Demopolis Middle School

08/07/2026

It was a great day at DMS! Check out the August Roar Report for important information and announcements.

Demopolis Middle School Roar Report

08/07/2026

🌟 Tomorrow is the First Day of School! 🐅💙

The wait is over—tomorrow marks the first day of school at Demopolis City Schools! We are excited to welcome our students back for an amazing year of learning, growth, and new opportunities.

Tonight is the perfect time to:
🎒 Pack your backpack
👕 Lay out your school clothes
⏰ Set your alarm
😴 Get a good night's sleep
😊 Come ready with a positive attitude!

To our students: We can't wait to see your smiling faces and hear about your summer adventures.

To our families: Thank you for trusting us with your children. We look forward to partnering with you to make the 2026–2027 school year a successful one.

Here's to a year filled with learning, friendships, and Tiger Pride!

See you tomorrow morning! Let's make it a great first day! 💙🐅

08/07/2026

We can’t wait to see our students tomorrow! Make sure to check out the previous post about drop off and pick up.

Also, here are some reminders and FYI’s:
-Students may have a clear, plastic bottle with a cap that closes.
*FAST FOOD CUPS, ENERGY DRINKS, SOFT DRINKS ARE NOT ALLOWED .

-Students must be picked up by 3:30 each day.

-If you did not pick up your student’s schedule, please utilize MySchoolBucks to pay fees. We will call students to the cafeteria after 7:35 to pick up schedules if they haven’t gotten one or had a schedule change.

We are looking forward to a great year!

08/05/2026

🚗 🚨 DMS Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures 🚨 🐅
The safety of our students is our top priority. Please read the following procedures carefully and help us by following them each day.
🌅 Morning Drop-Off (7:15–7:35 AM)
🚫 The front loop is CLOSED each morning to ensure the safety of our students as they arrive on campus. Please use one of the designated drop-off locations below.
Students arriving before 7:35 AM must report to one of these locations:
🍽️ Cafeteria
All 6th grade students must report to the cafeteria.
6th graders are not required to eat breakfast.
Any 7th or 8th grade student who wants breakfast may also report to the cafeteria.
Breakfast is FREE for all students!
🏀 Gym
Only 7th and 8th grade students may report to the gym before school.
🚙 Morning Drop-Off Locations
📍 Central Office Parking Lot
All students (6th, 7th, and 8th grade) may be dropped off here.
📍 Whitfield Street
(The road between Gaineswood and Demopolis Middle School)
Only 7th and 8th grade students who will report to the gym may be dropped off here.
Students will enter through the side door of the gym.
🚫 Please DO NOT pull through the back loop.
This area is reserved for teachers, the special education bus, and parents of our self-contained students.
⏰ Students are considered tardy after 7:45 AM.
Tardy students must report to the front office to check in.
If a student does not have an acceptable excuse, the tardy will be recorded as unexcused.
🌇 Afternoon Pick-Up
Normal Pick-Up Locations
🚗 6th Grade: South Cherry Street
🚗 7th Grade: Central Office Parking Lot
🚗 8th Grade: Whitfield Street (behind the teacher parking lot)
☔ Rainy Day Pick-Up
🌧️ 6th Grade: Normal pick-up location (the area is covered).
🌧️ 7th Grade: Front porch of the school.
🌧️ 8th Grade: Students will remain under the awnings behind the school. This is the ONLY time parents should pull through the back loop to pick up 8th grade students during dismissal.
⏰ Important Dismissal Reminder
Students who have not been picked up by 3:05 PM will be escorted to the front porch of the school.
After 3:05 PM, parents should pull through the front loop to pick up their child.
All students MUST be picked up no later than 3:30 PM.
🎥 Need a visual? We have posted videos in the comments that show each drop-off and pick-up location to help make the first day as smooth as possible. We encourage all parents to watch them before Friday!

