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Driving Directions
: take Exit #19 off of Interstate 81. If you are coming from the north, turn left at the end of the ramp, (if you are coming from the south, turn right at end of ramp) onto Rt. 11. Keep straight at the traffic light and stay on Rt. 58 (Jeb Stuart Hwy). Travel approximately 8 miles making a right turn onto Rt.757 (Government Rd). Damascus Middle School will be on the right.                     


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School Safety

A reminder that all visitors to DMS are
required to use the front entrance to the
building and must report to the school
office upon entrance. A video/buzzer
entrance system is used and all visitors
must identify themselves and the reason for
their visit.
                            
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Upcoming Events:
May 7-23
SOL testing begins          Click here for the testing calendar
May 17 Yearbook distribution & signing
May 20 Spanish Exam
May 23 7th gr. girls to River's Way
May 23 8th gr. to HHS and E & H College
May 24 7th gr. boys to River's Way
May 24 Spanish Exam
May 24 6th grade Music Program  1:30pm   forum
May 24 8th gr. class picnic
May 27 School closed    Memorial Day
May 28 Field Day   7th 8:40 - 10:10am;  6th 10:20am - 11:50am   8th  12:20 - 1:50pm
 Club Day  2:30 - 3:05pm
May 28 8th grade  Class Night  6:30pm
May 29 7th grade Awards  8:45am          6th grade Awards   10:00am    
May29 Last day of school  Early dismissal  1:10pm

Check out DMS student art work
please scroll down to see all of our news stories
GATE students at Heartwood
GATE Students at the Heartwood Arts Center

Gate students held the annual Christmas banquet on December 7th
at the Heartwood Art Center. Following the meal, the students
attended the Christmas Story at the Barter Theater.
Mrs. Blackburn DMS Teacher of the Year
Teacher of the Year
Middle School Teacher of the Year!

Congratulations to Mrs. Lisa Blackburn who was recently
selected by the faculty as the DMS Teacher of the Year !
football team spreads mulch
School Beautification Project

The 8th gr. football team & family members help Coach Weaver, Mrs. Kopp,and principal Dixie Hunter spread mulch around the play areas with a donation from AEP, Meade Tractor & Southern States
students and parents eat lunch
National School Lunch Week

pictured @left, Jordan P., & Kathleen S. & her father
pictured @right: Cassie P., Marissa P. & her mother
eating a healthy lunch @ the DMS Cavalier Cafe

Mission Statement
Our mission, in partnership with our community, is to develop lifelong learners and responsible citizens who will become positive contributors to our society. Our goal is for each student to reach success through the development of his/her fullest potential.


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