Dominion Middle School

Let's blow up the Columbus Parent "Teacher of the Year" polls for our very own Master of Music, Bruce Carlson! We have one more day to vote!

2024 Columbus Parent Teachers of the Year! Choose the grade-level category and register to vote for your favorite in each category!

From our friends at Charity Newsies!

In partnership with , we are hosting a Back to School Bash on Thursday, July 18 from 10 to 3 , 4300 Indianola Avenue. There will be lots of fun and the event is open to all! Eligible registered families will be able to receive backpacks full of school supplies and/or clothing for school.

You can sign up for backpacks here:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bashbackpack

You can sign up for clothing here:

https://charitynewsies.org/clothing2024

Hope to see you there!

From our friends at the City of Columbus:

Good afternoon neighbors,

“All 23 of CML's locations are open to the public for cooling during their normal hours this week, and the Main, Driving Park, Hilltop and Northern Lights branches have extended hours for cooling, according to a CML press release. These four branches will stay open until 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday instead of their normal 6 p.m. close, and they'll be open on Juneteenth from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. while the other library locations are closed for the holiday.

Starting on June 19, five of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department's community centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. until the heat wave subsides, according to a press release. These five locations are: Dodge Community Center, Driving Park Community Center, Glenwood Community Center, Linden Community Center and Marion Franklin Community Center.

Additionally, the city's public pools and "spraygrounds" will have extended hours during the heat dome. Starting June 19, all of the city's pools will be open 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the $1 admission fee will be waived until the heat goes away. The city's "spraygrounds" will be open 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. during the same period.”
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/06/17/columbus-cooling-centers-find-a-place-to-chill-as-heat-wave-hits-ohio-cml-library-community-center/74124523007/

Splash Pads

Barrett Community Center: 1184 Barnett Road, Columbus
Hours: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Contact: 614-645-3065
Scioto Mile Fountain at Bicentennial Park: 233 Civic Center Drive, Columbus
Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Contact: 614-645-3800
Delaware Splash Pad: 1121 S. Houk Road, Delaware
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Labor Day.
Contact: 614- 389-4648
Town Square Splash Pad: 160 Easton Town Center
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., may vary
Contact: 614- 337-2200
Big Splash: 2831 Southwest Blvd., Grove City
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Contact: 614-277-3050
Obetz Splash Pad: 4390 Lancaster Ave., Obetz
Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Aug. 28.
Contact: 614-491-1080
The Splash, 47 Hall St., Powell
Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. until Labor Day.
Contact: 614-885-5380
Splashpad at John Bishop Park: 4815 Etna Road, Whitehall
Hours: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday
Contact: 614-338-3100
Spray Grounds

Blackburn Park: 263 Carpenter St., Columbus
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Contact: 614-645-7670
Linden Park and Community Center: 1254 Briarwood Ave., Columbus; 1350 Briarwood Ave
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Contact: 614-645-3067
Scioto Southland Park:3901 Parsons Ave., Columbus
Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Contact: 614-645-3224
Hanby Park: 115 E. Park St., Westerville
Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Contact: 614-901-6500
Hilliard's Station Park: 4021 Main St., Hilliard
Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., closes October 1
Contact: 614- 876-5200
Partners Park: 125 E Sixth St., Marysville
Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Contact: 937-645-7350
Veterans Park, 1121 S Houk Road, Delaware
Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Contact: 614-389-4648
Village Green Park, 47 Hall St., Powell
Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Labor Day
Contact: 614-885-9820
Fountains

Dorrian Green, 50 Belle St., Columbus
Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Contact: 614-645-3300
Fryer Park: 3899 Orders Road, Grove City
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact: 614-227-3050
John Bishop Park: 4815 Etna Road, Whitehall
Hours: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Contact: 614-863-0121
North bank in the Scioto Mile: 311 W Long St., Columbus
Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Contact: 614-645-3800
Ballantrae Community Park: 6350 Woerner Temple Road, Dublin
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Sept. 2
Contact: 614-410-4400
Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children's Garden: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact: 614-715-8000
Pools

David H. Madison Community Pool (Bexley): 2100 Clifton Ave, Columbus
Opens 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., hours subject to change (614-559-4350)
Canal Wi******er Municipal Pool: 180 Groveport Rd, Canal Wi******er
Opens noon to 8 p.m. on weekdays and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday (614-837-4004)
Clyde "Butch" Seidle Community Pool: 4450 Schirtzinger Road, Hilliard
Open noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. on Sundays.
Columbus Aquatics Center includes eight pools open from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 6 p.m. on weekends with $1 entry fee.
Devon Pool, Reed Road Water Park and Tremont Pool: opens 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (614-583-5300)
Devon Pool, 2070 South Mallway Dr., Reed Road, 2000 Hastings Ln., Tremont Pool, 2850 Tremont Rd.
Dublin Outdoor Community pools opens 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., hours vary
North pool, 5660 Dublinshire Dr. (614-792-7946)
South pool, 6363 Woerner Temple Road (614-889-7946)
Gahanna Swimming Pool: 148 Parkland Drive, Gahanna,
Opens 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until September.
Contact: 614-342-4272
Grandview Heights Municipal Pool: 1350 Goodale Blvd
Opens 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Contact: 614-488-3111
Highlands Park Aquatic Center: 245 S. Spring Rd. Westerville,
Open 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., hours vary
Contact: 614- 901-7665
Plain Township Aquatic Center: 7650 Swickard Woods Blvd. New Albany,
Opens 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Contact: 614-855-7770
Powell Pool: 245 Adventure Park Dr., Powell
Opens 11:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Contact: 614-846-6112
Worthington Pools: 400 W Dublin Granville Rd., Worthington
Opens noon to 9 p.m.
Contact: 614-885-1619
Columbus Public Health offered a few tips to beat the heat in the parks and recreation press release. They are:

Drink plenty of water. Do not wait until you are thirsty.
Stay in air conditioning whenever possible. If you do not have an air conditioner, use movie theatres, malls, libraries and other public places that are cool.
Avoid beverages with alcohol, caffeine and sugar because they will dehydrate you.
Eat light meals.
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
Avoid strenuous activities, and limit them to morning and evening hours.
Learn the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses and how to treat them.
Check on family members, friends and neighbors.
Never leave people or pets in a closed car.

