Growing up, athletics was the glue that kept me tied to school every single day. I started running at age four and honestly never stopped! On Fridays, we proudly wore our track suits through the halls, and on weekends, our letter jackets were a badge of honor. I was lucky enough to also play soccer and run in high school and continue volleyball through college.  All this while diving into dozens of other sports along the way—from skiing and rock climbing to street hockey and basketball.  I've coached every sport I can get my hands on, but eight years with Elijah's Wildcats Little League team was my favorite.

That personal history is why I am so grateful for the incredible athletic culture here at Du Bois and across our district. Middle school is the absolute best time for kids to try a new sport, discover a fresh passion, or build new skills. The dedication from our district and community to keep our kids moving and playing means everything.

Here is a look at what’s happening across our athletic programs and how you can get involved:

Winter Sports Spotlight: Skiing at Butternut We are thrilled to partner once again with Ski Butternut this winter to offer heavily discounted group lessons for our students! If your child is interested, don't wait: early registration fees expire on November 15th.

Thank you all for being such an encouraging audience for our young athletes. See you on the sidelines!  Go Pats, Go C's, Go B's and here's to next year Sox!

Hello! I'm Sage Kruh, an 8th grader at DuBois, and I'm running a sporting equipment drive to collect used items for kids in Berkshire County. From now until Thanksgiving Break, there will be a collection box near the main office at school, and we are looking for basketballs, indoor soccer balls, baseball bats and helmets, t-ball gloves, swim goggles, sport-specific shoes, ice skates, cones, and other equipment. Please only donate items in relatively good condition, and thank you so much for giving. 

We have had great attendance this month.  A huge thanks to all of our families and our amazing bus drivers for getting kids out the door and ready to learn.  I may have handed out a few munchkins to kids who made it on-time so they would thank you and their bus drivers.

Thank you also to the 7th and 8th grade families for going the extra distance in dropping off in the back.  It has made both arrival and dismissal much easier.

State-Mandated Health Screenings — Notice to Parents/Guardians

RE: State-Mandated Health Screenings

 

 

TO: Parents/Guardians of all 5th and 7th grade DuBois Middle School Students

This notice informs you of upcoming health screenings, beginning October 27th and continuing through the year until complete.

Conducted individually and privately by the school nurse. The school reports non-identifying data to the state.

Conducted by the nurse in the Health Office. Students should bring glasses/contacts if needed. If your child sees an eye doctor annually, notify me and the exam will be waived.

Conducted by the nurse. If your child is under a hearing specialist's care, notify me and the exam will be waived.

A brief, confidential one-on-one screening conducted by health teacher Ms. Hannah Gaschott, using the CRAFFT tool (adopted by MA DPH/DESE) to identify early risk behaviors around alcohol/substance use and support healthy choices.

This is preventive, not disciplinary — results are not placed in your student's school file or health record.