Eric Dahlstrom Middle School was opened in 1985. DMS currently serves 6th, 7th and 8th graders under the leadership of Dedrah Ginn.

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    The following article was published by the Hays Free Press in their special echo edition on March 1st, 2017 about the origins of Dahlstrom Middle School. This issue celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Hays Consolidated Independent School District and can be accessed online here.