Here’s what’s happening this week!

Dungeons and Dragons Club will begin on Thursday, October 17. Anyone who enjoys making characters, telling a story and / or choose your own adventure type books are welcome to join. D&D club will be every other week until 4 pm in Mrs. M. Smith's room, 352.

Looking for something to do afternoon school this week? Also, plan to join us Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 6pm for the Hispanic Heritage Fiesta. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

The DHMS community is deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Nicholas Rados. Nick was an eighth grader in our very first class – and a leader on the basketball court and amongst our Phoenix. Please keep Nick’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

🎾Congratulations to Lara and Cameron, our 2024 Girls Doubles County Champions. 🥇Great job Phoenix! Dorothy Hamm Middle School

🎾Congratulations to Cameron, our 2024 Girls Singles County Champion. 🥇Way to Go!

Today’s Girls Ultimate Frisbee game vs Kenmore has been canceled. The next game will be Wednesday, 10/23 @ Gunston Middle School

There will be no after-school activities on Tuesday, November 26. Clubs and sports will resume. Monday, December 2nd.

Two Awesome Phoenix Educators❤️💛 Congratulations!

NYC Met Gala Dance Friday, December 13th ~ 6:00-8:00pm 7th and 8th grade DHMS students ONLY Tickets are $5 and will be on sale during lunch starting on Tuesday, December 10 and ending on Friday, December 13th. You may NOT buy tickets at the event.

Boys Basketball tryouts and Wrestling practice will start right after Winter Break. All participants MUST have a physical on file. Please turn in physicals by Friday, December 20th.

Due to the weather conditions, all APS middle school soccer games are cancelled. ⚽️

It’s Back! ACT II Jazz Band! The first meeting will be January 9, 2025. Sign up now! See Mrs. Hanckel if you have any questions.

There will be NO late buses this afternoon. After school activities will resume on Monday, Jan. 13th

Mr. Kyle from Phoenix Bikes, came to visit us to tell us about an exciting new club that we will have here at Dorothy Hamm. Parent/guardian will need to register student by Wednesday, January 15th. (tinyurl.com/Phoenix-Bikes-…)

It's Virginia School Principal Appreciation Week! Jan. 12 - 18, VA is honoring the remarkable dedication of our school principals. Thank you, Mrs. E. Smith Ellen Smith for your tireless efforts to make our school a place of learning and growth. #ThankAPrincipal #APSisAwesome

Heart & Sole at Dorothy Hamm MS is proud to offer an inclusive, accessible, and trauma-sensitive environment for participants of all backgrounds and abilities to thrive. Registration is open February 3 - 23. Learn more and register at gotrnova.org.

“If you know whence you came, there is really no limit to where you can go.” —James Baldwin Happy Black History Month!❤️💛💚🖤

There will be an interest meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12th right after school in the library. Come meet the coaching staff and get information on the season. Can’t make the meeting? See Ms. Tsai on Thursday before school, during Phoenix time or during lunch.

The 2025 Swim and Dive Season is here! There will be an interest meeting Friday, Feb. 14th during each grade level lunch in the library. Come and get information on the season. Swim Practice starts Feb. 18th and Dive practice starts Feb. 25th