About DMS

Welcome to Dover Middle School

Dover Middle School serves approximately 500 seventh- and eighth-grade students from the communities of Dover, Mine Hill, and Victory Gardens. We offer a comprehensive curriculum designed to promote mastery of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards while providing students with opportunities to explore a wide range of academic and elective offerings.

The school’s academic program is specifically designed to meet the unique developmental needs of middle school students. Our schedule provides students with daily instruction in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education, along with a variety of elective and exploratory courses. Band and Chorus are incorporated into the school day, providing students with opportunities to develop their musical talents through participation in one or both programs. Instrumental lessons are also offered, and students may audition for Jazz Band, which meets separately from Concert Band.

Our academically rigorous Gifted and Talented program engages students in learning experiences that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and higher-level thinking skills. Students are identified for the program through multiple measures, including teacher recommendations, benchmark assessments, NJSLA results, and, for incoming eighth-grade students, algebra readiness.

Dover Middle School provides every student with an iPad for daily academic use. Teachers integrate technology throughout instruction using tools such as Google Classroom, Promethean Boards, and a variety of digital resources. By working together and sharing best practices, teachers develop instructional strategies that promote digital literacy, collaboration, communication, and critical-thinking skills.

A wide range of co-curricular activities provides seventh- and eighth-grade students with opportunities to explore their interests, develop new skills, and showcase their talents. Writers, photographers, and artists can express their creativity through the Yearbook Club and DMS News Team, while students interested in the performing arts can participate in the school play. Leadership and community service opportunities are available through Student Council, the National Junior Honor Society, and Builders Club. Our athletic program offers cross-country, soccer, football, cheerleading, basketball, wrestling, softball, baseball, and track and field.