Damascus Middle School

Red Ribbon Week at DMS: October 26–30

Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign promoting drug awareness and prevention. The tradition began in 1985 to honor DEA Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who lost his life while investigating drug trafficking in Mexico. Wearing a red ribbon became a symbol of standing against drug use.

Each year, millions participate in Red Ribbon Week to encourage healthy, drug-free lifestyles. Damascus Middle School is proud to join this effort and encourage students to make positive choices for a brighter future!

To celebrate Red Ribbon Week, DMS students and staff are encouraged to participate in our themed dress-up days:

Monday, October 26: Pajama Day: Dream Big, Stay Drug Free!
Tuesday, October 27: Jersey/Spirit Day: Wear your favorite team jersey or school spirit wear.
Wednesday, October 28: Twin/Tri/Group Day: Coordinate outfits with your friends.
Thursday, October 29: Red Out: Wear red to show your commitment to being drug-free.
Friday, October 30: Halloween: Wear your Halloween attire to celebrate the final day of Red Ribbon Week.

We look forward to seeing our students and staff participate as we celebrate making healthy choices and staying drug-free!

🎃 DMS Spooktacular Pumpkin Decorating Contest! 🎃

October is Bullying Prevention Month! DMS students are invited to celebrate our differences by creating unique, one-of-a-kind pumpkins! Entries may be carved or painted/decorated, and prizes will be awarded to the winner of each category.

🎃 All entries are due October 27! You may submit pumpkins early for display. Each participant may enter one pumpkin.

See Mrs. Caywood with any questions!

📣🏀 DMS BASKETBALL CHEER TRYOUTS!🏀📣


Want to cheer on the Cavs this basketball season? Come show your school spirit at basketball cheer tryouts!

📅 DATES: Tuesday, October 20 – Thursday, October 22

⏰ TIME: 3:30–5:00 PM each day

📍 LOCATION: Damascus Middle School

⚠️ IMPORTANT: All students MUST have a valid sports physical to participate in tryouts. Students without a valid physical will NOT be permitted to try out.

We look forward to seeing everyone bring their energy, enthusiasm, and Cavalier spirit!

❤️🖤🤍 GO CAVS! 📣🏀

🏈❤️ GAME DAY! 🖤🏈

Tonight is our My Jersey, Your Impact game as our DMS Cavaliers take on the Chilhowie Warriors! 🏈

Join us for our final football game of the season as we recognize those who have made a positive impact on our players, both on and off the field!

Let us fill the stands and cheer on our Cavaliers one last time!

GO CAVS! ❤️🖤🏈

📸 Say Cheese, Cavaliers! 😁

Picture Day at Damascus Middle School is Friday, October 16th!
Come dressed to impress and bring your best smile! 📸❤️🖤

🎉 BIG NEWS FOR DAMASCUS MIDDLE SCHOOL! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate DMS being recognized as a Distinguished School and ranking among the TOP 10 middle schools in Virginia for overall School Performance and Support Framework score gains!

This incredible achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our students, teachers, staff, and entire school community. Success like this takes a TEAM, and we could not be prouder of our DMS family!

❤️🖤 Proud of Our Students. Proud of Our Staff. Proud of Our School! ❤️🖤