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A basketball players shoots a foul shot in a gym.

DMS's Allie P. shoots a foul shot against Glade Spring Middle School.

Girls play basketball in a gym.

DMS girls basketball players play against Glade Spring Middle School.

A student reads on a stage.

DMS 4-H member Colt T. participates in Share the Fun!

Students work on a math activity in a classroom.

Mrs. Childress's sixth-grade students work on their Christmas Cookie Ratio activity!

A band director stands in front of a band on a stage.

Mr. Bob Ballengee directs the DMS seventh and eighth grade band at the Christmas concert.

Girls play basketball in a gym.

DMS's Lilly J. looks to pass during a game against Glade Spring Middle School.


A band plays on a stage.

The DMS sixth-grade band, under the direction of Mr. Bob Ballengee, performs at the Christmas concert!

Basketball players wait for a rebound in a gym.

DMS boys basketball players work for a rebound against Glade Spring Middle School.

Students wear clothing that represents different careers.

DMS sixth-grade students dressed up for Career Day!

A student drinks a cup of tea in a library.

DMS sixth-grader Kaden L. enjoys a "cuppa" English tea in the library!

Two basketball players jump during a tip-off.

DMS's Cade C. leaps to gain first possession of the ball during the tip-off against Glade Spring Middle School.

A basketball players shoots in a gym.

DMS's Collin W. takes a shot against Glade Spring Middle School.

Cheerleaders stand in a gym.

DMS Cheerleaders pose during the game against Glade Spring Middle School.

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DMS's Brody T. shoots a foul shot against Glade Spring Middle School.

Three students drink tea in a library.

DMS sixth-grade students enjoy a "cuppa" English tea in the library!

Cheerleaders dance in a gym.

DMS Cheerleaders perform a dance at halftime!

Baskets of goodies await delivery.

DMS SCA and Care Club delivered these baskets to community helpers before Christmas!

Students pose wearing ugly Christmas sweaters.

DMS sixth-graders wear "ugly Christmas sweaters."

A basketball player shoots a foul shot.

DMS's Lilly J. shoots a foul shot against Glade Spring Middle School.

A coach talks to his basketball players.

Coach Proffitt talks to the DMS girls basketball team during a time-out.

Cheerleaders do a stunt in a gym.

DMS Cheerleaders lead the crowd during halftime!

Basketball players play in a gym.

DMS's Cade C. takes a shot against Glade Spring Middle School.

Four students stand on a stage with instruments.

DMS seventh-grade 4-H members participate in Share the Fun!

Basketball players wait for a rebound in a gym.

DMS girls basketball players work for a rebound against Glade Spring Middle School.

Basketball players play in a gym.

DMS's Cade C. takes a shot against Glade Spring Middle School.

A teacher works with a group of students.

DMS Teacher of the Year, Ms. Carolyn Doss, works with one of her World Geography classes.

Cheerleaders dance in a gym.

DMS Cheerleaders perform a dance at halftime!

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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