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Dana Middle School is a 2013 California Distinguished School and a 1997-1998 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. 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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Arcadia Unified's School Board is Committed to Education

Click above for more on our board.

Arcadia Unified Board of Education at CSBA conference

New Beginnings for Arcadia Unified's Dana Drill Team

Bright red flags swirling high in the air can be spotted down Arcadia’s Louise Avenue as the Dana Middle School Drill Team prepared for its competitive season with a fresh face on the lead: new Drill Team director, Joseph Kidd. Read more here!

Basketball

Dana is taking on the 210 league in basketball this season. For the schedules of our two boys' teams and one girls' team, click on the headline above!

Dana News

Want to know everything that's happening at Dana? Click on the headline above to watch our student-produced news broadcast!

Arcadia Unified Ranks in the Top 1% of Best School Districts in America

Of the more than 10,700 school districts situated across the United States, Arcadia Unified ranks in the top 1 percent of the best school districts in America, according to Niche. Read more here!

Arcadia High Class of 2019 Selfie with Longley Way Elementary students

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Events

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: All Schools and Offices Closed

Jan 20

PTSA After School Movie

Jan 22

Time: 2 PM – 4 PM

Location: MPR

Board of Education Meeting

Jan 28

Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

Location: Board Room

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Our Purpose:

To challenge and inspire students to make a positive and profound impact on their world.