Red Ribbon Week Oct 26-30
Our focus during Red Ribbon Week is Safety
The counselor will have resources in the Counselor's Google Classroom for students each Day.
Monday - Bike Safety - Be Bright. Be Seen. Be Safe! - Wear Neon 0r bright colors and a bike helmet
Tuesday - Don't get caught in the Web - Wear Web/Spider themed clothing
Wednesday - Too Cool for Clouds - Wear Sunglasses
Thursday - Be a bully blocker - spread Kindness - We are cultivating our culture of Kindness by writing kindness notes to each other.
Friday - Light up the night - Be seen be safe. Students can wear costumes for $1 and put reflective tape on the costume or they can wear glow in the dark items.
Our focus during Red Ribbon Week is Safety
The counselor will have resources in the Counselor's Google Classroom for students each Day.
Monday - Bike Safety - Be Bright. Be Seen. Be Safe! - Wear Neon 0r bright colors and a bike helmet
Tuesday - Don't get caught in the Web - Wear Web/Spider themed clothing
Wednesday - Too Cool for Clouds - Wear Sunglasses
Thursday - Be a bully blocker - spread Kindness - We are cultivating our culture of Kindness by writing kindness notes to each other.
Friday - Light up the night - Be seen be safe. Students can wear costumes for $1 and put reflective tape on the costume or they can wear glow in the dark items.

TOMORROW - Wednesday 10/20
is orange for ADHD awareness, PLEASE do NOT wear a T-SHIRT!
Must be dress code appropriate
is orange for ADHD awareness, PLEASE do NOT wear a T-SHIRT!
Must be dress code appropriate

Dumas Intermediate School
Weekly Announcements
October 19-23
Character Counts - Fairness
Monday - 5th PEGS - Group 2 AM/ Group 1 PM
TIP Presentation @ School Board Meeting - 5:30 PM
Tuesday - 6th PEGS - Group 2 AM/ Group 1 PM
Book Club Ch 10 & 11
Wednesday - ADHD Awareness - Wear Orange
Thursday - Dress in Fall Colors
Fire Drill
Homework Helper - Cafeteria 4:00-4:45 PM
Telpas Target Tutorials - Library 4:00-4:45 PM
Friday - Jersey/Hat/Athletic Shorts $1
5th Spinal Screenings
Staff Pumpkin Due
Weekly Announcements
October 19-23
Character Counts - Fairness
Monday - 5th PEGS - Group 2 AM/ Group 1 PM
TIP Presentation @ School Board Meeting - 5:30 PM
Tuesday - 6th PEGS - Group 2 AM/ Group 1 PM
Book Club Ch 10 & 11
Wednesday - ADHD Awareness - Wear Orange
Thursday - Dress in Fall Colors
Fire Drill
Homework Helper - Cafeteria 4:00-4:45 PM
Telpas Target Tutorials - Library 4:00-4:45 PM
Friday - Jersey/Hat/Athletic Shorts $1
5th Spinal Screenings
Staff Pumpkin Due

🌟 JOIN OUR BOOSTER CLUB! 🌟
Supporting Our Students • Supporting Our School • Building Our Community
The Dumas Intermediate School Booster Club is made up of parents, guardians, and community members working together to support our students and school.
💙 HOW CAN WE HELP?
Throughout the year, the Booster Club strives to support:
🎉 School events & student activities
📚 Educational programs & classroom needs
🏆 Student celebrations & recognition
❤️ Teacher & staff appreciation
💰 Fundraising for student needs
🤝 Special projects and learning opportunities
🙌 WE NEED YOU!
You don't have to attend every meeting or make a big time commitment!
There are many ways to help:
Volunteer • Donate • Share Ideas • Fundraise • Help at Events
Even an hour of your time can make a huge difference!
📣 WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
We would love to have you join us, volunteer, or simply learn more!
Booster Club Contact:
Ashley Mader • (806)930-3839
Courtney Milam • (806)930-4335
💙 EVERY CONTRIBUTION MATTERS!
Together, we can make a difference for our students!
Dumas Intermediate School Booster Club
Supporting Our Students • Supporting Our School • Building Our Community
The Dumas Intermediate School Booster Club is made up of parents, guardians, and community members working together to support our students and school.
💙 HOW CAN WE HELP?
Throughout the year, the Booster Club strives to support:
🎉 School events & student activities
📚 Educational programs & classroom needs
🏆 Student celebrations & recognition
❤️ Teacher & staff appreciation
💰 Fundraising for student needs
🤝 Special projects and learning opportunities
🙌 WE NEED YOU!
You don't have to attend every meeting or make a big time commitment!
There are many ways to help:
Volunteer • Donate • Share Ideas • Fundraise • Help at Events
Even an hour of your time can make a huge difference!
📣 WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
We would love to have you join us, volunteer, or simply learn more!
Booster Club Contact:
Ashley Mader • (806)930-3839
Courtney Milam • (806)930-4335
💙 EVERY CONTRIBUTION MATTERS!
Together, we can make a difference for our students!
Dumas Intermediate School Booster Club

