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Week at a Glance August 10, 2026

Posted Date: 08/10/26 (03:00 PM)
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W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School

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Week at a Glance

August 10, 2026
 

Principal's Message

Welcome to a Wonderful New School Year at Du Bois!

Dear Du Bois Families,

I feel so honored to join this amazing community! In just a few short weeks, I’ve already learned so much about the "Du Bois Way" and the incredible spirit that makes our school so special. Our team has been working hard all summer to prepare an engaging, thoughtful, and challenging experience for your student, and we truly can’t wait to get started.

As we step into this year together, I want you to know that family communication is my #1 priority. Strong partnerships between home and school are what make our students thrive.
Here are a few quick ways we can stay connected:


  • Open-Door Policy: My door is always open for whatever you need. Please feel free to call, email, or schedule an appointment anytime. My extension is x2302 and my email is seth.lewislevin@bhrsd.org.
  • Crew Communication is Key: Your student’s Crew teacher is your primary point of contact. Please reach out to them often—they will be doing the same with you!
  • Feedback Matters: Whether it’s positive, constructive, firm or fair, your insight helps us continuously improve how we serve your child and family. Please bring incidents of bullying directly to me and expect nothing less than a quick response and results.
  • Connecting Soon: I am currently making my way through phone calls to connect with every family, with a goal to finish by the third week of school. If we haven't spoken yet, please feel free to reach out or stop by before the hustle and bustle of the term kicks into high gear!

Enjoy these final moments of summer and soak up every bit of time with your amazing tweens and teens—it goes by so fast!

In partnership,
Seth
W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School

Important Dates

Mon., August 24 10am-12noon
Open House for new students and all rising fifth grade students

Mon., August 31
First Day of School!

Wed., September 2
School Picture Day

Mon., September 7
No School--Labor Day Holiday

Mon., September 14
CLEO After-School Program Begins

Wed., September 16
Half Day of School--11:25 Dismissal

Thurs., September 17
Ice Cream Social and Meet the Teams Night
W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School

Important Information


Breakfast and Lunch are available to all students at no cost.

Back to school packets are being mailed this week. Please review them carefully.
Schedules will be available in PowerSchool as soon as they are complete and students will receive a paper copy of their schedule on the first day of school.

Attendance and Early Dismissal Email
PTO information flyer

Spartan Fall Athletics Just 2 Weeks Away, Register Today!

Students in grades 7-8 at W.E.B. Dubois are eligible to participate in the following MMRHS athletic teams:

Fall: B/G Cross Country, Golf (coed) and Unified Basketball (coed)

Winter: Wrestling (coed)

Spring: Baseball, Softball and Unified Track and Field (coed)


Fall sports at Monument Mountain Regional High School begin on Monday, August 24, 2026. To participate, register on the Arbiter Platform and complete the mandatory pre-season requirements including a physical exam within the last 13 months and an at-home Impact test (for 9th and 11th graders).

The August 24 kickoff features several key events at the MMRHS campus:



  • 5:00 PM: Mandatory parent and athlete meeting in the school theater.
  • 5:30 PM: Team breakout sessions immediately follow the main meeting. 
To ensure full medical eligibility before stepping onto the field, you must complete the following mandatory requirements:



  • Updated Physical Exam: Must be within the last 13 months and on file with the school nurse. Students with expired physicals cannot practice or compete. 
  • Impact Test: All 9th and 11th graders must complete an up-to-date Impact cognitive baseline test. You can email karl.zigmand@bhrsd.org to request your at-home test code.
Unified Basketball



  • Practice Start Date: Practices officially begin on Monday, September 14, 2026.
  • Requirements: Unlike standard sports starting in August, Unified Basketball starts a bit later. However, athletes must still complete the registration on the MMRHS ArbiterSports Platform and clear all medical eligibility items (physical exam and ImPACT test) before the September start. 
Contact Karl Zigmand for more information at karl.zigmand@bhrsd.org Phone: 413-528-3346 ext. 3140.

Flyers and Letters:


  • After School Circus Skills Grades 1-6
  • Animal Assisted After School Fall Musical Series

Reminders:

Arrival and Dismissal
Arrival and dismissal will work the same as they did last year. 

Arrival--Our doors open at 7:40, students arriving after 7:50 will be marked as tardy. They should be in their Crews before that time, eaten breakfast and prepared for the day. Fifth and sixth-grade students should be dropped off in front of the building. Seventh and Eighth-grade students should be dropped off in the rear parking lot. If you have students in both these levels, please use the front for drop off.

Dismissal--School is dismissed at 2:40. Only buses should go into the bus loop. All parent pick-ups are in the back parking lot.

Dismissal to Muddy Brook
Students who will be picked up at Muddy Brook at Muddy Brook’s dismissal time may stay after school. We will have staff specifically assigned to monitor this group of students and keep track of who is present. Students will be brought over to Muddy Brook at 3:15.