WELCOME TO DAVIDSON!
Please visit our "School Information" tab
for all back to school information.
This is a prepay system, and only students
with money will be photographed.
Students should bring their picture envelopes
to the photograph on THURSDAY. There will not
be a make up session for spring photos.
Envelopes will be distributed during PROWL classes.
MySchoolOnline students:
Download the form and come in from 8:00-8:45 on March 11th.
Check in at the front office to have your picture made.
Please complete this form by March 7th.
Congratulations to the
MLK Oratorical and Poster Contest
participants and winners:
Row 1: Tristan Cooley, 2nd Place Middle School Oratorical Winner
Angelisa Sierra, 1st Place Middle School Poster Winner
Avery Clark, 2nd Place Middle School Poster Winner
Row 2: Participants:
Trinity Woods-Quarrier, Ryan Huynh, Madison Heaton,
Allison Clark and Avery Clark
We are Panther Proud!
Congratulations, Davidson 2021 Track Team:
Celiniski, CeAna
Celiniski,Marek
Cruthird, Raniya
Dempsey, Chase
Dennis,Thomas
Ford, Kailey
Gettle,Troy
Green, Evelyn
Hampton, Michael
Hardy,Tristan
Henderson, Hannah
Hufer, Dani
Hufer, Anna
Jackson, Aubrey
Johnson, Torrie
Jones, Adriel
Jones, Jazelia
Lock, Xanai
Loper, Jaden
Lutz. Kevin
Markham, Alexis
McQueen, CL
Moffett,Nicholas
Parson,Hailey
Rake, Chloe
Raymond, Marguerite
Reynolds, CJ
Richard, Mary
Scarborough, Jacqueline
Sutherland, Carson
Wade,Allysia
Whitfield,Codi
Wood, Trinity
The first practice will be Monday after school
until 3 p.m.
Congratulations, NJHS Inductees!
Row 1: Zavion Parks, Zoe Cisnesros-Lambert, Zeke Zimmerman,
Madison Williams, Nicholas Riggs
Row 2: Jacey Conyers, Michaela Bermudez, Kaylee Fort, Seth Cadenhead,
Sophia Johnson, Caden Cook, Hadley Broome, Alexis Markham,
Elora Patterson, Trinity Kennemur, Kelly Everett, Simone Jenkins,
Brandon Kopp, Xander Gray, Kaya Wolfgramm, Carson Scelzi,
and Cooper Cantrell
Take Stock in Children applications are now open!
Students must meet the eligibility criteria, and all paperwork
including tax information is due to Mrs. Holloway
no later than February 26,2021.
The Take Stock in Children program is a scholarship and mentorship
program that gives students the opportunity to be matched with a
caring mentor, participate in a program that gives them guidance and
accountability throughout high school, and awards them a 2-year
College Scholarship. The Take Stock in Children program provides
guidance for students by providing a College Success Coach, hosting
college readiness workshops, and providing a caring mentor to help
guide the student through their time in high school.
Selected Students are: -Paired with a volunteer mentor they are
required to meet regularly either at school or virtually through T
ake Stock’s monitored platforms -Required to uphold a “C” average
in all classes -Required to keep a good behavioral record -
Required to keep up good attendance -
Required to meet with an assigned College Success Coach a few times each year -
Required to participate in College Readiness Workshops -
Awarded a 2-year Florida Prepaid College Scholarship upon high school graduation
(Please note that all program requirements have a virtual equivalency
and can be completed by students within COVID-19 regulations.)
Program Eligibility
-Meet the income requirements (please see attached document
with income eligibility information)
IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ INCOME ELIGIBILITY INFO IN DETAIL.
Applications that do not meet income requirements and provide
supporting documentation will NOT be read or considered for the
Take Stock scholarship. Taxes from 2019 will be accepted if 2020
taxes are not available yet. -Plan to attend and graduate from a
Florida public high school -Be in the eighth grade or ninth grade -
Have at least a 2.5 GPA, or at least a C average in all subjects -
Have a good behavioral record
To apply Please complete the application in the link below completely.
Make sure to utilize the checklist in the beginning of the a
pplication to check that you have done everything required.
Turn the application into your school guidance office
no later than February 26, 2021
Selection
Our selection committee chooses students based on several factors.
