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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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Mr. Marc A. Hernandez

Principal’s Message

Welcome to Summer, Dragon Families!

As another successful school year comes to a close, we hope all of our students, families, and staff take this opportunity to rest, recharge, and enjoy a well-deserved summer break. We are already looking forward to welcoming everyone back for the 2026–2027 school year!

While students are enjoying their summer, our dedicated summer team is hard at work preparing for an incredible year ahead. Throughout the summer months, our staff will be focused on:

  • 🏫 Campus beautification projects

  • 📦 Classroom transitions and setup

  • 📝 Master scheduling

  • 👨‍🎓 Student registration and enrollment

  • 📋 Updating school procedures and operations

  • 👥 Hiring for vacant positions

  • 🎯 Preparing for another year where #LearningIsRequired

📈 Celebrating Our Successes

We are incredibly proud of the tremendous growth and achievement demonstrated by our students and staff during the 2025–2026 school year. Based on preliminary raw data, DJMS experienced significant gains across multiple accountability areas.

Please note: The Florida Department of Education will officially release school grade information later this summer.

Academic Performance Highlights

Area 2025-2026 2024-2025 Change
ELA Achievement 38% 34% ▲ 4-point gain
ELA Gains 48% 46% ▲ 2-point gain
ELA Low 25 46% 47% ▼ 1-point loss
Math Achievement 39% 34% ▲ 5-point gain
Math Gains 58% 44% ▲ 14-point gain
Science Achievement 43% 26% ▲ 17-point gain
Civics Achievement 70% 59% ▲ 11-point gain
Middle School Acceleration 85% 72%

▲ 13-point gain

 

🔥 School Climate & Discipline Successes

  • 59% decrease in Out-of-School Suspension rates

  • 28% decrease in discipline referrals

These accomplishments are a direct reflection of the hard work of our students, staff, and families. Thank you for your partnership and commitment to making DJMS a place where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

📅 Important Dates for the 2026–2027 School Year

🎒 Meet the Teacher

Thursday, August 6
All Middle and K-8 Schools
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

🏫 First Day of School

Monday, August 10

📱 Stay Connected

Be sure to follow our social media platforms throughout the summer as we share important updates, registration information, school news, and exciting preparations for the upcoming school year.

Thank you for an amazing year. We are proud of what we accomplished together and excited for what lies ahead.

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.

Enjoy your summer, Dragon Family! We can't wait to see everyone back in August!

#LearningIsRequired 📚
Dragons Breathe F.I.R.E. 🔥
Focused • Integrity • Respect • Engaged in Learning 🐉💙☀️

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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