Our SchoolDiley Middle School's 2022 Back to School Info
2022 School Supply Lists
Welcome
If you have not yet filled in your back-to-school forms and reviewed the important back-to-school information from the district, please visit the Pickerington Schools Back-To-School page for 2022.
Hello, my name is Eric Koch. I am very excited to start my third year as Principal at Diley Middle School. I have worked in the district since 1999. That seems like an eternity ago! I am married and have three children. My kids attend Pickerington Schools and my wife works at Fairfield Elementary School. We are not only students and employees, but also community members like you. 🙂
Over the years, I have worked in the following positions within the district:
• 8th Grade Science Teacher
• Assistant Principal Pickerington High School Central
• Lead Assistant Principal Pickerington High School Central
• Head Principal Ridgeview STEM Junior High School
• 8th, 9th, and JV level boys basketball coach at Ridgeview and Central
• Athletic Supervisor for the Junior High level
Sincerely,
Eric Koch
August 12 – Open House
Last Name A-M 3:45-4:45 pm
Last Name N-Z 5:00-6:00 pm
August 15 – 1st day of classes for 5TH Grade Students ONLY
August 16 – 1st day of classes for 6TH Grade Students ONLY
August 17 – All students
September 5 – No School Labor Day
September 22 – Picture Day
We are excited to have the following staff added to our Diley family this year.
Ashley Neuenschwander (RTI)
Jenny Nihiser (IS)
Donelle Bowers (Duty Aide)
Tebeh Walton (6th Grade Math)
Chelsea Colon (6th Grade Social Studies)
Jane Schimmoller (5th Grade Math)
Austin Vorisek (5th Grade Science/ Social Studies)
Alli Wright (Music)
Jessica Morgan (Art)
Thea Nihiser (Speech)
Standard day
Start time: 8:40 a.m.
Dismissal time: 3:30 p.m.
Days with 2-hour delay
Start time: 10:40 a.m.
Dismissal time: 3:30 p.m.
5th Grade
Digital Learning Fee $5.00
Science Supplies $6.00
Literacy Consumable $10.00
Total: $21.00
Optional: Technology Protection Plan
Take a look at this short video that shows you step by step on how to pay your fees.
6th Grade
Digital Learning Fee $5.00
Science Supplies $6.00
Springboard Book $17.00
Total: $28.00
Optional: Technology Protection Plan
Take a look at this short vide that shows you step by step on how to pay your fees.
- Parent drop off is in the front of the building at Door B (by the cafeteria). There will be a staff member in front of the building to greet your child beginning at 8:25 am. We do not open the building doors until 8:25 am so please do not arrive before then.
- Please make sure your child is prepared to exit out of the vehicle in a timely fashion to prevent a delay in the drop-off line.
- Parents, please remain in the drop-off/ pick-up line at all times and do not have students cross over into or from the parking lot. We value the safety of all our students.
- Bus riders will enter the school in the back of the building.
- Walkers and bike riders will follow the walking path and enter through Door B (by the cafeteria).
Reminder: We do not have supervision for your child prior to 8:25 am. Please do not arrive prior to that time. Thank you.
For those that choose to purchase breakfast or lunch at our school, we are continuing to use the My Payments Plus Program. Remember this gives you 24-hour access to student purchases and account balances. Did you know that you can receive an email that lets you know when your child’s balance reaches a certain dollar amount? How nice is that?!!
Login to the My Payments Plus website
Breakfast: $1.80
Lunch: $3.25
We listened when you, our building staff and administrators told us you would prefer one login. We are delighted to share this convenient, easy upgrade with you, as we begin preparing for the 2022-23 school year.
We’re making it easier for PLSD parents to fill out back-to-school forms online with the launch of a new “one-stop shop.”
Watch this short video to see how! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxnBYRLKuNY
Please take a moment to review our school handbook with your child before the start of the school. You can view it HERE
Diley Middle School PTSO 2022 Information
Welcome Back New and Returning Students & Families!
The Diley Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) is excited to kick off a new school year. We have many fun events planned for our students this year along with opportunities to support our amazing teachers and staff and show our appreciation for all they do for our students!
Last year we were able to install a volleyball net, provide meals during conferences for teachers and staff, host the amazing race, pool party, incentives, a talent show, and many more awesome events.
While there is no membership fee to be a member of the Diley PTSO, we can’t do it without your help and hope you will consider participating as much as you are able to join us in our mission.
The PTSO will have a table set up at Back-to-School Night on August 12th with spirit wear for purchase and a sign-up sheet to collect contact information for anyone interested in volunteering with the PTSO this year. In addition, we will have directions on how to sign up for Kroger Community Awards and the Amazon Smile program that donates funds to our school based on purchases you make when you designate Diley Middle School as the recipient.
Please be sure to follow us on Facebook at DILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSO to keep up with the latest info throughout the school year. Our flyers will also be included in the weekly Diley newsletter that is emailed to all Diley families.
Hope to see you at Back-to-School Night. Looking forward to a great year!
Hope Hill, President,
Also, make sure you follow us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2085717574996931
School Year 2022-2023
DMS – 6th Grade School supply list
| 1 pack | Glue Sticks |
| 2 packs of 24 | Pencils |
| 1 box of 24 | Colored Pencils |
| 1 | Clorox wipe container |
| 1 | Small pencil sharpener |
| 4 | Hi-liters (multiple colors) |
| 1 | Earbuds or wired headphones (No Bluetooth) |
| 1 pair | Scissors |
| 2 | Red Pens |
| 1 | Book bag |
| 1 large box | Tissues |
| 1 box | Markers |
| 1 pack | Dry Erase Markers |
| 1 | Large Pencil Pouch |
| 1 | Non-glass water bottle (water filling stations) |
| 1 pack | Lined Paper |
DMS – 5th Grade School supply list
| 1 | Glue Stick |
| 1 pack | Lined Note cards |
| 2 packs of 24 | Pencils- Sharpened |
| 1 box of 24 | Colored Pencils- Sharpened |
| 4 | Hi-liters (multiple colors) |
| 1 | Wired Headphones (no bluetooth) |
| 1 pair | Scissors |
| 1 | Glue Bottle |
| 1 | Book bag |
| 2 Boxes | Tissues |
| 1 | 75 count clorox wipes |
| 1 | 4 Pack Dry Erase Markers |
| 1 | Large Pencil Pouch |
| 1 | Non-glass water bottle |
| 5 | 2 Pocket folders (1 for each subject plus a take home) |
| 1 box | Gallon ziplock bags |
| 1 pack | Pink Erasers |
The Diley Digest is our electronic newsletter that will be sent out weekly with important information regarding PLSD and Diley specifically. Please make sure your email address is correct in infinite campus so you can receive our newsletters.
The YMCA of Central Ohio has provided quality
Before & After School programs for 25+ years.
Our Y-Club provides a safe, fun and supervised
environment for students in grades K-5 for
families in the Pickerington Local Schools.
Our program features:
• Homework assistance
• Daily physical activity
• Nutrition education
• Fun educational projects
• Healthy snack every day
For more information and to register please visit:
Back to School Video Messages
Team Respect
Team Perseverance
Mr. Vorisek
Team Empathy
Team Power
Miss Hayes
Mrs. Schimmoller
Team Integrity
Mrs. Colon
Ms. Massingill
Ms, Tjaden
Mrs. Walton
Team Determination
Team Spirit
Mrs. Jett
Music
Orchestra
School Counselor
English Language Teacher
Speech and Language Teacher
RTI
Mrs. Neuenschawander
PE
Art
Band