Originally delivered on 8/9/2023 9:23 am

SUBJECT: PTO eNews 8.9.23 (Make your annual donation, PTO Interest Luncheon + more!)

Make Your Annual PTO Donation Today!

Donate any amount and support our students, teachers and staff! 100% of your donation goes to the Desert Canyon Middle School PTO and supports school activities, education and events throughout the school year. See below to see where your donation will be spent in the 2023-2024 school year. 

  • 8th Grade Graduation
  • AZ Merit Testing Week Student Snacks
  • Campus Improvements
  • Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support Program
  • Student Events (dances, social, spirit night!)
  • Honor Roll Quarterly Rewards
  • Teacher and Classroom Supplies
  • Teacher Appreciation Week
  • And, more....
Next Meeting: August 22, 2023 (6:00 - 7:00 PM)
New Basketball Hoops!

A little before and after SHOT! The PTO updated our basketball rims on the West side of school just in time to kick off school. 

The PTO wants to ensure we connect with parents and guardians on topics, interest and events that matter most to you. Take 1 minute to fill out our Annual Parent Questionnaire.

Join ParentSquare


SUSD launched a new mobile and desktop communication tool called ParentSquare. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection.


Click here for more information. 

Important Dates

August 11: 6th Grade Ice Cream Social

August 15: New Parent Orientation & Curriculum Night

August 20: PTO Interest Luncheon @ The Vig MM

August 22: DCMS PTO Meeting (all families welcome)

August 26: Middle School Sports Festival

August 30: Early Release (All Grades K-12)

September 4: Labor Day (No School K-12)

September 13: Early Release (All Grades K-12)

September 13:PTO Fundraiser @ Mavrix

September 27: Early Release (All Grades K-12)

September 25: District Recess (No School K-12)


Click here to view full school calendar.

PTO eNews is Here for You!


DCMS PTO is excited to share our weekly PTO newsletter with you! Look for our regularly-scheduled eNews every Wednesday to recap great news and event, and share important info for Desert Canyon Middle School families.

If you know of a DCMS family that did not receive this edition of PTO eNews, forward this email and please ask them to email dcmsptocommunications@gmail.com with their contact information so we can include them on all future email communication.

Helpful Links

Click the images below for helpful links. Follow DCMS PTO on Social Media. Questions or concerns? Email us: dcmspto@gmail.com

Birthday Board

Click here to buy a birthday shout out!

For only $15 you can shout out a birthday message on the DCMS school sign. It's 1 per day on a first come first serve basis. 

Attendance Line


If your student is going to be tardy or absent, you must call and leave a message on the attendance line 480-484-4600, option 1.

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