
We are excited about the interest in 7th grade volleyball this season. Based on current sign-ups, we anticipate having more students interested than available roster spots.
As a reminder, all Dillon Middle School athletic programs are limited to 24 participants due to transportation capacity, available uniforms, and student safety and supervision considerations. Because of the high level of interest in volleyball this year, we expect that cuts will be necessary following an evaluation period.
Coaches will use a fair and consistent process to evaluate athletes based on skill development, effort, coachability, teamwork, and readiness for competition.
The first day of volleyball practice is Monday, August 31, at 3:45 p.m.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to provide a safe and positive experience for all student-athletes. If you have any questions, please contact the school.
Very Respectfully,
Joel Rogers
Principal
Dillon Middle School
Hello Dillon Middle School Parents/Guardians and Students, this is Mr. Rogers with important information as we prepare for the upcoming school year. This information is also available by email, on the district website, and on our district Facebook page.
ANNUAL FORMS & TRANSPORTATION
All students, both new and returning, must complete online annual forms before school begins. These forms include student information, required consents, emergency contacts, and transportation information.
Required for all students:
New & Returning Student Consent Form
Student Transportation Form
Required for students participating in sports or activities:
DMS Activities Registration
https://www.dillonschools.org/page/dms-forms
FALL SPORTS
Practices for Cross Country (Grades 6-8), Volleyball (Grades 7-8), and Football (Grades 7-8) begin August 31 at 3:45 PM in the DMS Gym.
To participate, students must:
Have a current physical on file.
Complete the online DMS Activities Registration form.
A required parent meeting for these sports will be held September 1 at 5:30 PM in the DMS Gym. All up to date activity schedules can be found on the district website.
6th Grade Volleyball will begin Thursday, September 10, immediately after school. Information regarding a parent meeting will be announced at a later date. Activity schedules are available on the district website.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL ORIENTATIONS
6th Grade & New Student Orientation: August 24 at 6:00 PM
7th & 8th Grade Orientation: August 25 at 6:00 PM
Both sessions will be held in the DMS Gym. Families will be able to:
Pick up schedules and locker assignments
Complete paperwork and pay fees
Receive important information for the school year
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
To help students start the year prepared, we recommend the following supplies:
Pens
Pencils
Loose-leaf notebook paper
4 Composition Notebooks
Clear Plastic Water Bottle
Binder (Highly Encouraged)
Additional supplies may be requested by individual teachers once classes begin.
We encourage all students and at least one parent/guardian to attend. Families with students in multiple grades may attend either session.
Please note that schedules currently visible in Infinite Campus are not finalized and may change before school starts. If you have questions, please call (406) 683-2368, option 2, or stop by the school. We look forward to seeing you at orientation and are excited for another great year at DMS. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Very Respectfully,
Mr. Rogers
Principal, Dillon Middle School
This is Mr. Rogers with some important information as we begin planning for the upcoming school year. We are sharing this early to help families prepare. This message has also been sent via email and is available on the district website and Facebook page for your convenience.
Annual Forms
All students—both new and returning—are required to complete online forms prior to the start of the school year.
One form is mandatory for all students.
A second form is required only for students participating in sports or extracurricular activities.
These forms can be found on the district website under the SCHOOLS tab → Dillon Middle School Annual Forms. The forms are titled:
New and Returning Student Consent Forms
DMS Activities Registration (Required for all sports/activities participants)
Fall Sports Information
Practices for the following programs begin August 31st at 3:45 PM in the DMS Gym:
6th–8th Grade Cross Country
7th–8th Grade Volleyball
7th–8th Grade Football
To participate, students must:
Have a current physical on file at the school
Complete the online DMS Activities Registration form
A required parent meeting for these sports will be held on September 1st at 5:30 PM in the DMS Gym.
6th grade volleyball will begin on September 14th, with a parent meeting to be announced at a later date.
All activity schedules are available on the district website.
Back-to-School Orientations
We will once again host orientation nights to help students and families prepare for the school year:
6th Grade & New Student Orientation: August 24th at 6:00 PM
7th & 8th Grade Orientation: August 25th at 6:00 PM
Both events will take place in the DMS Gym. During orientation, families will:
Pick up student schedules
Complete paperwork and pay fees
Receive important information about the upcoming school year
We encourage all students and at least one parent/guardian to attend. If you have multiple students assigned to different nights, please feel free to attend just one session.
Please note that schedules currently visible in Infinite Campus are not finalized and may change prior to the start of school.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at (406) 683-2368, option 2, or stop by the school.
We look forward to seeing you at orientation and are excited for another great year. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we’ll see you in August!
Very Respectfully,
Mr. Rogers
Principal, Dillon Middle School
As we approach the end of the school year, I want to share some important information regarding our 8th grade students and their upcoming promotion activities.
The last day of school for 8th grade students is Friday, May 22.
Promotion Rehearsal (Mandatory)
Date: Tuesday, May 26
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: BW Lodge at BCHS
Details: Rehearsal will last approximately one hour. Students do not need to dress up. Please note that rehearsal is mandatory. Any student who does not attend rehearsal will not be allowed to participate in the promotion ceremony that evening. Students will receive their 4th quarter report card at this rehearsal as well as any extra money that is owed to them from the district.
Promotion Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, May 26
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: BW Lodge at BCHS
An all-group photo will be taken at 6:30 p.m. sharp. Students must be on time or they will miss the photo opportunity.
