A note from Mrs. Shanks
Maryland has released school report cards. Once again, Dumbarton is the third highest rated middle school in Baltimore County and almost all of our scores are on the rise. We did drop a bit in the area of chronic absenteeism – we are focused on improving attendance rates and ensuring our students are here and learning this year. Attached, please find our state report card and star rating:
MSDEReportCard.pdf
Now that we are into second marking period, please remember that students should be wearing appropriate attire and footwear for physical education classes. Crocs and Uggs are not appropriate on days where students are outside or in the gym.
Our National Junior Honor Society is sponsoring a Thanksgiving food drive to help support our own students and families in need:
Report cards will be posted to Focus on November 13. Remember, we are not printing paper copies of report cards this year.
Next Friday is a half-day for students with school dismissing at noon.
Yesterday, I sent information about our American Education week visitation day taking place on Tuesday, November 18.
AEW DMS letter 25-26.pdf
Our 3rd annual Pie Run is taking place on 11/26. Please review the information below and if your child would like to participate, have them submit the completed form to their Physical Education or Health teacher.
The Snow Ball is coming up on December 5. This is our first dance of the year. Please carefully read the attached letter which goes over eligibility, cost and what is included at the dance.Students will receive this information on Monday. It’s always a fun event!
Dance.Letter.2025-2026.pdf
It’s almost time to think about our winter concerts. Students in performing groups should have brought home blue forms this week with information about concert dates and attire.
Performance letter 25-26.pdf
Thank you for all you do to support your students. As always- let's remember to work hard, be kind and show pride!
Sincerely, 
Mandy Shanks
Principal , Dumbarton Middle School
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Mr. Rosati, grade 6, Assistant Principal
Ms. Denmyer, grade 7 Assistant Principal
Ms. Beale, grade 8 Assistant Principal
DMS Supply List 25-26
Dumbarton Clubs and Teams Newsletter 2025.2026
Care Closet newsletter flyer
Dumbarton Regular Bell Schedule 25-26
Back to School Guide 25-26
Dumbarton Middle Administration
Mandy Shanks, Principal
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Amy Beale AP (8th Grade)
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Kayla Denmyer, AP (7th Grade)
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Matthew Rosati, AP (6th Grade)
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School Phone Number
443-809-3176
Helpful Documents
2025 SFSP Flyer.pdf