Dumas Middle School

Code Blue DRILLS
On Tuesday, October 28, Arkansas Children’s Hospital and
Dumas first responders will be at DSD to conduct Code Blue Drills.
Please be aware that you may see an ambulance, fire truck, or
police car at our campuses, assisting with these drills.
These drills are crucial for creating a safe environment and
ensuring that staff and students are prepared to
respond effectively in a medical emergency.

Red Ribbon Week at Dumas Middle School will be October 27th through October 31st.

Today we celebrated students that are leveling up by showing our CATS trait Accountability by turning in all of their back-to-school paperwork.

DSD will be closed Monday, September 1st for Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd.

This afternoon at DMS we celebrated our students accomplishments on the Spring 2025 ATLAS exam. We were able to give out over 150 certificates for our students that leveled up and scored a level 3 or 4 in Math, ELA, Reading, and Science.

What the law requires: Under the Bell-to-Bell No Cell Act: • Students are prohibited from using or having access to personal electronic devices, including cell phones and smart watches during the school day, from the first bell to the last bell. • This includes classrooms, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias and other school spaces during instructional hours. • Exemptions for health reasons, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), after school extracurricular activities and emergencies will be honored with appropriate documentation and school approval. • Each public-school district will be required to publish its cell phone policy on its website. Dumas School District’s Approach: • Students must store phones upon arrival. • Phone use will not be permitted between classes or during lunch. • If a student violates the policy, the electronic device will be confiscated and a parent or guardian may be required to retrieve the device. • Repeated violations may lead to additional consequences as outlined in policy. Staying Connected We understand the importance of staying connected. If you need to reach your child during the school day, please contact the school office. The policy will be published in our handbook as well as on the district website. We appreciate your support as we implement this change in accordance with Arkansas state law. Together, we can create a learning environment where every student is focused, safe and ready to succeed.

The Dumas School District will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The last day of school will be Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

An enormous thank you to DePaul Community Health Centers of Arkansas for providing physicals to the students of the Dumas School District. We appreciate your professional care and support!

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dumas Pubic School District for providing snacks throughout the week and for the delicious cake and ice cream to wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week! Another thank you as well to Merchants and Farmers Bank for the tasty donuts and to Simmons Bank for the generous basket of goodies. Your kindness and thoughtfulness made a big difference in our week!

Thank you to our wonderful nurses! Enjoy your day!

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Friday May 16th at 9:00 am in the DMS Auditorium

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!!

Amazing performances last night from the Dumas School Bands!

Our DMS beginner band rehearsing for their concert tonight at 6:30. Please come join us in support of our band students and enjoy some good music!

The Dumas School District will be closed Friday, April 18, 2025 and Monday, April 21, 2025 in observance of Good Friday and Good Monday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.