Dysart Middle News

There will be no school Monday, March 16th-Friday, March 20th for Spring Break. The school office will also be closed and will reopen on Monday, March 23rd at 7:15am. Remember to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather! We will see everyone back on Monday the 23rd rested, relaxed, and ready to take on the last quarter of the school year!

We’re excited to share that our Color Run fundraiser is coming soon! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and a fun way to support our students while building school spirit. The fundraiser will run March 2nd-March 13th. With our Color Run event being held on Friday, March 13th.

Our schoolwide goal is to raise: $10,000! The funds raised will support our House System, field trips, and school-wide incentives for students and staff.

Learn more about the fundraiser or make a donation at: Dysart Middle School Color Run 

There is no school in observance of President's Day on Monday, February 16th. The office will also be closed and will reopen on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. 

It’s Time to Complete the Annual Parent Survey!

Please remember to complete our annual Parent Survey if you haven’t already done so. We want to know what our district and school are doing well and how we can improve in the future. It should take about 5 minutes to complete and will be open through Sunday, February 15. Find it in English at www.dysart.org/survey and in Spanish at www.dysart.org/encuesta 

Family conferences will be held January 26th and February 2nd-February 6th. Please sign up for a time to meet on ParentSquare. If you have questions or need assistance, please call 623-876-7100. Also, students will be released at 1:00pm on Thursday, February 5th and Friday, February 6th.   

We can't wait to see to see all our Eagle Families!

There will be no school and our front office will be closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 19th. School will resume on Tuesday, January 20th for the 100th day of school!

We hope everyone had a restful break and are ready to conquer the second semester of the school year! Please review the 2025-2026 school calendar for upcoming dates. 

2025-2026 School Calendar

Dysart Middle School will release all students at 11:15am on Friday, December 19th.  There is also no school from December 22nd to January 6th for Winter Break. The office will also be closed during this time and will reopen on Tuesday, January 6th, at 7:15am. School will resume for all students on Tuesday, January 6th at 7:55am.  

Have a safe winter break!

We are so proud to welcome 23 new inductees to the DMS chapter of the National Junior Honor Society! NJHS recognizes students who excel in scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. These outstanding students have demonstrated a commitment to excellence both in and out of the classroom, and we are excited to celebrate their achievements! Congratulations to all of our new members! 

Please join us for our winter Fine Arts Night. The event will take place on Monday, December 16th at 6:00pm in the cafeteria. The evening will include a beautiful art display and performances by: 

• 5th Grade Band
• 6th Grade Band
• 5th/6th Grade Choir
• 7th/8th Grade Band

We hope to see everyone there and thank everyone for supporting our Fine Arts Department!

There will be no school November 24th-November 28th for Thanksgiving Break. Students will return on Monday, December 1st; gates will open at 7:55am.  

The office will also be closed and will reopen on Monday, December 1st at 7:15am. We hope you enjoy your time with friends and family. We are truly grateful for all of our staff, students and families of DMS!

The Dysart Override Continuation and Bond initiatives focus on academic success, safety, and program offerings for students. ​If approved, here are a few of the ways students will be supported: 

• 150 additional teachers to maintain class sizes 
• Increased measures to keep students safe 
• Updated AC systems to ensure a safe learning environment 
• Full day Kindergarten to ensure a strong foundation 
• Safe transportation to and from school 
• Arts, physical education, and athletic programs 

Have questions and want to learn more? Please check out the links below for factual information:  

• Election Informational Pamphlet from the Maricopa County School Superintendent 
• Dysart.org/Election 
• Override Details 
• Bond Information 
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 
• Budget Video

Remember this is a mail-in only election! Mail your ballot by October 28, or drop it off at a ballot drop box by November 4, 2025.

If you miss this deadline, you can drop off your ballot at a Maricopa County Elections drop box. Find locations at https://elections.maricopa.gov/voting/where-to-vote.html

Learn more at Dysart.org/Election and VOTE TODAY!

There will be no school on October 13th-17th for Fall Break. The office will be closed during this time and will reopen when school resumes on Monday, October 20th. Enjoy your time with friends and family! 

Family conferences will be held on October 6th-10th. Students will be released at 1:00pm on Monday the 6th, Thursday the 9th, and Friday the 10th. Please reach out to your child's teacher to schedule a time to meet. 

The Book Fair will also be on campus this week! Students can shop for books and more during their lunch time. We will also have extended hours on Thursday, October 9th, where families can come in and shop the Fair until 6:30pm!  Visit our Book Fair page online at: Dysart Middle School Book Fair to create an eWallet, get a sneak peek of what will be offered, and even shop online!

Dysart is hosting an Election Information Meeting for the community to learn facts and get questions answered about the upcoming override continuation and bond election. The event will take place on Thursday, September 25 at 6:00 pm at the Dysart District Office Governing Board Room, located at 15802 N. Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ 85374. 

There will be a brief presentation of factual information relating to the election by Dysart representatives, and then an opportunity for attendees to ask any questions they may have. We hope to see you there!

What better way to prepare for our first benchmark than to be at school everyday? We practice performance to make progress, but that can't happen if you're not here. Show up each day, ready to learn and give your best effort.

Is your student trying out for a sport this year? All students must be registered on Aktivate. Regardless of which season your child plans to participate in, the first step is to complete the registration in Aktivate. 

Please note: you only need ONE account, even if you have children in more than one high school and/or middle school. Also, do not create another account if you have used Aktivate or Register My Athlete in the past! Simply sign in to your account using your username and password.  

Registration Step-by-Step Guide

Please remember to complete the Annual Student Update through your parent portal. This update is important to ensure that we have up-to-date medical and contact information for your child in the event of an emergency. You are also able to adjust your communication preferences (phone, text, and/or email) to ensure you are getting the various message types in the way that you would like. To complete this update please visit Dysart.org/ParentPortal or use the Campus Parent app.

All DMS students are eligible for free breakfast and free lunch, for the 2025-2026 school year. Second meals and a la carte items will still be available to purchase at the normal rates. In place of a household application, we encourage households to please submit an alternate income form at www.schoolcafe.com in order to receive other benefits such as reduced fees for academic testing, athletic fees, and college applications fees (high schools only) and discounted rates on internet services (all grade levels).  

If you have questions or need support in completing the online application, please contact the front office at 623-876-7100. 

We are so excited to welcome new and returning Eagles for the 2025-2026 school year! Remember gates and classrooms open at 7:55am and the late bell rings at 8:15am. 

Don't forget to stop DMS on Tuesday, July 29th from 4:00pm-6:00pm for our Meet the Teacher event. 

Need to enroll? Begin the process online at dysart.org/enroll