Attention Families: TWKDMS students went home Tuesday with a Parent/Teacher Conference (PTC) handout.
Sign-ups will start ONLINE this Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. Parents/Guardians can use the information on the handout to get the link, or they can type in this website: https://bit.ly/PTCTWKDMS. It will go live at 7:00 am on Thursday.
Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., and Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Conference appointments at TWKDMS must be scheduled in advance and will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Only one appointment is allowed per teacher.
Once you get to the website, click the “SCHEDULE” link and then click on the teacher(s) you want to meet with, one at a time. This will bring you to each teacher’s calendar page. If no times appear, click “Jump to the next bookable date.” Click on the date and time that you want. Fill out the form that pops up, or email the teacher if no time slots remain. You will receive a confirmation email and reminder for each appointment you create. Keep track of your times! Repeat for other teachers. Call the school at 562-7552 if you need help signing up or to make changes.
Unlike elementary school, where each teacher has like 20 students, our middle school teachers typically have between 60 and 100 students. It is impossible for every parent to be guaranteed a conference with every teacher. So, we started using this first-come, first-served method a few years ago, and we have found that it is the fairest model we have tried. The early bird will get the worm! (And if you miss out, just email the staff; we'll work something out)
Go Cougars!
about 5 hours ago, Jason Long
The first Student Council Dance of the year is upcoming on Friday, October 30th. The dance starts at 6:30, and students must arrive by 7:00 (we will not admit new students after 7:00). The dance is over at 9:00 pm, and students wishing to leave early need to have their parents contact Mr. Long. This is a Halloween-themed dance, and school-appropriate costumes are allowed. However, students planning to wear costumes should bring a change of clothes in case Mr. Long decides, for any reason, that their costume is not a good fit for the dance. Students must be ELIGIBLE (passing all classes as of the last grade check) to attend the dance. Unlike elementary dances, parents may not stick around unless they are pre-approved chaperones (you can come in and take a quick picture, but that is it). There are snacks for sale, so a little pocket money wouldn't hurt. If you have any questions, give us a call at 562-7552. Go Cougars!
1 day ago, Jason Long
This past Wednesday, the Building Trades Program at Region 9 came over to TWKDMS to offer the first "Region 9 Experience" of the year for our middle schoolers. Students can spend their school points (earned based on attendance, grades, and behavior) to participate. We had well over 30 students sign up across two sessions to build little benches under the knowledgeable guidance of the Region 9 staff and students. Such a great opportunity. Go Cougars!
5 days ago, Jason Long
Attention Cougar Community: The TWKDMS Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on 11/05/26 and 11/10/26. Parents and guardians need to sign up ahead of time if they wish to participate, and sign-ups are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. The sign-ups will open at 7:30 am next Thursday, 10/22/26 at 7:30 am. As in the past, we will have online sign-ups, and parents may call the school as well, starting at 7:30 on Thursday, 10/22/26. Go Cougars!
6 days ago, Jason Long
Our district phones are back up. Sorry for the inconvenience!
6 days ago, RSU56 Updates
6 days ago, RSU56 Updates
Middle School Field Hockey Update!
8 days ago, Sara Thurston
Friday is National Custodian Appreciation Day. TWKDMS is blessed to have four fabulous gentlemen who keep our building in exceptional condition and set a great example for our students. Thank you to Bob, Rob, Dana, and Scott. Go Cougars!
19 days ago, Jason Long
20 days ago, RSU56 Updates
Here are the practice changes today, due to the rain.
23 days ago, Lisa Sanborn
Now that our snack cart is ready and snacks and drinks are available for purchase, many students would like to add money to their accounts. You can add money through the myschoolbucks.com website. Each transaction has a $3.75 fee, and you will need your student's ID number.
You can also send your student in with cash or a check written to RSU 56 Cafeteria.
23 days ago, Lisa Sanborn
Just a quick heads-up - TWKDMS will hold its MTYA/NWEA fall assessments on Thursday 10/1 and Friday 10/2. Therefore, students will keep their iPads at the school overnight to charge on Wednesday and Thursday. Go Cougars!
25 days ago, Jason Long
Our School Resource Officer, Deputy Steve Cronce, is deploying this month with the U.S. Army. TWKDMS held a send-off celebration for him today, and we literally rolled out the red carpet. Our choir sang the school song and the National Anthem. Deputy Steve delivered an address about pursuing your lifelong dreams, and then he walked the red carpet, getting high-fives from the students on his way out of the school. We look forward to welcoming him back next year! Thank you for your service, Deputy Steve and all service members past and present! Go Cougars!
about 1 month ago, Jason Long
We will start taking photos at 8:00 AM.
You can order online at:
Inter-State.com/Order using this Code: 0642SBN
about 1 month ago, Lisa Sanborn
Today we acknowledged the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at TWKDMS. It also happened to be the Student Council election. The Student Council at TWKDMS is responsible for raising and lowering our flag each day (among many other things). So, after the election results were announced this morning, the new representatives did their first act as a group. Pictured here are our new Student Council members, led by the 8th graders, bringing the flag to half-mast in remembrance of 9/11. Never Forget, and as always, Go Cougars.
about 1 month ago, Jason Long
TWKDMS Family - Please Welcome Agatha June!
Agatha is a certified Love on a Leash Volunteer Therapy Pet.
She will volunteer at TWKDMS on a regular basis with her Authorized Handler, Mrs. Erin Peters.
All of the paperwork is in order, following RSU 56 policy. Students who are not interested in interacting with Agatha will never be made to do so. Feel free to call with questions. We are excited to have her visit this year. She's wicked sweet. Go Cougars!
about 1 month ago, Jason Long
TWKDMS had over 80% of its parents/guardians attend the Open House last night. Thank you to the organizations that also came to interact with our school community: Boy Scouts, Larry LaBonte Recovery Center, Dixfield Rec Cheering, River Valley Health Communities, and the TWKDMS & Boosters (who had two pages' worth of sign-ups!) This is a great place - Go Cougars!
about 2 months ago, Jason Long
Congratulations to Blake LeClerc for being named the MVP of the 2026 Next Up Camp. Go Cougars!
about 2 months ago, Jason Long
Here is the September lunch menu.
about 2 months ago, Lisa Sanborn
Today we are welcoming all staff to the 26-27 School year with a great breakfast put on by Mainly Plates and Platters. Welcome back staff, and let's see where the 26-27 year takes us! Go Cougars!
about 2 months ago, RSU56 Updates
