About Us

Dillard is a Wake County Magnet School with a theme centered around global studies, global-content ​integration, and world languages.  Starting in 2020-2021, Dillard ​Magnet Middle offers language instruction in French and Spanish.  In language classes students will study the culture, language, and grammar of their enrolled language.  Another aspect of DDMMS's program is the integration of global themes within all classes.   All core and elective teachers create dynamic and rigorous learning that connect students to current events, global topics, and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

Mission Statement

At Dillard Drive Magnet Middle School Center for Global Studies and Spanish Immersion, we are dedicated to cultivating globally aware and culturally proficient students. Through rigorous academics, immersive language experiences, and a focus on global citizenship, we empower our students to become critical thinkers, compassionate leaders, and lifelong learners.

Vision Statement

Dillard Drive Magnet Middle School Center for Global Studies and Spanish Immersion fosters a nurturing, safe environment, global connections, and global citizenship through relevant and meaningful curriculum, world languages, 21st Century skills, and social and emotional learning. Together with community stakeholders, we at Dillard Drive Magnet Middle School aim for all students to feel valued, challenged, and engaged in their communities and the world. DDMMS staff will prepare students to be productive citizens and future leaders for our diverse world.

Core Value and Beliefs

We commit to our school's mission, vision, and core beliefs for every Dillard Drive Magnet Middle School student. We believe that every student can learn and achieve. As a staff, we honor the following commitments:

• We will challenge and engage students in relevant, rigorous, and meaningful learning.
• We will hold high expectations for all students and will support learning, growth, and success for all regardless of socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity.
• We will maintain a well-supported and highly effective staff that will work collaboratively to ensure the success of all students.
• We will foster a learning environment focusing on student achievement, promoting best practices, and supporting continuous improvement, risk-taking, and innovation.
• We will respect our diverse school community and provide an environment that is inviting, respectful, inclusive, flexible (differentiating, choice, 4 C's), and supportive.
• We will collaborate with our families, businesses, and community partners to provide the support and resources needed to fully realize our shared vision, accomplish the mission, and sustain our values.