STEAM Student Showcase: Projects created by Mrs. Stevens' Technology students and Mrs. Rhudy's Agriscience students were displayed in the library during Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 12. Albert H. and Carter W., members of the Caval-Air Force Robotics team, were also available to share information about robotics.
3 days ago, Damascus Middle School
Damascus Middle School is honored to have raised $3,000 with our annual St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Math-A-Thon fundraiser. Our top fundraiser was Elijah P., who collected $845 in donations. This cause is special to Elijah, whose younger sister, Josie, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at just three years old. Neuroblastoma begins with a tumor on an adrenal gland and quickly spreads to other parts of the body. In Josie’s case, the bone marrow from her jawline all the way to her ankles was full of cancer cells.
Josie needed specialized treatment that could only be administered at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, where she was med-flighted the day after her diagnosis. For the first year of Josie’s treatment, St. Jude housed, fed, and covered all living expenses for Josie and her mother, while her father and brothers remained at home in Damascus trying to keep their normal lives going.
Elijah and Josie’s mother, Kelley, said, “Josie’s response to treatment was nothing short of a miracle. July 12 will be her five-year diagnosis anniversary and her chance of relapse will significantly decrease. We thank God and St. Jude every day for curing Josie! A lot of people are not aware, but St. Jude is one of only a few research hospitals that give their research away for free. The generosity of donors allows children not being treated at St. Jude to have the latest pediatric cancer research at their fingertips. Neuroblastoma specifically went from a 60% survival rate at the time of Josie’s diagnosis to 80% today. Our family cannot thank Damascus Middle School enough for helping St. Jude continue their fight against pediatric cancer!”
Thank you to all of those who participated and donated to this worthy cause and to Mrs. Melissa Childress who sponsors this event each year!
4 days ago, Damascus Middle School
Thank you, SRO Justin Greer, for your service to Damascus Middle School! We appreciate you!
4 days ago, Damascus Middle School
Damascus Middle School has been officially designated as a Virginia Community School by the Virginia Department of Education! This designation recognizes excellence in school leadership, intentional programming, and partnership development. Congratulations to our administration, faculty, staff, and families!
4 days ago, Damascus Middle School
READBowl Success🎉: Congratulations to our Book Jersey Winners: Selena S., Harper C., and Raiana A.! We also want to recognize our PowerUP leaders during the READBowl. Tanner C., Hunter H., Charlotte L., and Selena S. earned the most PowerUp units in their grade levels. A special thank you to all the teachers for helping with this event, to the HHS Athletic Boosters for providing awesome Cavalier swag as prizes, and to our Reading Specialist Trudy Cobler for her hard work to make our first annual READBowl a success!
4 days ago, Damascus Middle School
Reminder: St. Jude Math-A-Thon money is due tomorrow, Thursday, February 12. Thank you for your support of our students as they contribute to this wonderful cause!
9 days ago, Damascus Middle School
Today, an individual at DMS had to leave the building due to a medical reason via ambulance and is receiving appropriate care. All students and staff in the building are safe and continuing daily activities.
10 days ago, Damascus Middle School
📢SCHEDULE INFORMATION: Washington County Public Schools will operate on a Regular Schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only in the morning and afternoon.
The list of impacted roads by attendance zone are below.
Abingdon High School Attendance Zone
*Horizon Drive
*Sparrow Road
*Caney Valley Road
*Little Creek Road
Patrick Henry High School Attendance Zone
*Moore Creek Road
*Logan Creek Road
*Yellow Springs Road
*McCulloch Drive
Holston High School Attendance Zone
*Rush Creek Road
11 days ago, WCPS Social Media
READBowl Winner 🏆: The winner of the DMS READBowl was the 7th grade! The DMS Sip Spot will be open for them on Friday morning for a refreshing drink during homeroom. Congratulations!
11 days ago, Damascus Middle School
📣Transportation Update – Impacted Roads – Monday, February 9, 2026
As a follow-up to our earlier schedule change announcement, below is the list of roads where bus service will be impacted tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only during the morning and afternoon routes.
Abingdon High School Attendance Zone
*Chip Ridge Road
*Hillandale Road
*Montgomery Road
*Horizon Drive
*Azure Lane
*Rattle Creek (Past Condor)
*Caney Valley Road
*Little Creek Road
John S. Battle High School Attendance Zone
*Swinging Bridge Road
*Anderson Road
*Slaughter Road
Patrick Henry High School Attendance Zone
*Buchanan Road
*Morning Glory Lane
*Moore Creek Road
*Logan Creek Road
*Yellow Springs Road
*McCulloch Drive
Holston High School Attendance Zone
*Rush Creek Road
*Greertown Road
12 days ago, WCPS Social Media
📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Washington County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only in the morning and afternoon. We will provide a list of impacted roads this evening.
Childcare for elementary students will be provided at elementary schools (for elementary aged students only) for working families who need it. Please watch for additional information from your child’s elementary school.
12 days ago, WCPS Social Media
Reminder: Create a book jersey project about a book you are reading and qualify to win a sweet prize! Please use the template that is on the DMS website if you don't have the one your teacher gave you before our snowcation.
14 days ago, Damascus Middle School
📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Based on current road conditions and another round of winter weather predicted to start at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow, Washington County Public Schools will implement a Remote Learning Day for Friday, February 6, 2026. No childcare will be provided. Forecasts look much better next week and we look forward to seeing our students when we return to school in-person.
