Arrival & Dismissal at DMS
Running Late?
If your child is going to be absent, tardy, or dismissed, please complete the online
You can also still call the Attendance Line: 781-310-7799
If you have a medical note, you can attach it as a PDF to the new attendance form!
Walk/Ride to School
BE SAFE!
Families and students should only cross where there are crosswalks and/or where a crossing guard can safely help you across the street.
Student Pick-Up & Drop-Off Information
The Dedham Police Department will be enforcing the parking policy at the Dedham Middle School.
No vehicles are allowed to enter, park, pick‐up, or drop‐off in the front driveway of the Dedham Middle School, only buses are allowed.
The parent drop‐off and pick‐up location will take place next to the ball field. Please follow the directions below:
- All vehicles must enter the Dedham Middle School parking lot at the East Street entrance behind the Middle School then proceed to the drop‐off loop. Turn right into the loop.
- Students may enter/exit vehicles only at the loop next to the baseball field, not at the rear of Dedham Middle School.
- Parent vehicles then proceed through the drop‐off loop and must exit right and depart via Mt. Vernon Street.
- Parents should not pass other cars in the line. You must wait for the car in front of you to pull away.
Important Note: Enter only from East Street. Exit only via Mt. Vernon Street.
No access to the front driveway of the school. It is for buses only.