Mindful, Intentional, and Empowered:
Success in Progress
The DPNews is updated once a week on Tuesdays.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
THIS WEEK:
COMING WEEKS:
3/30/2026 - 4/3/2026 - Spring Break
4/6/2026 - Student Attendance Resumes
4/8/2026 - 7th Grade Boys Volleyball at Kennedy
4/8/2026 - 8th Grade Boys Volleyball at Drauden vs Kennedy
4/9/2026 - ISA Testing 8th Grade
4/10/2026 - Girls Soccer at Ira Jones
4/10/2026 - 7th Grade Boys Volleyball at Drauden vs Ira Jones
4/10/2026 - 8th Grade Boys Volleyball at Ira Jones
PPCN EVENT: ROAD TO REALITY
The Plainfield Parent Community Network is hosting an event, Road to Reality, The Consequences of Distracted & Impaired Driving.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Plainfield Central High School
24120 Fort Beggs Dr. Plainfield, IL 60544
The Road to Reality program is an interactive experience designed to show the real-life consequences of distracted, impaired and reckless driving. Participants will walk through a realistic crash scene and hear from first responders, victims and families about the impact of these tragedies. Please note - some scenes and stories are graphic and may be emotional for participants.
This program is designed for Plainfield School District middle and high school students and parents. Choose 1 time slot only when you register. All participants must RSVP to reserve a time slot with this QR code. “Departure times” for groups leave every 20 minutes, starting at 4:30 p.m. Middle school students must attend with an adult.
All students who attend will be entered into a raffle for a valuable prize!
See attached flyers for details: Spanish & English flyers. Road to Recovery FLYERS
1st ANNUAL FRIENDSHIP WALK
Modeled after the Best Buddies Walk, this event is all about Inclusion in Action: bringing together students, families, and staff to celebrate belonging, connection, and the beautiful diversity within our school.
On Saturday, May 2nd from 10:00AM–1:00PM, families will come together at DPMS to:
Walk together as a community
Participate in fun activities (bracelets, games, inflatables, music & more!)
Celebrate friendships - both old and new
Enjoy a joyful, welcoming space where EVERYONE belongs
Why this means so much to us
This event was created with a bigger purpose in mind:
To reach more of our own students and staff
To involve more families in meaningful ways
To strengthen the connections that make DP so special
To celebrate and uplift our neurodivergent students
It’s a reminder that while our students may have different strengths and needs, we have far more in common than we do apart. This is about creating a space where everyone feels seen, valued, and celebrated.
Let’s make it a COMMUNITY event!
We truly want this to feel like a family event, and we would LOVE for you to be a part of it:
Walking alongside our students and families
Volunteering to help run activities (I’ll be attaching a sign-up form!)
Spreading the word and helping us build excitement
See flyers for event details, registration, and t-shirt sales. REGISTRATION AND T-SHIRTS
YEARBOOK
Hop on over and grab your yearbook before they’re gone as 80% of them have been sold!
Don’t miss out on the memories, friendships, and moments that made this year special. Yearbooks are selling fast—reserve yours today!
Visit www.yearbookforever.com to order one before they run out! Please email rcameron@psd202.org to ask Mrs. Cameron if you have ordered one already.
ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
IAR TESTING
Second semester brings many state required assessments. Below is our schedule of assessments as an FYI and and for planning purposes. Students being present during testing is so important to ensure they miss less class time during make ups.
Math - 3/11 - 3/13
ELA - 3/18 - 3/19
Science - 4/8 - 4/10
We recognize our IAR dates fall during the month of Ramadan. Unfortunately, the testing window covers the same time period of Ramadan. We do test first thing in the morning each day. We want to work with and respect our Muslim families. If you prefer your student take the assessments with the make-ups after Spring Break, please let administration know.
iReady Spring Assessments
May 6th & 7th
8th GRADE PROMOTION INFORMATION
8th grade families please review the attached letter in reguards to 8th grade promotion. It goes over important dates, expectations, and other important information.
There is also a link to purchase Promotion Day flowers/gifts for your student.
Thank you.
8th Grade Promotion Letter
PROMOTION FLOWERS LINK
GRADUATION PHOTOS
Register for your graduation ceremony photos and get 20% OFF!
Receive a coupon for 20% off when you register before graduation Day.
Visit Gradimages.com/Registration for details.
PHOTO FLYER
ARAMARK SURVEY
We would greatly appreciate it if you could help give us feedback on the food service.
How:
Electronic survey that can be taken anywhere – in school, at home, or on the go – and requires less than 10 minutes to complete. Please follow the link to take the survey.
ARAMARK SURVEY
Your support will help ensure all families and staff have the opportunity to provide valuable feedback on our meal services.
Thank you for helping us reach as many participants as possible!
SPORTS
All athletic and sport physical questions reach out to Mrs. Hall at: Thall@psd202.org or 815-577-4995
Click here for Athletic Information
See calendar at the top of communication for game dates.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
GIRLS SOCCER
TRACK AND FIELD
Mrs. Belcher
Spiritwear sale https://chasingteesink.com/collections/drauden-point-track-field?scrlybrkr=91f0a991
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Mr. Pleasher (7th Grade) and Mr. DePaula (8th Grade)
CONNIE
Connie's Instagram?
Any parent or student may join it to follow her day to day journey at:
Please help us support Connie this school year!
Please see her Amazon wish list.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y3L222X7QI5G?ref_=wl_share
Thank you!
CLUBS:
Club passes are now available for purchase in the Main Office. Club Passes are $10 cash/check, and are good for as many clubs as a student would like to participate in for the entire 25-26 school year. Students need to show their pass to the club sponsor in order to join.
