Kick off the first half day of the year with an epic afternoon in Lexington Center!

On Friday, September 12th from 12–2pm, Diamond’s 7th & 8th graders are invited to take over the town with friends.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

🍿 The Venue Movie Theater – Enjoy a FREE screening of the Minecraft Movie starting at 12:00PM. Bring your friends and grab a seat before it fills up!

🎮 Omar’s / Pixel Paradise – Battle it out in a FREE Mario Kart Tournament, get PC gaming for just $5/hour(normally $8), and take 20% off Bistro Apps. Plus, every participant is automatically entered to win a $30 Omar’s gift card (winners announced at the event and in the Diamond PTO Newsletter).

💅 MiniLuxe – Treat yourself with 20% off services from 12–2pm. Book ahead at (339) 970-2322 or Lexington@miniluxe.com and mention “Diamond Town Takeover”.

💇 Paul Mammola Salon – Freshen up with a Back-to-School Boys Haircut Special for just $25.

🍬 Liberty Sweets Candy Store – Test your sweet smarts! Guess how many candies are in the jar for a chance to win a $25 gift card.

🍕 Upper Crust Pizza – Buy a slice and get a FREE soda to wash it down!

✨ More Center businesses will be joining in—stay tuned for updates!

Getting There: Walk, bike, or take Lexpress—it's easy!

• Walk from Diamond down Hancock St (about 25 minutes) or hop on the Minuteman Bikeway via Revere.

• Bike in under 10 minutes; park and lock at racks in Center.

• Lexpress Route A1/A2 stops at the Diamond Rotary (:54 past the hour) and drops at Crafty Yankee.

Keep the celebration going! After the Town Takeover, head over to the Lexington Community Center’s 10th Anniversary Party (11AM–8PM) for food trucks, music, games, and more fun.

• Walk (30 min via Mass Ave or Bikeway)

• Bike (10 min via Minuteman → Seasons Four → Marrett Rd)

• Lexpress Route C (departs Depot at :30 each hour, last bus 6:30PM).

Plan your afternoon: Town Takeover in Center → then join the Community Center Party to celebrate!

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF FUN, FOOD, AND NEW FRIENDS!

Date: Friday, September 5, 2025

Time: 5:00–7:00 PM

Revolution Hall, Lexington

REGISTER HERE

Come connect with other 6th grade families, meet PTO board members, and learn how to get involved this school year. Enjoy a delicious buffet, music, and fun icebreaker activities to help everyone feel at home.

Tickets: $35/adult | $20/student | $10/sibling | $100/family max 

Proceeds support PTO events, programs, and resources for Diamond students.

Grade 6 Back to School Night - Thursday, September 4

This event will begin with optional student-led tours from 4:30-5:30 pm.

At 5:30 pm, caregivers should join the administration and PTO for a presentation about life at Diamond.

At 6:15 pm, caregivers will rotate through a series of seven “blocks,” meeting their child’s teachers and learning important information about middle school. Schedules will be distributed via students’ Homerooms.

Teachers will be focusing on their curriculum and classroom experiences, and will not have as much time to discuss/present our Standards Based Grading and Reporting System. Administration is happy to be able to provide you with a video explaining Teacherease in a bit more detail. If you have any questions regarding Teacherease, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Cole, Principal, (jcole@lexingtonma.org) or Mr. Wolke, Digital Learning Coach (hwolke@lexingtonma.org).

One last very important note - As you may be aware, parking will be at a premium each night. We encourage you to carpool and or walk, if at all possible. 

First Day of School at Diamond Middle School

The first day at Diamond is all about new beginnings! Students will meet their teachers, reconnect with friends, and get to know their schedules and classrooms. Our faculty, staff, and PTO volunteers will be on hand to help make the transition smooth and welcoming. It’s the start of an exciting year filled with learning, growth, and community spirit!

On Friday, August 22, Diamond will host an open house between the hours of 8:00 and 11:00 AM for incoming 6th graders, new 7th & 8th graders, and their families.

There will be a number of student volunteer student guides present to help you locate rooms, open lockers, and answer your questions about Diamond. We’re excited to welcome you all to the Diamond community and help you learn your way around the building!