October Breakfast/Lunch Menu

Dumas Intermediate School
Weekly Announcements
October 12-16
Character Counts - Trustworthiness
Monday -No School - Columbus Day
Tuesday - 6th PEGS - Group 1 AM/ Group 2 PM
Book Club Ch 8-9
Wednesday - Regular Day
Thursday - Fire Drill
Homework Helper - Cafeteria 4:00-4:45 PM
Telpas Target Tutorials - Library 4:00-4:45 PM
Dumas VS Randall in Canyon - 7:00 PM
Friday - Hat/Athletic Shorts $1
Weekly Announcements
October 12-16
Character Counts - Trustworthiness
Monday -No School - Columbus Day
Tuesday - 6th PEGS - Group 1 AM/ Group 2 PM
Book Club Ch 8-9
Wednesday - Regular Day
Thursday - Fire Drill
Homework Helper - Cafeteria 4:00-4:45 PM
Telpas Target Tutorials - Library 4:00-4:45 PM
Dumas VS Randall in Canyon - 7:00 PM
Friday - Hat/Athletic Shorts $1

For Dumas Intermediate Students ONLY
Halloween Dance
November 6, 2026
6-8 PM
$5 Entry Fee
$1 Snacks
Costume Contest & Inflatable Race
Halloween Dance
November 6, 2026
6-8 PM
$5 Entry Fee
$1 Snacks
Costume Contest & Inflatable Race

ATTENTION: ALL PARENTS
TOMORROW - Friday Oct 9
Staff Development - NO STUDENTS
MONDAY - Oct 12
NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day
ENOY YOUR LONG WEEKEND
See you Tuesday Oct 13
TOMORROW - Friday Oct 9
Staff Development - NO STUDENTS
MONDAY - Oct 12
NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day
ENOY YOUR LONG WEEKEND
See you Tuesday Oct 13

REMINDER - TOMORROW
Anything but a hat - $1
Wear RED for DYSLEXIA Awareness Day
Anything but a hat - $1
Wear RED for DYSLEXIA Awareness Day

🐾💻 Super Biscuit’s Chromebook Safety Reminder!
Chromebooks are for learning—not lunch! 🍪🥤 Keep food, crumbs, and drinks away from your device to prevent sticky keys, spills, germs, and damage.
Remember: FOOD + CHROMEBOOKS DON’T MIX! 🚫🍪💻
Help Super Biscuit and Chromebook Carl keep our devices safe, clean, and ready for learning! 🐾 #ChromebookCarl #SuperBiscuit #ChromebookSafety #DigitalCitizenship #TakeCareOfYourTech
Chromebooks are for learning—not lunch! 🍪🥤 Keep food, crumbs, and drinks away from your device to prevent sticky keys, spills, germs, and damage.
Remember: FOOD + CHROMEBOOKS DON’T MIX! 🚫🍪💻
Help Super Biscuit and Chromebook Carl keep our devices safe, clean, and ready for learning! 🐾 #ChromebookCarl #SuperBiscuit #ChromebookSafety #DigitalCitizenship #TakeCareOfYourTech

Dumas Intermediate School
Weekly Announcements
October 5-9
Character Counts - Commitment
Monday - 5th PEGS - Group 1 AM/ Group 2 PM
Tuesday - 6th Grade Picture Day
6th PEGS - Group 2 AM/ Group 1 PM
Wednesday - 5th Grade Picture Day
First Year Teacher Academy
Thursday - Anything but a Hat - $1
Wear Red - Dyslexia Awareness Day
Chess Club
Homework Helper
Telpas Target Tutorials
Friday - Staff Development - No Students
Progress Reports Grades Due
Football - Dumas VS West Plains at Demon Stadium 7:00
(Little Cheerleaders Night)
Weekly Announcements
October 5-9
Character Counts - Commitment
Monday - 5th PEGS - Group 1 AM/ Group 2 PM
Tuesday - 6th Grade Picture Day
6th PEGS - Group 2 AM/ Group 1 PM
Wednesday - 5th Grade Picture Day
First Year Teacher Academy
Thursday - Anything but a Hat - $1
Wear Red - Dyslexia Awareness Day
Chess Club
Homework Helper
Telpas Target Tutorials
Friday - Staff Development - No Students
Progress Reports Grades Due
Football - Dumas VS West Plains at Demon Stadium 7:00
(Little Cheerleaders Night)

