Your Buccaneer will receive a take-home activity sheet tomorrow (Monday, March 9) to bring back to school next Monday (March 16). Help your student complete the daily challenges and learn about these five healthy habits. On Friday, we will celebrate the end of the week with a dress up day! Wear your favorite team jersey to school!

Monday - We’re minding our greatest treasures — our hearts and minds. Being kind, thankful, and positive helps us feel good and makes our school a happier place.

Tuesday - Set Sail to Dreamland: Even buccaneers need rest to sail strong! Sleep helps our bodies grow, our brains remember what we learn, and our moods stay positive.

Wednesday - We’re fueling our ships with healthy foods! Fruits and vegetables give our bodies the vitamins and energy we need to learn, play, and grow strong.

Thursday - We’re hydrating our crew! Water helps our bodies stay cool, keeps our brains focused, and gives us energy to learn and play.

Friday - We’re moving like buccaneers! Our bodies are built to move, and exercise helps our hearts, muscles, and brains stay strong.

It’s race week! Join us on Pi Day — this Saturday, March 14 — for the Fun Run & 5K. Volunteers are needed on race day to help with registration and at the start-finish line. 

Registration is open throughout the week; prices go up on race morning. Everyone registered by this Tuesday will have their timing bib delivered home on Thursday.  And all registered runners will receive final race instructions via email later this week. We’re expecting nearly 500 runners. 

Come celebrate Pi Day with us on Saturday! 

Children's book author Breanna McDaniel will visit with MBES 5th graders on 3/31. 

Order SIGNED books by 3/11 in PTA Toolkit! 

Caldecott Honor winner Cherry Mo is coming to Mt. Bethel! Order her SIGNED books by 3/11 to be delivered to classrooms following her visit with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades.

 Buccaneer Bravos to Jason H., Chris H., and Miles K. for their commitment to Dudes on Duty on Friday mornings! They volunteer for this program often, and every time they bring the energy and put so many smiles on our students’ faces. This week they even helped rescue a dog during carpool! We are so grateful for their continued dedication to our MBES community. 

Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner and we need your help to make it a success. Please see the sign up genius links below!

Breakfast, Monday, March 23

BREAKFAST ITEMS Sign up HERE

Raffle Prizes for Teacher Appreciation Week

RAFFLE PRIZES Sign up HERE

Get ready, Buccaneers! On April 3, our 3rd–5th grade students will celebrate with the Buccaneer Bash, an exciting NEW event taking place during the school day in place of the traditional school dance.

Students will enjoy a high-energy day filled with giant inflatables, popsicles, and tons of Buccaneer fun with their friends! It’s sure to be a highlight of the spring semester.

Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the big day!

We encourage all 4th and 5th grade parents to attend and hear tips from our own MBES social worker, Karen Schwartz, as well as Dickerson and Dodgen counselors on how to navigate and THRIVE through the middle school years. Presentation will end with a Q&A opportunity, so make sure to attend and have all your questions answered!

*This upcoming special event is only for Parents of 4th and 5th graders and will be held at 9:00AM on April 14th in the Learning Commons.

The DMS Foundation Board is looking to fill a few board positions for next school year. If you are interested in joining the board, please fill out the interest form on our website by March 15th for consideration. We are a passionate group dedicated to making Dickerson Middle School a positive and enriching experience for all students! We only meet one Friday a month at 8am. We hope you will join us! 

Contact dmsfoundation@gmail.com with any questions! 

https://www.dmsfoundation.com/interest-form

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

 April 17-19, 2026 

Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the man behind The Phantom of the Opera and Cats, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a high-energy, feel-good musical that bursts with color, humor, and unforgettable songs. Told through an infectious pop-rock score, this beloved show brings the biblical story of Joseph to life with wit, warmth, and dazzling theatrical flair. Perfect for audiences of ALL ages, Joseph celebrates resilience, forgiveness, and the power of dreams, delivering nonstop fun and a rainbow bright finale that leaves everyone smiling! 

Performances will take place April 17-19 with shows on Friday at 7:00 pm, Saturday at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased through the link on the graphic above or on our website at www.wheelerhightheatre.com.