Academic Bowl is a team-based academic competition that challenges students to use their knowledge, critical-thinking skills, and teamwork to answer questions across a wide range of subjects. Students compete against other schools while putting their knowledge to the test in a fast-paced and exciting environment.

Participating in Academic Bowl helps students strengthen their problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and quick-thinking skills while expanding their knowledge beyond the classroom. It also gives students the opportunity to build confidence, meet other students who share their interests, and represent their school in academic competitions.

Whether students enjoy history, science, literature, math, current events, or a variety of other subjects, Academic Bowl provides a fun and challenging way to learn, compete, and grow.

Sponsors

Rhonda Ennis                                                                                                                                               mailto:rhonda.ennis@henry.k12.ga.us

Jennifer Thomas                                                                                                                                         mailto:jenniferK.thomas@henry.k12.ga.us

Bake. Bite. Belong.

Bake & Bite Club is a student-led culinary and entrepreneurship club at Dutchtown Middle School, sponsored by Ms. Moore. Our mission is to inspire creativity, leadership, teamwork, and entrepreneurship by providing students with hands-on experiences that build real-world skills while serving our school community.

Through Bake & Bite Club, students gain valuable experience in baking, marketing, inventory management, customer service, financial literacy, and business operations. Members work collaboratively to offer and sell baked goods, organize fundraisers, plan special events, and participate in community service projects.

The club encourages students to take ownership of their responsibilities, demonstrate professionalism, develop leadership skills, and build confidence. Each member plays an important role in helping our club succeed while learning the skills they can apply beyond the classroom.

Young Men of Distinction

Club Purpose

Young Men of Distinction is designed to encourage, mentor, and develop young men while providing opportunities for them to grow academically, socially, personally, and as leaders.

Who We Are

Young Men of Distinction is more than an organization - we are a brotherhood committed to leadership, character, academic excellence, service, and personal growth. We strive to help young men discover their potential, develop confidence, make positive choices, and become leaders within their school, home, and community.

Our Mission

Our mission is to mentor, empower, and develop young men by providing positive guidance, academic support, leadership development, and meaningful opportunities that prepare them to become responsible, confident, and successful young men.

Our Vision

Our vision is to develop a brotherhood of distinguished young men who demonstrate strong character, academic excellence, leadership, integrity, and a commitment to serving others.

Our Goal

Our goal is to equip young men with the confidence, knowledge, discipline, and life skills necessary to reach their full potential and positively impact their school, home, and community.

What We Do

Throughout the school year, members will have opportunities to participate in:

Leadership and mentoring sessions

Academic encouragement and goal setting

College and career readiness

Community service projects

Guest speakers and positive role models

Team building and brotherhood activities

Professional dress and etiquette

Life skills and personal development

History

Young Men of Distinction is the new name of the organization formerly known as Brothers of Virtue. Brothers of Virtue began more than ten years ago at Dutchtown High School in Henry County with the purpose of meeting the needs of scholars and enriching their lives through positive direction, guidance, education, personal growth, community service, and inspiration. Young Men of Distinction will continue building upon that foundation while expanding its focus on leadership, character, academic excellence, brotherhood, and personal development.

Sponsor

Mr. Hughley                                                                                          Louis.Hughley@henry.k12.ga.us

History

The Girls R.I.S.E. Club was discovered by a group of 7^thgrade girls in the fall of 2007. After
discussing many topics together, these girls realized that they could benefit from having a program at school, just for them, to talk about issues that were important to them. These girls also wanted to have a program that would help the girls at DMS build each other up, rather than tear them down.

Given a challenge, these girls created the club name, club colors, and the club’s purpose. The first Girls R.I.S.E. club meeting occurred in November, 2007, in the gym during homeroom. There were a total of approximately over 200 6^th, 7^th, and 8^thgrade girls in attendance. In the fall of 2008, the Girls R.I.S.E. Club began meeting afterschool in the Family and Consumer Science classroom.

Through the years, the Girls R.I.S.E. Club has maintained its focus on personal development, service to others, and creating bonds amongst the girls in and outside of the club.

Girls Reaching an Image of Self-Empowerment

Purpose

The purpose of Girls R.I.S.E. is to provide a forum for girls to communicate, share ideas, and enhance their knowledge to cope with the challenges faced as adolescent girls in middle school and beyond.

