Grace A. Dunn Middle School

08/03/2026

Good Afternoon Dunn Families,

We are excited to welcome our students back for another outstanding school year! Student Orientation is an important opportunity for students to prepare for a successful start to the year.

During orientation, all 7th and 8th grade students will:

Pick up their school-issued iPad, which will be used daily for classroom instruction.
Log into PowerSchool to view their class schedule.
Receive important information to help them begin the school year ready to learn.
To help us provide efficient service and avoid long wait times for more than 700 students, we ask that families attend according to the following schedule:

Wednesday, August 19 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Students with last names A–J
Thursday, August 20 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Students with last names K–R
Friday, August 21 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Students with last names S–Z
If your family's schedule does not allow you to attend on your assigned day, you are welcome to visit Dunn any day between August 18 and August 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please understand that students attending outside of their assigned day may experience a longer wait as we work to distribute materials in an organized manner.

Extravaganza on Friday, August 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We encourage you to stop by to connect with district programs, community partners, and resources that support student success.

Cell Phone Expectations
As we prepare for the new school year, we would like to remind all families that Trenton Public Schools is a phone-free district. In accordance with New Jersey law and district policy:

Cell phones may not be powered on or visible during the school day.
Under no circumstances will students be permitted to use cell phones during instructional hours.
Students who bring a phone to school must secure it in a Yondr pouch, which will be provided by the school.
These expectations help us maintain a focused learning environment where students are fully engaged in instruction and connected with their teachers and classmates.

We look forward to seeing you during orientation and beginning another great year at Dunn Middle School. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to ensure every student has a successful school year.

Together, We Get It Dunn!

06/12/2026

Friends and neighbors. Dunn is NOT currently running a fundraiser for cheer uniforms or track uniforms. We have these items. But also, we would never encourage our students to go door to door selling anything in the age we live in.

03/22/2026

💪🏾

Junior Four High School. Still the best Jr High School in Trenton.

02/27/2026

02/22/2026

Due to the winter storm forecast, Trenton Public Schools will be closed Monday, Feb. 23.❄️

Families and staff are encouraged to continue monitoring district communications for any additional updates. The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority.

02/12/2026

Dear Family/Guardian,
We are excited to introduce the Safe NJ app – a 24/7 support system for students, families, and school employees.
The Safe NJ app empowers every member of our school community to seek support whenever they need it, while remaining completely anonymous!
Whether it's a student battling bullying, a family in need of food or shelter, a school employee feeling overwhelmed, or anyone facing a personal challenge – Safe NJ is here to support us.
This innovative program provides schools and students with critical tools to enhance safety and wellness, including:
• Anonymous Student Reporting: A safe, secure platform for students to report concerns such as bullying, threats, or personal struggles, fostering a proactive approach to safety and intervention.
• Immediate Crisis Support: New Jersey students will have direct access to licensed New Jersey-based mental health counselors through the 2nd Floor Youth Helpline. This ensures they receive immediate and professional support from individuals who understand the unique challenges and resources within the state.
• Access to School & Community Resources: The program is designed to seamlessly connect students and families with vital school and community resources including basic needs, ensuring timely and effective support tailored to New Jersey communities.

The app will be pushed out to all student iPads later this month. Please also see this introduction video: https://share.synthesia.io/410fae6d-c616-4910-9c53-e740bd4b7069

We kindly urge all parents to download the app. Safe NJ is not only a support system for your children, but also for YOU.

Getting Started with Safe NJ:
1. Download the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
2. Select your school from the dropdown menu or enter the code provided by the school.
3. Accept the Terms & Conditions.

01/07/2026

Good Evening Parents,

Thank you for your patience as Building Administration worked to support a remedy for the halt in Positive Impact afterschool programming. As of this evening, programming can resume at Dunn Middle School.

01/07/2026

This is an urgent message regarding the Positive Impact afterschool program.

If your child attends the Positive Impact afterschool program offered by Children's Home Society at Dunn Middle School, the program has been administratively canceled until further notice. This DOES NOT include the Afterschool Success Program managed by Dunn School staff that operates from 2:30-3:30pm. All families will be notified immediately, should programming resume. It is best to make alternative plans for childcare for the remainder of this week.