DMS PRINCIPAL CONTACT

Dear Students, Parents and Community Members,|
  

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year, Greyhounds!! It is always exciting to begin a new year  and I am excited to be a part of a supportive staff and community here in New Lebanon. At Dixie  Middle School, we will strive to create an environment where all students are challenged, provided  the opportunity to learn and encouraged think critically while, getting involved in a variety of  extracurricular activities as they continue their educational journey. 

My name is Jason Izor and I am Dixie Middle School Principal for the 2023-2024. I have served  in the educational setting as both a classroom teacher and an administrator. I treasure the deep  roots of tradition and success that past, present and future students will continue to experience at  Dixie. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as the DMS Principal and I look forward to  building relationships with each you as we work together in developing:  

Respect + Responsibility + Achievement = Success. 

Over the course of my educational experience, we have worked hard to develop and reinforce key  values that are important to achieve success inside and outside of the school environment. That  success starts with relationships, respect and responsibility, in turn allowing achievement and  success to take place. Through relationships, we can foster a community of trust and come to an  understanding that we all have a common goal to act in the best interest of our students. It is  inevitable that as we develop those relationships, we will come across varying differences. It is  imperative that we listen to and act in a respectful manner regardless of our differences so that we  can continue to work collaboratively to help all students achieve success. It is the responsibility of  all staff, students, parents, administrators and the community to hold high expectations of  academics, attendance, discipline and a safe school environment. By each of us fulfilling our role  in these responsibilities, we can help our students achieve success this year and for years to come.  

As Principal, it is my goal to see that every student is given the opportunity to learn and grow  within the school. We want all students to know that the Dixie Middle School staff are here to  support and motivate you, while teaching you the values of respect, responsibility and  achievement. Whether it is pushing students academically, supporting their social-emotional well 

being or helping students explore college and career opportunities during these crucial transition  years, we look forward to building and fostering lasting relationships with each of you. 

“Every home is a classroom; what are you teaching?” - Unknown

"The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do." -Bill Phillips

Jason Izor 

Dixie Middle School Principal