Soccer Vs Pillans at Sage Park
GIrls play at 3:30
Co-ed plays at 4:30
GIrls play at 3:30
Co-ed plays at 4:30
Next week is ACAP Spirit Week! Dunbar Tigers don’t just take the ACAP…We Attack It! Show off your school pride with themed outfits all week!
The cost is 10 dollars for the entire week and must be paid no later than Friday, March 6th.
Monday is Camouflage Day. Dress code is a white shirt, Camo Pants(no rips please) and black tennis shoes.
Tuesday is Twin Day. Grab your bestie, a teacher or even a triplet group and MATCH from head to toe.
Wednesday is Sports Jersey Day. Any appropriate sports jersey(no midriff) and standard school bottoms. You can wear shoes of your choice.
Thursday is Spirit Day. You can wear a Dunbar spirit shirt, jeans(clean look-no rips or holes) and shoes of your choice.
Remember, the cost is 10 dollars and it must be paid no later than Friday, March 6th.
The cost is 10 dollars for the entire week and must be paid no later than Friday, March 6th.
Monday is Camouflage Day. Dress code is a white shirt, Camo Pants(no rips please) and black tennis shoes.
Tuesday is Twin Day. Grab your bestie, a teacher or even a triplet group and MATCH from head to toe.
Wednesday is Sports Jersey Day. Any appropriate sports jersey(no midriff) and standard school bottoms. You can wear shoes of your choice.
Thursday is Spirit Day. You can wear a Dunbar spirit shirt, jeans(clean look-no rips or holes) and shoes of your choice.
Remember, the cost is 10 dollars and it must be paid no later than Friday, March 6th.
Our soccer teams take on Grand Bay at Grand Bay today. The girls play at 3:30 and the co-ed team plays at 4:30. Tickets are 7 dollars and can be purchased on GoFan. Come out and support them if you can.
12800 Cunningham Road, Grand Bay, Alabama 36541
12800 Cunningham Road, Grand Bay, Alabama 36541
On Saturday, February 28th, 42 of the DMS theatre students competed at Trumbauer Jr. at UMS-Wright. Here are the results.
BEST IN SHOW/ALL STAR WINNERS:
Anae’ Dubose- Solo Acting
Karsyn Willis and Zoey Vaughn- Duet Acting
Brooke Steele, Khalia Diamond, and Shanae Westbrook- Group Acting
Superiors
Genesis Owens, Aaliyah Misora, Brielle Moss, Zayah Collins, Jeremiah Johnson, Taylor Armstrong, Ray’Ghan McConnell, Shanae Westbrook, Khalia Diamond, Anneke Dixon, Karmryn Parrish, Jahaiden Brown, Kaedyn Green, Zoey Vaughn, Kali Lang, Amari McCants, Makenslee White, Kahlie Antone, Prudence Frenkel, Khloeii Bush, Taylor Spencer, Marley Drew, Anae’ Dubose, Jordan Brooks, Khalonie Beard, Waylon Ware, Brooke Steele, Terran Prince, Taryn Turner, and Christyn Morris-Brown.
Excellent
Judah Saffo, Serenity Morrissett, Bryant Shelton, Haleigh Watts, Brielle Myers, Aiden Weston, Kinsley Thrash, Reagan Maxwell, Shamera Williamson, and Za’Kharia Oliver.
Congratulations! We are so proud of you.
Congratulations to Carmen Hill, Aubrey Pettway-Green, and Alivia Lewis for representing Dunbar in the 2026 Middle School Girls Basketball Showcase. All three showed up and showed out. Special congratulations to Carmen Hill for placing 2nd in the 3-Point Shootout — what an accomplishment!
Keep working, keep shining, and keep making us proud! The future is bright!
Keep working, keep shining, and keep making us proud! The future is bright!
On Saturday, Feb. 14th eighteen of the Black Box Players attended the Alabama Junior Thespian Festival in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
The following students received Superior Ratings. They are Marley Drew, Shanae Westbrook, Kinsley Franklin, Jarialys Rodriguez, Karsynn Perez, and Mahriya Moore.