Community cooling centers open in Columbus as extreme heat wave hits A heat dome has settled over Columbus, and a number of community cooling centers have opened their doors to beat the heat.

🎶 👏 Our very own Mr. Bruce Carlson 🎺 (Mr. C to many of the students) has been nominated for Columbus Monthly’s 2024 Teacher of the Year award, in the middle school category! Take a minute and vote for this dedicated and hard working teacher 🙂 Voting is limited to a few days, so dont wait!
https://columbusparent.gannettcontests.com/Columbus-Parent-2024-Teachers-of-the-Year-Voting/gallery/441484434/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2fDhq8bsUu35EPXWFuzXvdZ7MlX_Rvp5b-ee8ytaDkpnhsIqU6oggZokY_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

Have you signed up for summer reading yet at the library? You just might run into someone you know and find a good book to read!

What is everyone reading this summer?

🐻‍❄️ Polar Bears love the water 💦 , so beat the summer heat by visiting one of the local Columbus Parks & Recreation pools! Admission is $1 and you’re bound to see people you know! Remember, if you aren’t the best swimmer, there are 4 sessions of lessons you can sign up for. It’s never too late to learn to swim 💪 https://columbusrecparks.com/facilities/aquatics/pools/ 🏊‍♂️ Registration for the 1st session of swim lessons is this Tuesday June 11th at 9am 🏊‍♀️

👏 👏 Congrats to DMS alum Gage Freshour on his award! CAPA Marquee Awards 👏 👏

Congratulations to Gage Freshour of Whetstone High School for winning Best Actor in a Supporting Role, sponsored by ESP!

This time, we're feeding more than just curious minds.

Thanks to Children's Hunger Alliance, free meals are available at select library locations all summer long for ages 1-18. Some breakfast and dinner options are also available.

Meals vary by location, so check the details and come eat: columbuslibrary.org/freelunch

🎉 Yesterday we had the honor of promoting our 8th grade class. While we will miss this group of young people, we are honored to have played a part in their educational experience. We can’t wait to see how much they grow and blossom in high school!

We heard inspiring speeches, listened to performances by our 8th grade choir and orchestra students, and ended with a photo montage.

In the next few days we will share performances videos from the event.

This is how we PBIS at Dominion! Students are prepared, respectful, have integrity, are determined and are educated! These students also have passing grades.

Thank you to our PTSO and wonderful staff for giving our students a super fun ending to a great school year!

Polar Bears ROAR!! 

And no trip to Washington DC is complete without the famous Dinner Dance! Go Polar Bears!

The Flight 93 Memorial...

More pics from today's shenanigans in DC!

The war memorials in DC are always a favorite and a chilling reminder of the sacrifices made for our freedom. Especially poigniant, is finding the names of the young men who once roamed the very halls we walk today as students at North High School. Thank you to all the men and women who paid the ultimate price so that we may live in peace with rights and opportunities unlike any other nation in the world. Freedom isn't free.

Kids are moving fast again this morning after a good night’s sleep, and some breakfast. Finishing Mount Vernon and heading to Hard Rock Cafe for lunch! After lunch, we head to the American history, Museum, and the Museum of African-American history. Tonight is the fan favorite memorial walking tour at night where we stopped to take name, etchings at the Vietnam memorial and then end up at Lincoln Memorial to finish day 2. Going to be a long fun day!

The kids are enjoying Mt. Vernon, the historic home George Washington. Among other aspects of the visit, students will learn about the pivotal role enslaved people played in the operation and maintenance of the plantation. This educational tour will provide the insights into the lives and contributions of the more than 300 and slaved individuals who worked at Mount Vernon, offering a deeper understanding of the complexities of American history. 

After a long day of travel and a bus breakdown, the teachers and tour company decided to pivot and rearrange a few items on the itinerary. The students visited Pentagon City Hall, as well as the White House for a photo op! They made a quick stop to buy some souvenirs on the way back to the hotel. After a long day, the Cubs were tired!

So yesterday was an eventful day for DC Trip Bus 2 and they handled it like troopers, in true Dominion fashion! From Mrs. Noble.....Sending two pics: 1 - when the bus first broke down. 2 - 2 hours into the breakdown, not long before we got moving again. On a personal note, we were joking that the mechanic had Dominion PRIDE *and* grit 😂. The man was *not* giving up on the fix! THANK YOU TO THAT AWESOME MECHANIC!

Everyone made it safely! White House at night then back to the hotel for some rest and back at it tomorrow. Sleep tight Polar Bears!

🥇 🥈 🥉 The 7th Grade “End of the Year” Awards are this Friday May 24th at 9:30am in our auditorium. 🥉 🥈 🥇

**The time has been listed as 9am in places but is at 9:30am (the beginning of 3rd period)**

Sixth grade students learning about speed and energy at Skatezone 71 today! Finishing strong!

We're thrilled to have been awarded a Bronze Award by the Ohio PBIS Network and State Support Team for the exceptional implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports! Congratulations Team Dominion!