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Dana Middle School is a 2021 California Distinguished School and also earned this title in 2013. The Dana Middle School community holds high expectations for all of its members. Our purpose is to create responsible citizens with a lifelong passion for learning and excellence. Through a variety of educational experiences, we strive to develop self-reliance, integrity, and respect for others.
 
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Parent Workshop

In this three-part workshop (English and Chinese groups) parents and caregivers will learn how to use the Satir Iceberg Method to better communicate with their children. The program will help one to better understand possible reasons why communications with a child have hit a snag and provide methods for improvement.
Parent Workshop

Pep Squad Try-Out

Arcadia High School Pep Squad is gearing up for tryouts for the '26-'27 season!

They will be hosting a mandatory informational parent meeting in the

AHS lecture hall on Thursday Feb. 19, 2026 at 6:00pm. Mark your calendars today.
AHS Pep Squad Try-Outs

8th Grade Yearbook Dedications

Families can now purchase a yearbook dedication for their 8th grader! Purchase a yearbook page and make a memory for your 8th grader to last a lifetime! Each dedication is $30 and includes a ¼-page ad, which helps us ensure as many families as possible can participate. The deadline to submit dedications is the end of February. Find out more information here.
8th Grade Yearbook Dedications

Searching for Parent & Student Reps

We are looking for a parent and student to represent Dana at two upcoming LCAP meetings with our school district. Both of these meetings are online (December 16, and May 19,) starting at 6:30 PM and lasting about an hour. The meetings are an excellent opportunity to give insight and provide feedback about our school and district. If interested, please email Mr. Long.
Get involved!