DP CLUB DISCRIPTIONS AND CONTACTS
DP CLUBS - DATES Dates are subject to change.
DRAMA CLUB
Mrs. Hefka and Mrs. Simonic
We are so proud of our cast and crew for their production of SpongeBob Jr.. The Drama Club after party will be next week! Please check Google Classroom and email for the link to RSVP. If you have any pictures that were taken from any of the shows, please email them to Mrs. Simonic at asimonic@psd202.org.
HOMEWORK CLUB & FRIDAY SCHOOL
Homework Club: Mrs. Delozier Friday School: Ms. Skogsberg
Homework Club is every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:00-3:45pm in room Homework Club is a quiet place for all students to complete schoolwork after school hours. It runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:05-3:45pm in room 106. A teacher will be available to assist with work and answer any questions. Students can simply show up, sign in, and get to work. No club pass required. In cases of work completion concerns or excessive absence, attendance may be required by teachers, administrators, or parents.
For more information email Mrs. Delozier at: bdelozier@psd202.org.
Friday School is every Friday from 3:00-6:00pm in room 111.
Both are great ways for kids to get help with their homework with teacher assistance.
HOMEWORK CLUB FLYER
LEADERSHIP CLUB
Mrs. Loats
Student Leadership Club will be meeting after school on Wednesday, April 14th, in room 104 from 3-3:45pm .
Leadership club is a place where you can take initiative and be a leader for our peers and our school! Everyone is welcome! For more information about Leadership club, don't hesitate to email Mrs. Loats at jloats@psd202.org.
MULTICULTURAL CLUB
Mrs. Ponce
Meeting: Wednesday, April 18th in room 138 from 3-3:30pm.
MULTICULTURAL Flyer
SPIRIT CLUB
Ms. Blomquist & Mrs. Rainford
CLUB FUSE
Ms. Koziol and Mrs. Leming
Thursdays from 3:00-3:30pm in room 129. Parents please pick up kids in front of Drauden Point at end time.
Next Meeting: Thursday, April 16th
What is Club Fuse?
Members include students of both neurotypical and neurodiverse populations at
DPMS. We focus on forming meaningful friendships and practicing various life and social skills in a relaxed setting. Our buddies take pride in leading a movement for inclusion and acceptance within our school and our community!
CLUB FUSE FLYER
GAME CLUB
Ms. Koziol and Mrs. Lemming
Love games? Want to hang out and have a blast after school? Come play awesome games with friends and make new ones!
📅 When: Tuesday, April 7th
📍 Where: Room 112
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Don’t miss out on the fun — see you there!
GAME CLUB FLYER
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
Advisers: Mrs. Licata & Mrs. Weber
Next meeting Tuesday, March 24th from 3-4 pm in the Media Center.
COOKING CLUB
Ms. Rice
Cooking Sign-Up: April 6th - 13th.
April 15th Cooking Stations Assigned
See Ms. Rice for the Google Classroom code.
Let's get cooking!🍳🥳
BOOK CLUB
Mrs. Licata
Next meeting Wednesday, March 18th. Anyone can come. We are ttalking about the books we are reading, playing Outburst and watching a movie.
INTRAMURALS
Mr. Gardner
Tuesdays: 3-3:45pm and Fridays: 7-7:45am.
STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER
Please help us restock or prize cabinet! We gave everything out at the winter celebration.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/VBNPOZ66NUGE?ref_=wl_share
STUDY HALL ACTIVITIES COMING UP
Next Trivia in the works.
DONATIONS
Please help support our Drauden Point students!
Please help support the Student Support Center with donations for our room, and fun lunchroom events. If you are able to help please follow the link to our Amazon Wish List. We can always use small bite size candy, and large candy (candy bars, airhead extremes, sour patch kids, and Swedish fish), Gatorade and Jolly ranchers.
Thank you for your support.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/VBNPOZ66NUGE?ref_=wl_share
PTO
PTO MEMBERSHIP
Digital Membership Form: https://forms.gle/cvakYZsiCqu899Ey7
PTO paper membership Form
PTO MEETING
TBD
SOCIAL MEDIA
Check out our PTO Facebook group:
Drauden Point MS Panthers PTO 2025-26
CONCESSIONS
Wrestling season is here and we can really use help with concession sales. We want to start selling hot food but need more help to do so. Please sign up to help us support the students. The kids get so excited to buy concessions at all our sporting events. Link to Sign-up
OLD NEWS
STUDENT SCHOOL FEES
Please be sure to stay on top of your fees that are due. If you are on a payment plan, the first payment was due on August 1st, the second payment was due on November 1st, and the final payment is due February 1st . Click here to access the fee payment system. If your family is struggling financially, please consider completing and submitting a fee waiver form.
MEALS AT DPMS
Did you know that all students at Drauden Point have the opportunity to get FREE breakfast and lunch? No sign up necessary. We have carts around the building for grab and go breakfast. Multiple lunch options are available to students in the cafeteria during grade level lunches. Please note: We also have al la carte options at a cost.
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
Motorized Bikes and Scooters - We are seeing an uptick in students riding bicycles and motorized bikes/scooters on school grounds. At times, the students on their bicycle or motorized bike/scooter are coming very close hitting individuals who are walking to school or standing outside of the building. We have also observed students riding erratically in the open spaces and nearby fields. Please speak with your students to remind them that once they are on school property, they should get off of their bicycle or motorized bike/scooter and walk it to the bike rack. Once on school grounds, students should NOT be riding on the sidewalks nor the nearby grass or fields. Our goal as always is to help everyone remain as safe as possible while on school grounds.
Car line - As fall and winter settle in the change of inclement weather increases. Please make sure we are following our carline guidelines to ensure a safe and timely arrival and dismissal.