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Welcome to Denn John Middle School, home of the mighty Dragons!
Our academic offerings are top-notch. We provide several honors and
high school credit courses, including Algebra I Honors, Geometry Honors,
Biology Honors, HOPE, and Spanish I and II. Our goal is to challenge and
prepare our students for the future, ensuring they leave Denn John Middle
with a solid foundation for high school and beyond.

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Upcoming Events

View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!

Oct
21
Cross Country Meet @ KMS
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Oct
22
Q1 Honor Roll Ceremony
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Oct
23
Cross Country Meet @ Harmony MS
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Oct
21
Cross Country Meet @ KMS
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Oct
22
Q1 Honor Roll Ceremony
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Oct
23
Cross Country Meet @ Harmony MS
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Mr. Marc A. Hernandez

Principal’s Message

Dear House of Dragons Community,

Welcome to Quarter 2! It’s hard to believe that 25% of the school year is already complete — and what an incredible start it has been. Denn John Middle School is in full force as we continue to live our 2025–2026 theme: “Ignite the Possible: Innovate. Engage. Inspire.”

We are full of accolades and proud accomplishments! Our recent PM 1 data shows that our students and staff are truly igniting success:

  • ELA 6th Grade: +5 points growth from last year
  • ELA 7th Grade: +5 points growth from last year
  • ELA 8th Grade: +15 points growth from last year
  • Math 6th Grade: +1 point growth from last year
  • Math 7th Grade: +6 points growth from last year
  • Math 8th Grade: +6 points growth from last year
  • 8th Grade Science: +1 point above the SDOC district average on the recent unit assessment
  • Civics: +2 points above the SDOC district average on the recent unit assessment

These results are a direct reflection of the dedication, collaboration, and hard work of our teachers, students, and families.

We are also thrilled to share some major celebrations within our DJMS community:

  • Mr. Frankie Franceschi was named the Assistant Principal of the Year for Middle School/K8 and is now a nominee for the SDOC Assistant Principal of the Year — an incredible recognition of his leadership and commitment to our students.
  • DJMS received the prestigious Chain of Change Award at the recent Superintendent’s Meeting for showing promising growth, passion, and progress in instruction and engagement.

Beyond the data, our students continue to shine through their involvement and spirit. Quarter 1 was full of energy and excitement with the PBIS Welcome Back Dance, the 8th Grade PBIS Ice Cream Social, and our spectacular “¡Viva La Música!” Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration — all reminders that DJMS is a place where learning, culture, and community thrive together.

As we move into Quarter 2, our mission remains the same:
We will continue to prioritize high-quality Tier 1 instruction and ensure that every student is prepared for success.

Please help us maintain this momentum by encouraging students to:

  • Bring their charged laptops and chargers every day.
  • Follow dress code expectations.
  • Keep a growth mindset — because at DJMS, #LearningIsRequired and Dragons Breathe F.I.R.E.

Fun Events Looking Ahead in Quarter 2

There’s so much to look forward to as we continue celebrating learning and growth:

  • Quarter 1 Honor Roll Ceremony
  • 6th & 7th Grade PBIS Socials
  • Winter Wonderland Party
  • PM 2 FAST Assessments
  • Band & Orchestra Winter Concert
  • National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Communication & Stay Connected:

  • Weekly Newsletters will be sent every Sunday via email and our new communication platform, ParentSquare.
    To ensure you don’t miss important updates, please make sure your most current email address and phone number(s) are on file with the school.
  • School Website will be available with the most updated calendar events and information! Furthermore, the weekly newsletter will be uploaded for your convenience. Also, DJMS communication information regarding teacher and staff is available. 
  • Follow Us on Social Media!
    Stay connected with DJMS by following our official pages on Facebook and Instagram. We’ll be sharing updates, student highlights, and school events throughout the year.

Denn John Middle is shining brighter than ever, and we are on track to becoming a “B” rated school this year. Together, we will continue to ignite the possible — because every Dragon makes a difference!

With F.I.R.E & Gratitude, 

Marc A. Hernandez

Principal

What We Offer: Excellence. Success. Future Ready.

  • We Embrace CHOICE

    As a Choice District, we allow parents to select the school they want their children to attend, as long as that school has capacity and program availability.

  • Safety and Security

    Each one of our public schools has a full-time sworn law enforcement officer serving as a School Resource Officer on campus every day.

  • Outstanding Certified Educators and Staff

    Our students have highly-qualified, certified teachers who provide engaging, relevant, and rigorous instruction.

