09/14/2026
Dunbar Creative and Performing Arts Magnet Middle School September Parent/Guardian Newsletter
Monthly Focus
September highlights strong attendance, punctuality, academic progress, arts participation, athletic engagement, and family partnership. Students are expected to arrive prepared each day, follow campus expectations, and participate fully in instructional and intervention/enrichment opportunities.
ATHLETIC EVENTS
Date Time Event Location
September 14, 2026 3:30 p.m. Volleyball Home Game Dunbar
September 15, 2026 4:00 p.m. Flag Football Alba Middle
September 21, 2026 4:00 p.m. Volleyball(Semi-Finals) TBA
September 22, 2026 4:00 p.m. Flag Football Chastang
September 29, 2026 4:00pm Flag Football North Mobile
Holidays and Observances
Date Day Holiday or Observance School Status
September 28, 2026 Monday Virtual Day School in session (virtually)
September 22, 2026 Tuesday First Day of Autumn School in session
Student Progress Report Dates
Date Day Progress Report Activity
September 11, 2026 Friday Progress reports posted and distributed
September 14, 2026 Monday Progress report emailed to parents
Special Events
Date Day Special Event
September 25, 2026 Friday Kona Ice Truck
Daily Attendance and Student Preparedness Reminder
Daily attendance and on-time arrival support academic success, arts instruction, rehearsal participation, athletics, and student responsibility. Students are expected to be present and ready for instruction at the start of the school day. Students should attend school every day unless an absence is necessary. Students should arrive on campus with enough time to report to class before the tardy bell. Repeated tardiness may affect instructional time, rehearsal preparation, and academic progress. Absence notes and/or other required documentation should be submitted according to school procedures (by the third day of the students’ return). Families are encouraged to monitor attendance records and progress report information regularly.
Uniform Policy Reminder
Dunbar Creative and Performing Arts Magnet Middle School students are expected to follow the school uniform policy each day. Students must wear approved uniform pants. (jeggings or jean style uniform bottoms are not permitted) All students must wear all black tennis shoes (girls may wear navy blue oxford shoes as an approved option). Students must wear a button-down oxford shirt with the school “initials” embroidered on the left-side collar. Shirts should remain neat, appropriate, and aligned with school uniform expectations.
ID Badges
ID badges and lanyards are part of the daily uniform and must be visible at all times. The ID badge is used for lunch, attendance, media checkout, and student identification purposes. ID badges must be worn around the neck and be visible at all times. If your child loses his/her badge, the replacement cost is $5.00.
YONDR Pouches
Parents/guardians are required to purchase a Yondr pouch for their students ($25/each) if they prefer their devices stay on them during the school day. Students having their phone in the Yondr pouch is a privilege in accordance with district policy. Those who choose not to purchase a Yondr pouch must keep their devices OFF CAMPUS. If the student damages or loses the Yondr pouch, they are responsible for replacing it.
