Dowell Middle School

Welcome to the Twitter page for Ruth Dowell Middle School in McKinney, TX. Home of the Lions!

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Dowell MS November Leading Lion

Hali Young is an amazing new staff member to Dowell MS this year. She is a great team leader and is always happy to support her fellow teachers.

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Congratulations to Danecia Johnson - the McKinney ISD Diagnostician of the month!

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Halloween fun at Dowell MS!!!

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Student ID badges are required for all 6th - 12th grade students to enter ALL athletic events in McKinney ISD.

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McKinney ISD Property Tax Rate Declines Nearly 28% Over Five Years https://t.co/oeRxU75uuA

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Thank you, Kellie Hodum, for everything you do for Dowell MS!!!!

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Congratulations to Chloe Stout our September Leading Lion!

Ms. Stout goes above and beyond every day. She redesigned her classroom and started interactive notebooks for her students so they can be laptop free during class. Thank you for all you do for our Lions!

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McKinney ISD Releases 2025–2026 McKinney Accountability System Report https://t.co/xhrQJv321B

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School picture retake day is Friday, September 18th during all grade level lunches.

If would like a retake, please fill out the retake form at https://t.co/uyfuZptaYs. Print and return the retake request form to the photographer on retake day.

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Due to popular demand the Dowell Athletic Booster Club has reopened the spirit wear store until this coming Friday, Sept 11th. Please go to https://t.co/kAqO2Wn89N to place an order.

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The Dowell MS August 2026 Leading Lion is our technology specialist Michael Falcon.

Michael works his magic has an amazing knowledge of technology and is always ready solve problems and support our staff and students.

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Important Reminder - MAP Testing is tomorrow. Don't forget to bring your laptop charged and ready to go.

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Picture day is TOMORROW, Monday, August 17th
during History classes. To pre-order pictures go to https://t.co/4xRQMDNxUU and enter the access code 26DOWELLMS. The deadline for orders is Thursday, August 20th.

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Please note updated times. 6th grade Lion Pride camp is now from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. 7th & 8th grade Meet the Teacher is now from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

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Please note updated times. 6th grade Lion Pride camp is now from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. 7th & 8th grade Meet the Teacher is now from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

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Athletic wear orders placed by the end of day on August 2nd, can be picked up August 4th 4-5:30 in the gym.
*Must enter and exit through gym doors*

All other orders will be distributed at the 7th/8th grade athletic meeting on August 17th, or in the athlete's athletic period.

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Visit the Dowell Athletic Booster Club website to order athletic wear, spirit wear, game day meals, and become a member. The Athletic Booster Club supports all athletes by providing equipment, end of season parties, cheer, pep rallies, and so much more! https://t.co/5IliGxRmVR

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Support our Dowell PTO with a one time tax deductable donation with no volunteering required. It is $40 per family and $10 for staff. Your support helps fund many events for students and staff.

Please go to https://t.co/kjScaLkjy5 to join.