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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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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

January PTSA Coffee

Please join us for our January Association/Coffee event, featuring two special guests! The meeting will take place in the MPR from 8:30–10:30 AM. We hope you can join us for coffee, conversation, and helpful information! ☕
PTSA Coffee Event

Dana Library Bookmark Contest

Creative? Artistic? Enter the Bookmark Contest! The purpose of the prize-winning bookmarks will be to promote the library's online catalog to students. The Destiny Discover interface makes it easy to browse the collection by genre and topic, to see book covers and summaries. Submit your design to Mrs. Tarsala by January 30. Win a new book and have your bookmark printed for all Dana students!
Bookmark Contest

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

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