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Volleyball players play a game.

The DMS volleyball team played hard for the win against Glade Spring Middle School.

Three volleyball players stand in front of a brick wall.

DMS 8th-graders Autumn S., Payton L., and Chloe R. play on the Holston High School JV volleyball team.

A volleyball player serves the ball while two players look on.

DMS 7th-grader Jayden S. serves the ball in a volleyball game against Glade Spring Middle School.

A volleyball player serves the ball.

DMS 8th-grader Makayla P. serves the ball in a volleyball game against Glade Spring Middle School.

Two boys stand in front of a bulletin board.

DMS's Eli T. and Brody T. had the top scores in eighth grade on the PACER fitness test.

Two men stand next to a police cruiser.

Damascus Middle School's SRO Connelly and Principal Worley are ready for the 2022-2023 school year!

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Welcome!

Volleyball players gather in a huddle.

The DMS volleyball players are encouraged by Principal Worley before their game against Glade Spring Middle School.

A volleyball player serves the ball while two players look on.

DMS 7th-grader Lydia R. serves the ball in a volleyball game against Glade Spring Middle School.

A volleyball player serves the ball while two players watch.

DMS 8th-grader Zoey H. serves the ball in a volleyball game against Glade Spring Middle School.

Two men stand with a student in a gym.

DMS's Principal Worley and SRO Connelly ran the PACER fitness test with Ashton W. 

Principal's Message

Welcome to Damascus Middle School! Our faculty and staff are committed to serving the students and community of Damascus. Our vision at DMS is to educate all students to their highest potential of academic achievement, to enable them to reach and expand their potential, and prepare them to become productive and responsible citizens.
 
In partnership with our community, our goal is to develop lifelong learners that will excel academically, socially, and emotionally wherever life’s journey may take them. 

We look forward to this upcoming year, and we encourage you to take an active role in your child’s education. We appreciate your continued support and commitment to the students that we serve. 
 
Respectfully,
Kevin Worley
 
 
 
 
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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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Flu Vaccine Registration

Flu shots will be given October 5, 6, or 7. Registration forms have been sent home with your student. Please complete and return the form by September 9 if you wish for your child to receive a flu vaccine at school.
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Clubs

Time: 2 PM – 3 PM
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