Leslee Williams was a featured "showcase winner" in her category, scoring a PREFECT 20. She was able to showcase her award-winning costume design for "Beauty and the Beast" during the awards ceremony for all to see!
Alecta Owens received two superior medals in both Duet Acting and Solo Musical Theatre Performance.
The following students received Excellent Ratings. They are Laiken Nichols, Dylan Moore, A'Monte Gamble, Donovan Daniel, Jakarya Fox, O'Breanna Russell, Ameria Hobson, London Nock, Damiah Harris, Sarah Grace Shelly.
We are very proud of all of you!
The following students received Superior Ratings. They are Marley Drew, Shanae Westbrook, Kinsley Franklin, Jarialys Rodriguez, Karsynn Perez, and Mahriya Moore.
Leslee Williams was a featured "showcase winner" in her category, scoring a PREFECT 20. She was able to showcase her award-winning costume design for "Beauty and the Beast" during the awards ceremony for all to see!
Alecta Owens received two superior medals in both Duet Acting and Solo Musical Theatre Performance.
The following students received Excellent Ratings. They are Laiken Nichols, Dylan Moore, A'Monte Gamble, Donovan Daniel, Jakarya Fox, O'Breanna Russell, Ameria Hobson, London Nock, Damiah Harris, Sarah Grace Shelly.
We are very proud of all of you!
Valentines Dress Day Announcement!
Get ready to celebrate! Valentines Dress Day is coming up!
Students you may wear:
-Your favorite Valentine's shirt or sweater or a red shirt
-Jeans
-School -appropriate shoes of your choice
Dress Code Reminders:
-No ripped jeans
-No crocs or slides
Students who do not follow these guidelines will need to call home for a change of clothes. We can't wait to see all the Valentine spirit! Tickets will be sold during breakfast and lunch waves. The price is 5 dollars. Cash Only.
Get ready to celebrate! Valentines Dress Day is coming up!
Students you may wear:
-Your favorite Valentine's shirt or sweater or a red shirt
-Jeans
-School -appropriate shoes of your choice
Dress Code Reminders:
-No ripped jeans
-No crocs or slides
Students who do not follow these guidelines will need to call home for a change of clothes. We can't wait to see all the Valentine spirit! Tickets will be sold during breakfast and lunch waves. The price is 5 dollars. Cash Only.
Coach Tucker would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Mrs. Maati Ta-Neter for coming out today to speak to the Evolving Butterflies group and for providing such an engaging and meaningful look into African American history.
She shared an abundance of powerful and valuable information with our young ladies. She thoughtfully spoke on African American history as a whole, covering key periods from slavery to segregation, and the journey toward desegregation in Mobile, Alabama. Her presentation was informative, engaging, and impactful.
The lessons shared today allowed our students to not only learn history, but to reflect on who they are, where they come from, and the type of individuals they are becoming in society. It was a truly enriching experience that will help our young ladies continue to build confidence, pride, and purpose.
We are extremely grateful for Mrs. Maati Ta-Neter's time, knowledge, and dedication to educating and empowering our students.
She shared an abundance of powerful and valuable information with our young ladies. She thoughtfully spoke on African American history as a whole, covering key periods from slavery to segregation, and the journey toward desegregation in Mobile, Alabama. Her presentation was informative, engaging, and impactful.
The lessons shared today allowed our students to not only learn history, but to reflect on who they are, where they come from, and the type of individuals they are becoming in society. It was a truly enriching experience that will help our young ladies continue to build confidence, pride, and purpose.
We are extremely grateful for Mrs. Maati Ta-Neter's time, knowledge, and dedication to educating and empowering our students.
The Opportunity Day School Tour made a stop at Dunbar. Magnet on Wednesday, February 4th. This organization hosts a youth community career and heath fair at local Mobile County Public Schools, where they focus on community resources available to our youth. Organizations supporting the event focus on continuing education, mental health awareness, violence prevention, community safety, mentorship, financial literacy and much more. Our students had a great time and learned alot.
Dunbar Creative and Performing Art Magnet
February 2026
Parent Newsletter
Principal’s Message
Thank you to all our parents for your support during the first semester of this school term. We have made strides academically throughout this time. We are looking forward to a fabulous second half for this 2025-2026 school year.
