T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School

Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the increase of inclement weather we are changing our decision and will be closing RSU 56 today, 1/7/2026 and there will be no school. Thank you and have a great day!

Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the inclement weather we will have an additional hour delay in RSU 56 today, 1/7/2026. Where today is a Wednesday, that means school will start at 10am today. Thank you and have a great day!

Here's what's happening at Dirigo Middle School Jan 5th-10th!

Please note that this schedule may change. Coaches will notify players of any practice changes. Games changes can be found on our website: schools.snap.app/dirigo

Go Cougars!

During our assembly before break, we recognized our latest Cougar Paw winners and the first trimester's Academic Achievement and Academic Excellence Award Winners. The staff also recognized students selected for improvement and/or achievement in academics, attendance, effort, and/or kindness this year with a special award sponsored by the Dixfield Discount Fuel Toy Drive. Happy New Year and Go Cougars!

Here's what's happening at Dirigo Middle School Dec 15th-20th!

Please note that this schedule may change. Coaches will notify players of any practice changes. Games changes can be found on our website: schools.snap.app/dirigo

Go Cougars!

We just wanted to post a public THANK YOU and Go Cougars to the amazing folks behind the DDF Toy Drive! This year, they fulfilled all of the holiday wishes for many of our students, donated loads of gift cards, added prizes to our prize drawers, restocked our personal hygiene supplies, and donated a ton of snacks to our food pantry. Katie Houghton and her many elves are a true blessing to this community - as are the many donors and volunteers behind the magic that they bring each season. To EVERYONE involved, THANK YOU and Go Cougars!

Next week, our schools are competing against each other to get the most participation and to win the Cougar Bobble Head! Students are welcome to join in the fun with our themed days.

Students will be coming home with their Trimester 1 report cards today. Please look for them.

Here's what's happening with Dirigo Middle School Athletics and Activities this week!

Please note that this schedule may change. Coaches will notify players of any practice changes. Games changes can be found on our website: schools.snap.app/dirigo

Go Cougars!

Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the incoming storm there will be no school in RSU 56 today, Tuesday, December 2nd. Thank you and have a great day!

Updated Schedule for this week's DMS Athletics

Wow! Tomorrow is December 1st!

Due to transportation, today's away games at Hartford Sumner Elementary (vs. Buckfield) have changed start times.
The bus will now depart DMS at 3:00. Players are able to stay at school from the end of the day until the bus departs.

Attention Parents/Guardians and Students: School equipment is expensive, and we want to do right by our taxpayers while encouraging our students to respect the space at all times. We have had a few chairs "buckle" lately under students leaning in the chairs (despite reminders). So, to be clear, students are responsible for replacing chairs that they break due to leaning or other inappropriate uses. The chairs are not cheap. So, let's work together to remind the kiddos to keep four on the floor. Go Cougars!

T.W.K. Dirigo Athletics and Activities 11/17-22

*Schedule is subject to change, please check with coaches for updates*

These Cougars Care! We are happy to share that our food drive raised 850+ items for our food pantry, our toiletries and clothing are well stocked in the Cougar Den, and the TWKDMS Veterans' Day Luncheon served a Turkey Dinner to 30+ guests. This week, our staff hosted over 250 parent-teacher conferences; these late nights were made better thanks to the generosity of our PTO, who put meals together for us while also running a fundraiser. It has been a busy couple of weeks, and we're only getting started as we move into our winter sports seasons! If you have ever considered volunteering to help out at TWKDMS, send Mr. Long a note at jlong@rsu56.org. At its best, a school is an extension of its community. We're doing good things here. Want to join the movement? Go Cougars!

The TWKDMS Winter "Want and Wear," sponsored by the DDF Toy Drive, is underway. There is only 1 week for students to apply; the deadline is Friday, November 14. TWKDMS students are invited to apply for two items: One item ($20-$25) that they “want,” and one article of clothing to "wear" (shoes, winter gear, shirts, pants, pajamas, socks, etc.). The forms are available in the Main Office. The DDF Toy Drive will try to fulfill as many requests as possible, but completing an application does not guarantee selection. Only the Main Office sees the applications, and then we give the DDF Toy Drive folks just the list of items that have been requested. They make the purchases, bring us the items, and then we distribute the items at school. Parents may make requests on behalf of students, but the students must attend TWKDMS to be eligible. Go Cougars!