Decorah Middle School

Wednesday One (1) Hour Late Starts

Reminder - Each Wednesday, beginning Wednesday, August 29, will begin with a one (1) hour late start due to Professional Development for DCSD staff.

Important Dates

September 3--No School; Labor Day
September 6--MAPS Testing (Reading); 8:00-8:55
September 10--MAPS Testing (Lang. Arts); 2:15-3:05
September 13--School Pictures
September 14--Homecoming (parade is at 2:30)
September 17--MAPS Testing (Math); 2:15-3:05
September 20--5th Grade Band/Orchestra Night; DMS 7:00 pm

October 1--No Classes; TQ Inservice Day
October 3--STEAM Day for 8th graders
October 8--Magazine Sales Begin
October 18--Grades 7-8 Band Solo Night; DMS 5:30 pm
October 23--Picture Retakes at 8:00 am
October 24--Magazine Sales End
October 26--End of 1st Quarter

November 1--Parent/Teacher Conferences for grade 5; 5:00-8:00 pm
November 1--Student Led Conferences for grades 6-8; 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 pm
November 2--No School; Comp Day
November 5--Regional Mock Trial
November 6--Parent/Teacher Conferences for grade 5; 5:00-8:00 pm
November 6--Student Led Conferences for grades 6-8; 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 pm
November 15--Opus Honor Choir
November 16--Junior Honor Orchestra Festival
November 20--Grades 6-8 Band Concert; HS Aud. 7:00 pm
November 22-23--No School; Thanksgiving Break
November 26-28--State Mock Trial

December 1--NEIBA Honor Band
December 10--MS/HS Winter Orchestra Concert; HS Aud. 7:00 pm
December 14--Grades 5-6 Winter Vocal Concert; HS Aud. 7:00 pm
December 17--8th Grade NHD Parent's Night; DMS 5:00-6:30 pm
December 20--Grades 7-8 Winter Vocal Concert; HS Aud. 7:00 pm
December 24 - January 2--No School; Winter Break

January 11--End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
January 14--No Classes; Professional Day

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