We'd love to introduce (or reintroduce) you to POSITIVE, the DSMS PTO which stands for Parents Offering Support In Time, Involvement, Volunteering, and Enthusiasm. Our mission is to enrich the middle school experience by connecting families, teachers, administrators, and our wider community.
POSITIVE is funded entirely by DSMS families and friends, and every dollar stays right here at school.
PayPal - Scan the QR Code or use this link to donate on PayPal
Venmo - Scan the QR Code or Venmo @ThePositive-Organization (Last 4 Digits 7620)
Check - Write a check payable to POSITIVE. Bring it to school, or mail it to:
Dover-Sherborn Middle School, Attn: POSITIVE
155 Farm Street, Dover, MA 02030
8th Grade Student/Faculty Luncheon
8th Grade Luau Dance
Spring Fling Dance
Turkey Day activities
Hot Chocolate Day at lunch in March
An ice cream truck on the Last Day of School
Theater Espresso
A 6th grade Global Studies visit from Mr. Nicky
An African drum session for French classes
A songwriting program for 6th graders
A Social Emotional Learning grant supporting students who needed extra help during the 8th grade DC trip
A cafeteria games cart (Uno, card games, chess sets, and more) for indoor recess on rainy and wintry days
Challenge Success Programming
A Welcome Back Luncheon for DSMS Staff
Teacher Appreciation Week
Last year, our eighth graders let us know that giving to POSITIVE earns you serious aura points. We're happy to report that aura points are back for 2026–27!
Our goal is $20,000. Suggested Donation is $100.
Every gift counts toward that goal, whatever the amount, so please give what feels right for your family.
Thank you for helping us make this another wonderful year at DSMS.
Your kids may not say it out loud, but your aura has never looked better.
Questions or ideas? We'd love to hear from you at dsmspositive@gmail.com