I hope this message finds you well and enjoying family time and the holiday season.
I am writing to inform parents and the community that Mrs. Showers has decided to go back into the classroom in a neighboring district and leave administration. Although this is a loss and significant mid-year change for DLPMS, it is also an opportunity for APS to strengthen our whole system.
I am pleased to announce that Nick O’Neill, DLPMS Dean of Students, will be stepping up as Interim Principal for the remainder of this school year. His familiarity and stability with the district and building will ensure continuity for students and parents.
Furthermore, APS has posted a K-12 Director/Supervisor of Special Education position. The selected applicant will be assigned to DLPMS as administrative support this year as well.
Please feel free to reach out to Mr. O’Neill, noneill@almaschools.net or myself, Stacey Criner, scriner@almaschools.net with any questions.
Ms. Rowley’s 7th grade music class is spreading cheer by caroling to DLPMS students and staff this afternoon.
As we continue to update you regarding the safety protocols in our schools, we wanted to be sure that you all are aware of a “challenge” that is currently being led by the social media platform, Tik Tok. This evening we learned of a nation-wide challenge on Tik Tok, encouraging users to make threats of violence against their schools on Friday, December 17th.
Once again, we are asking for your help as parents/guardians. Please talk to your children about this type of social media challenge and encourage them to speak out against it. Remind your students of the consequences of this behavior. Sometimes our students do not realize the serious consequences or threats to the safety of our schools and community until it is too late.
There have been no threats specific to APS. This is informational only.
The MS students and staff are looking great in their ugly sweaters today.
Update for Girls Basketball fans: The start time for games today has been changed from 4:30 to 5:00. Again, the 7th grade girls game will begin at 5:00 in the DLPMS gym today. Good luck, Panthers!
The Lionheart Experience shared their positive message with DLPMS students in the high school gym today. Then we had the pleasure of their company during 6th grade lunch today! It was a powerful experience.
We're in the holiday spirit at DLPMS! Students are preparing for the Door Decorating contest organized by our Student Council.
DLPMS Student Council members are working on their public speaking skills with mentors from Alma College. Thanks to Ms. Seeley and Mrs. Nevins for arranging this event! It is wonderful when we can connect with others in our Alma community to help develop student leadership.
Officer Mueller is visiting our 8th grade history classes to share with students how strongly his job is rooted in the Constitution. He even brought Blue with him today!
Attention Girls basketball parents and other spectators:
Swan Valley, the host of tonight's game, currently has a mask mandate for all students and staff. We will be expected to wear masks upon entering the building. The girls will need to wear masks except while they are actually playing. We wanted to provide advance notice for you. Thank you for your understanding.
APS is excited to announce the hire of our new High School Assistant Principal. Eric Huff was Board approved tonight and will officially rejoin our Panther team on Monday, November 29, 2021. We look forward to Mr. Huff's contribution to our future High School success.
Mrs. Masters' 8th Grade Reading/Writing Workshop class produced this online school newspaper. Great job, Panthers!
https://sites.google.com/almaschools.net/panther-perspective-2021-11-19/home
Looking for a child vaccination location? Look no further.
Here are the latest Quarantine Procedural Updates for your information.
https://bit.ly/November11APSQupdate
In honor of Veterans Day, Ms. Seeley hosted Captain Eric Amos of the United States Air Force in her Social Studies classes. They learned about military branches, ranks, and the meaning of Veterans Day. Students got to ask their own questions, as well. It was a patriotic day at DLPMS!
Mrs. Clark's Spanish students are learning body parts in Spanish and enjoying the beautiful weather today. Great job, Panthers!
Thank you to Ace Hardware for the delicious donuts today! James “Cowboy “ Sturtevant delivered the tasty treat. DLPMS appreciates you!
Our girls basketball teams kicked off the season against St. Louis today at home. Go, Panthers!
For those who haven't yet heard this, I present to you the DLPMS 7th and 8th grade band performances with a Halloween theme. They did a fantastic job!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iKMf9v_FWHSrzbNLtAfs1ItN8sxDHInB/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1SoKA-Z3RejrnoOpysdD19Pzi7BZXmcEo/view?usp=sharing
Alma High School welcomes a new Principal.
Beginning Monday, November 1, 2021, Dan Falor will assume his new position as High School Principal. We are excited to see Mr. Falor transform our High School and accomplish great things.
Alma Public Schools would like to thank Tom Torok for his service and wish him well on his next adventure. Today is Mr. Torok’s last day.
