Dallas Ranch Middle School

This is a reminder! Tomorrow, November 22, 2024, Dallas Ranch students will be released at 11:55. Please plan your after school pick up accordingly. We hope you have a wonderful break. We will see you back at school on December 2,2024.

This week is Spirit Week!  Monday: PJ day Tuesday: Disney/Cartoon Day Wednesday: Teacher/Student Swap - Students dress like one of your teachers/ Teachers dress like one of your students Thursday: Rep your Culture- dress to represent your culture Friday : Anything but a backpack - carry your things to school in anything but a backpack * Reminder: Friday, November 22 school will be dismissed at 12 noon. Please plan accordingly for early pick up. * Next week is Thanksgiving Break No school November 25-29, 2024

On Thursday November 14th, we will be hosting Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day at Dallas Ranch Middle School. This annual tradition is more than just a walk, it's about inspiring students to find their passion and strength- one step at a time. We are proud to put the city of Antioch as a host city for this celebration of history, freedom, and education. The event goal is to promote family and community engagement, safety, and community wide resources. I would like to invite you to participate in the Annual Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. In addition, parents are invited to bring lunch and eat with their student on this day. Please let me know if you have any questions by contacting me Velma Wilson at 925-250-3051.

Please join us on Tuesday, November 5,2024 at 3:30 for our School Site Council Meeting. We need your voice. We look ok forward to seeing you in person or on line at You're invited to School Site Council Meeting Tuesday, November 5, 2024 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm (PST) https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODliZjBmOWMtM2E1ZS00M2I3LTk4NjgtODUxY2YwMmM4YmMz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%227b301d3f-6b3d-433b-83c9-82b12db4fb6a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220181aa4c-a367-44e8-9a95-9a294ded056a%22%7d Tap on the link or paste it in a browser to join.

REMINDER: Regular release time today 10/31 @ 2:40PM. NO SCHOOL tomorrow 11/1.

Please Join us tomorrow, Tuesday 10/29 @ 6:30 PM for a night of Engagement with our Parent/Student Liaison Ms. Velma. Topics of Discussion will be: School Attendance, AERIES Parent access, and School/District Updates. Meeting will be held inside our new Media Center (Library). Snacks and light refreshments provided.

This is a reminder! All 8th grade girls, please remember to turn in your permission slip for the Empowerment field trip. It must be in by tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

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We would love to see you in the morning for coffee and doughnuts. Come and hear the latest DRMS updates.

Welcome back from Fall Break! We are o excited to have your student back on campus. School will resume with its regular schedule starting tomorrow, October 15, at 8:25. Also, please note that flag football tryouts are October 15 from 3-5pm, October 16 from 1:15 -3:15pm, and October 17 from 3-5pm. Students MUST attend all 3 tryout days to be considered for making the team. Students with a 2.0 or lower will be ineligible to tryout.

This is a reminder! Dallas Ranch Middle School will be dismissed at 11:55 am, tomorrow, October 4, 2024 and next week is Fall Break with no school. Students will return for the 2nd quarter of school on October 15, 2024. Thank you.

This is a reminder! This week is spirit week! September 30 - October 4. Each day has a different theme. Monday: Sports Day! Wear a jersey or any sports attire Tuesday: kindergarten day! Dress like a kindergartener Wednesday: 2000 Era day! Dress in the 2000s fashion Thursday: elders day! Dress like an elderly person Friday is the day of our first rally. Wear your grade level color: Sixth grade wears purple Seventh grade wears white Eighth grade wears Also, this Friday students will be released from school at 11:55. Please plan accordingly.

This is a reminder! Due to conferences this week, school will be dismissed at 1:05. Please plan accordingly for pick up. Thank you

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Dear Dallas Ranch Middle School Families, We want to inform you about a situation that occurred involving a reported threat made by a student. After a thorough investigation by school administration and the Antioch Police Department, it has been determined that the threat is non-credible and there is no danger to students, staff, or the school community. The safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priorities, and we take all reports of this nature seriously. As a precaution, we followed all appropriate safety protocols to ensure the situation was addressed swiftly and effectively. We understand that incidents like this can be concerning, and we want to reassure you that the matter has been resolved. The student involved will be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions in accordance with district policy. If you or your child have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school office. We appreciate your continued support in maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for all. Thank you for your understanding and partnership. Sincerely, Dallas Ranch Middle School Administration

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We hope to see you tonight at our Back to School Night event from 5:30 - 8:00. This is also a reminder that we will be dismissing students at noon tomorrow, August 23, 2024. Have a great evening!

Please join us for Back to School Night This Thursday from 5:30 - 8:00.

Due to police activity in the area, we will be conducting a modified release. All traffic must flow on Mt. Hamilton Dr. towards Golf Course Rd. Student riding the bus will be escorted to their bus. Walkers will be held in the gym please pick up in the back parking lot. Roads around Tehachapi Way remain blocked off.

Update: Out of an abundance of caution we remain in lock down. The Antioch Police Department has secured a perimeter in the neighborhood. We ask parents to not come to the campus until we give an all clear update. Please know that APD has confirmed that we are safe.