Hello, DMS Family!
As we gear up for the 2025–2026 school year, we’ll be sharing lots of important updates, so please encourage anyone you know with a student at DMS to follow Demopolis Middle School on Facebook to stay informed.
Today’s update is about snacks and drinks at school:
Snack Machines: Students are welcome to use the snack machines, but snacks must be purchased before school starts each day.
No Outside Fast Food or To-Go Drinks: Students may not bring in fast food or drinks in to-go cups (from restaurants, gas stations, etc.).
Water Bottles Only: This year, cups such as Stanleys and similar containers will not be allowed. Students may bring only clear water bottles or clear plastic bottles with a secure, closable lid.
No Snacking in Hallways: Snacks should not be eaten while walking through the halls, as this creates additional cleanup for our custodial team.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we work together to create a safe, clean, and positive environment for everyone. Let’s make this a great year at DMS!
As we gear up for the 2025–2026 school year, we’ll be sharing lots of important updates, so please encourage anyone you know with a student at DMS to follow Demopolis Middle School on Facebook to stay informed.
Today’s update is about snacks and drinks at school:
Snack Machines: Students are welcome to use the snack machines, but snacks must be purchased before school starts each day.
No Outside Fast Food or To-Go Drinks: Students may not bring in fast food or drinks in to-go cups (from restaurants, gas stations, etc.).
Water Bottles Only: This year, cups such as Stanleys and similar containers will not be allowed. Students may bring only clear water bottles or clear plastic bottles with a secure, closable lid.
No Snacking in Hallways: Snacks should not be eaten while walking through the halls, as this creates additional cleanup for our custodial team.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we work together to create a safe, clean, and positive environment for everyone. Let’s make this a great year at DMS!
📱 The DCS App is LIVE!
Stay connected like never before—now available for download on both Apple and Android devices!
With the DCS app, you’ll have quick access to:
🗓️ School and athletic calendars
🍽️ Updated lunch menus
👨👩👧 Parent Portal
📢 Notifications & news feed
📄 Important documents (like the Code of Conduct)
… and much more—right at your fingertips.
Download it today and stay in the know with everything DCS!
Summer is winding down. Demopolis City Schools will be open during regular office hours starting July 21, 2025.
🎒 Tax‑Free Weekend | Dress Code Edition — July 18–20 🎒
Time to score tax-free deals! But before your shopping spree, let’s stay sharp and school‑ready:
👕 Dress Code Headlines (What You Might Buy This Weekend)
(This isn’t the full code— you will have the complete rules in the school’s official Code of Conduct.)
Be neatly dressed, clean & well‑groomed.
Tops: modest necklines, no midriff/back/bust exposure; no halters, spaghetti straps, tank or tube tops; no sheers.
Dresses & skirts: at least 5″ above the kneecap.
Shorts: at least 17" along the outside seam or 5″ above kneecap.
Pants: must cover hip bones—no sagging.
No holes above the knee that show skin; no cutoff pants.
Leggings/jeggings allowed only if the top covers the butt and is at least 5″ above the kneecap in front.
No gang‑related items or offensive symbols—no alcohol, drug references, profanity, hate speech, or disruptive designs.
(These guidelines apply only to items you might buy this weekend—see the full Code of Conduct for all standards.)
🛍️ Tax‑Free Weekend Insight
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Score deals on clothing and school supplies under specified price caps sales.tax+4bhamnow.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4.
✨ Shopping Smarter (and Complying)
Make a checklist based on the bullet points above.
Try before you buy to ensure lengths and coverage are code‑compliant.
Avoid impulse buys that might clash with dress‑code rules.
Save receipts—for quick exchanges if something doesn't fit the guidelines.
👀 Remember
This is not the full dress code—it covers just the types of items you're likely to purchase during the weekend. For full details, check out your Code of Conduct or student handbook once school starts.
Shop smart, look sharp, and let’s make this weekend a win for both wallets and the school rules! 🏫👏
Time to score tax-free deals! But before your shopping spree, let’s stay sharp and school‑ready:
👕 Dress Code Headlines (What You Might Buy This Weekend)
(This isn’t the full code— you will have the complete rules in the school’s official Code of Conduct.)
Be neatly dressed, clean & well‑groomed.
Tops: modest necklines, no midriff/back/bust exposure; no halters, spaghetti straps, tank or tube tops; no sheers.
Dresses & skirts: at least 5″ above the kneecap.
Shorts: at least 17" along the outside seam or 5″ above kneecap.
Pants: must cover hip bones—no sagging.
No holes above the knee that show skin; no cutoff pants.
Leggings/jeggings allowed only if the top covers the butt and is at least 5″ above the kneecap in front.
No gang‑related items or offensive symbols—no alcohol, drug references, profanity, hate speech, or disruptive designs.
(These guidelines apply only to items you might buy this weekend—see the full Code of Conduct for all standards.)
🛍️ Tax‑Free Weekend Insight
The tax‑free period runs from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 18 through midnight Sunday, July 20, 2025 alabamawx.com+9abc3340.com+9bhamnow.com+9irvingisd.net+2bhamnow.com+2lmtonline.com+2dignityinschools.org+4en.wikipedia.org+4pingry.org+4irvingisd.net+1en.wikipedia.org+1revenue.alabama.gov+3revenue.alabama.gov+3gulfshoresnews.com+3.
