Daily Bulletin
Dunlap Valley Middle School Bulletin for Thursday, February 12, 2026
Today's lunch is bosco sticks, corn, veggie bar, fruit, and fresh baked cookies.
Valentine Spirit Week! Tomorrow is Flip-It Friday: Teachers dress like students, students dress like teachers! Please dress up and we hope you have enjoyed Valentine's Spirit Week!
FCA There will be a Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting this Friday at 7:30am in the Spartan Theater. Please join us!
Book Club This month's GOAT book club is our big one: it's time for the voting party!!! If you want to come, you MUST have read at least 3 of the 20 nominees from this year. The party will be next Tuesday, during SLC, in the library. If you want to come, and have read at least 3 of the books, ask your ELA teacher to sign you up. If you have read at least 3 of the books but can't come to book club, come get a ballot in the library so you can still cast your vote! Which Caudill nominee will be this year's big winner for the state of Illinois?
Spartan Sport Review! Volleyball The 6th grade Lady Spartans won in two sets vs Dunlap Middle last night. Several players stepped up into different positions on the court and made a huge impact on the outcome of the game. Great teamwork and adaptability by the Lady Spartans—way to protect your home court! Another win for the 7th grade volleyball team against Dunlap Middle! Valley beat middle in two sets and now has a record of 17-2! Great win ladies! Congratulations to the 8th grade volleyball team last night versus Dunlap Middle! Keeping their undefeated record of 18-0. Great job ladies! Home game tonight vs. Morton starts at 4:15 PM — the theme is Black Out! Come out and support your Lady Spartans!
Love Where You Come From- A Message From Your Elementary Schools! DGS: From first-grade halls at DGS, to middle school and new success, we remember giggles, bright and loud, A lively, kind, and happy crowd. Though years have passed and you have grown, the seeds of joy you planted shown. We miss your smiles and spirits, too, but know great things are meant for you. Once a Royal, always a Royal! Love, Mrs. Engelbarts, or Miss Olson to the 7th and 8th graders! Wilder Waite: This Valentine's message goes out to all of the former Wilder-Waite Wildcats (especially those from 5C!!) Mr. Conlee misses each one of you, and he hopes you have a great Valentine's Day! Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat! Love, Mr. C- Ridgeview: We are really proud of all the amazing things our former RES kids are doing! We miss all of you! - Ms. Kuethe. Hi, former 5J Ridgeview students! I miss you all so much and hope that you are loving middle school. Keep working hard and remember - I'm so proud of you! Come back and visit RES sometime! Love, Mrs. Johnson
Family Literacy Night Bookmark Contest Don't forget about the Family Literacy Night bookmark design contest! If you are interested in participating, come pick up an entry form in the library. All entries will be due by Wednesday, February 18th. If your bookmark is one of the top 3, you will win a gift card, as well as having your bookmark copied, laminated, and handed out at the Literacy Night!
Step Right Up! Volunteers are needed to help support the Dunlap Grade School Carnival on Friday & Saturday, February 27th & 28th. The Carnival will be held indoors, and there are multiple time shifts available. Each volunteer will receive 1 free Basket Raffle ticket, a free soda and popcorn, and a coupon for a free McDonald's cheeseburger & ice cream cone for each shift they work. Please stop by the DVMS office to grab a flyer with the Sign-Up Genius link and QR code to sign up as a Volunteer.