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Dana Middle School | San Pedro, CA
Dana Middle School | San Pedro, CA
Dana Middle School | San Pedro, CA
Dana Middle School | San Pedro, CA
Dana Middle School | San Pedro, CA
Dana Middle School | San Pedro, CA
Dana Middle School | San Pedro, CA
Dana Middle School | San Pedro, CA
Dana Middle School | San Pedro, CA
Dana Middle School | San Pedro, CA
Dana Middle School | San Pedro, CA
Dana Middle School | San Pedro, CA
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News & Announcements

Dana MS New Student Orientation 2026-2027

Greetings Dana Middle School Community!!!
For all 6th graders and
new-to-Dana 7th and 8th graders

Wednesday, August 5th
12:00pm - 2:00pm

● Meet Dana’s administrative team
● Students - learn how to be a successful Mariner
● Parents – get an overview of life at Dana
● Tour campus
● Purchase PE uniforms
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High Dose Tutoring

Parents- Tutoring services are available for eligible students. Check with us to learn about options for Fall 2026.

Padres: Los servicios de tutoría están disponibles para estudiantes elegibles. Consulte con nosotros para conocer las opciones para el otoño de 2026.
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2026 8th Grade Panoramic Photo & Yearbooks

Dear Families of 8th Grade Dana Middle School Students,

The Class of 2026 panoramic photo shoot will take place on Friday, May 29th during 4th period. All 8th graders will be asked to be a part of the panoramic picture. Photo payment envelopes will be sent home on Wednesday, May 20th with your child. If you wish to purchase a panoramic photo, please return payment in the envelope on Friday, May 29th. Your child can give the payment envelope directly to the photo company representatives. You may also order a panoramic photo by going to our website at www.danams.us. Panoramic photos are typically delivered to the school within a week by Fotorama.
Also, this is a reminder that yearbooks are on sale in our Student Store and online at our website for $30. As part of our annual 8th Grade Lawn Day event, the 8th grade yearbook signing party will be held on Thursday, June 4th, so please buy your yearbook before we sell out.

Thank you very much!
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We Are One

Visit LAUSD’s We Are One website if you or your family need assistance or resources including information on virtual school options, transportation, immigration, health, wellness, food, or housing.
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Calendar

Sep 7

ELAC Meeting in person/zoom 9am

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM
Location: College and Career Center

Oct 5

ELAC Meeting in person/zoom 9am

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM
Location: College and Career Center

Nov 2

ELAC Meeting in person/zoom 9am

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM
Location: College and Career Center

Sep 4

Admission Day

Sep 7

Labor Day

Nov 11

Veterans' Day

Nov 26

Thanksgiving

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

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Principal Donohoe | Dana Middle School

Principal's Message

Hello, and welcome to the website of Dana Middle School! We appreciate your interest, and look forward to hosting you on our campus in the near future. When you do arrive at Dana, you will marvel at the look and feel of our school. Built in 1928, Dana is a beautiful campus, showcasing the mosaic tiling and arched column breezeways characteristic of classic Spanish architecture. And I am happy to report that Dana is now looking better than ever, due to bungalows that have been renovated and painted, a library that’s been refurbished with new books and furniture, a state-of-the-art sound system installed in the auditorium, and new desks and chairs in all of our classrooms! Additionally, in the last two years, four beautiful murals have gone up around campus. Dana has never looked better, and we are anxious to roll out the red carpet for our staff, students, and parents!
 
The physical beauty of Dana Middle School represents a sense of pride that you can also feel. No other school staff is more welcoming to parents and nurturing to students. Dana is family, and since my first day on this campus, I have felt grateful to join a community of educators who are so kind, caring, and committed to helping students reach their full potential. Our mantra at Dana is “you can’t teach them if you don’t reach them,” and we take that to heart. Our success as educators stems from making meaningful and lasting relationships with our students. Our goal is to make every single child on this campus feel valued, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential – both academically and emotionally.
 
Again, the opportunity for me as a principal to collaborate with the staff, students, and parents/guardians of the Dana Middle School community is an honor and a privilege. My job never has been and never will be Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm. I am available to you anytime. Please do not hesitate to call or email when you have a question or concern, or better yet, stop by the Main Office when you are in the neighborhood. Dana’s doors are looking better than ever. . .and they are always open to you!
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Mission Statement

​Our mission at Dana Middle School is to provide an engaging environment that will support all students in becoming socially responsible, intellectually curious, and college and career ready individuals.

Accolades

  • 2025 Top Magnet School