Anything but a Hat Day - $1
October 8
October 8

🧡 October is National Principals Month! 🖤
Join us in celebrating Mr. Rhodes, our principal; Ms. McKillip, our 5th grade assistant principal; and Mrs. Pearson, our 6th grade assistant principal!
Thank you for your leadership, encouragement, and dedication to our students and staff. Dumas Intermediate is lucky to have you! 🧡
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🧡 ¡Octubre es el Mes Nacional de los Directores Escolares! 🖤
¡Acompáñennos a celebrar al Sr. Rhodes, nuestro director; a la Srita. McKillip, subdirectora de quinto grado; y a la Sra. Pearson, subdirectora de sexto grado!
Gracias por su liderazgo, apoyo y dedicación a nuestros estudiantes y al personal. ¡En Dumas Intermediate tenemos la suerte de contar con ustedes! 🧡
Join us in celebrating Mr. Rhodes, our principal; Ms. McKillip, our 5th grade assistant principal; and Mrs. Pearson, our 6th grade assistant principal!
Thank you for your leadership, encouragement, and dedication to our students and staff. Dumas Intermediate is lucky to have you! 🧡
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🧡 ¡Octubre es el Mes Nacional de los Directores Escolares! 🖤
¡Acompáñennos a celebrar al Sr. Rhodes, nuestro director; a la Srita. McKillip, subdirectora de quinto grado; y a la Sra. Pearson, subdirectora de sexto grado!
Gracias por su liderazgo, apoyo y dedicación a nuestros estudiantes y al personal. ¡En Dumas Intermediate tenemos la suerte de contar con ustedes! 🧡

Sock-tober
1st-23rd
Bring socks in and we will take them to the nursing homes. Help us keep feet warm this winter.
1st-23rd
Bring socks in and we will take them to the nursing homes. Help us keep feet warm this winter.

🔐💻 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
Meet Chromebook CARL! 💻 Help us keep our students, staff and community safe online by following CARL’s four digital citizenship rules:
🩷 C – Check Before You Click! Watch out for scams and suspicious links.
🧡 A – Ask: Is It Real? Think critically and verify what you see online, especially AI-generated content.
💚 R – Restrict Your Data! Protect your passwords and personal information.
💙 L – Log Off! Take screen breaks and practice healthy technology habits.
🛡️ Cybersecurity is EVERYONE’S responsibility! Please do your part to protect yourself, our students and our schools. Together, we can create a safer digital world!
Meet Chromebook CARL! 💻 Help us keep our students, staff and community safe online by following CARL’s four digital citizenship rules:
🩷 C – Check Before You Click! Watch out for scams and suspicious links.
🧡 A – Ask: Is It Real? Think critically and verify what you see online, especially AI-generated content.
💚 R – Restrict Your Data! Protect your passwords and personal information.
💙 L – Log Off! Take screen breaks and practice healthy technology habits.
🛡️ Cybersecurity is EVERYONE’S responsibility! Please do your part to protect yourself, our students and our schools. Together, we can create a safer digital world!

Reminder - Wear your PINK TOMORROW

Student Council Meeting
Thursday October 1
after school in the Art Room
Thursday October 1
after school in the Art Room

Dumas Intermediate School
Weekly Announcements
September 21-25
Character Counts - Flexibility
Monday - 2nd 6weeks Begins
5th PEGS - Group 1 AM/ Group 2 PM
Start with Hello - Say "Hi" in a different language
Tuesday - 6th PEGS - ALL PM
Start with Hello - Say Thank you to someone who stood up for you
Wednesday - 5th Grade Group 1 - JA BizTown
Start with Hello - Thank a Trusted Adult
Thursday - 5th Grade Group 2 - JA BizTown
Color War - Color Wars - (5-1 Red) (5-2 Yellow) (5-3 Orange) (6-1 Green) (6-2 Blue) (6-3 Purple) (Teachers Black)
Friday - Staff Development - No Students
Parent/Teacher Conferences - 8:00 - 5:00 PM
Title 1 Meeting - 8:00 Library
Football - Open
Weekly Announcements
September 21-25
Character Counts - Flexibility
Monday - 2nd 6weeks Begins
5th PEGS - Group 1 AM/ Group 2 PM
Start with Hello - Say "Hi" in a different language
Tuesday - 6th PEGS - ALL PM
Start with Hello - Say Thank you to someone who stood up for you
Wednesday - 5th Grade Group 1 - JA BizTown
Start with Hello - Thank a Trusted Adult
Thursday - 5th Grade Group 2 - JA BizTown
Color War - Color Wars - (5-1 Red) (5-2 Yellow) (5-3 Orange) (6-1 Green) (6-2 Blue) (6-3 Purple) (Teachers Black)
Friday - Staff Development - No Students
Parent/Teacher Conferences - 8:00 - 5:00 PM
Title 1 Meeting - 8:00 Library
Football - Open

PINK OUT for Breast Cancer Awareness
October 1
October 1

TOMORROW - Friday
Parent Teacher conferences
8 AM - 5 PM
Come by anytime during these hours
Mr. Rhodes will have a short meeting at 8 am in the Library.
The meeting is NOT required.
Parent Teacher conferences
8 AM - 5 PM
Come by anytime during these hours
Mr. Rhodes will have a short meeting at 8 am in the Library.
The meeting is NOT required.

