Richard Henry Dana Middle School

11/02/2026

Help Us Make the Holidays Brighter for Our Dana Families!

Dana Middle School is kicking off our Adopt a Family Donation Drive, and we need our community’s help!

From November 3rd through November 19th, we will be collecting donations to support families experiencing homelessness right here at Dana Middle School.

We are collecting:

* New toys
* New clothing
* Gift cards
* Monetary donations

All donated items must be NEW and in their original, unopened packaging.

Our goal is to bring joy, comfort, and holiday cheer to families within our own school community. There is nothing better than seeing the smiles on our families’ faces when they walk into a room filled with gifts and items just for them. It’s a reminder of how much of a difference we can make when we come together.

Want to make a monetary donation? You can donate directly through Cheddar Up:

https://dana-middle-school-adopt-a-family.cheddarup.com

Please share this post and our flyer with your family, friends, coworkers, and community! Every donation, big or small, makes a difference, and the more people we reach, the more families we can help.

10/26/2026

Join us as we celebrate our students’ academic achievements at our Spring 2026 Honor Roll Ceremony! 🎓

The ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, during periods 1 and 2 in the auditorium.

This event is by invitation only. We look forward to recognizing our hardworking Mariners!

10/26/2026

Dana Leadership is proud to present Dana’s Haunted Basement!

Who’s ready for a terrifying experience? Join us October 27th–29th during lunch for some scares!

Admission is $3, and tickets will be purchased at the entrance next to the BSAP room.

Are you brave enough to enter? 👻

10/26/2026

10/19/2026

We had the BEST time with everyone at our STEAM Information Night! 💙⚓️

We loved meeting our future Mariners and watching them walk down the Dana runway! Thank you to all the families who joined us. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Dana family!

Don’t forget to apply to Dana’s STEAM Magnet Program through eChoices! We hope to see you next school year!

10/19/2026

A huge thank you to our amazing Dana staff who dressed up as Cookie Monster and helped make our Surprise Attendance Day extra special! 🍪💙

Special thank you to our Leadership class for sponsoring this sweet surprise for our students!

10/19/2026

We’ve been having so much fun at Dana, it’s hard to keep up! 🍪

On October 9th, we surprised our students with a Surprise Attendance Day! Every student who walked through our gates received a cookie to start their day with a sweet treat!

Just another fun day at Dana Middle School! 💙

10/18/2026

Join us this Thursday, October 22, at Raffaello Ristorante in San Pedro for lunch or dinner while supporting our school!

📍 457 W. 7th St., San Pedro
Lunch: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Dinner: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Bring your family and friends, enjoy a great meal, and help support Dana! Please share and spread the word!

10/15/2026

Dana Middle School Parent Conferences! 💙💛

Join us TODAY, October 15th, from 5:00–7:00 PM!

4:30–5:00 PM: Parent meeting covering school safety and eChoices in the College & Career Center.

Parking will be available on the South Field.

We look forward to seeing our Mariner families!

10/15/2026

Celebrate National Principal Month with a spooky scavenger hunt! 👻

TODAY, October 15th
Lunchtime ONLY!

Find Mr. Donohoe hidden around campus in different Halloween costumes!

Find the special Where’s Waldo image to WIN A KODAK CAMERA!

All other participants can trade in their images for a snack!