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32101 Government Road, Damascus, VA 24236 Phone: 276-739-4100
COVID19 Updates

Virtual Learning Continues Through January 22

Virtual instruction will continue through Friday, January 22. Beginning Monday, January 25, Cohort A will attend In-person learning on Monday and Tuesday with Remote learning on Thursday and Friday, and Cohort B will attend In-person learning on Thursday and Friday with Remote learning on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesdays will remain as division level cleaning and remote activity.

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

Books on top of a book shelf.

Thankful for the generous donation of books to our library by Washington County 4-H & The Molina Foundation. 

A teacher takes a student's temperature.

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

A student wears a mask while sitting at a desk.

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

A teacher takes a student's temperature.

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

Three teachers wear masks in front of a bulletin board.

Sixth-grade teachers are ready for remote learning.

Five teachers wear masks in a hallway.

Eighth-grade teachers are ready for remote learning.

Four teachers wear masks in front of a bulletin board.

Seventh-grade teachers are ready for remote learning.

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!

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.

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Virtual Learning Continues Through January 22

Virtual instruction will continue through Friday, January 22. Beginning Monday, January 25, Cohort A will attend In-person learning on Monday and Tuesday with Remote learning on Thursday and Friday, and Cohort B will attend In-person learning on Thursday and Friday with Remote learning on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesdays will remain as division level cleaning and remote activity.
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