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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!
Welcome to Welcome to Dessau Middle School, where we believe in the power of community and teamwork! At Dessau Middle School, we value diversity, inclusivity, and teamwork.
Desau Middle School offers a diverse array of clubs and organizations for students. These groups provide excellent opportunities to explore interests, develop new skills, and form lasting friendships. View a list of clubs and organizations here:
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!
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.
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.
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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📣 Calling all future Connally Cheerleaders! Tryouts for the 2025-2026 season are March 10-14, 2025! Open to 8th-11th graders, no experience needed! 💚🤍 Don’t forget—paperwork is due by March 7! More info: bit.ly/connallycheer #ConnallyCheer #GoCougars #CheerTryouts
🏅 Shoutout to our amazing UIL winners! Our Diamondback UIL Team competed at the PfISD Invitational Meet and earned top spots! 🎉👏 Check out the winners & stay tuned for the UIL Pizza Party! 🍕💎🐍 #DessauMS #UILChampions #GoDiamondback
📚 Ready to dive into a new adventure? Join Project LIT and discover amazing books with friends! 🌟
🎈 DMS P.A.L.S. brought the fun to Ruth Barron Elementary! See how they celebrated reading and inspired future Eagles. 🦅📖
🏆 Meet our House Champions! Braxton and Emma are leading the way this quarter. See how they’re making Dessau MS proud! 👏
💪 Leadership and inspiration! See how our students learned from Mark Henry at the YMLA event