  • Rigorous Curriculum & Student Support

    We offer a rigorous curriculum and systems of support, complete with college preparatory and career and technical education paths to meet the needs of every student.

  • Acceleration Opportunities Abound

    Students have the opportunity to take high school credit courses in middle school and to earn college/postsecondary credit at no cost to parents while still in high school.

  • State-of-the-Art-Career Training Programs

    We offer courses that allow students to explore career interests, master workplace competencies, gain employable skills, and earn industry certifications and licensing upon graduation.

Testimonials

Student

“I love Denn John Middle because it’s really encouraging and inspiring, and they [teachers] push me to do my best. Whenever I’m struggling or need help, they provide all the things I need, like tutoring.’

Student

“I started cheering last year, and I never thought I was going to be into it, but they really made me feel like I was good at it, and they helped me become even better at it. I would say that cheer has helped me become more confident because if I could do well in cheer, then I could do well in the classroom.”

Teacher

“My main focus here as a teacher at Denn John is to make sure my students are valued, loved, and cared for, and make sure they know that before academics take place. Because for academics to take place, they first have to feel that value and feel validity in their feelings, and know that they’re loved. We believe in the whole child, not just the academic standpoint, so we’re really going to strive to make sure your child not only is successful not in the classroom, but also as they carry it outside the walls of our school.”

Student

“I love Denn John Middle School because teachers are really friendly, and the school really cares about its students.”

Parent

“I have four sons, my oldest is in 11th grade, I have a ninth grader, eighth grader, and sixth grader. They all have come to Denn John under Choice. My oldest was in an IEP all throughout elementary. When it was time for him to come to middle school, the staff at his elementary school were the ones who suggested we think this is going to be a better fit for him, so I took that advice, and the moment that we got here, they all have excelled. My oldest left Denn John going into high school saying mom I don’t need to be on an IEP anymore.” “Denn John is more than just academically learning. The staff is very involved with the students. So, it's one of those things where I send my kids to school knowing that they're getting a quality education at the same time they're being cared for. So being that we are a very family-oriented household, I like to know that my kids are safe where they're going when they're not in my presence and I know that they’re safe and learning while they’re here.”

Parent

“My son loves to be pushed academically, and he is doing very well. He’s currently enrolled in classes that will eventually earn him high school credits. At Denn John, he feels so comfortable and he's able to talk to any other teachers if there's any academic or any type of personal issue. He's always been, be able to communicate with that. And that is so important to me because I cannot be with him 100% of the time. There is no other place that I would rather have my son go to than Denn John.”

Student

“I love Denn John Middle because it’s really encouraging and inspiring, and they [teachers] push me to do my best. Whenever I’m struggling or need help, they provide all the things I need, like tutoring.’

Student

“I started cheering last year, and I never thought I was going to be into it, but they really made me feel like I was good at it, and they helped me become even better at it. I would say that cheer has helped me become more confident because if I could do well in cheer, then I could do well in the classroom.”

Teacher

“My main focus here as a teacher at Denn John is to make sure my students are valued, loved, and cared for, and make sure they know that before academics take place. Because for academics to take place, they first have to feel that value and feel validity in their feelings, and know that they’re loved. We believe in the whole child, not just the academic standpoint, so we’re really going to strive to make sure your child not only is successful not in the classroom, but also as they carry it outside the walls of our school.”

Student

“I love Denn John Middle School because teachers are really friendly, and the school really cares about its students.”

Parent

“I have four sons, my oldest is in 11th grade, I have a ninth grader, eighth grader, and sixth grader. They all have come to Denn John under Choice. My oldest was in an IEP all throughout elementary. When it was time for him to come to middle school, the staff at his elementary school were the ones who suggested we think this is going to be a better fit for him, so I took that advice, and the moment that we got here, they all have excelled. My oldest left Denn John going into high school saying mom I don’t need to be on an IEP anymore.” “Denn John is more than just academically learning. The staff is very involved with the students. So, it's one of those things where I send my kids to school knowing that they're getting a quality education at the same time they're being cared for. So being that we are a very family-oriented household, I like to know that my kids are safe where they're going when they're not in my presence and I know that they’re safe and learning while they’re here.”

Parent

“My son loves to be pushed academically, and he is doing very well. He’s currently enrolled in classes that will eventually earn him high school credits. At Denn John, he feels so comfortable and he's able to talk to any other teachers if there's any academic or any type of personal issue. He's always been, be able to communicate with that. And that is so important to me because I cannot be with him 100% of the time. There is no other place that I would rather have my son go to than Denn John.”

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