Don’t forget to register for our exciting after-school enrichment programs! Registration and payments are due by April 3. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up soon to secure your place. Spring Enrichments will run from April 6th through June 1st. Please make checks Payable to the Town of Douglas and return to Kayla Avedian or the Main office at DMS.
Check the sign-up sheet or visit the main office for more details. Link to the DMS Spring Catalog Below:
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Douglas Middle School
School Health Office
21 Davis Street
Douglas, Massachusetts 01516
Telephone: 508-476-3332 Ext.5 Fax: 508-476-4036
William Bishop Kathleen A. Campbell Jaclyn Sullivan
Interim Principal Middle School Nurse Dean of Students
March, 2026
Dear Middle School Parents/Guardians:
Per Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations, school nurses are required to conduct several health screenings per grade level during the school year. Among these screenings are the following:
Heights and weights on grade 7 students. A Body Mass Index (BMI) will then be calculated. Results will be mailed home upon request. (Screening in March)
Students in grade 7 will have their vision and hearing screened. Results that are found to be out of normal limits will be reported to parents with follow up instructions. (Screening in March)
Students in grades 6-8 will be individually screened for scoliosis. An advance notice will be sent home just prior to the screening date so that the girls will be able to wear appropriate clothing for this screening (sports bra or bathing suit top). Results that are found to be out of normal boundaries will be reported to parents with follow up instructions. (Screening TBA)
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for 7th grade. Additional information will be sent home regarding this program prior to screening, (Screening TBA)
These screenings will take place during the school year. If you wish to exclude your student from any of the screenings please e-mail me at kcampbell@douglasps.net
Sincerely,
Kathleen A. Campbell, BSN, RN, NCSN
Due to the snow days, Clay Club, Tinkering with Tech., and Drama & Performance will meet on March 17th, 24th, and 31st.
The last day for SAGA and Cooking Basics will be Thursday March 19th.
Please email Kayla Avedian @kavedian@douglasps.net if you have any questions or concerns.
We’re excited to share that our Spring After-School Enrichment Program will be starting soon! These activities offer students a wonderful opportunity to explore new interests, build skills, and have fun after the school day ends.
🗓 Program Dates: April 6, 2026 – June 1, 2026
🕑 Time: 2:00–3:00 PM (once per week for 8 weeks)
📌 Registration Deadline: April 3, 2026
A catalog of enrichment options is included below for you to review with your child. An email has also been sent directly to students with this information.
View the full enrichment offerings here:
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Please note the following important details:
Classes meet once a week for 8 weeks; any cancellations due to holidays or weather will be made up
Cost is $50 per class (some classes may require an additional materials fee)
Checks should be made payable to the Town of Douglas
Registration forms must be completed and submitted with payment
Completed forms and payment should be placed in a sealed envelope labeled DMS Enrichment & Student Name and returned to the Main Office
Paper registration forms are available in the Main Office and from Ms. Avedian
Sign-ups are first come, first served.
Each class requires a minimum of 10 students to run.
If there is not enough interest and no second choice is selected, a refund will be issued.
Additional reminders:
Please complete one form per child per enrichment
Parents/guardians are responsible for prompt pick-up at 3:00 PM at the main entrance (unless the student has permission to walk home)
We encourage families to review the options together and submit registration as soon as possible if your child is interested.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Kayla Avedian at kavedian@douglasps.net.
We’re looking forward to a fun and engaging enrichment season!
Best,
Ms. Avedian
Check out our DMS Weekly Newsletter. Have a great weekend!!!
Thank you to all the students who participated in our Growth Mindset survey! Every response was entered into a randomized drawing for a prize, and our winners have been chosen:
🎉 Hannah Lewis
🎉 Henry Caouette
🎉 Sophie Kagels
Winners can stop by the Counseling Office on Monday to collect their prize.
New survey question coming Monday – get ready for another chance to participate and win!
Included in the photos are some of the creative ways our Middle School Tigers are showing growth mindset, like trying harder, asking for help, and staying focused in class. Keep up the great work! 💪
Students conducted research on topics related to Ancient Egypt and then chose a creative way to showcase their learning. Projects included model pyramids, informational posters, and engaging slideshows that highlighted everything from pharaohs and daily life to pyramids and Egyptian culture.
It was wonderful to see students think like historians and researchers, while also getting creative with their presentations. The classroom was filled with impressive projects, thoughtful research, and plenty of excitement as students shared what they learned.
Great job to all of our 6th graders for their hard work and creativity! 👏
We’re excited to announce that our Spring After-School Enrichment programs are right around the corner! Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing the Spring Enrichment Catalog and registration information so families can explore all the great opportunities available for our students.
From hands-on activities and creative experiences to fun ways to learn and connect with friends after school, there will be something for everyone! 🎨⚙️🏃♂️📚
Stay tuned for the full catalog and details on how to sign up. Spots can fill quickly, so you won’t want to miss it!
