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32101 Government Road, Damascus, VA 24236 Phone: 276-739-4100
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A student wears a mask while sitting at a desk.

Eighth-grader Carson A. is ready to get back to school at DMS!

Four teachers wear masks in front of a bulletin board.

Seventh-grade teachers are ready for remote learning.

Three teachers wear masks in front of a bulletin board.

Sixth-grade teachers are ready for remote learning.

A teacher takes a student's temperature.

Ms. Cole takes temperatures as we welcome students back to DMS!

A staff member helps a student choose breakfast in a cafeteria.

Our cafeteria staff has been hard at work preparing meals for students like Jayden B.

A teacher takes a student's temperature.

Ms. Heaton takes temperatures as we welcome students back to DMS!

A teacher takes a student's temperature.

Ms. Childress takes temperatures as we welcome students back to DMS!

Five teachers wear masks in a hallway.

Eighth-grade teachers are ready for remote learning.

A teacher takes a student's temperature.

Ms. Holmes takes temperatures as we welcome students back to DMS!

A teacher takes a student's temperature.

Ms. Holmes takes temperatures as we welcome students back to DMS!

Principal's Message

     At Damascus Middle School we seek to create a challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations for success.  It is our goal to provide developmentally appropriate instruction that allows for the individual differences of students and accommodates a variety of learning styles.  We strongly believe learning is maximized when it takes place in an environment enriched with support and encouragement.
 
     It is my desire that each teacher, staff member, support person, student, and parent take pride in belonging to this community of learners.  
 
Scott Keith 
Principal
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Beliefs

We believe successful schools:
  • understand all students can learn
  • foster effective communication, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration
  • prepare students for success
  • meet the unique needs of each child
  • are grounded in respect and integrity
  • have a well-defined curriculum and programs that meet or exceed state and national standards
  • provide safe, healthy, and dynamic learning environments
  • have high expectations which inspire high performance
  • enable students to be college and career ready
  • engage and communicate with families

Mission

Washington County Schools is committed to the success of every student. We seek to empower all students to meet rigorous academic standards by providing authentic and relevant educational experiences.

Vision

Washington County Schools is an innovative leader in education excellence, teaching and learning, creativity, technology integration and global citizenship.

Latest News

Boys Basketball Shooting/Conditioning

Boys basketball shooting and conditioning begins on Monday, October 26 and will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 pm at Damascus Middle School. Get your physical before the season starts. Please contact Coach Patterson at 492-4937 if you have any questions.

Boys Football Weight-lifting/Conditioning

Boys football weight-lifting and conditioning begins on Monday, October 26 and will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 pm at Holston High School. Get your physical before the season starts. Please contact Coach Patterson at 492-4937 if you have any questions.

Cheerleading Interest Meeting at HHS

Any 7th or 8th grade student interested in trying out for 8th-grade cheerleading for basketball and football needs to meet in the Holston High School auditorium on Friday, October 16 at 3:30. If you are in Cohort B, a bus note will be needed to ride the bus to Holston High School.
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