A council rates each application and the decision is made blindly
based on numbers after applications have been rated.
Some of the items that are considered include: -
Application completion (all applicable fields are complete,
appropriate financial documentation is provided) -
Student grades, behavior, and attendance records -
Student essay -Parent statement -Student need
The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation has a limited number
of scholarships to award. The process can be competitive
depending on the number of applications we receive, but each
eligible application is given consideration during our application process.
Selection Timeline
Applications are due to your guidance office no later than February 26, 2021.
All supporting documentation MUST be provided and can be directly
uploaded to your application via Script.
Selections will be made at the end of March/beginning of April.
Selected students will be notified via phone to the number provided
on the application for the parent/guardian. Please ensure that proper
contact information is left, if you are selected and we cannot get in touch
with you we might rescind your selection. Non-selected applicants
will be sent a letter stating they were not selected later in the year.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Please call or text 828-447-9748 if you have any questions,
or email Nicole.snider@okaloosaschools.com
Income Eligibility
Student Application
Application Checklist
IMPORTANT TRACK TRYOUTS UPDATE!
Track tryouts have been rescheduled for NEXT Monday and Tuesday, February 22 & 23., from 1:30-3:00.
Students don't have to sign up, just show up. All paperwork must be complete and on file in the front office
before tryouts.
link for art and essay contest information.
Fellowship of Christian athletes
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month, after
school from 1:30-2:30. Starting Feb. 9, 2021
#612 and girls meet in room #601.
There will also
be social time together.
You don't have to be an athlete to attend.
Softball Tryouts change:
The date of the softball tryouts
has been changed to February 16-18,
due to a flooded field.
Congratulations,
Mrs. Michelle Geoghagan
Education Staff Professional
Employee of the Year 2021
Quarantined or absent?
All students must to complete their iReady
Assessment no later than 2/5/21.
Please log in to ClassLink, and find your iReady tab.
You will see a green box titled Reading or Math Diagnostic.
Click on the box and complete your test.
I-Ready ELA and Math Assessment Window Closes 2/5/21
Note: Alg. 1 Honors & Geometry students are excluded, but must complete ELA
I-READY ASSESSMENT INFORMATION (GRADES 6-8)
- Video: What is the i-Ready Diagnostic? (English and Spanish)
- Administering the i-Ready Diagnostic at Home
Spring Sports Tryouts:
Students trying out for a Spring Sport MUST have all
paperwork and physicals complete and ON FILE in
the front office BEFORE tryouts. Pick up the
paperwork in the front office.
Track and Field Tryouts will be February 15th and 16th from 1:30-3:00.
See Mrs. Peterson in room 514 with questions.
Baseball and Softball Tryouts will be Feb. 10-12, from 1:30-4:00.
Interested baseball players MUST see Coach Richards to sign up.
Interested softball players sign up at lunch.
Golf Tryouts will be February 24 at Blackstone golf course, from 2-4.
Parents must provide a ride to and from tryouts. Wear golf attire and
bring your own equipment. Sign up with Coach Carnley or
Coach Small (room406).
Tennis Tryouts will be Feb. 16th and 17th from 2:00-3:30.
Wear athletic clothing and shoes. Let Coach Sears or Coach Smith
know if you plan to tryout.
Family, Friends, and Supporters of Davidson MS PE Department,
The Davidson MS PE Department Classic Cookie Dough Sale Kicks Off, Today!
fundraiser with TNT Fundraising and Classic Cookie, and we need YOUR help!
To reach our goals and make this fundraiser a success, we need everyone to do
their part. Fortunately, it's super easy! Attached to this email, you'll find a
flyer with detailed instructions about how you can register online and
support our school. We encourage you to spread the word to your friends
& family and want you to know how much we appreciate your support!
The more people who shop, the more money we can raise! Together,
we can reach our goals and even surpasses them!
click here: www.fundshoppe.com
credit for any sales made. Our School ID is 2915.
Davidson Middle School PE Department
FEMA SERVICE OPPORTUNITY FOR 8TH GRADERS:
Do you have a passion for community service and Emergency
Preparedness? You have an opportunity to apply for the FEMA
Youth Preparedness Council. Applications are open to students
in grades 8-11, until March 7, 2021. Apply HERE.
