Remind Texting Tool for DMWS
Remind is a free messaging tool to help educators communicate with parents. Parents can opt in to receive texts from the school in the event of an emergency ( fire, etc.). It will also be used in the event of school cancellation or delay in addition to email notification.
To receive text messages, parents should text @dukemem to 81010 or (828) 394-2095. Parents can unsubscribe at any time.
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Upcoming special days and events on our Duke Memorial Weekday School Calendar May May 4-8: Teacher Appreciation Week May 6: Field Trip for K & Pre-K to Carolina Theater May 8: Parents’ Council Meeting May 15: Board of Directors Meeting May 18: All Students Dismiss at noon – No Lunch Bunch May 18: Field Day
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New DMWS Playground Ready to Enjoy
Duke Memorial Weekday School is excited to have new playground equipment installed and ready to use.
Several years ago, the DMWS Board of Directors set aside $40,000 to pay toward the new playground. That along with over $12,000 raised by the Parents Councial and other generous donations from our DMWS family, friends and alumni have gotten us close to covering the full cost of the new playground.
You can still help with this project. If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to this project, contact Julie Allen.

Friday, May 8th, 2026
Upcoming special days and events on our Duke Memorial Weekday School Calendar May May 4-8: Teacher Appreciation Week May 6: Field Trip for K & Pre-K to Carolina Theater May 8: Parents’ Council Meeting May 15: Board of Directors Meeting May 18: All Students Dismiss at noon – No Lunch Bunch May 18: Field Day
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Mark Your Calendar for upcoming special days and events at Duke Memorial Weekday School.
September
Sept. 5 – Parent Orientation Noon
Sept. 6 – School Begins for Students
Sept. 11 – Lunch Bunch Begins
Sept. 13 – Parents’ Council Meeting
Sept. 14 – Book Mobile Visits
Sept. 22 – All Forms Due
Sept. 25 – Noon Dismissal for all Students
Looking ahead:
Oct. 4 & 5 – Fire Truck Visit
Oct. 5 – K & Pre-K Field Trip to West Point on the Eno
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Upcoming special days and events on our Duke Memorial Weekday School Calendar May May 4-8: Teacher Appreciation Week May 6: Field Trip for K & Pre-K to Carolina Theater May 8: Parents’ Council Meeting May 15: Board of Directors Meeting May 18: All Students Dismiss at noon – No Lunch Bunch May 18: Field Day
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Friday, May 8th, 2026
Upcoming special days and events on our Duke Memorial Weekday School Calendar May May 4-8: Teacher Appreciation Week May 6: Field Trip for K & Pre-K to Carolina Theater May 8: Parents’ Council Meeting May 15: Board of Directors Meeting May 18: All Students Dismiss at noon – No Lunch Bunch May 18: Field Day
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