Wolf P.A.C.K. Weekly Student Edition #2

Posted Date: 08/23/26 (05:00 PM)

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

Sunday newsletter

August 16, 2026

Weekly Principal Message

📣 Families and Wolf Pack Students! Here's What's Happening This Week:

Happy Sunday, Wolf Pack families!

We will have our first fire drill of the week this week in accordance with The Virginia Administrative Code (8VAC20-132-240) and the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (405).

Monday, 8/24:

1st day of school for 6th grade

Tuesday, 8/25:

1st day of school for 7/8th grade students

Upcoming Events:

24- First Day for 6th Grade

25- First Day for 7th & 8th Grade

27 - House Huddles (Huddles Schedule)

28 - House Sorting (Event Schedule)

Shout outs are in order to:

Every vendor/sponsor/community partner who attended and supported our Annual Rock the Block Title 1 Family Engagement Night on 8/20.

Did you miss the principal presentations in the auditorium at both 4:15 and 5:15? Here is the link to the slide deck to learn more about Dogwood.

In solidarity,

Dr. Latrese Younger

Principal, Dogwood Middle School

Cell: 804-389-3813

PTA Corner

Join the PTA 🎈

PTA website: dogwoodms.givebacks.com/

PTA email address: executiveboard@dogwoodmspta.org

PTA President: Mom Kelly Miller

Benefits of Joining the PTA

By joining the PTA you are supporting educational programs, organizing events, and enhancing our school environment.

You can make a meaningful impact and connect with other caregivers who share your commitment to our children's success.

Support our students and show your Dogwood pride.

It's fun!

Popsicles and Play "Rising Wolf Meet Up" - August 20th at Randolph Park

Join Community Rewards to Support the Wolf Pack🏪

Earn money for your community organization when you use your loyalty card.

Link your Kroger Card!

Weekly Schedules and Calendars

Lunch Times (7th grade student's will be told their specific lunch)

11:43 - 1:40

Lunches

6th + ½ 7th - 11:41 - 12:06

8th + ½ 7th - 1:15 - 1:40

Dogwood Daily Bell Schedule

House Huddle Schedule

House Cheers Schedule

Dogwood 26-27 School Calendar

Breakfast & Lunch Menus by Week

💡 Reminders and Important Dates📆

Dates to Remember

August 2026

24- First Day for 6th Grade

25- First Day for 7th & 8th Grade

27 - House Huddles (Huddles Schedule)

28 - House Sorting (Event Schedule forthcoming)

Fall Sports 🍃

All wolves must have a VHSL Physical to tryout or participate in sports.

Students must have their own transportation or be in zone to ride the activity bus.

We will have a Athletic Families Virtual Meeting on August 27th, from 5:30-6:00 pm.

Athletic Families Virtual Meeting

Thursday, August 27 · 5:30 – 6:00pm

Time zone: America/New_York

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hub-udkb-zxu

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 650-735-2901‬ PIN: ‪789 307 704‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/hub-udkb-zxu?pin=7270037987393

Middle School Athletic Handbook

DMS Athletic Contract 26-27

Soccer Schedule 26-27

Girls' Basketball Schedule 26-27

ParentSquare Access

What is ParentSquare?

RPS uses ParentSquare to provide school communication, primarily with email, text, and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent/guardian, using their preferred email address and phone number. All families are encouraged to access their accounts, update their preferences on when and how they are notified, and download the mobile app.

If you need to update your contact information, please email parentsquare@rvaschools.net.
If you would like to opt out of using ParentSquare, step-by-step instructions are available in the FAQs below.

What Can I Do in ParentSquare?

Receive messages from school via email, text, or app notification;
Choose to receive information as it comes, or all at once with a daily digest at 6 p.m.;
Communicate in your preferred language;
Comment on school postings to engage with your school community;
Direct message teachers and staff;
Participate in group messages; and
Send payments, sign forms & permission slips, receive report cards, sign up to volunteer, and more, all from your desktop or mobile device.