More information coming soon! 👀
High school counselors visited the middle school and worked with students to review course offerings, answer questions, and help them begin planning their schedules for 9th grade. It was a great opportunity for students to learn more about the academic programs and pathways available to them at the high school.
Thank you to our high school counseling team for taking the time to support our students and help make the transition to high school a smooth and exciting process! 📚
Middle school students had the chance to ask questions about the program, learn about classes offered at the high school, and even try driving the team’s large robots! It was an exciting hands-on experience, and our students had a great time exploring the technology and learning more about what they can look forward to in the future.
A big thank you to middle school instructors Mrs. Findlay and Mrs. Bronzo, as well as high school instructor Mr. Riordan, for helping make this opportunity possible and for supporting such a great learning experience for our students! 🚀
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Douglas Middle School’s 8th grade students will be participating in a field trip to the Edward Kennedy Institute in Boston, MA on Monday, March 23, 2026. This trip will provide students with an engaging civic learning experience and the opportunity to participate in interactive activities related to government and the legislative process.
Field Trip Details:
- Location: Edward Kennedy Institute, Boston, MA
- Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
- Departure Time from Douglas: 7:45 AM
- Return Time to Douglas: Approximately 1:45 PM
- Cost: $25.00 (cash or check made payable to Town of Douglas)
Lunch:
- All students must bring a bag lunch. Please note that glass containers and sodas are not permitted.
Please see the attached permission slip for this field trip and a paper copy has been given to all students in 8th grade. The completed permission slip and payment should be returned to the school by the requested deadline. Students will only be able to attend the trip once the signed permission slip has been received.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Miller.
We look forward to a great educational experience for our students!
Link to Field Trip Form: Permission Slip
Dear 8th Grade Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to begin the course selection process for the 2026-2027 school year and to introduce our Program of Studies! (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G0YseC1xg9CVwRUceReC3pKjcKKrBbe3eg_8RY74FPs/edit?usp=sharing) This is an important time for students to carefully consider their academic plans and future goals. We encourage parents and guardians to be actively involved in reviewing and approving their student’s course requests through PowerSchool.
Middle School students will review the course selection process during a visit from the High School Counseling Department on Wednesday March 11, 2026. A link to the presentation can be found here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eipHiTicqHeFIozeQWXYZMJNyNYFhf2RbRZXnF8WPJo/edit?usp=sharing
Students will make their course selections for next year using PowerSchool, and we ask that parents/guardians log in to review and approve these selections. The deadline for students and parents/guardians to complete this process is Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Students will be meeting with school counselors from the high school during the school day on Thursday, March 19, 2026 to review their selections.
Course Reconsideration Process
If a student is not recommended for an Honors course they would like to take, they must complete a Reconsideration Form (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M98cWwM7bcN3vZ3P1ZFGB4kLzTAfokgvVUGuzUMczZQ/edit?usp=sharing) to request placement in the class. Paper copies of this form will be available in the Counseling Office and an electronic copy will be emailed to your student. The Reconsideration Form is due by Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and should be submitted to Mrs. Markopoulos.
If you have any questions about the course selection process or need assistance with PowerSchool access, please contact the DHS School Counseling Office at (508) 476-4100.
Thank you for your partnership in supporting your student’s academic success!
Jill Carpenter Kristen O’Brien
Director of School Counseling School Counselor
Last Names L-Z Last Names A-K
jcarpenter@douglasps.net kobrien@douglasps.net
(508) 476-4100 Ext. 42120 (508) 476-4100 Ex. 42119
Any questions please see Mr. Coyne or email @ jcoyne@douglasps.net
athttps://students.arbitersports.com/programs/douglas-high-school-and-middle-school-2026-spring-athletic-registration
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Out of an abundance of caution, due to weather, all after school activities have been cancelled for Tuesday March 3, 2026.
Thank you.
Hello Douglas Community,
The weather has struck again and will force us to pivot. Out of an abundance of caution, ALL after school activities will be cancelled today.
Our Girls Basketball Game is rescheduled for tomorrow night at 6pm. We will also be hosting our Program of Studies Night tonight virtually at 5:15pm.
Here is the link to attend the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81518293119
If you can't attend virtually, this meeting will be recorded and sent out to the public with my weekly update.
Thank you and be safe on the roads
Robert Ringuette
Hello Douglas Community,
Due to the Girls Varsity Basketball Game here at the High School tomorrow night and the Program of Studies Night being scheduled at 6pm, we have decided to begin the Program of Studies Night at 5:15pm so that parents and families can see the game in its entirety.
Myself and the Counselors will be available for anyone who has any questions after the presentation concludes and we will be in the DHS Auditorium until 6:15pm for anyone who can not make the new time.
We'll See You Then.
