Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School

Title I School

Join us for the PLDMS 4th Annual SOAR Variety Show and Pasta Dinner on Thursday, January 29, 2026, with doors opening at 5:30 PM. Enjoy student and staff performances plus a delicious meal featuring pasta and meatballs, salads, and desserts provided by our community and PLDMS programs. Tickets are available online now ($20 premier, $12 general).

It’s a big week at PLDMS! From soccer tryouts and club meetings to NJHS updates and tutoring, there’s plenty happening to keep students busy and engaged. Don’t miss important events like the SAC meeting, School Choice Open House, and the chance to grab your 2025–2026 yearbook before prices go up!

Capture the memories of the 2025–26 school year with a PLDMS Yearbook! Order online now for $30 through January 31 before prices increase. Yearbooks are available for online purchase only.

The open enrollment period for students entering kindergarten, rising to 6th grade, or starting 9th grade in August begins January 20, 2026. Parents and guardians can complete all paperwork, upload any necessary documents, and rank their choices for the school assignment lottery entirely online.

In spite of total blindness, North Fort Myers junior Samuel Olarte-Rojas demonstrates exceptional achievement in the world of music.

The School District's overall graduation rate reached 89.8%, a 4% increase from the previous year that nearly doubles the state's 2.5% increase.