DURHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL PBIS
Positive Behavior • Character • Success
Welcome to Durham PBIS!
Our PBIS program encourages positive behavior, builds a supportive school culture, and helps all students succeed. Students are recognized for making positive choices and following our four Durham expectations:
PREPARED • RESPECTFUL • COOPERATIVE • PUNCTUAL
PAW POINTS: EARN THEM & SPEND THEM!
Earn it. Spend it. Make good choices!
DMS students use PAW Points at the Durham Depot.
Students earn PAW Points by demonstrating positive behavior and meeting Durham's PBIS expectations. Students also earn points when they complete the entire quarter with zero minor infractions, as well as if they are nominated for Student of the Week.
Students may spend their PAW Points on a variety of rewards, including:
- Teacher PBIS Classroom Stores
- Scheduled PBIS Events throughout the year
- The Durham Depot - open Friday mornings during Homeroom
FUN FRIDAY
A weekly reward for students who make positive choices!
DMS students play basketball during Fun Friday.
Fun Friday gives students a weekly chance to relax, have fun, and celebrate their hard work. To qualify, students must:
- Follow Durham's PBIS expectations.
- Have fewer than 2 minor infractions within the week.
Students who have earned 2 or more minor infractions within a week will participate in detention during the school's Fun Friday time instead. Detention provides students an opportunity for reflection and goal setting.
PBIS Events
There’s always something to look forward to!
2026-27 PBIS Events Schedule
Throughout the school year, students have opportunities to participate in special PBIS events by spending their saved-up PAW Points. Events include PJ Days, Hat Days, Lunch on the Lawn, Stuffy & Movie Day, March Madness, LakePoint, and more.
Students can sign up for events in PBIS Rewards!
