Daily Announcements

Attention All Students and Parents:  

• E-BIKES/E-SCOOTERS
  • Students must plan accordingly and make sure their E-Bikes and/or E-Scooters are charged before school hours. Charging the batteries will not be allowed during the day within the school. We appreciate your assistance with this matter. 
• MATH OLYMPIADS
  • Attention students in grades 6-8! Do you enjoy solving puzzles and challenging yourself with math problems? Join the new Math Olympiads Club! The club meets after school on Wednesdays from November through March, from 3:00-4:00 PM. Space is limited to 25 students, and sign-ups are first come, first served. The google form was sent out to parents emails on Friday 10/2 and they will have to register you. 
• UNITY DAY
  • On Wednesday, 10/21 we will encourage ALL students and staff to wear Orange to support National Unity Day showing DePaolo believes in encouraging kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Orange BE UNITED t-shirts will be available in the school counseling office starting on Wednesday 9/30. They will be $10 per shirt, and Unity Day will not be the only day you wear them throughout the year.  Parents can send in cash or a check (made out to DePaolo Middle School).  If you have any questions please contact Kaeley Steinnagel in the school counseling office.  Get your shirt now before they are gone!
• YEARBOOK
  • Do you enjoy drawing or doing digital art or design? Would you like to have your artwork displayed on DePaolo's 2026-2027 yearbook cover? If your answer is yes, please enter this year's yearbook cover contest. Hand-drawn entries must be on 8.5x11 paper and be pencil drawn, and digital entries must be done through Canva or Google Draw. All entries must have “DePaolo Middle School 2025-26” on them. Please see Ms. Godcher or Miss Martino for hand-drawn submission details or Mrs. Carey for more details on digital submissions. Winners will receive a free hardcover yearbook. Entries are due no later than Friday, October 30th.
• LIGHT A PUMPKIN
  • SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, October 22, 2026 - DePaolo's ANNUAL LIGHT A PUMPKIN
  • Dress in your best Halloween costume and join your friends and the Southington community at the annual Light a Pumpkin night from 6:00-7:30 pm at DePaolo.  There will be games, refreshments, prizes, and pumpkin decorating.  In addition the pumpkin creations done by DePaolo students and staff will be on display for all to see and you can vote on your favorite pumpkin.  Come out and bring your whole family!
• PUMPKIN DECORATING AND CARVING
  • It is that time of year…..PUMPKIN TIME!!  We need all students and staff to get their creative juices flowing for the annual Pumpkin Decorating and Carving contest sponsored by Patriots in Action.  Pumpkins designs should be delivered to Pumpkin Alley (hallway leading to the library) on the morning of Wednesday, October 21st  or Thursday, October 22nd .  Pumpkin voting will begin at Light a Pumpkin the night of October 22nd , but students and staff will have the opportunity to vote on Friday, October 23rd.   We will have winners in multiple categories, with the winners receiving gift cards.  So get ready, get set…..and DECORATE!  Any questions you can see/contact Ms. Steinnagel, Mrs. Bard or Mrs. Lumani.
• FOODSERVICE
  • For school year 2026-2027, breakfast is FREE FOR ALL (first meal only). Any additional breakfast or a la carte purchases will be full priced. Lunch prices will be based on eligibility. A child can qualify for free or reduced pricing based on being directly certified through the State of CT or through a household income application. Free and reduced applications can be submitted anytime during the school year. Please send applications to the Main Office. 
    • 2026-2027 Meal Pricing
    • Middle School Lunch: $3.75
    • Drinks:8oz Water $1, 16.9oz Water $1.50, Switch $1.50, 20oz Polar Seltzers $1.50, 12oz Seltzerade $1.25, 11.5oz Snapple Cans $1.25, 16oz Hint/Hint Fizz $2.25, Motts $2, Soy Milk $2, Milk (all flavors) $.75
    • Snacks: All chips $1.25, Sunchips $1, Cheez It's $1, Goldfish $1, Rice Krispie Treats $1.25, Poptarts $1, packaged cookies $1.25, Cookies - 2 pack $1.25, Cookies - 3 pack $1.75, Buena Vista Cookies $1.25, Chex Mix $1, Fruit Roll Up $1, Fruit Snacks $1, Soft Pretzels $1, Extra Juice $.75
    • https://www.southingtonschools.org/district-departments/food-services