Drauden Point Middle School -

Mindful, Intentional, and Empowered:

Success in Progress

The DPNews is updated once a week on Tuesdays.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, May 12th, 2026

SOUTH GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP

This summer PSHS is hosting summer basketball camps for girls. There are three age groups:

High School Camp: June 1st - 26th (Monday - Thursday)

Incoming Freshman: June 1st - 4th

Youth Camp: June 8th - 11th

Register on 8to18. See the flyer below for more details.

JOLIET LIBRARY

Make reading FUN! Every student can get their own FREE student library card! See flyer for details.

JOLIET LIBRARY FLYER

IMPORTANT

YEARBOOK

FINAL CALL FOR YEARBOOK ORDERS!

Don’t let your student miss out on the memories, friendships, and moments that made this school year unforgettable!

8th Grade yearbooks will be distributed Friday, May 15

6th & 7th Grade yearbooks will be distributed Monday, May 18

If you haven’t ordered yet, this is your LAST CHANCE!

Order today at www.yearbookforever.com before it’s too late.

Not sure if you already purchased one? Email rcameron@psd202.org and we’ll gladly check for you.

ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION

FAMILY CKH SURVEY

Please take a minute and complete this Family CKH survey

Thank you.

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8th GRADE PROMOTION INFORMATION

Promotion is: Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 at PSHS. Ceremony starts at 5:00pm sharp. Students should arrive at PSHS at 4:30pm. Please read the 8th Grade Promotion letter from the link below for important details.

8th grade families please review the attached letter in regards 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

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

CONNIE

Connie's Instagram?

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:

DRAMA CLUB

Mrs. Hefka and Mrs. Simonic

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

LAST HOMEWORK CLUB DATE: MAY 7th

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

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

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.

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

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY

Advisers: Mrs. Licata & Senora Weber

We had our last 8th grade NJHS meeting Tuesday, May 5th. 7th grade NJHS applications were due Tuesday, May 5th. 7th grade NJHS opt out forms should be given to Mrs. Licata or Senora Weber by tomorrow. If you have any questions email both advisers at clicata@psd202.org AND jweber@psd202.org

COOKING CLUB

Ms. Rice

See Ms. Rice for the Google Classroom code.

Let's get cooking!🍳🥳

BOOK CLUB

Mrs. Licata

INTRAMURALS

Mr. Gardner

Tuesdays: 3-3:45pm and Fridays: 7-7:45am.

STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER

STUDY HALL ACTIVITIES COMING UP

Getting ready for end of the year parties.

Thank you for your support.

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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

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.

PICTURES

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Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital Smile Safe card!More about the Smile Safe program here.

OLD NEWS

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

SCHEDULES

Please find the Daily Bell Schedule and the A/B Day Schedule.

DROP OFF MAP

Please see the Drop Off Map attached.

Fee waiver forms