Vision

Our vision is for girls to be confident, appreciate and accept who they are, be able to create and accomplish personal goals, resolve daily conflicts, and become leaders and role models to their peers at school and in their community.

We believe:

All girls are beautiful, important, and capable of succeeding.

Diversity (within all parameters) should be accepted.

Self-respect, confidence, and love is the foundation of character and healthy choices.

Parents, guardians, school, and community stakeholders are all needed to ensure the development of our girls will prepare them to be functional citizens in society.

We are . . . Girls R.I.S.E.

Sponsor                                                                                                                                                      mailto:Ashley.Butler@henry.k12.ga.us  

The Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl ("HRRB") is a unique reading competition offered to all students at Dutchtown Middle School.  The competition was created by Helen Ruffin, a media specialist in DeKalb County, who wanted to increase the love of reading through a fun and exciting competition. 

The HRRB competition uses questions from the Georgia Children's Book Award Nominees in a quiz bowl-like format. There are four competitions that take place: District, Regional, Divisional, and State. In each competition, only the top two schools move on to the next level. We are looking forward to giving it our all and doing well throughout the competition rounds. 

Official HRRB rules state that only one team can be sponsored by a school. Our team consists of no more than five players and five alternates. Alternates may be switched out between rounds. We select the 'top ten' readers out of those interested based on the following criteria:

• Space is limited to 10 participants and 2 alternates (selection will be based on grade level and behavior)
• Amount of books read (at least 7 of 10 books MUST be read). 
• 10 Questions/Answers turned in for each book read.
• Meeting Attendance (no more than 3 absences from weekly practice)

Click the following links for more information:

Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl

https://www.gahrrb.org/

Sponsors

Rhonda Ennis                                                                                                                                               mailto:rhonda.ennis@henry.k12.ga.us

Jennifer Thomas                                                                                                                                         mailto:jenniferK.thomas@henry.k12.ga.us

Dutchtown Middle School Pep Band

The Dutchtown Middle School Pep Band brings music, energy, and Bulldog spirit to the school community! As part of the DMS Band program, students have the opportunity to perform at school and community events, including athletic events, while representing Dutchtown Middle School with pride.

Who Can Participate?

Pep Band is open to 7th- and 8th-grade scholars who are members of the DMS Band program. Scholars must be enrolled in Band, a year-long elective, and must audition for Pep Band in May for the following school year.

Scholars must also remain in good academic standing to participate.

When Does Pep Band Meet?

Pep Band rehearses once a week after school until 6:00 PM. Pep Band is an extracurricular performance opportunity and is not part of the scholar’s Band grade.

What Can Scholars Expect?

The Pep Band experience goes beyond playing music. Scholars will have the opportunity to:

• Build school spirit and support their fellow students

• Perform at athletic events and other school and community events

• Develop and strengthen their musicianship

• Practice teamwork, responsibility, and commitment

• Make new friends and create lasting memories

• Represent Dutchtown Middle School and the Bulldog community with pride

Performances

Pep Band performs at all home football games as well as other events throughout the school year.

We are excited to continue building a strong Pep Band program that brings music, energy, and Bulldog spirit to every performance!

Dutchtown Middle School Toastmasters

The Dutchtown Middle School Toastmasters program allows scholars to build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and develop their public speaking abilities in a supportive environment.

Through engaging activities, discussions, presentations, and leadership opportunities, scholars will learn how to express their ideas clearly, speak confidently in front of others, listen effectively, and communicate with purpose. The program also encourages scholars to step outside of their comfort zones, build self-confidence, and develop skills that will benefit them in the classroom and beyond.

Who Can Participate?

Participation in Toastmasters is by selection or referral only. Scholars may be selected or referred based on their communication skills, leadership potential, classroom participation, and grades.

Because space is limited, only a select number of scholars will be invited to participate.

Scholars selected for the program will have the opportunity to work together, grow their communication skills, and become more confident speakers and leaders while representing Dutchtown Middle School.

What Will Scholars Gain?

Participants will have opportunities to:

• Build confidence when speaking in front of others

• Develop public speaking and presentation skills

• Improve communication and active listening skills

• Strengthen leadership and teamwork skills

• Learn how to organize and express ideas effectively

• Practice speaking in a supportive and encouraging environment

• Develop skills that can be used in school, future careers, and everyday life

Please note: Space in the Toastmasters program is limited, and participation is not guaranteed. Scholars must be selected or referred to participate.