Greetings from the DHMS PTSA! In order to receive the weekly DHMS PTSA Phoenix Post newsletter and other messages from the PTSA directly to your inbox, click here to sign up so that you can stay up to date on the latest school news and events.
Join the DHMS PTSA!
Become a member of the DHMS PTSA and help support our students, teachers, and school community! Membership for the 2026–27 school year is:
Every membership makes a difference. Your dues help fund PTSA programs and activities throughout the year, give you voting privileges on PTSA matters, and demonstrate your support for the DHMS community. We want every family to be able to participate. If membership dues are a financial hardship, sponsorships are available.
Join Online – The easiest way to join is online. We accept credit and debit card payments through PayPal.
Pay by Cash or Check – Download and complete the DHMS PTSA Membership Form (2026–27) and submit it with your payment (checks payable to DHMS PTSA) using one of the following methods:
Thank you for supporting the DHMS community—we look forward to welcoming you as a PTSA member!
Donate to the Phoenix Fund to support the DHMS PTSA! Thanks to the generosity of our community through your tax-deductible donations, the Phoenix Fund supports the majority of student, teacher, and community activities including back to school celebrations, school-wide social events, teacher classroom grants, staff appreciation, author visits, 8th grade promotion, and much more!
Every contribution helps, no matter how small. Thank you for your contribution to help make DHMS the very best experience for our middle schoolers.
The DHMS PTSA sends out a weekly email newsletter, the DHMS PTSA Phoenix Post, every Monday morning during the school year which contains key dates and important PTSA news and announcements. To subscribe to DHMS PTSA communications, you can:
Stay engaged with the PTSA! Remember to follow the DHMS PTSA on X or join our DHMS PTSA Facebook group to stay up to date on the latest Dorothy Hamm news and events!
Show your DHMS school spirit! The online DHMS Spirit Wear store is open all year round! You may order anytime and items will be shipped to your home address. Select from a wide variety of tees, hoodies, hate, shorts, jammie pants, bags, and accessories in adult, women, and youth sizes. A great way to show your school spirit, and the DHMS PTSA receives 5% of sales.
Contact [email protected] with any questions.
***The 2025-26 DHMS PTSA Directory is available. All DHMS families are encouraged to opt into the PTSA Directory via ParentVUE in order to be included.
NOTE: The 2026-27 DHMS PTSA Directory will be published in the fall of 2026.***
The online DHMS PTSA Directory allows parents to communicate with other DHMS parents. You can search by Name, Grade, or TA for students who choose to opt into the PTSA Directory. Click to access the directory: 2025-26 DHMS PTSA Directory
In order to be included in the directory AND to access the directory, your email address must be on file in ParentVUE, and you must opt-in each year for each of your APS students via ParentVUE (under “PTA Directory Information”).
***Note to First Time ParentVUE Users: If you need your individual activation code, please contact the DHMS Front Office at 703.228.2910.To request your password to access the DHMS PTSA Directory, go to the Directory Home Page, enter the email address on file with APS ParentVUE, and click the “need your password” link. A password will be emailed to you. You may update your password under Settings once you log in.To make updates to your personal information displayed in the directory, please visit ParentVUE.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
The DHMS PTSA coordinated many programs and events throughout the school year for our community. To kick off the school year, the PTSA hosts a Back to School Block Party to welcome all new and returning families to DHMS. Throughout the year, we support the DHMS Book Fair, Science Fair, Spring Celebration Event, and other parent and family social events. Here are some of the annual programs the DHMS PTSA leads:
Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information or if you would like to get involved.
To volunteer at Dorothy Hamm Middle School, you must complete the APS Volunteer Application.
The DHMS PTSA is grateful for the support of parent volunteers to host school programs and events throughout the year! Please contact [email protected] if you would like to get involved.
DHMS PTSA General Membership Meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm (unless otherwise noted).
| Date | Minutes & Materials |
| October 2025 | DHMS PTSA Meeting Minutes, October 2025 |
| November 2025 | DHMS PTSA Meeting Minutes, November 2025 |
| February 2026 | DHMS PTSA Meeting Minutes, February 2026 |
| March 2026 | DHMS PTSA Meeting Minutes, March 2026 |
| April 2026 | DHMS PTSA Meeting Minutes, April 2026 |
| June 2026 | DRAFT DHMS PTSA Meeting Minutes, June 2026 |
Archives
| DHMS PTSA Budget | Approved by the PTSA Membership: | |
| DHMS PTSA Budget Reports |
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| DHMS PTSA Reimbursement Form | PDF Form | MSWord Form | |
| DHMS PTSA Audits | DHMS PTSA FY22 Audit Report | |
| Tax Documents | DHMS PTSA 501c3 Letter 2024-25 |
The Dorothy Hamm MS colors are gold, black and red, and the mascot is the Phoenix.For those of you who like trivia, here are a few trivia facts about the Phoenix:
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