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Our Mission

At Dogwood Middle School we believe that students can learn rigorously through an inspired love of learning through the arts, while pursuing personal, academic and social goals. Ultimately, we believe that the job of our staff is to illuminate pathways for students to claim their powers, so they can become confident and courageous enough to think independently when problem-solving, and be globally aware citizens.

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To affirm and prepare students to be their authentic selves through the arts.

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August 17, 2026

Welcome back, Dogwood!

Welcome to the 2026-27 school year! We are so excited to see you again. RPS schools are magical places filled with learning, joy, and belonging. We hope that each and every day, you learn something...

September 8, 2026

Athletic Tryout Reminder

Good afternoon, Wolf Pack Families! 💙💛This is a friendly reminder that Girls Basketball tryouts begins TODAY! 🏀Girls Basketball Today 3:30–6:00 PM Transportation must be provided for all athletes.C...

September 8, 2026

RPS Direct: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

I hope you all had a restful and joyful holiday weekend! Last Monday, I noted that we were up again – for the 3rd year in a row! — on all four SOLs. I also alluded to the fact that we had additiona...

September 6, 2026

Wolf P.A.C.K. Weekly Student Edition #4

Wolf P.A.C.K. Weekly Student Edition Sunday newsletter September 6, 2026 Weekly Principal Message 📣 Families and Wolf Pack Students! Here's What's Happening This Week: Happy Sunday, Wolf Pack famil...