
April 26, 2026
Dolphin Families, Click on the link below to see what is happening this week at DMMS: remaining flag football schedule, upcoming testing schedule, dress for success policy & mor...

April 27, 2026
Keep the learning going this summer! Our 2026 Summer Learning Programs run from Wednesday, June 3, through Thursday, July 23 , and are designed for students in VPK through 12t...

April 20, 2026
Yearbooks are now on sale online! Please visit www.strawbridge.net to order your yearbook now! Use code YB33100 Yearbooks are $35 until 4/22/2026 - personalization avai...
April 20, 2026
Calling ALL DADS! NEXT All Pro Dads is on Thursday, April 23rd @ 7:30 AM in the Multipurpose Room! All dad's with their student(s) welcome to attend and spend some time toge...
April 20, 2026
Calling ALL MOMS! The next Mom Squad is Thursday, April 23rd @ 7:30 AM in the Multipurpose Room! Email Ronisha.Marcus@hcps.net for more info or questions.


April 13, 2026
Families can explore an opportunity available through our partners at Florida Prepaid that allows them to lock in future college costs at today’s prices. New this year, Florida Pr...

April 6, 2026
🎉 Congratulations to Our Honor Roll Students! 🎉 We are proud to celebrate all students who achieved Honor Roll for the 3rd quarter ! Their hard work and dedication paid off, an...

April 6, 2026
🌌 8th Grade is Going Out of This World! 🚀 Parents, you’re invited to celebrate our amazing 8th graders at the 8th Grade Awards Banquet ! Join us in the Multipurpose Room on Ap...

March 30, 2026
Students are welcome to dress up for their photos. Pictures will be taken by Strawbridge Studios . Parents/guardians should visit their using this link to order pictures: School...

March 26, 2026
Come cheer on our GIRLS & BOYS Flag Football teams! The girls game will be played first followed by the boys game. Monday, March 30-5:30pm - Dowdell vs Burns @ Brando...

March 11, 2026
SCOUTS meets every Wednesday during lunch, and over the past few sessions students have been hard at work designing and building their very own Pinewood Derby cars. Today we gat...

March 11, 2026
Some of the most meaningful lessons don’t happen inside the classroom, they happen outside, through action and experience. Today our students stepped into the role of environment...

March 11, 2026
One of the most exciting ways students experience science in our classroom this week is through owl pellet dissections . This hands-on investigation allows students to step into ...

March 9, 2026
Skate Night at Astro Skate! Contact ciera.fox@hcps.net

March 2, 2026
Our students had an incredible experience at the Jane Goodall Roots & Shoots HOPE in Action Environmental Summit (a special thanks to organizer Bonnie Eaton)! The day began with s...

March 2, 2026
It was a beautiful day to be out at Medard Park as our sixth and seventh graders enjoyed a wonderful afternoon fishing and sharing a BBQ with the Scouts (thank you Missy). The stu...

February 20, 2026
We are grateful to welcome Tampa Bay Watch back into our classroom for a special herpetology visit. Students had the unforgettable opportunity to meet Sammy, a ball python, during...

February 17, 2026
Click on the link below to view news from our School Counselors: https://hillsboroughcountypsfl.edurooms.com/engage/dowdell-middle-school/newsletters/counselor-edtion Contact...

February 11, 2026
We are really excited to share a new partnership with InWater Research Group and to welcome our Traveling Sea Turtle Trunks into the classroom. 🐢 Thank you Yashira Cruz! These re...
