The DMS Cavalier Basketball teams play at home again tonight...it's a BLACKOUT! Go Cavs! 🏀
about 18 hours ago, Damascus Middle School
DMS Cavalier Basketball @ Home vs. WMS
Damascus Middle School is hosting a blood drive on Monday, November 17, from 10 am until 3 pm. Family, friends, and community members are invited to donate. The homeroom with the most participation will receive an ice cream party.
1 day ago, Damascus Middle School
Blood Drive Damascus Middle School Monday, Nov. 17 10 am-3 pm
Damascus Middle School welcomed Dr. Kelly Atkins, Associate Professor of Marketing, and students Deven McCombs and Ashley Esposito from ETSU’s Marketing program for our Career Café on Monday, November 3. Dr. Atkins introduced lots of career options related to fashion before diving into the specifics of Fashion Merchandising. Led by the ETSU students, DMS students played a game of “Would You Rather?” to help determine their particular interests in various parts of the field. In addition to discovering the many career opportunities in Fashion Merchandising, students learned about specific ETSU alumni with exciting careers in this field all over the United States, as well as domestic and international travel experiences they could engage in as students in ETSU’s program! Lunch ended with some free ETSU gear for our students–Go Bucs! 💛💙
2 days ago, Damascus Middle School
Students listen to three adults talk about fashion merchandising.
A student raises her hand to ask a question in a presentation.
Three adults pose with a poster.
A man talks to a group of students.
Students listen to three adults talk about fashion merchandising.
Students listen to three adults talk about fashion merchandising.
Students ask questions and a woman answers.
A man gives a student a prize for asking a question.
Students raise their hands to ask a woman a question.
DMS Cavalier Basketball begins tonight at home against the GSMS Rebels! Go Cavs! 🏀
4 days ago, Damascus Middle School
DMS Cavalier Basketball @ Home vs. GSMS
In celebration of Red Ribbon Week, students created unique, one-of-a-kind pumpkins. The students and faculty voted, and Archer A. and Lucas M. were the winners!🎃
4 days ago, Damascus Middle School
Various decorated and carved pumpkins are displayed on a table.
A student poses with a certificate and a carved pumpkin.
A student holds a painted pumpkin.
Red Ribbon Week Day 5: DMS ended Red Ribbon Week by saying "BOO" to drugs and bullying!
4 days ago, Damascus Middle School
Two students dressed in basketball jerseys pose in a cafeteria.
A man poses in a racing uniform.
Student pose in their Halloween costumes.
A teacher and student pose in matching Halloween costumes.
Teachers pose in Halloween costumes.
Teachers pose in Halloween costumes.
A student poses in a Halloween costume.
A woman poses in a Halloween costume.
A woman poses in a Halloween costume.
Two students pose in Halloween costumes.
Red Ribbon Week Day 4: Friends don't let friends do drugs or bully!
7 days ago, Damascus Middle School
Two students are dressed alike.
Four students are dressed alike.
Two students are dressed alike.
Two students and a teacher are dressed alike.
Two students are dressed alike.
Two students are dressed alike.
Two students are dressed alike.
Three students are dressed alike.
Two students are dressed alike.
A teacher and a student are dressed alike.
Red Ribbon Week Day 3: Give drugs and bullying the boot!
8 days ago, Damascus Middle School
A student poses in a cowboy hat and boots.
Students pose in western wear.
A student poses in a cowboy hat.
A student poses in a cowboy hat.
A student poses in a cowboy hat.
A student poses in a cowboy hat.
Teachers pose in cowboy hats and boots.
Teachers pose in cowboy hats and boots.
Students pose in cowboy hats and boots.
Students pose in cowboy hats and boots.
Red Ribbon Week Day 2: DMS teaming up against drugs and bullying!
9 days ago, Holston High School
Students pose in team jerseys.
A student poses in a team jersey and gear.
Students pose in team jerseys.
Students pose in team jerseys.
A student poses in a team jersey.
Students pose in team jerseys.
A student poses in a team jersey.
A student poses in a team jersey.
A student poses in a team jersey.
A student poses in a team jersey.
Kicking off Red Ribbon Week by putting drugs and bullying to rest! 💤
10 days ago, Damascus Middle School
Students pose in their pajamas.
Students pose in their pajamas.
Students pose in their pajamas.
Students pose in their pajamas.
Students pose in their pajamas.
Students pose in their pajamas.
Students sign the anti-bullying sign.
Students pose in their pajamas.
Students pose in their pajamas.
Principals pose in pajamas.
DMS is hosting a blood drive on Monday, November 17 from 10 am-3 pm. Family, friends, and community members are encouraged to donate. The homeroom class with the most participation will earn an ice cream party. When making an appointment, tell which student you are donating to help. Thank you all; let's make this another great event!
11 days ago, Damascus Middle School
Blood Drive Damascus Middle School Monday, Nov. 17 10 am-3 pm
Just a reminder 🎃: Entries for our annual pumpkin contest are due tomorrow!