Photo cost: $15.00
Payment: Cash or check made payable to Legacy Photography
Dress Expectations
Each year, we emphasize the importance of appropriate dress for this special occasion. Our expectation is that all students represent themselves and Dillon Middle School in a respectful and appropriate manner. Students should wear nice clothing suitable for a formal school event
-Attire should not draw undue attention to themselves or away from others. No lei necklaces or hats are permitted during the ceremony.
-This is not a formal prom; girls are not expected and are discouraged from purchasing or wearing prom-style dresses
-A dress is not required—nice pants outfits are perfectly acceptable
-Please do not feel pressured to spend money on clothing that will only be worn once
-Boys should wear slacks and a collared shirt (ties are optional)
-Students who wear t-shirts and/or jeans will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony
We are proud of our 8th grade students and look forward to celebrating this important milestone with you. Please feel free to reach out to our office at 683-2368, option 2, with any questions you may have.
Very Respectfully,
Mr. Rogers
This afternoon at approximately 2:00 p.m., Dillon Elementary experienced a power outage that resulted in our phone system and messaging services becoming unavailable. Unfortunately, this prevented us from communicating directly with families during the situation.
Following the outage, which happened to be an electrical shortage in our kitchen, staff conducted a search throughout our buildings. Based on the circumstances, it was determined that all students and staff needed to evacuate the buildings as a precautionary safety measure. While we would typically notify parents immediately, our primary focus at that time was ensuring the safety and well-being of all students and staff.
With the assistance of the Dillon Police Department, Beaverhead County Sheriff's Office, Dillon Volunteer Fire Department, and Montana Highway Patrol, our buildings were safely cleared and students were dismissed without incident.
We understand situations like this can be concerning and apologize for any inconvenience or frustration caused by the lack of communication during the event. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support of Dillon Elementary Schools. If you have any questions please contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Randy Shipman
Dillon Elementary Schools
We will send out more detailed information as the event approaches, but wanted to get this information out early. We hope you can join us to support our students and enjoy an evening of music. If you have any questions or need any clarification, please reach out to us at 683-2368, option 2.
Thank you for your continued support of our school and music programs.
Mr. Rogers
Picture packets were sent home last week. If your child needs a new packet, please see Mrs. Mickelson in the DMS office. Caps and gowns will be available for students who would like to wear them. Students are encouraged to dress up for these pictures while following the school dress code: No t-shirts, No hats, No sweatshirts, No coats.
Very Respectfully,
Mr. Rogers
This is a reminder that 8th grade individual promotion pictures will be taken on Friday, April 17th, beginning at 8:30 a.m. These photos will be used for the promotion certificate students receive at the ceremony on May 26th.
Please note that there will not be a retake day. If a student is absent on April 17th, their school picture will be used instead.
Caps and gowns will be available for students who would like to wear them. Students are encouraged to dress up for these pictures while following the school dress code:
No t-shirts
No hats
No sweatshirts
No coats
Picture packets will be sent home by the end of this week.
Thank you for your support!
Very Respectfully,
Mr. Rogers
-DMS and BCHS Combined Concert at BW Lodge tonight at 7:30 pm for 7th and 8th grade band and choirs. Choir members need to arrive by 6:15 pm and band members need to arrive by 7:10 pm.
-DMS Academic Olympics Team departs to Bozeman at 5:45 am, tomorrow, 3/17/26.
-DMS Quarter #3 Ends on Friday, 3/20 at 2:40 pm. Reports cards will be sent home with students on Friday, 3/27.
-DMS Pink Out Dance from 7:30pm-9:30 pm on Friday, 3/20/26. Students have to be academically and behaviorally eligible to attend. Cost is $5 per student and money goes to our Annual Cancer Campaign put on by Mrs. Williams.
-DMS Hope Week with student dress up days is scheduled for March 23-March 27. (Mon-PJ Day, Tue-Dress As Your Favorite Celebrity, Wed-Dress As A Disney Character, Thurs-Dress Through The Decades, Fri-Black Out Day-Dress In All Black). DMS dress code applies to dress up days.
-DMS Track for 7th and 8th graders begins on Monday, 3/30 after school until 5:30 pm. There is a parent meeting at 5:30 in the DMS Gym on Tuesday, 3/31/26.
-There is a Noon Release for students and staff on April 2nd, followed by No School From April 3rd-April 6th.
-8th grade individual promotion pictures are on Friday, April 17th starting at 8:30 am-11:00 am. There are no make up pictures for this so if a student is absent, we will use their school picture from this school year. Also, track pictures are after school this day for 7th and 8th graders (picture packets will be coming home after spring break).
Very Respectfully,
Mr. Rogers
All choir students need to report to the gym by 6:15 pm. All band students need to report to the gym by 7:10 pm.
Students are expected to dress nicely for this concert (slacks and collared shirts for boys, dresses for girls).
If you have any specific questions regarding this concert or dress expectations, please reach out to Mrs. Katie Raffety at kraffety@bchsmt.com or Mrs. Carlyn Van Slyke at cvanslyke@bchsmt.com.
Very Respectfully,
Mr. Rogers
Very Respectfully,
Mr. Rogers
Thank you for your understanding.
Very Respectfully,
Mr. Rogers
Very Respectfully,
Mr. Rogers
This is Mr. Rogers sending out information regarding our quarter #2 dance as I've received a couple of questions recently. The quarter #2 dance is scheduled for Friday, January 23rd from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. As in previous dances, the cost to attend will be $5 and students must be academically and behaviorally eligible to attend. Student council is still working on our dance theme so more information regarding this will be coming soon.
Very Respectfully,
Mr. Rogers
Very Respectfully,
Mr. Rogers