Newsletter Information

Mrs. Cunha writes newsletters for parents on a regular basis. 

They are delivered to the guardian email addresses we have on file.

If you are not receiving your copy, please log in to Skyward to verify the email address we have on file.  Check your spam folder. 

You could call school at 1-574-674-6010 for assistance.

eLearning Letter to Parents

Letters were recently mailed directly to all families regarding eLearning this year. It includes technology instructions on the back side. We are also sending this letter home with parents during our Student Led Conferences Oct 23 and 25. If you have not received a letter yet, you can download it here. 

With winter just around the corner, we must start to think about the possibility of bad weather, school closings and instructional time.

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Get Help from the Homework Hotline!

Need help with your science or math homework?

“Ask Rose,” Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s Homework Hotline is a free service with student-tutors available Sundays – Thursdays, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Tutors are Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students who major in math, science or engineering—which means they’re more than equipped to help with virtually any math or science homework problem (grades 6-12).

You can call a tutor at 877-Ask-Rose (877-275-7673) or chat with a tutor at AskRose.org/chat.

You can also email tutors by visiting Askrose.org/email at any time and they will respond during operating hours.

MORNING Car Rider Drop Off

When traffic is heavy in the morning, all drivers should please pull forward to the end of the sidewalk to drop off students. Thanks for your cooperation!

Order Your Yearbook Now!

Place your yearbook order before September 15th at a discount! Ordering early pays off. You can order now for only $20 and $34 for signature packages. Order forms are now available in the main office or you can print one here. Checks must accompany your order form and can be made payable to Discovery Middle School. You can also order online at jostens.com

Student Schedules Have Been Mailed

Student schedules were completed Wed, Aug 16 and mailed Thursday, Aug 17. If you wish to have your schedule before you receive it in the mail, you may come into the building and request a copy. Thank you for your patience with our office as not all staff members have returned to work yet. 

PTO 5 Minute Form

It's almost that time…. back to school!  Before it gets rushed, please take a minute to fill out the PTO's 5 Minute Form.  By filling out this form, you will receive the PTO's Weekly Email Newsletter.  This is the best way for us to create a new database with the most current information.

CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE 5 MINUTE FORM
Or type this in your browser: https://goo.gl/YdzH8W

This form is also required if you will be participating in Scrip or joining the DMS PTO Facebook page.

Questions can be sent to danasullivan4@me.com
 

Back to School Information

Incoming 6th graders received this packet during their 5th grade year in elementary school. If you are beginning 6th grade this year, important information can be found by downloading this packet.

Please Update Parent/Guardian Emergency Notification

Penn-Harris-Madison utilizes the School Messenger® alert notification service to distribute emergency messages, such as school closings, delays and student attendance (for unexcused absences).

We will use the home, cell and email address provided on this form. The “Primary” number will be called first in the event of an emergency, such as a school closing/delay. The “Primary” number can be a cell phone. Please also provide an email address, making sure it is current and correct. If at any point during the school year your contact information should change, it is your responsibility to notify your child’s school as soon as possible.

Parents & guardians can set the preferences of how you want to receive these important notifications using the School Messenger parent portal, InfoCenter. You must have an email address on file with the school in order to manage your SchoolMessenger preferences online. Visit www.phmschools.org/parents/schoolmessenger for information on how to create your account and set up your preferences. 

School Emergency Guide for Parents

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors. We work closely with national, state and local safety officials including police, fire, emergency medical services and the county health department to ensure that our schools are well-prepared for an emergency. Together we have developed a comprehensive Emergency Response Plan that serves as a guide to help staff and our public safety partners respond to a crisis in our schools.

Click here to review a parent FAQ on P-H-M's emergency preparedness safety protocols

NEW Wellness Uniforms This Year!

DMS is introducing NEW Wellness uniforms this coming school year. This is the first change in 20 years!!

We will have them available in August, 2017. They can be purchased at Discovery as a set for $18 ($10/shirt and $8/shorts). Shirt color choices are lime green and hot pink. Shorts are black and are just above the knee…NO shorter shorts allowed! The uniforms will have Archer logos on them and a space for students to write their name so we can more easily prevent lost items.

Students in 7th and 8th grade may choose to continue using our original uniform (grey shirt and green shorts) OR purchase a new uniform. Incoming 6th graders will all move to the new uniforms.

To be in compliance with our Wellness dress code policy, students MUST be dressed in either green or black shorts (just above the knee) AND a grey, pink or light green top next year in 7th and 8th grade. Sixth grade students must be dressed in the new uniform, a light green or pink top and black shorts.

Schedule for ISTEP Release of Information

Following is the schedule for ISTEP Release of testing information: 

  • June 13 – Parent portal letters are mailed home with report cards
  • June 16 – Proficiency, Pass/DNP results available through Pearson OnDemand Reports Preliminary
  • June 19 – Parent Portal Available. Login information included in the parent portal letter.
  • June 19 – July 7 ISTEP Rescore window. Only parents can request a rescore, the schools cannot do this.
  • July 31 – School Data Files posted on Pearson
  • August 16 – Paper Individual Student Reports  arrive to PHM and will be sent to the schools for mailing.