Weekly News from PLDMS
Finish Strong, Eagles!
Week of May 11, 2026
📝 State Testing: Tuesday, May 12
All students will take FAST Math, Algebra, or Geometry EOCs tomorrow. Please ensure students get plenty of rest and bring a fully charged Chromebook. Science make-ups will also run throughout the week.
📌 This Week at a Glance
- Monday: Math Tutoring (4:30 PM), Last day for Doughnut Fundraiser
- Tuesday: Math & EOC Testing, Math Tutoring
- Wednesday: Beginning Band Mandatory Rehearsal (4:30 PM), Reading Club Final Meeting
- Thursday: Athletics Banquet (6:00 PM), 8th Grade Dance Tickets go on sale
- Friday: 8th Grade Universal Studios Trip!
🏆 Athletics & Awards
- All-Sports Athletics Banquet: Thursday, May 14 @ 6:00 PM in the Cafeteria. Join us for light refreshments as we honor all 2025-2026 athletes!
🎭 Arts & Clubs
- Beginning Band: Mandatory rehearsal for ALL beginning band students (Periods 1, 2, & 4) on Wednesday, May 13 • 4:30–5:30 PM. Activity buses available.
- Reading Club: Final meeting of the year this Wednesday in Ms. Doxy’s room.
- Math Club: Please note the competition for May 16 has been canceled.
🎓 8th Grade Promotion & Dance
- Dance Tickets: On sale starting this Thursday, May 14.
- Chromebook Collection: Monday, May 18. Promotion tickets will not be issued until Chromebooks are returned!
- Promotion Ceremony: Friday, May 29 @ Fort Myers High School.
🚌 Field Trip Reminders
- 8th Grade (May 15): Students MUST attend 1st and 2nd period to go on the trip.
- 7th Grade (May 18): Students must arrive at school by 7:30 AM for departure.
🍩 Quick Reminders
- Doughnut Fundraiser: $2 Krispy Kremes on sale through tomorrow, May 12!
- 6th/7th Grade Awards: Ceremony is May 28 @ 5:30 PM (By invitation only).
🛡️ Activity form required for all after-school stays. Together we SOAR!