11 days ago, Damascus Middle School
Pumpkin Decorating Contest Details
Sweet DNA 🧬: Students in Ms. Ritter's Science 7 classes built candy models of DNA using Twizzlers and marshmallows. The models helped students visualize the double helix structure and practice complementary base pairing.
11 days ago, Damascus Middle School
Students show off their candy DNA models.
Students show off their candy DNA models.
Students show off their candy DNA models.
Students show off their candy DNA models.
Students show off their candy DNA models.
Dr. Matlock Day 🎉🎓: Students, faculty, and staff surprised Dr. Jason Matlock with a celebration of his completion of his doctorate and a day named in his honor! The day began with a special announcement made by Layla F. and James K., which was the first hint to Dr. Matlock of what he had in store! He entered the halls to sounds of cheering students and sights of faculty and staff dressed just like him. Dr. Keith Perrigan, Mrs. Debbie Anderson and Jason’s family members were also involved in the surprise. His father, Mr. David Matlock, shared stories of Jason’s desire to make a difference in the lives of others from an early age. His decision to pursue a doctoral degree is an example of his dedication to his children, Nolan and Knox, and to all of the other children he has impacted and will continue to impact throughout his career in education. Congratulations, Dr. Matlock!
14 days ago, Damascus Middle School
A man holds a cup of coffee in an office.
A man walks down a hall lined with students.
A man walks down a hall lined with children holding pictures.
A man walks down a hall lined with children.
A man walks down a hall of children clapping.
A man stands with a boy in a library.
A man talks with a group of people in a library.
Three people hold a diploma in a library.
A man stands with a group of people in a library.
A group of people stand in a library.
DMS welcomed Kevin Kelly, Chief Ranger, and Kathy Miller, Interpretive Ranger, from Grayson Highlands State Park to another exciting Career Café on October 20. The rangers spoke to students about the wide variety of roles and duties within the park service. They educated students about the diverse paths that can lead to a career as a park ranger as well as the benefits, skills, and overall perks within this exciting career. Students walked away more informed about both the park service and the flora and fauna of our region.
16 days ago, Damascus Middle School
Students listen to park rangers while eating lunch.
Students listen to park rangers while eating lunch.
Students listen to park rangers while eating lunch.
Students listen to park rangers while eating lunch.
Students listen to park rangers while eating lunch.
Students listen to park rangers while eating lunch.
Students listen to park rangers while eating lunch.
Students listen to park rangers while eating lunch.
Students listen to park rangers while eating lunch.
My Jersey, Your Impact: In this tradition, 8th-grade athletes recognize a teacher who has impacted their lives, inspiring and encouraging them on and off the playing field or court. The honorees for Fall 2025 were as follows: Mrs. Blackburn, chosen by Mikayla G., Brady H., Jakob L., Savana M., Hunter S., and Landen W.; Mr. Blizzard, chosen by Lucy H. and Carson M.; Mrs. Childress, chosen by Ali P. and Brooklyn W.; Mrs. Foster, chosen by Myah L. and Selena S.; Ms. Bowman (Hilton), chosen by Brantley D.; Ms. Kelly, chosen by Makenna E., Selah J., Case M., Roby O., and Asher T.; Ms. M. Mitten, chosen by Matthew T.; Mrs. Rhudy, chosen by Urijah S.; and Mrs. Taylor, chosen by Dalton M. and Brayden O. Congratulations to the honorees and to these student athletes!
18 days ago, Damascus Middle School
Student athlete(s) stand with teacher(s) on a court/field.
Student athlete(s) stand with teacher(s) on a court/field.
Student athlete(s) stand with teacher(s) on a court/field.
Student athlete(s) stand with teacher(s) on a court/field.
Student athlete(s) stand with teacher(s) on a court/field.
Student athlete(s) stand with teacher(s) on a court/field.
Student athlete(s) stand with teacher(s) on a court/field.
Student athlete(s) stand with teacher(s) on a court/field.
Student athlete(s) stand with teacher(s) on a court/field.
Student athlete(s) stand with teacher(s) on a court/field.
The DMS Cavalier Football team travels to Rural Retreat to play tonight! Go Cavs! 🏈📣🏈
18 days ago, Damascus Middle School
DMS Cavalier Football VS. RRMS
🎓 Big news from Damascus Middle School

Principal Jason Matlock successfully defended his dissertation last night through Radford University and is officially Dr. Matlock! His research focused on addressing chronic absenteeism through a networked improvement community using improvement science.

We couldn’t be prouder of this huge accomplishment. Congratulations, Dr. Matlock!
21 days ago, WCPS Social Media
Jason Matlock Photo
It's time for the annual pumpkin decorating contest! 🎃
28 days ago, Damascus Middle School
Join us for a spooktacular pumpkin decorating contest!
The DMS Cavalier Football Team returns to the Holston High School field to face the Glade Spring Middle School Rebels tonight at 5:30! Come out and show your support! Go Cavs! 🏈📣
29 days ago, Damascus Middle School
DMS Cavalier Football vs. GSMS