Please make sure that your child is here each and every day…on time. Teachers are maintaining a tight schedule to ensure that all students have academic success with the remaining standards/skills for this quarter. Progress Reports for 3rd Quarter will be sent home Monday, February 9th. If you would like to schedule a conference, please contact your child’s teacher. Teachers are available before school, during their planning times, and after school. All parents are encouraged to use the “Thrillshare” app (Apptegy/Rooms) to contact teachers at thrillshare.com.
Thank you for your continuous support!!!
Calendar of Events
-DMS Boys & Girls Soccer Games
Feb. 5th @ Sage Park (Chastang-Fournier)
Feb. 11th soccer @Hankins
Feb. 25th soccer @Alba @Sage
-DMS Progress Reports
Feb. 9th (sent home)
-DMS Mardi Gras Holiday & President’s Day
Feb. 16th – 20th
-DMS Black History Program
Feb. 26th @1:00pm
February Reminders
• All students should be picked up from school by 2:45pm (daily).
• Students must be in complete uniform including ID badges worn (daily).
• Students must bring their devices (laptops & chargers) daily.
• Students must have their phones powered off and secured in their Yondr pouches (daily).
February 2026
Parent Newsletter
Principal’s Message
Thank you to all our parents for your support during the first semester of this school term. We have made strides academically throughout this time. We are looking forward to a fabulous second half for this 2025-2026 school year.
Please make sure that your child is here each and every day…on time. Teachers are maintaining a tight schedule to ensure that all students have academic success with the remaining standards/skills for this quarter. Progress Reports for 3rd Quarter will be sent home Monday, February 9th. If you would like to schedule a conference, please contact your child’s teacher. Teachers are available before school, during their planning times, and after school. All parents are encouraged to use the “Thrillshare” app (Apptegy/Rooms) to contact teachers at thrillshare.com.
Thank you for your continuous support!!!
Calendar of Events
-DMS Boys & Girls Soccer Games
Feb. 5th @ Sage Park (Chastang-Fournier)
Feb. 11th soccer @Hankins
Feb. 25th soccer @Alba @Sage
-DMS Progress Reports
Feb. 9th (sent home)
-DMS Mardi Gras Holiday & President’s Day
Feb. 16th – 20th
-DMS Black History Program
Feb. 26th @1:00pm
February Reminders
• All students should be picked up from school by 2:45pm (daily).
• Students must be in complete uniform including ID badges worn (daily).
• Students must bring their devices (laptops & chargers) daily.
• Students must have their phones powered off and secured in their Yondr pouches (daily).
Congratulations to 8th grader Princess Ingram for winning our school wide spelling bee! Her next stop will be the county wide competition at Mary G. Montgomery High School. Way to go Princess!!
A huge thank you to Mrs. Yolanda Henderson who is such a beautiful, humble, and kind person. She poured into our Evolving Butterflies on January 24th with her impactful session on The Power of Journaling. She did an excellent job, and we are so grateful for the beautifully created journals she gifted to our young ladies.
She introduced the Butterflies to four types of journaling:
• Personal journaling
• Gratitude journaling
• Dream journaling
• Bullet/Organization journaling
Each style helps our girls express their feelings, manage stress and anxiety, set goals, stay organized, and reflect on their growth over time. Journaling allows them to look back and truly see how they have evolved.
It’s an excellent tool for everyone; children and adults alike. We are thankful for experiences like this that help shape confident, reflective, and empowered young ladies.
She introduced the Butterflies to four types of journaling:
• Personal journaling
• Gratitude journaling
• Dream journaling
• Bullet/Organization journaling
Each style helps our girls express their feelings, manage stress and anxiety, set goals, stay organized, and reflect on their growth over time. Journaling allows them to look back and truly see how they have evolved.
It’s an excellent tool for everyone; children and adults alike. We are thankful for experiences like this that help shape confident, reflective, and empowered young ladies.
Good Evening DMS Parents,
MCPSS has been monitoring the weather all weekend and has been in discussion with Mobile County emergency officials regarding the forecast for Monday. Based on the most recent updates, we will have school on Monday, January 26, on our normal schedule. Students are expected to wear their uniforms, but to stay warm, they will have the option of layering either under or over their uniforms.
