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Welcome Dessau Diamondbacks!

Welcome to Dessau Middle School, where community and teamwork thrive! Our unique house system—Timbers, Crotalus, Sidewinders, and Mojave—creates a sense of belonging and healthy competition. Students engage in various academic, athletic, and community service events, building leadership skills and friendships. At Dessau, we value diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration, fostering a positive school culture. Join us and become an active member of our vibrant school community!

Fine Arts

At Dessau Middle School, creativity thrives in our diverse fine arts programs! Students explore visual arts, music, theatre, and dance, guided by passionate instructors. From drawing to choral singing and ballet, our programs foster creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Join us to discover and develop your artistic talents!

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Dessau Middle School is proudly an AVID National Demonstration Campus, offering a transformative program for motivated middle school students. AVID prepares students with essential academic skills, college readiness, and career exploration through interactive learning, writing development, college visits, and community engagement, fostering leadership and academic excellence.

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House System

Our school features a house system with four houses, where each student and staff member belong to, each with a unique identity and colors. This system fosters a sense of belonging, friendly competition, and camaraderie. Students earn points through various events, developing leadership skills, building relationships, and enjoying diverse and inspiring activities.

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Athletics

Discover the dynamic athletics programs at Dessau Middle School, home of the Diamondbacks! We offer diverse sports opportunities that foster teamwork, discipline, and excellence, helping students stay active, build character, and reach their full potential on and off the field.

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From Our Community

Kelli Milburn - Dessau MS Teacher

I love my school because it’s a community. We support each other. When I started there were so many teachers who stepped up and stepped in to make sure I felt empowered as a new teacher. They gave me supplies, furniture , and helped me get my footing.

Zaz Sacrlarides

One thing that I love about working here is that we are such a beautifully diverse community. We are rich in linguistic diversity, racial diversity, spiritual diversity, and that just is such a privilege to exist in.

News & Events

Science in Action: Oil Spill Simulations at DMS!

๐Ÿงช What happens when oil spills on the beach? Our Science in Action students created mini ecosystems to find out—check out their hands-on experiments!

DMS Wind Ensemble Makes History โ€“ 3 Years of Sweepstakes!

๐ŸŽ‰ History made! Our DMS Wind Ensemble just earned a record-breaking third sweepstakes in a row—see how these musicians are making magic!

Connally Cheer Tryouts โ€“ 2025-2026!

๐Ÿ“ฃ Calling all future Connally Cheerleaders! Tryouts for the 2025-2026 season are March 10-14, 2025! Open to 8th-11th graders, no experience needed! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿค Don’t forget—paperwork is due by March 7! More info: bit.ly/connallycheer #ConnallyCheer #GoCougars #CheerTryouts

๐ŸŽ‰ Congrats to Our UIL Winners! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ… Shoutout to our amazing UIL winners! Our Diamondback UIL Team competed at the PfISD Invitational Meet and earned top spots! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘ Check out the winners & stay tuned for the UIL Pizza Party! ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ #DessauMS #UILChampions #GoDiamondback

Project LIT is Diving into and New Book!

๐Ÿ“š Ready to dive into a new adventure? Join Project LIT and discover amazing books with friends! ๐ŸŒŸ

DMS P.A.L.S. Visit Ruth Barron Elementary

๐ŸŽˆ DMS P.A.L.S. brought the fun to Ruth Barron Elementary! See how they celebrated reading and inspired future Eagles. ๐Ÿฆ…๐Ÿ“–