08/04/2026

08/03/2026

📣 ATTENTION DMS FAMILIES! 🐅💙
As we get ready to welcome our students back to school on Friday, here are a few important reminders and FYIs:
💧 Water Bottles Needed
Our new water fountains are bottle-filling stations and do not have traditional drinking spouts. Please send your child with a clear plastic water bottle with a secure lid each day.
🚗 Arrival & Dismissal
Morning drop-off begins at 7:15 AM; students are tardy after 7:45 and must check-in through the front office.
All students should be picked up by 3:30 PM.
Drop-off and pick-up procedures and locations will be posted before Friday. Please watch for that information.
📚 After-School Tutoring
Tutoring will begin the week of August 24. An application form will be posted soon for families interested in participating.
📝 Required Parent Signatures
There are several important forms that must be signed regarding:
Internet Usage
Student Code of Conduct
Cell Phone Policy
To make things easier, we have created one Google Form that includes all of these required acknowledgments. This form is mandatory and must be completed for each DMS student. The link is provided below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiqrnod-a829oxr_Y2XRMswndqxmn4WbNdzlTlsp08AsPq1wviewform

If you are unable to complete the form online, paper copies will be available in the DMS Front Office.

📅 Schedule Change Requests
All schedule change requests will be reviewed; however, changes are not guaranteed. If your student's schedule is changed, the updated schedule may be picked up in the DMS Front Office on Wednesday.
We can't wait to see our students on Friday and kick off an amazing school year! It's going to be a great year at Demopolis Middle School! 🐅💙

By typing my name below each statement, I understand that this constitutes my digital signature and affirms that I have read and understand each of the following statements: **IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE STUDENT AT DMS, YOU MUST FILL OUT A FORM FOR EACH CHILD.

08/02/2026

📚If you have not picked up your student’s schedule, tomorrow is your last opportunity. We will be in the cafeteria from 12:00- 3:30. Any schedules not picked up tomorrow, will be given out on the first day of school. 📚

07/30/2026

Hello, again, everyone!
After school tutoring will begin the week of August 24th. We will post a Google registration form on Facebook and will also have paper forms in the front office next week.
Until that time, please ensure that your student is picked up no later than 3:30. Thanks!

07/29/2026

📣 🐯 ATTENTION DMS FAMILIES! 🐯
We are so excited to welcome our Tigers for Schedule Pick-Up! Please read the information below carefully so your visit goes as smoothly as possible.
📅 Schedule Pick-Up Times
Thursday, July 30
🐯 8th Grade: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
🐯 7th Grade: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
🐯 6th Grade: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🌭 6th grade families are invited to enjoy a complimentary hot dog meal provided by our Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent!
⏰ Please note: We will conclude promptly at 6:00 PM.
*Additional times:
July 31st from 11:30-1:30
August 3rd from 12:00-3:00
📍 When You Arrive
Please report directly to the DMS Cafeteria. You will see stations that are numbered, and our staff members will be there to guide you through the process.
✅ FIRST STOP – REQUIRED
Everyone must stop at the first set of tables to complete the Emergency Information Sheet before moving to the next station.
💻 Online Registration
If you have not completed Online Registration, you will be directed to the library to complete the process and upload your required documents.
📌 Please bring all required paperwork with you.
Students will NOT receive their class schedule until Online Registration has been completed.
Don't worry—we will have staff members in the library ready to assist you!
💳 Paying School Fees
To save time, we encourage you to pay your fees in advance through MySchoolBucks.
If you choose to pay at schedule pick-up, we can accept:
✅ Cash
✅ Check
✅ MySchoolBucks using the QR code on your phone
We are unable to accept credit or debit card payments at schedule pick-up.
⏱️ Save Time!
You can make schedule pick-up much faster by:
✔️ Completing Online Registration before you arrive.
✔️ Paying school fees ahead of time through MySchoolBucks.
Families who complete these steps in advance will be able to receive their student's schedule more quickly!
⬇️ The links for Online Registration and MySchoolBucks are included below.
We can't wait to welcome our Tigers back and kick off another amazing year at Demopolis Middle School! 💙🖤🐯

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home

https://enrollment.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=200006127&culture=en

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07/27/2026

Demopolis Middle School will use MySchoolBucks to collect schedule fees!

You can pay ONLINE ahead of time! We will also accept cash or check at schedule pick up.

Registration for Demopolis Middle School MySchoolBucks is open! Visit MSBactivities.com to create a free account to register and pay from your phone or desktop.

Get Started Today:
1. Go to MSBactivities.com to create an account and add your student(s)
2. Visit MSBactivities.com to log in with your MySchoolBucks username and password
3. Select Demopolis Middle School and complete your registration
4. Receive alerts when program fees are due and quickly pay through MySchoolBucks

MSB Activities is a part of the MySchoolBucks family. If you need assistance with your registration or payment, you can contact them directly by logging into your MySchoolBucks account to start a chat conversation or call (855) 832-5226.