsicle stick bridge challenge. From early designs to final builds, students tested ideas, solved problems, and worked together to create strong structures out of simple materials. A great mix of creativity, teamwork, and hands-on learning.

Students work on a bridge-building project in a classroom, using craft sticks and glue.

Two students work on a craft project at a table in a classroom, surrounded by supplies.

Two students work on a wooden bridge model at a classroom desk, using a glue gun.

Students work on building projects with popsicle sticks and glue guns at tables in a classroom.

Educational posters displaying diagrams and text about different historical ages are taped to a glass surface.

Bringing Ancient Mesopotamia to Life

In 6th grade Social Studies, students learned about how early humans developed over time and how ancient civilizations made sense of the world. After studying Mesopotamian polytheism, they created their own gods and goddesses inspired by what they learned.

Students showed creativity and strong understanding of how ancient cultures used mythology to explain life around them.

Students are seated at desks in a classroom, engaged in drawing and writing activities.

A student leans over a desk, drawing and writing notes on a paper titled 'The Wind Goddess'.

A young person is drawing on a piece of paper with a yellow pencil at a desk.

A collection of illustrations depicting various after-school activities, including sports, music, art, and academics.

Spring After-School Activities for Grades 6 & 7

Spring is here, and so are our after-school programs for Grade 6 and 7 students! From April 6th through June 4th, students can explore a variety of engaging activities and clubs:

Monday:

Robotics Exploration (Computer Lab)

Advanced Legos (C203)

Colorguard (Gym)

EL Book Club – Invite Only (D201)

Tuesday:

Polymer Clay (B141)

Joy Project (D207)

Jewelry Making (D214)

Thursday:

Dungeons & Dragons – Invite Only (Conference Room)

Fiddlers (A102)

EL Book Club – Invite Only (D201)

These programs give students opportunities to build, create, perform, and connect with peers in a fun and supportive environment. Whether your child loves art, music, reading, or STEM, there’s something for everyone this spring!

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Teen Truth Assembly – April 15th

On April 15th from 1:00–2:00PM, our entire school will gather in the auditorium for a youth empowerment assembly presented by TEEN TRUTH.

This 60-minute program is designed to inspire connection, resilience, and positive decision-making through engaging storytelling and interactive elements. We look forward to bringing our school community together for what promises to be a meaningful and impactful experience for all students.

For more information about the program, please visit:

https://teentruth.net/school-assembly-youth-empowerment-program/

Dennis Yarmouth Middle School Career Day

Dennis Yarmouth Middle School will host Career Day on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 8:30–11:15 AM. We are inviting community members to share their career paths and experiences to help motivate and inspire our students. This is a great opportunity to connect classroom learning to real-world careers and expose students to a wide range of possibilities. Interested participants can sign up using the QR code or link provided.

Career Day Sign Up

Sports Center

Spring Sports Registration Now Open

Get ready for an active spring! Softball and baseball tryouts start soon, with competitive seasons of roughly 10 games. Tennis and Track & Field will focus on skill development with limited competitions. Register your student using the link provided, and follow payment instructions based on your sport: wait until tryouts conclude for Baseball/Softball, or pay by 4/6 for Tennis/Track. Don’t miss out—sign up today!

Register your student here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpAEd4sv3tICv1Vx8pWR91k8eXU7o2K0vYVx9o6K9qz2qQ1A/viewform

Poster announcing Spring Sports: Baseball, Softball, Tennis, and Track tryouts and practice schedules.

DYMS School Menu

March Menu

Yearbook Information

DYMS 2025-2026 yearbooks are on sale now with tiered pricing. Visit yearbookforever.com to order.

Yearbooks are officially on sale!

The DYMS 2025-2026 yearbooks is available now. Don't wait prices go up as the years goes on.

$25 now through 1/31
$27 from 1/31-3/1
$30 after 3/1

Order online at yearbookforever.com to purchase, personalize, and explore additional options. Payment is easy with a credit card, debit card, or PayPal.

Yearbookforever.com

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📸 Snap & Share!

Got pics? We want ‘em! Show off the awesome stuff happening at DY Middle School—events, sports , projects , clubs , or anything fun! Just upload your pics with the QR code 📲 or email them to nickersj@dy-regional.k12.ma.us

Don’t forget a short caption so we know what’s going on in your photo. Your snaps could end up in the yearbook, newsletters, or on our social media!

Facebook: @Dennis-Yarmouth Middle School

Instagram: @dymiddleschool

Important Links

DYMS Handbook

Schoolwide Expectations

Afterschool Help

Around the District

District Calendar

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SRO Finley Spirit Wear

Show your love for DYIMS' favorite SRO...Finley. Shirts and sweatshirts are available online.

Order Now

DYIMS PTO

The letters PTO are written in white chalk on a gray background.

The DYIMS PTO meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the DYIMS library.

Save the dates and stay tuned for more ways to get involved. Together, a big impact can be made for the students!

Community Happenings

Poster for 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' at Chatham Orpheum Theater, featuring showtimes and ticket prices.

Poster for Goose Hummock's Kids Fishing Festival on April 25th, 9 AM-12 PM, featuring a goose in a hat and fishing gear.

Cranberry Coast Youth Field Hockey Registration Now Open!

Summer registration for Cranberry Coast Youth Field Hockey is now open for Grades K-12! The 6-week program begins Wednesday, July 8th, at the D-Y Middle School turf.