Registration for 2025-2026 officially begins on January 29th. In order to hold a spot at the time of registration, you will pay a registration fee. All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
During the week of January 21-24, you will receive an application for each of your currently enrolled children through their school folder. Applications for siblings may be requested from the office. Priority for registration will be as follows:
- Current Students
- Siblings of Current Students
- Children of Church Members / Ministerial Staff
- Children and grandchildren of DMWS faculty/staff
- Siblings of former DMWS Students
- Children and grandchildren of DMWS alumni
- Children of current PMO teachers and DMUMC support staff
- General Public
In order to retain priority, your completed application must be received by the February 7th deadline.
Tuition rates and registration fees for 2025-2026 will be set by our Board of Directors in December.
Class offerings for each age level are determined by initial enrollment numbers. We may be able to offer the following:
- Kindergarten (5 days)
- Pre-K (5 and 4 day classes)
- 3’s (5, 4, 3, and 2 day classes)
- 2’s (5, 3 and 2 day classes)
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Spring Carnival & Silent Auction on April 11th The Spring Carnival and Silent Auction is the largest fundraiser hosted by Parents’ Council. All proceeds are used to support our school, teachers, and tuition assistance. All are invited to celebrate our school community with carnival games, outside play, special treats, raffles, and silent auction. Hope to
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Friday, April 10th, 2026
Spring Carnival & Silent Auction on April 11th The Spring Carnival and Silent Auction is the largest fundraiser hosted by Parents’ Council. All proceeds are used to support our school, teachers, and tuition assistance. All are invited to celebrate our school community with carnival games, outside play, special treats, raffles, and silent auction. Hope to
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Upcoming special days and events on our Duke Memorial Weekday School Calendar
December
Dec. 4 – Parents Council Meeting
Dec. 4 – Kindergarten Open House 2025-26 ( RSVP Required)
Dec. 6 – Book Mobile visit
Dec. 9-13 – Duke OT Students working with DMWS
Dec. 11 & 12 – Christmas Story in Sanctuary
Dec. 16 – Staff Meeting – No Lunch Bunch
Dec. 20 – Last day of School before Christmas break.
Looking Ahead:
Jan. 6 – First Day of School after break
Jan. 20 – MLK Jr. Holiday – No School
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Spring Carnival & Silent Auction on April 11th The Spring Carnival and Silent Auction is the largest fundraiser hosted by Parents’ Council. All proceeds are used to support our school, teachers, and tuition assistance. All are invited to celebrate our school community with carnival games, outside play, special treats, raffles, and silent auction. Hope to
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