Congratulations to the DMS MLK oratorical finalists who
will go on to the County competition: Pictured with Ms. Seegars
and Mr. Sanders, Tristan Cooley, Javion Parks, and Ryan Huynh.
We are Panther Proud!
Congratulations to the DMS MLK poster contest finalists
who will go on to the County competition:
Pictured with Ms. Seegars and Mr. Sanders, Madison Heaton, Trinity
Woods-Quarrier, Allison Clark , Avery Clark, and Angelisa Sierra.
We are Panther Proud!
Download Contest Packet Here
Semester Exam Schedule January 2021
Semester Exams will be on the following dates:
Thursday, January 14th - 2nd period, 7:00 am – 8:45 am
6th period, 10:40-12:55 am
Friday, January 15th - 1st period, 7:00 am – 8:45 am
5th period, 10:40 am – 12:55 am
Monday, January 18th NO SCHOOL- MLK Jr. Holiday
Tuesday, January 19th - 4th period, 8:50 am – 10:35 am
Wednesday, January 20th - 3rd period, 8:50 am – 10:35 am
Make-Up Exams:
Thursday, January 21st (EVEN) & Friday, January 22nd (ODD)
· On all exam days, we will be following a regular schedule.
We will NOT have Homework Help this week.
Have a wonderful break!
This is a friendly reminder that we will be having a SAC meeting
on Wednesday, December 2nd at 3:00pm.
This meeting will be held via Zoom only.
We will be voting to accept/reject the following:
November's SAC minutes.
Attendance is very important, as it is required that we
have a quorum (over 50%) before a vote may be taken by the SAC.
If you will not be able to attend face-to-face or virtually,
please notify me by email.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!
Zoom SAC Meeting Agenda Dec. 2, 2020
Healthy Schools November Newsletter
Congratulations, Mrs. Geoghagan!
Davidson Middle School's
2021 Education Staff Professional of the Year!
FOOTBALL DONATION LETTERS:
There was an error made on the fundraising
letters mailed out last week.
The address to the school was left off.
Please mail donations to…
Davidson Middle School
Attn: Coach Small
6261 Old Bethel Rd.
Crestview, FL.32536
Make checks payable to Davidson MS.
Meraki solar, Destin
Main Street Medical
coldwell banker
lewis diamond gallery
Faith mechanical, inc.
ALG. 1 EOC CANCELLATION NOTICE!!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The purpose of this letter is to inform you, that it has been decided that students will not be required to complete the Algebra 1/End-of-Course (EOC) assessment on November 9th, 2020.
During the spring testing window, your student will complete the Geometry/End-of-Course (EOC) which will satisfy their graduation requirement if they earn a passing score.
We thank you for your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If we can be of further assistance, please contact Mrs. Watson at Nichole.Watson@Okaloosaschools.com.
Working together,
Jay Sanders
Principal
Congratulations, Coach Sears!
DMS Teacher of the Year 2020
8th Grade Tribute Ads Link
2020-2021 GRAND LODGE AMERICANISM
ESSAY CONTEST
Shop Online Here!
We would like to reschedule our SAC meeting date to next
Wednesday, November 4th at 3:00pm. We apologize for any
inconvenience this may cause but look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday.
Topic: SAC Meeting
Time: Nov 4, 2020 03:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Volleyball Game on
Wednesday, October 28
Postponed!
Due to weather concerns, the volleyball
game scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28 is
postponed to Tuesday, November 3, @ 5:00.
The game on Tuesday, November 3 is here,
vs. Liza Jackson.
SAC Members,
This is a friendly reminder that we will be having a SAC meeting
Wednesday, October 28th at 3:00pm. We are offering a flexible
meeting option, both face to face or via Zoom. We will be voting
to accept/reject the following: September's SAC minutes.
Attendance is very important, as
it is required that we have a quorum (over 50%) before a
vote may be taken by the SAC. If you will not be able to
attend face-to-face or virtually, please notify me by email.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!
Topic: SAC Meeting
Time: Oct 28, 2020 03:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 882 6236 4274 Passcode: QCy7PT
Online Book Fair Postponed!
New date to be announced soon.
DMS PINKS OUT!
DMS front office staff and administrators
remember Angie Windham on pink out day,
in front of 'Windham's Window'.
