Principal's Message

WELCOME DOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS & FAMILIES!

I would like to extend my warmest welcome to the Dover Middle School community as we embark upon the 2024-25 school year. My name is Mike McAuley and I’m very excited to begin this year as Acting Principal, and I look forward to continuing the great work we have been doing at DMS. The 24-25 school year marks my 22nd year in the Dover Public Schools. In my time in Dover I have been a high school social studies teacher, vice principal of Dover High School and East Dover Elementary, and for the last seven years vice principal of Dover Middle School. 

Dover Middle School begins this year with a huge ROAR! R.O.A.R. is our new acronym that specifies both the expectations we hold for our students, as well as the qualities we wish to instill in them. The letters stand for:

R - RESILIENT

O - OBSERVANT

A - ACCOUNTABLE

R - RESPECTFUL

We will be emphasizing these qualities throughout the school year in various ways, including pep rallies, banners, signs and t-shirts. We believe that these characteristics will foster the type of school atmosphere that meets all students’ academic, social and emotional needs. 

We are excited to get the year started! Parents are encouraged to join our DMS PTA, as it’s a great way to get involved and support your child’s school. Please feel free to email me anytime with ideas, questions or concerns. We look forward to serving our students and families and making everyone’s DMS experience an amazing one!

Sincerely,

Michael McAuley
Acting Principal
Dover Middle School