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.

As we head into Winter Break, check out this week’s PLDMS updates including Spirit Week dress-up days, club activities, and important reminders. Don’t forget backpacks stay home Friday, December 19, and Winter Break begins December 22. We wish our Eagle families a wonderful end to the semester!

Get ready for Seasons of Learning Spirit Week at PLDMS, happening December 15–19! Each day features a fun seasonal or school-themed dress-up challenge. Lanyards are required, pajamas are not permitted, and we’re excited to see all the festive creativity!

PLDMS invites families to the Winter Band Concert on Monday, December 15 at 6:30 PM. Enjoy lively band performances, support the local Community Cooperative with food donations, and celebrate the holiday season with our students.

Join us for A Night Under the Stars, a free outdoor winter concert featuring our Jazz Band and Chorus on December 12 at 6:30 PM. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of music under the cool December sky. Food, drinks, and optional premium seating will be available.

Eagle Families, this week is full of activities including FAST make-up testing, Variety Show auditions, and the Chorus & Jazz Concert Friday night. Remember to support the Fine Arts Association fundraiser throughout December! Clubs, tutoring, and the Robotics team also keep students busy and engaged.

We hope you had a great Thanksgiving break! This week includes volleyball games, arts events, student government campaigns, and FAST testing. Don’t miss Moe’s Spirit Night supporting our Fine Arts program.

This week at PLDMS: sports, clubs, tutoring, and fun events like Trivia Through Time Parent Night! Remember, no school Nov 24–28 for Thanksgiving break. Stay tuned and make it a great week!

Come join us on Wednesday, November 19, from 5:30-6:30 PM in the Media Center for a fun evening of Students vs. Parents Jeopardy, delicious treats, and exciting prizes. We hope to see you there!

This week at PLDMS: Home volleyball games Thursday, clubs continue, picture retakes Friday, and no school Tuesday for Veterans Day.

Find out how to run for Student Government 2025-26, learn the rules for your grade, and submit your Google Form to join the race and make a difference!

Show off your Senior Eagle swag! 8th grade T-shirts are available for $20, get yours today and represent your class in style. Shout out to Sarah Pinheiro for creating this amazing design!

Fall is here, and we have an exciting week ahead! Check out this week’s schedule for Athletics, Arts, Clubs, Tutoring, and Social Studies Parent Night.

Volleyball tryouts and games, cross country practice and meet, clubs and arts, and new science tables arriving.

Student photos are ready! Use your student’s last name + ID to view the gallery and place your order. See the flyer for details.

This week: volleyball tryouts, cross country meet Monday, band & chorus at the Wicked Walk, clubs resume, math tutoring, history fair updates soon, and golf cart donation needed.

Don’t miss the PLDMS Annual Haunted Hike on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 6–8 PM – join us for a spooky evening!

Here’s what’s happening this week at PLDMS! From basketball finals and volleyball tryouts to Haunted Hike fun and Spooky Story Night, there’s something for everyone.

Scholars celebrate kindness with themed days: Kindness Colors, Team Up Against Bullying, Mismatch Day, Sock It to Bullying, and Blue Out! Donut party for top classes on 10/17.

Our Eagles are soaring this week! Basketball in quarterfinals, Fine Arts meetings & Band Night, Spirit Week fun, and Spooky Story Night on Oct 17!