Last week we celebrated our newest 6th grade scientists at Dowell’s STEAM Club White Coat Induction Ceremony! These students are officially stepping into their lab coats and into a future full of curiosity, creativity, and innovation. 💙💛 We are so proud of their journey! Congratulations! 🦁
Moving over the summer? Don't forget to contact the school registrar!
Just another quick reminder for STAAR Test days this week!
“This summer I had a student find me on Facebook…and I didn’t know how big of an impact I made on her. She said ‘You never gave up on me, even in the times when I had given up on myself’.”
See video: https://youtu.be/yEj0Qe3MQVE?si=BvLOy2MB2RNBnvDX
Christina Branch from Dowell Middle School is the 1st Runner Up for McKinney ISD’s 2025 Secondary Teacher of the Year. She teaches 6th grade ELAR, and she has worked as an educator for 18 years.
Congratulations to Dowell Middle School's Teacher of the Year, Christina Branch. She won 1st Runner Up and we are so proud!
Support your local schools and organizations at The Stix Icehouse on April 23rd! See flyer for details.
2025 STAAR Test Dates Reminder
Check out these photos from the Students vs. Staff Basketball game and a StuCo pie in the face on Pi Day! 🏀🥧😁 DMS students took the win!
STAAR testing is coming up soon! Be ready and review the dates below!
Don't forget you can purchase digital downloads at https://dowellmedia.smugmug.com/!
Support the yearbook staff by purchasing today!
Preparing Students for Success – the AVID Program in McKinney ISD
“It’s the best program in the district!”
As an AVID instructor, Leslie D’Annibale may be somewhat biased, but her enthusiasm for the Advancement Via Individual Determination program in McKinney ISD is not overstated.
See video: https://youtu.be/66709GXiga8
AVID is transforming the way students learn and prepare for their future by helping students build strong study habits, manage their time effectively and prepare for college and beyond. From mastering study skills to tackling the SAT, AVID empowers students with the tools they need to succeed!
School Lunch Reminders
McKinney ISD is partnering with United Way to bring parent cafés to McKinney this Spring. Parent cafés give participants time to connect with other parents, discuss current hurdles and struggles they are experiencing. Come and see how parenting café can partner with you in building stronger families.
https://tinyurl.com/3r4ns3x7
StuCo's Pack the Pantry Drive is still going! Donate through March 11th!
The Scholastic Book Fair is now open at Dowell! Set up e-wallet for CASH-FREE Payments. Go to the Book Fair homepage for information and to set up an e-wallet for your student: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/dowellmiddleschool
Reminder that our Book Fair is next week! Set up e-wallet for CASH-FREE Payments. Go to the Book Fair homepage for information and to set up an e-wallet for your student: https://buff.ly/49c6VgU
Dowell Student Council Presents: Cereal Drive Competition! Cereal will be donated to the McKinney Food Pantry.
6th Grade Play Auditions February 19th!
📚🗓️. Book Fair coming to Dowell Feb 24-28. 🦁. Set up e-wallet for CASH-FREE Payments. Go to the Book Fair homepage for information and to set up an e-wallet for your student: https://buff.ly/49c6VgU
Check out the Dowell Athletics Spirit Wear Super Sale!
