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Students created unique, one-of-a-kind pumpkins to celebrate our differences for Bullying Prevention Month. Sophie B. won first prize for her painted pumpkin and Alyssa W. won first prize for her carved pumpkin!
Members of the SCA visited Haynes Corn Maze, where they engaged in team building, communication, and friendly competition to solve the riddles and complete the maze!
Attention 8th-grade students: The Winter Guard will be hosting auditions soon and you’re invited to join us. You do not need to be in band to join and you don’t need any experience!
If you’re interested, fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/T37RdHHBt57aqkWn7
Students in Ms. Caywood's Science 6 class launched ghost rockets using Alka-Seltzer to produce CO2.
Students solved Hair-Raising Halloween Word Problems and Pumpkin Carving Logic Puzzles in order to go trick-or-treating in sixth grade math!
Washington Way Award Nominations: Nominate a special support staff person for the #WashingtonWayAward! Do you know someone whose work and commitment makes WCPS a better place to be?
#WashingtonWayAward Categories:
*Above and Beyond Custodian Award -- Vote for a custodian that makes a difference!
*Silver Spoon Award -- Vote for the best food service worker out there!
*Helping Hand Award -- Vote for a nurse or an aide that has helped you!
*Master Technician Award -- Vote for the one who has helped you fix things!
*Wheels on the Bus Award -- Vote for the driver or mechanic who helps get you home!
*Customer Service Award -- Vote for the person who is always there to help!
Scan the QR Code by Friday, December 6 to nominate a support staff person.
To learn more about the #WashingtonWayAwards, watch this video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM7Y0BdMbF4
Just a reminder that all carved and painted/decorated pumpkins are due tomorrow!
Students in Ms. Caywood's Science 6 classes used the three different methods of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation) to make popcorn!
DMS sixth-grade students put on their detective hats to watch Sherlock Holmes solve "The Case of the Jersey Lily" at the Barter Theatre on Wednesday, October 23!
On October 22, students from Damascus Middle School were one of the first two groups of students in our region to experience the new Career Commons in Abingdon. Students were able to engage in hand-on activities throughout the innovative experience to gain a better sense of skills and knowledge needed in a variety of occupations. Through the engaging event, students were able to acquire a better understanding of future vocational paths available to them in our area and beyond. In a show of continuing support to the Damascus community, the staff at EO were kind enough to also give all DMS students an “Appalachian Strong” t-shirt which was designed specifically to raise funds for flood relief.
Fall pictures are tomorrow!
Promise Program: Today was a proud moment for Washington County Public Schools! We witnessed something truly special as our community gathered at Virginia Highlands Community College to celebrate the launch of the Washington County Promise Program. This commitment by Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia and VHCC marks a major step forward in providing a brighter future for our students.
Thanks to this incredible program, students who live in Washington County, VA, can
now pursue higher education with free tuition, breaking down financial barriers and
opening doors to countless opportunities. We’re beyond excited to see the impact this
will have on our students, their families, and our community as a whole.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us today - from students and faculty to
community leaders and partners. Your support means everything as we work together
to enrich the lives of our young people.
Head over to https://promiseprogram.org/ and discover how this opportunity can benefit your student!
#WashingtonCountySchools #VHCCPromise #StudentOpportunities #OurFuture
#CommunityStrong #EducationMatters
(Photo Courtesy: Virginia Highlands Community College)
Let's line the halls with pumpkins!
Good luck to the DMS football team as they play Rural Retreat at home! Go Cavs!
Fall pictures are next week!
Special Visit: A big thank you to Attorney General Jason Miyares and Former Gov. George Allen for making a stop at Damascus Middle School on Tuesday. During the visit, they dropped off donated supplies to help with ongoing flood relief efforts. Miyares and Allen also spent time talking with students and families.
After a busy week of Homecoming festivities, DMS students attended the first pep rally and dance of the year! Spirit Kings and Queens for each grade level were crowned, and our cheerleaders led us in a grade level competition for the most school spirit. Nurse Stiltner presented the spirit stick to the eighth-grade class! The day ended with the dance and concessions!
It was a great night for football, as the Damascus Middle School Cavaliers took a win over the Glade Spring Middle School Rebels! Way to go, Cavs!
Good luck to the football team as they travel to Patrick Henry High School to play Glade Spring Middle School today! Go Cavs!
Students in sixth grade enjoyed a digital escape room using their knowledge of converting between fractions, decimals, and percents. These are the first escapees in each class--the winners!