We will continue to monitor the weather and the roads. We look forward to seeing each of our students tomorrow.
Dunbar Magnet
United Way Drive
Mardi Gras Boom! Boom! Kickoff
January 30, 2026
Wear your favorite Mardi Gras shirt or any purple, green, or yellow top to celebrate the first night of the season.
Cost is $2.00.
All proceeds will be donated to the student United Way Drive.
Note: Students must wear regular uniform bottoms.
Let the Good Times Roll!
Last week, middle school students from across MCPSS met for the annual Mobile County Honor Band clinic. These students, who previously auditioned in November 2025, spent two days working with clinicians on sight-reading, musicianship skills, and rehearsal etiquette. A culminating performance was given on the evening of Thursday, January 15th at Baker High School. Congratulations to our Dunbar students who represented our school in the Silver Band:
Kinsley Franklin, clarinet
Michael Mitchell, bari sax
Raighyn Stewart, tenor sax
Kinsley Franklin, clarinet
Michael Mitchell, bari sax
Raighyn Stewart, tenor sax
Congratulations to our Dunbar Tiger dancers who were named 2026 Middle School Honor Dancers. They are: Toni Anderson, Makenleigh Coleman, Jarialys Delgado-Rodriguez, Takiya Dillard, Catelyn Fikes, Londyn McNeal, Azariah McQueen, Aaliyah Misora, Aniyah Nelson-White, Karsynn Perez and Aniyah Scott-Richie. The Middle School Honor Dance performance will be January 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Davidson High auditorium. Tickets are available through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-of-dance-tickets-1980051718993?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
The Evolving Butterflies had a meeting on 1/17/26.
From Coach Tucker.
"I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Ms. LaShoundra Bird Young for coming on Saturday as a guest speaker for Evolving Butterflies. 🦋
Her presentation on poise, confidence, and how to walk into a room without saying a word, and yet still command presence was absolutely amazing.
The young ladies gained so much insight and understanding, and you could truly see the impact of her words. They learned the importance of carrying themselves with confidence, purpose, and grace.
I am truly grateful for the time she poured into them, and I am praying that they continue to apply what they are learning from each speaker as it helps evolve them into the strong, confident butterflies they are becoming.
Thank you again Lashoundra, for your wisdom, encouragement, and investment in our young ladies. You were phenomenal"
From Coach Tucker.
"I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Ms. LaShoundra Bird Young for coming on Saturday as a guest speaker for Evolving Butterflies. 🦋
Her presentation on poise, confidence, and how to walk into a room without saying a word, and yet still command presence was absolutely amazing.
The young ladies gained so much insight and understanding, and you could truly see the impact of her words. They learned the importance of carrying themselves with confidence, purpose, and grace.
I am truly grateful for the time she poured into them, and I am praying that they continue to apply what they are learning from each speaker as it helps evolve them into the strong, confident butterflies they are becoming.
Thank you again Lashoundra, for your wisdom, encouragement, and investment in our young ladies. You were phenomenal"
Congratulations to the Lady Tigers Basketball Team! They successfully defeated Booker T. Washington with a score of 56 to 5. The Lady Tigers have advanced to the championship game. Join us on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at LeFlore as they take on Denton. Game time 4:00 P.M.
🐯 Congratulations, Dunbar Tigers! 🏀
Congratulations to both the Dunbar Tigers boys and girls teams on an outstanding regular season final victory against Covenant Academy!
Final Scores:
🏀 Boys: Dunbar 31 – Covenant Academy 11
🏀 Girls: Dunbar 52 – Covenant Academy 2
Way to finish the regular season strong! 💛💙
📣 Join us Thursday at Dunbar as the Lady Tigers compete in the semi-final game!
🕞 Time: 3:30 PM
🏫 Location: Dunbar
🏀 Opponent: To Be Announced
Let’s pack the gym and show our Tiger pride! 🐯💙💛
8th grade parent "mandatory" meeting
Attention 8th grade parents. This is a reminder that there will be a "mandatory" 8th grade parent meeting on Tuesday, 1/13/26 at 5pm in the cafeteria.