Teachers and schools will communicate additional information and instructions related to remote learning for the day.
Because of the Remote Learning Day, the WCPS Nutrition Department will offer breakfast and lunch meals for students at four locations. Meals will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Abingdon High School, John S. Battle High School, Patrick Henry High School, and Holston High School. Any child 18 years of age or younger is eligible to receive meals and may choose one of the four listed locations for meal pick-up. Students do not need to be present for families to pick up meals.
15 days ago, WCPS Social Media
📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Due to overnight snow and low temperatures, Washington County Public Schools will implement a Remote Learning Day for Thursday, February 5, 2026. No childcare will be provided.
Teachers and schools will communicate additional information and instructions related to remote learning for the day.
Because of the Remote Learning Day, the WCPS Nutrition Department will offer breakfast and lunch meals for students at four locations. Meals will be available from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at Abingdon High School, John S. Battle High School, Patrick Henry High School, and Holston High School. Any child 18 years of age or younger is eligible to receive meals and may choose one of the four listed locations for meal pick-up. Students do not need to be present for families to pick up meals.
15 days ago, WCPS Social Media
📢 Transportation Update – Impacted Roads – Thursday, February 5, 2026
As a follow-up to our earlier schedule change announcement, below is the list of roads where bus service will be impacted tomorrow, Thursday, February 5, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only during the morning and afternoon routes.
Abingdon High School Attendance Zone
*Chip Ridge Road
*Hillandale Road
*Montgomery Road
*Horizon Drive
*Cave Creek/Potter Lane
*Azure Lane
*Falls Hill Road
*Caney Valley Road
*Little Creek Road
John S. Battle High School Attendance Zone
*Swinging Bridge Road
*Anderson Road
*Pinnacle Road
*Phillips Road
*Slaughter Road
*Cove Creek
Patrick Henry High School Attendance Zone
*Buchanan Road
*Morning Glory Lane
*Moore Creek Road
*Blackwell Chapel Road
*Chestnut Ridge Road
*Logan Creek Road
*Tobias Drive
*Yellow Springs Road
*McCulloch Drive
Holston High School Attendance Zone
*Rush Creek Road
16 days ago, WCPS Social Media
📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Washington County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow, Thursday, February 5, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only in the morning and afternoon. We will provide a list of impacted roads this evening.
If we remain on a 2-hour delay, childcare for elementary students will be provided at elementary schools (for elementary aged students only) for working families who need it. Please watch for additional information from your child’s elementary school.
We are also monitoring the potential for snow this evening. Should a change need to be made to tomorrow’s schedule, a decision will be made by 7:30 a.m.
Families always have the final say when determining if travel is safe for their student. Schools will work with families to make up missed learning for absences related to travel concerns in the affected areas.
16 days ago, WCPS Social Media
📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Although air temperatures are above freezing, road temperatures are not. As a result, we are experiencing black ice all over the county. Washington County Public Schools will implement a Remote Learning Day for Wednesday, February 4, 2026. No childcare will be provided.
Teachers and schools will communicate additional information and instructions related to remote learning for the day.
Because of the Remote Learning Day, the WCPS Nutrition Department will offer breakfast and lunch meals for students at four locations. Meals will be available from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at Abingdon High School, John S. Battle High School, Patrick Henry High School, and Holston High School. Any child 18 years of age or younger is eligible to receive meals and may choose one of the four listed locations for meal pick-up. Students do not need to be present for families to pick up meals.
16 days ago, WCPS Social Media
📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Washington County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only in the morning and afternoon. At this time, there are a few roads and bus turn-around spots that remain snow-covered. Roads of concern are listed below by your high school attendance zone.
Childcare for elementary students will be provided at elementary schools (for elementary aged students only) for working families who need it. Please watch for additional information from your child’s elementary school.
We are also monitoring the potential for snow this evening. Should a change need to be made to tomorrow’s schedule, a decision will be made by 7:30 a.m.
Families always have the final say when determining if travel is safe for their student. Schools will work with families to make up missed learning for absences related to travel concerns in the affected areas.
Holston High School Attendance Zone
*Kelly Chapel Road
*Friendship Road
*Bishop Road
*Mill Creek Road
*Barr Town Road
*Confederate Road
*Rush Creek Road
*Greertown Road
*Rivermont Road
*McGee Road
*Rock Springs Road
*South Fork River Road
*Widener Valley Road (Between Confederate Road and Bishop Road)
*Bluff Hollow (Past Alex Drive)
*Sweet Hollow Road
17 days ago, WCPS Social Media
📢REMINDER: Washington County Public Schools will implement a Remote Learning Day for Tuesday, February 3, 2026. No childcare will be provided.
Teachers and schools will communicate additional information and instructions related to remote learning for the day.
Because of the Remote Learning Day, the WCPS Nutrition Department will offer breakfast and lunch meals for students at four locations. Meals will be available from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at Abingdon High School, John S. Battle High School, Patrick Henry High School, and Holston High School. Any child 18 years of age or younger is eligible to receive meals and may choose one of the four listed locations for meal pick-up. Students do not need to be present for families to pick up meals.
18 days ago, WCPS Social Media
It's National School Counseling Week! Thank you, Mrs. Moser, for all you do to support student success at Damascus Middle School!
18 days ago, Damascus Middle School