BAND FUNDRAISER: PRIESTER'S PECANS
Pink Out for Panthers and Breast Cancer
on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020.
Davidson Hoodie Order form 2020 .pdf
If you’re interested in having your child receive
a free flu shot, please complete one of the following
forms in its entirety to the best of your ability.
The date of the flu shot is Friday, October 16, 2020.
Forms will be accepted up to and on that day.
MSO students @ 10:30am (Please check-in at the Front Office)
Leadership Class Service Project! You can help!
To show our appreciation, DMS leadership students will be putting together goody bags
for the local first responders in Crestview! We know that they have been going above
and beyond during this difficult time and we want to thank them! We will be collecting
donations for these goody bags this week and next.
If you would like to contribute, some items we are asking for are:
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crackers, peanuts, candy, gum, small water bottles, instant coffee,
Mio/crystal light, chapstick, lotion, fast food gift cards, travel
size toiletries, body spray, air fresheners, and anything else you can think of!
The DMS vs. SRMS football game will be tonight,
Wednesday, Oct. 7, @ 6:30 @ CHS.
Healthy Schools October Newsletter
Florida Task Force 3
Florida Task Force 3 comprises Firefighters and EMS personnel
from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue,
and Tampa Fire Rescue. The Florida Wildlife Commision Special Operation
Group accompanied Task Force 3 during Hurricane Sally to aid in swift water rescues.
They stayed in our school during their mission and returned
safely home on September 19th.
Thank you for your service!
Dear Okaloosa County School Families,
Early last week, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture announced that they
were extending a program which allows Free Breakfast and Lunches to
be provided to school students through December 22, 2020. At this time the free
meals for all students will only run until December 22, 2020,
or until funding runs out, at which time statuses will return to Paid, Free and Reduced
rates based on qualifications and applications so please return free and reduced meal
applications as soon as possible to avoid gaps in benefits.
Beginning Sept. 8, 2020, the Okaloosa County School District will begin offering a
FREE breakfast and Free lunch to each student for every school day. We will also
be offering meals for students to take home and enjoy on days when
they are distance learning. We will provide a full breakfast and lunch that
students can pick up from any of our cafeterias – all free of charge!
Please check with the school prior to picking up meals to verify scheduled pick
up times. We encourage all families to take advantage of this great program.
We remain committed to providing students access to healthy, nutritious and
wholesome meals while assuring the utmost food safety without compromising
quality.
Regards,
The Nutrition Group
UPDATED Block Schedule - 2020-2021 School Year HERE
“There will be a FOOTBALL PARENT MEETING
Tuesday September 22nd in Davidson gym at 4:15.
Parents can purchase their season tickets (home games) and away game tickets at the meeting.
Cost of season tickets are $15 per person and $5 per person for the away games. If you wait and
purchase tickets on the day of the game, there is a possibility that you CAN’T get into the game.
All stadiums will NOT allow anyone else in once the stadiums reach the 20% capacity.
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Panther Football Team
#1. CL McQUEEN #58. KAEDEN McCORD
#2. KAMERON McCORD #61. KASEN NEWTON
#5. MICAH PETERS #62. AIDEN TEAGUE
#7. KEVIN CRADDOCK #64. NIC BLACKSHEAR
#10. BRAYDEN POWELL #65. HUNTER LEWIS
#11. JAYLEN BRAZAN #66. BEN BEARS
#12. KARSON KOLMETZ #70. JAVION PARKS
#15. TRIPP PARKER #74. REECE KILIAN
#18. VINNY DOODY #75. DAMION KNOX
#20. RAEQUAN HAWKINS #79. PEYTON SIMMONS
#21. JACOBY LYSIAK #80. BRANDON KOPP
#22. KALEB KOMPOLTOWITZ #81. CARTER SPELLINGS
#24. JAMES METCALF #83. ASHTON BECKVERMIT
#25. CHRIS DOSCHER #84. DAMION DODSON
#30. TROY GETTLE #85. KENDALL STAKLEY
#32. JAMARION WILKS #87. NICK WALKER
#33. ALEXANDER INGERSOLL #89. NOAH WORTHINGTON
#45. JACE GREENE
#50. IZEL BURTON COACHING STAFF
#51. PARRISH MARSTELLAR HEAD COACH- CHRIS SMALL
#52. MATTHEW CADENHEAD ASST. DANIEL RICHARDS
#53. COLTON BROOKS ASST. JOHN DAVIS
#56. HAYDEN GRAHAM ASST. DANIEL SMITH
We welcome all new SAC members!
