Below are important dates for Dan mills
click here for the mnps district calendar
Spelling Bee sign ups close
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/DanMillsSpellingBee
Metro Nashville Public Schools is participating in the process for all students to qualify for the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May 2026 and we are excited for our Dan Mills students to have an opportunity to participate.
This process begins at the school level with a grade level spelling bee followed by a schoolwide spelling bee. We are opening the grade level spelling bee to any 1st grade through 5th grade student who wishes to participate.
Here are the details for parents:
Students must be signed up by their parent to participate.
Only students who are signed up will participate in the grade level spelling bee.
Sign ups close on Tuesday, January 20 @ 3:00 pm.
After the registration ends on January 20, the parent will be emailed a list of words to study. Each grade level has a different list of words.
On January 27, during the grade level related arts time, students will be called to the library rather than attend their related arts for the day.
The grade level spelling bee will be held in a written format, similar to a “spelling test”.
The top 3 winners from each grade level will be notified by end of day on January 28.
The top 3 students from each grade level spelling bee will be invited to participate in the schoolwide spelling bee on February 4 at 5:00pm in the Dan Mills library. Parents must be able to attend with their students for the duration of the spelling bee. The schoolwide spelling bee will be held in a “traditional” spelling bee format in adherence to the guidelines provided by the Scripps Foundation.
The winner of the Dan Mills schoolwide spelling bee will then move on to participate in the Davidson County spelling bee hosted by the Tennessee Titans. This round will be virtual and more details will be provided to the Dan Mills representative.
If you are interested in your child participating in the grade level spelling bee, please use this link to sign up. Sign-ups close TUESDAY JANUARY 20 at 3:00 pm!
Kindergarten Registration Starts
Learn more here: https://earlylearning.mnps.org/kindergarten
Angel Tree Gifts Due
Choose an Angel from the Dan Mills Angel Tree and add them to your shopping list
Gifts: Suggested total is $75–$100 per child. Gently used gifts in good condition are welcome!
Look through their wish lists and have fun!
Drop off ON OR BEFORE Dec. 15 at Dan Mills front office
Wrapping: Please include the family and child ID letter/#, and a list of your purchases with your wrapped gifts (we’ll remove the list before gifting)
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!
Food Drive for Second Harvest
Please make sure:
Food is store-bought and wrapped
No glass containers
No expired food
Drop off from December 8th - December 19th in the front lobby
Most needed items:
Peanut butter
Canned meats
Canned fruit/vegetables
Soups/stews
Pasta
Cereal
For canned items, pop tops are very helpful so they can be opened without a can opener!
December Happy Cart!
Sign up to bring a treat for our teachers & drop off in the front office by 8:00am! Sign up here!
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!
Fairy Tales Shopping Spirit Event
November 19 & 20! Spirit Shopping Event with Fairytales Children's Bookstore. This event is in-store and online - 20% of sales will go to the DM PTO. Shop here!
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!
STEAM Night at Dan Mills!
STEAM Night hosted at Dan Mills. We’re delighted to take you on a whimsical journey through Fairyland, where every corner sparkles with magic and wonder. Join us on Thursday, November 13th, from 5:00-6:00 pm where you’ll discover enchanted activities, inspired by Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math that will make your fairy tale dreams come true!
November Happy Cart!
Sign up to bring a treat for our teachers & drop off in the front office by 8:00am! Sign up here!
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!
Dragon Dash
Our main fundraiser for the year! Specific times for each grade’s Dragon Dash time will be announced.
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!
Trunk or Treat!
Trunk or treat in the Dan Mills parking lot! Wear your costume and come ready for a great time. Sign up to host a trunk or donate candy/little treats HERE
October Spirit Event with Crieve Hall Bagels
Come grab breakfast at Crieve Hall Bagels in Inglewood during fall break! A percentage of your purchase will go back to the Dan Mills PTO!
October Happy Cart!
Sign up to bring a treat for our teachers & drop off in the front office by 8:00am! Sign up here!
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!
Walk to School Day
Meet at the Riverside Church of Christ parking lot on McGavock pike and we’ll all walk together! Meet at 7:30am
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!