It's a Tropical Takeover 🌴in the stands tonight in support of the DMS Cavalier Basketball teams as they play the E.B. Stanley Falcons. Go Cavs!
We need donors!❣️Please sign up to donate during our blood drive on Monday, November 17 from 10 am-3 pm.
📢 Washington County Public Schools will remain on a two-hour delay for today, Tuesday, November 11.
However, due to road conditions, bus service will NOT be provided in the Konnarock, Taylor’s Valley, and Green Cove areas.
In addition, the following buses in the Glade Spring attendance zone will operate on CLEAR ROUTES ONLY:
*8
*18
*59
*77
*87
Parents of student drivers are encouraged to use their best judgment based on conditions in your specific location.
As always, the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
However, due to road conditions, bus service will NOT be provided in the Konnarock, Taylor’s Valley, and Green Cove areas.
In addition, the following buses in the Glade Spring attendance zone will operate on CLEAR ROUTES ONLY:
*8
*18
*59
*77
*87
Parents of student drivers are encouraged to use their best judgment based on conditions in your specific location.
As always, the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
Wear your camo gear and come support the DMS Cavalier basketball teams as they play at home tonight against Chilhowie Middle School!
SCHEDULE CHANGE: Due to winter weather conditions, WCPS will operate on a 2-Hour Delayed Schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Childcare will be provided at elementary schools for working families who need it. Please be on the lookout for additional information from your child’s elementary school.
The DMS Caval-Air Force Robotics team, composed of Canyon D., Lily D., Turner E., Albert H., Gabby L., Ryan M., Harper M., Matthew T., and Carter W., rocked the regional RDL competition on Saturday, November 8 at UVA-Wise! In the qualifying rounds they ranked 9th out of 20 teams. The finals bracket involved the top 16 teams forming an alliance with another team and competing as a pair. Their alliance with Patrick Henry High advanced to the semi-final round and took 3rd place! Congratulations! 🤖
The DMS Cavalier Basketball teams play at home again tonight...it's a BLACKOUT! Go Cavs! 🏀
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.
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! 💛💙
DMS Cavalier Basketball begins tonight at home against the GSMS Rebels! Go Cavs! 🏀
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!🎃
Red Ribbon Week Day 5: DMS ended Red Ribbon Week by saying "BOO" to drugs and bullying!
Red Ribbon Week Day 4: Friends don't let friends do drugs or bully!
Red Ribbon Week Day 3: Give drugs and bullying the boot!
Red Ribbon Week Day 2: DMS teaming up against drugs and bullying!
Kicking off Red Ribbon Week by putting drugs and bullying to rest! 💤
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!
Just a reminder 🎃: Entries for our annual pumpkin contest are due tomorrow!
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.
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!