Davidson MS SAC Meeting Dates 2020-2021
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 @ 3:00pm in the Media Center or via Zoom
September 23, 2020 SAC Agenda HERE
Visit our SAC Page for more info - Tab located on the right side of the page
Topic: SAC Meeting
Time: Sep 23, 2020 03:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 858 7534 0245
Passcode: Ew9UGp
HOMEWORK HELP:
HW Help will begin next week (9/16 & 9/17)
and will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays
in the Media Center from 1:25pm-2:15pm.
Students must have work to work on and transportation to attend.
ZOOM MEETINGS INFORMATION:
Zoom Information
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://magellanhealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvf-uvrz0pEtV_WdHJHMK6...
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
Healthy Okaloosa Schools September Newsletter
Cross Country Tryouts
Cross Country will have Conditioning Sept 1-Sept 2, Sept 3 this week.
Conditioning next week on Tuesday and Wednesday and
TRYOUTS ON THURSDAY SEPT 10TH.
Students must have parent permission and physical on file
in the front office to participate. Students need to wear
running shoes and running clothes to practice. Students will
need to bring a water bottle. Practice will be from 1:30 to 3:00.
Parents will need to pick up on the bus ramp.
Football Tryouts
Davidson Football tryouts will be Tuesday
September 9th – Friday September 11th 2:00-4:00 pm.
Players will need ALL paperwork turned into the front
office by Friday September 4th . Players will need football
cleats (some are available to borrow if needed) and a 5 piece girdle.
Each player will also need their own water bottle (jug).
Mr. Sanders' Open House Info. Video
Welcome back! Please watch Mr. Sanders Open House informational video first HERE.
Then, click on Teachers A-Z, find each of the teachers on your schedule,
select their OCSD online assignments link and watch their welcome video.
Teacher videos will be available starting Thursday, August 27, 2020.
Schedules Are Now Available on the Parent Portal -
Live at 12:00pm on August 26th HERE.
Login using your student ID number.
Block Schedule - For the 1st Day of School Only HERE
Block Schedule - 2020-2021 School Year HERE
Bus Schedules Are Now Available HERE.
North End Transportation # - 850-689-7302
Calling all CAR RIDERS!: Please download, print, and complete
the temporary car line tag ahead of time HERE. We will use the temporary
tag the first day of school. Place it in the front window of your car and your
student will be called for dismissal.
Please write your child's name in large print and place in your front window during pick-up.
Permanent tags will be provided on the 1st day of school. Car tags are required for afternoon pick-up.
Please watch the Car Line Video HERE to learn about procedures for dropping
off and picking up your child in the car line.
Student Schedules, Virtual Open House & Car Line Tags
(School Call-Out 8.25.20 @ 6:30PM)
As a follow-up on the information provided on your students supply list,
this is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26th at 12:00 pm
student schedules will be available on the parent portal. Students can login
using their student ID number. During this time, schedule changed will not be
permitted. However, if a correction is needed please submit written notification
to your student’s counselor by email.
7th grade Parents if you have not turned in your child’s Florida Form 680 showing
proof of their TDAP shot to the Guidance Office, please be aware that they will not
be able to start school. This also applies to students attending MySchool Online.
Virtual open house will be available on Thursday, August 27th.
Go to www.okaloosaschools.com/Davidson and select the “Faculty & Staff” tab.
Watch Mr. Sander’s video first. Then, find each of the teachers on your schedule
and watch their welcome videos. Feel free to email your teacher with any questions
you may have.
Also, car line will look different this year. If your student will be a car rider
the first day of school, we are requesting that parents download, print and
complete their student’s temporary carline tag, that you will need to be placed in
your front window this year. Permanent tags will be sent home the first day of school.
The temporary tag will also be available starting on Thursday.
You may find all information reviewed on our school website.
Select the “School Information” tab for all back to school
information. Thank you for your support and as always…Go Panthers!