Score deals on clothing and school supplies under specified price caps sales.tax+4bhamnow.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4.
✨ Shopping Smarter (and Complying)
Make a checklist based on the bullet points above.
Try before you buy to ensure lengths and coverage are code‑compliant.
Avoid impulse buys that might clash with dress‑code rules.
Save receipts—for quick exchanges if something doesn't fit the guidelines.
👀 Remember
This is not the full dress code—it covers just the types of items you're likely to purchase during the weekend. For full details, check out your Code of Conduct or student handbook once school starts.
Shop smart, look sharp, and let’s make this weekend a win for both wallets and the school rules! 🏫👏
School is just around the corner. We would love for you to join us for
DCS Connect: Community, Conversation, and Campus Updates!
There will be two opportunities to attend at Fairhaven Church and Christian Chapel Church.
We hope to see you all there!
DCS Connect: Community, Conversation, and Campus Updates!
There will be two opportunities to attend at Fairhaven Church and Christian Chapel Church.
We hope to see you all there!
Parents and Guardians,
The State of Alabama school systems are moving towards a fully online system for school forms and registration. Many school districts across the state have already made this transition, and Demopolis City Schools is now taking this step as well.
We understand that this change may feel overwhelming at first—it’s new for us, too! However, we want to reassure you that after this first year, the process will become much easier. In the future, you’ll only need to update a few pieces of information each year rather than upload everything again.
As we work together through this new system, we appreciate your patience and understanding. We are learning the process alongside you and are committed to improving the experience for everyone.
📌 To complete registration, please be sure to upload the following required documents:
A current mortgage or lease agreement
A current power bill from Alabama Power or Black Warrior Electric
A copy of your child’s birth certificate
A copy of your child’s immunization records (blue form)
*You need your child's snap code to complete registration; this was mailed earlier in the summer. If, however, you do not have the code, you are welcome to come by the school between 8:00 and 3:00, and we will gladly give you the code.
Thank you for your support and cooperation as we move forward with this statewide initiative. If you need help, please don't hesitate to contact us—we’re here to support you!
The State of Alabama school systems are moving towards a fully online system for school forms and registration. Many school districts across the state have already made this transition, and Demopolis City Schools is now taking this step as well.
We understand that this change may feel overwhelming at first—it’s new for us, too! However, we want to reassure you that after this first year, the process will become much easier. In the future, you’ll only need to update a few pieces of information each year rather than upload everything again.
As we work together through this new system, we appreciate your patience and understanding. We are learning the process alongside you and are committed to improving the experience for everyone.
📌 To complete registration, please be sure to upload the following required documents:
A current mortgage or lease agreement
A current power bill from Alabama Power or Black Warrior Electric
A copy of your child’s birth certificate
A copy of your child’s immunization records (blue form)
*You need your child's snap code to complete registration; this was mailed earlier in the summer. If, however, you do not have the code, you are welcome to come by the school between 8:00 and 3:00, and we will gladly give you the code.
Thank you for your support and cooperation as we move forward with this statewide initiative. If you need help, please don't hesitate to contact us—we’re here to support you!
Upcoming 6th graders are required to get the Tdap vaccination. Please bring an updated vaccination card or proof of exemption (medical or religious) to the 6th grade schedule pick up. If your 6th grader has yet to receive the vaccination, please bring proof of appointment scheduled. Without proof your student's schedule will be held.
For anyone who needs help with online registration or needs access to technology, please check our social media pages daily for important information. In the meantime, to complete registration from home, check out the school system website for helpful links!
Report cards will not be ready until next week. We will post days and times that they can be picked up.
Students eat free this summer! Check out the times and locations that your child can grab breakfast or lunch this summer provided by The Alabama State Department of Education and the USDA.
The lockdown at Demopolis Middle School that just occurred was a false alarm. A sensor was pushed accidentally while preparing rooms for the summer.
There is NO EMERGENCY at Demopolis Middle School.
DCS Families,
The phones at each school location are working again. Thank you for your patience.
DCS Families,
The phone systems are down at each school at this time. If you need to contact the school, please send an email to the principal and they will contact you as soon as possible. We will notify you when the phones are working again.
Westside: bsmith@dcsedu.com
USJ: bfleming@dcsedu.com
DMS: ajones@dcsedu.com
DHS: tgantt@dcsedu.com
Hello, DMS Family! The May Roar Report is linked below. Have a great day!
https://secure.smore.com/n/1tnx8
Congratulations to those who made the DMS Girls Basketball Team.
DMS SchoolFest will be held on May 9th!
Admission fee is $10. This can be paid to your homeroom teacher or purchased on Go Fan.
https://gofan.co/event/3558437?schoolId=AL73342
Concessions will be sold at an additional cost.
DMS BETA Club will host The Beach Ball on May 22, 2025 from 7-9 in the DMS
Gym.
Tickets can be purchased from your homeroom teacher or on GoFan. Tickets are $15 if purchased in advance. They will be $20 at the door.
Each student will need a signed permission slip to attend.
Heads up! Demopolis City Schools will have a Data Day this Friday, April 18. Students will not report to any campuses on this day.
Lunch Menu for April 14-18
Show your support for epilepsy awareness by wearing PURPLE Wednesday, March 26th!
