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32101 Government Road, Damascus, VA 24236 Phone: 276-739-4100
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Volleyball players play in a gym.

DMS volleyball players wait for the serve!

Football players run onto the field.

The DMS football team runs onto the field before a game.

A football coach talks to a player on the sidelines.

A quick coach-player pep talk helps prepare Luke G. for the game.

Football players play football on a field.

The DMS football team works hard in every game.

A football player runs with the ball.

DMS football player Noah T. runs the ball.

A group of volleyball players pose in a gym.

The DMS volleyball team poses in the gym before a match.

Two football teams play on a football field.

The DMS football team plays hard against every foe!

A group of volleyball players stand with their coach in a gym.

The DMS volleyball team poses in the gym after a match!

Two volleyball players wait for a serve.

DMS volleyball players are ready for the serve!

Two volleyball players play in a gym.

Several eighth-grade players play volleyball on the Holston High School team!

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

Eighth-Grade Students Encouraged to Apply for Upward Bound Program

Upward Bound is one of several TRIO programs that are funded by the US Department of Education. The purpose of Upward Bound is to provide support to students in their preparation for college. The program provides opportunities for students to succeed in high school and ultimately in their college education. The program focuses on increasing the educational aspirations of students in our rural high schools by exposing them to colleges from day one of their participation in Upward Bound.
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