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Public noticeRequest for Proposal: school meals 2026–2027Download the RFP (PDF)
Families

Everything you need, in one place.

Grades, attendance, the calendar, meals, and a direct line to the office.

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Portal

MySchoolWorx holds grades, assignments, attendance and teacher messages. Sign in. New families receive a login at enrollment.

School hours

Mon–Thu 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Fri 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM. VPK 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM every day.

Breakfast

Free for every student who arrives early. Doors open before the school day begins.

Lunch

DMA participates in the National School Lunch Program. Free and reduced-price meals are available to eligible families. See this month's menu. Snacks from home are welcome. Meal applications & program details.

Aftercare

Mon–Fri 3:00 – 5:30 PM, snack provided. Pick up by 5:00 PM, 5:30 at the latest. Registration is $60 per child. Download the form or pick one up at the front desk.

Office

Mon–Thu 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Fri 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. (305) 247-4777 · office@dmasouth.net. Text during school hours is fine.

Uniform

Grey or white DMA collared shirt. Khaki or navy bottoms; skirts for girls in 3rd grade and under.

Calendar

Holidays, breaks, planning days and grading periods for 2026–27 are on the calendar, or download the PDF.

Absences

Email the office that morning. A written excuse note is needed when your child returns.

Forms & policies

The paperwork, in one place.

Download what you need. Bring signed forms to the front office.

Programs we take part in

National School Lunch & School Breakfast Programs. USDA child nutrition programs, administered in Florida by FDACS. See the lunch program page.

VPK

Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten program for four-year-olds, through the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe, covers part of Pre-K tuition.

Scholarships

Step Up For Students, AAA Scholarship Foundation and McKay scholarships are accepted; see tuition & assistance.

Family portal

MySchoolWorxSign in.

Message the office

We answer within one business day.

For anything about your child's day, schedule, or account.