Dorothy Hamm Middle School PTSA

PHOENIX POST

Monday, November 20th, 2023

Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming DHMS Dates
  • Wednesday-Friday, November 22nd-24th - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)
  • Tuesday, November 28th - DHMS Dines Out: Rockland Barbeque, 5:00-9:30pm
  • Friday, December 1st - DHMS 7th/8th Grade Dance, 6:30-8:30pm
  • Wednesday, December 6th - DHMS Career Day (details below)
  • Wednesday, December 6th - EARLY RELEASE (12:05pm Dismissal)
  • Tuesday, December 12th - DHMS Dines Out: Pupatella
  • Tuesday, December 12th - DHMS PTSA Meeting, 7pm
  • Thursday, December 21st-Monday, January 1st - NO SCHOOL (Holiday Break)


Please visit the online master DHMS Calendar for all 2023-24 school year dates.

DHMS News & Events

On behalf of the DHMS PTSA, we wish our DHMS community a very happy Thanksgiving holiday (Wednesday-Friday, November 22nd-24th)!

DHMS Dines Out: Rocklands BBQ Night

Tuesday, November 28th 5:00-9:30pm


We are excited to partner with Rocklands BBQ to support Dorothy Hamm Middle School. Come to Rocklands at 3471 Washington Blvd., order pick up or delivery. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors, and don't forget to mention DHMS when you order. Please contact Olga Kasyan with questions. 

Exploring the Possibilities for our Futures

Wednesday, December 6th (Early Release)


DHMS Students will participate in career and futures exploration activities. Sixth Grade will explore their strengths and personal talents - and possible future careers; Seventh Grade will explore their Occupational Outlooks and financial future; and Eighth Grade will learn about future career paths from people in a variety of careers! If you (any grade level parent) are interested in sharing your career and career path (how did you get where you are), on December 6 from 8:30-11:30 please let us know here 

7th/8th Grade Winter Wonderland Dance

Friday, December 1st, 6:30-8:30pm


Tickets will be sold at lunch that week. Students must have a signed permission slip to purchase a ticket. Parents will be asked to help chaperone! Stay tuned for the opportunity to sign up.

Green Team Winter Coat Exchange


Don't throw out your old winter coat, exchange it for a 'new to you' coat at the DHMS Winter Coat exchange. In an attempt to reduce waste and reuse winter coats that are still in good shape, thank you to everyone who donated used coats. If you are interested, you can pick up a 'new to you' coat from DHMS Social Worker, Ms. Bomberg.

DHMS PTSA Meeting Follow-up


Thanks to everyone who attended the DHMS PTSA Meeting last Tuesday evening. If you missed the meeting, click here for draft meeting minutes, and you can also take a look at the updated DHMS PTSA Budget FY23-24 that the membership voted to approve. Contact DHMS PTSA President, Danusha Chandy, with any questions.

Donate Your Plastic Film Waste & Help DHMS Win a Trex Bench


Holiday season is here, and that means you're probably getting lots of shipping envelopes from online retailers! That's great news because the DHMS Green Team is setting our sights on winning a super cool Trex bench for our school if we can collect 1000 pounds of plastic recycling material. Starting Monday, November 6, bring in your CLEAN, DRY plastic film waste like newspaper sleeves, plastic grocery bags, bubble wrap and all of those empty shipping envelopes. Just drop it in the plastic bins in the hallway near the front office and we'll do the rest.  Please make sure all of the plastic is CLEAN, DRY and FREE of FOOD RESIDUE. 

2023-24 DHMS Yearbooks Available for Sale


Check “ORDER A YEARBOOK” off your list! Click below for more details and to place your DHMS Yearbook order for the 2023-24 school year now:


Order Your DHMS Yearbook 2023-24

Community News

63rd Annual Washington-Liberty Holiday Bazaar - Saturday, December 2nd 10am-4pm


Local artisans and Washington-Liberty clubs and teams selling handicrafts, food, and holiday treats! Please bring CASH for purchases from W-L clubs and teams.

2nd Annual KidsGiving Fair

Saturday, December 2nd 10am-Noon


Join us for the 2nd Annual KidsGiving Fair on Saturday, December 2nd from 10am-12pm! Meet and learn from 11 of our local nonprofit partners about what they do in our community. For every donation made, you will receive a greeting card to decorate and give on behalf of a loved one this holiday season. Family-friendly entertainment ° Refreshments ° Kids' Raffle & Activities ° Free to Attend at: Arlington Science Focus School - 1501 N. Lincoln St. 22201 ° kidsgiving.com ° KidsGiving Fair Flyer

DHMS PTSA Reminders

DHMS Basics: Office: 703.228.2910 / Clinic: 703.228.2940 / Attendance: 703.228.2911

​​​Get Involved: Join the PTSA / PTSA Meetings / Volunteer / Phoenix Fund / Order Spirit Wear

Stay Connected: DHMS Calendar / DHMS Website / PTSA Directory / Morning Announcements

Engage With APS: APS Engage / Contact the School Board / Open Office Hours / Meetings / Agendas​​

The DHMS PTSA Phoenix Post is a weekly newsletter that informs the DHMS community about DHMS, PTSA, and relevant APS and community news. Please send any newsletter submissions to newsletter@dhmsptsa.org by EOD Thursday for inclusion in the following Monday's Phoenix Post.

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