Dear House of Dragons Community,

DJMS continues to proudly celebrate Black History Month, and we hope all families can join us for our special event, Rhythms of Resiliency: Black History Night, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. This will be an evening filled with culture, music, performances, and community connection. More details are listed below—we truly hope to see you there!

On a lighter note, I hope your favorite NFL team wins this weekend! Whether you’re rooting for the Patriots or the Seahawks, I hope everyone enjoys the game and time with family or friends.

Parents, we also want to address attendance. Our attendance rate has dropped compared to the fall semester. While we understand that colder weather played a role this past month, it’s time to regroup and refocus. Every day of instruction matters, and our school community cannot afford a loss of learning time. We need your partnership in ensuring students are at school every day so we can return to being leaders in attendance.

Additionally, laptop chargers continue to be a concern. Unfortunately, all parents and students are responsible for maintaining their chargers. Below, you will find a chart with information on how to purchase a replacement charger if needed. Please note that students who do not have a charger by the end of the year will be financially responsible, and for 8th grade students, this issue may delay high school registration. It is extremely important that all students have their laptop chargers daily.

Don’t forget—our Valentine’s Day Dance will take place on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. The cost is $5, which includes a free dress down, light food, and the dance. Note, transportation will need to be provided by parents. As a reminder, DJMS will not permit large or distracting Valentine’s items on campus this week, including (but not limited to) large stuffed animals, flowers, and gifts.

Lastly, Mathia reviews will be completed next week. Students who have not reached at least 40% completion will receive five days of lunch detention. Exceptions apply for newer students. Mathia is a critical part of our math instruction, and completion is required.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can ensure our students remain safe, engaged, and successful. 🐉🔥

With F.I.R.E. & Gratitude, 

-Administration

At DJMS, we strongly believe that positive relationships between students and teachers are essential for academic success. While building these relationships is a shared responsibility and does not fall solely on students, it becomes much easier for teachers to build trust and connection when students actively contribute as well.

Parents can support this process by coaching students to:

When students take small, positive steps to build relationships, teachers are better able to support, motivate, and guide them toward success. Thank you for helping us reinforce these habits at home—together, we create an environment where students feel supported, respected, and ready to learn. 🐉🔥

We are excited to share some outstanding news—DJMS is experiencing strong success on our SDOC Unit Assessments across multiple grade levels and content areas! These results reflect the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and our collective commitment to academic excellence.

Here are some highlights:

These results are a powerful reflection of strong instruction, targeted interventions, and high expectations across our campus. We are incredibly proud of the progress being made and will continue to build on this momentum as we push toward our goals.

At DJMS, #LearningIsRequired, and our data shows that our Dragons are rising to the challenge! 🐉🔥

At Denn John Middle School, we believe that positive behaviors should be recognized and celebrated. That’s why we use the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) framework to help students grow not only academically, but also socially and emotionally.

Our PBIS values are represented by F.I.R.E.:

Students are rewarded with Dragon Dollars when they show these values in action. Each month, students can use their Dragon Dollars to participate in exciting school events and activities. This not only motivates students but also reinforces the importance of good behavior and strong character.

Thank you, parents, for supporting us in encouraging students to live out our values each day! Together, we are building a school culture where #LearningIsRequired and Dragons thrive.