Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to share that Douglas Middle School Counseling Department is launching the Tiger Traits Initiative, a school wide social-emotional learning (SEL) framework designed to support students’ well-being, growth, and success. This initiative builds on the excellent SEL foundation from Douglas Elementary School and strengthens continuity as students transition to middle school.
About Tiger Traits: Tiger Traits are skills and behaviors that help students:
- Treat others with respect
- Handle emotions and challenges
- Work collaboratively
- Solve problems and persevere
Each month, we focus on a specific Tiger Trait. Staff will highlight the trait in classrooms, morning announcements, and school wide activities to help students practice and internalize these skills.
March Focus: Growth Mindset
Our first month focuses on Growth Mindset, which encourages students to see challenges as opportunities to learn and improve. Growth Mindset helps students:
- Persist even when something is difficult
- Learn from mistakes rather than getting discouraged
- Celebrate effort, progress, and problem-solving
- Recognize that challenges help them grow
How You Can Support at Home:
- Encourage your child to use phrases like, “I can’t do it…yet!” when faced with a challenge
- Celebrate effort and progress, not just outcomes
- Support them in trying new strategies or approaches when something feels difficult
- Discuss challenges as opportunities for growth
We hope that by working together, we can make Tiger Traits a meaningful part of your child’s school experience. Thank you for supporting your child as we practice Growth Mindset and build a positive, supportive Tiger community.
Best,
Your DMS Counseling Department
We are excited to share that Douglas Middle School Counseling Department is launching the Tiger Traits Initiative, a school wide social-emotional learning (SEL) framework designed to support students’ well-being, growth, and success. This initiative builds on the excellent SEL foundation from Douglas Elementary School and strengthens continuity as students transition to middle school.
About Tiger Traits: Tiger Traits are skills and behaviors that help students:
- Treat others with respect
- Handle emotions and challenges
- Work collaboratively
- Solve problems and persevere
Each month, we focus on a specific Tiger Trait. Staff will highlight the trait in classrooms, morning announcements, and school wide activities to help students practice and internalize these skills.
March Focus: Growth Mindset
Our first month focuses on Growth Mindset, which encourages students to see challenges as opportunities to learn and improve. Growth Mindset helps students:
- Persist even when something is difficult
- Learn from mistakes rather than getting discouraged
- Celebrate effort, progress, and problem-solving
- Recognize that challenges help them grow
How You Can Support at Home:
- Encourage your child to use phrases like, “I can’t do it…yet!” when faced with a challenge
- Celebrate effort and progress, not just outcomes
- Support them in trying new strategies or approaches when something feels difficult
- Discuss challenges as opportunities for growth
We hope that by working together, we can make Tiger Traits a meaningful part of your child’s school experience. Thank you for supporting your child as we practice Growth Mindset and build a positive, supportive Tiger community.
Best,
Your DMS Counseling Department
🎓📘 Douglas High School Program of Studies Night 📘🎓
Families and students — join us to learn more about course offerings, pathways, and opportunities at Douglas High School!
📅 Tuesday, March 3rd
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 DHS Auditorium
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, explore academic options, and start planning for the future. 💙🐯
#DHS #ProgramOfStudies #FutureReady #DouglasPride
Families and students — join us to learn more about course offerings, pathways, and opportunities at Douglas High School!
📅 Tuesday, March 3rd
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 DHS Auditorium
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, explore academic options, and start planning for the future. 💙🐯
#DHS #ProgramOfStudies #FutureReady #DouglasPride
🌸🏃♂️ Spring Sports Night is Almost Here! 🏃♀️🌸
Get ready to spring into action at Douglas Middle School Spring Sports Night!
⚾ Learn about spring sports
🌟 Find your next favorite activity
Whether you're a returning athlete or thinking about trying something new, this is the perfect night to get excited for the season ahead.
📅 Don’t miss it — we can’t wait to see you there! 💙💛
#SpringSports #DMSPride #GoDouglas #MiddleSchoolSports
Get ready to spring into action at Douglas Middle School Spring Sports Night!
⚾ Learn about spring sports
🌟 Find your next favorite activity
Whether you're a returning athlete or thinking about trying something new, this is the perfect night to get excited for the season ahead.
📅 Don’t miss it — we can’t wait to see you there! 💙💛
#SpringSports #DMSPride #GoDouglas #MiddleSchoolSports
Upcoming Webinar: College Planning for Middle School Families
We invite all middle school parents and guardians to attend College Planning for Middle School Families 2026, a helpful webinar presented by MEFA Pathway. This session will guide families through the early steps of college planning, including how to begin saving, how savings impact financial aid, tools to start the college search, and how cost factors into college decisions.
📅 February 26, 2026
⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM
🖥️ Live webinar hosted by MEFA Pathway: RSVP link
We encourage families to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to begin preparing for the future.
Thinking ahead about high school? 👀
Douglas High School offers hands-on STEM opportunities through its Manufacturing & Industrial Arts pathway — perfect for students who love building, designing, and problem-solving.
Explore engineering, robotics, and real-world skills right here in Douglas.
Check out the image to learn more and start imagining your future at DHS! 🐯✨
#DouglasHighSchool #ThinkAhead #STEMPathway #FutureReady #DHS
Douglas High School offers hands-on STEM opportunities through its Manufacturing & Industrial Arts pathway — perfect for students who love building, designing, and problem-solving.
Explore engineering, robotics, and real-world skills right here in Douglas.
Check out the image to learn more and start imagining your future at DHS! 🐯✨
#DouglasHighSchool #ThinkAhead #STEMPathway #FutureReady #DHS
Good morning everyone,
This is the DMS Counseling Department and today is the first day of National School Counseling Week. The theme this year is School Counselors Amplify Student Success.
Did you know that a big part of our
job is to help you set goals, stay motivated and find strategies that work for
you? Success begins with confidence and determination. Whether it’s academics, friendships or planning for your future, we're here to support you every step of the way.
As Kendrick Lamar says in his song “i,” “Keep your head up.” You have what it takes to succeed. If you ever need help or just
want to talk, come see us!
By the way, because our theme includes the
word “amplify,” we will be sharing song lyrics all week. If you see us around, tell us
about a song lyric that inspires you. Let’s make this a great week.
Best,
Your DMS Counseling Department
🐯 DMS Students: Thinking Ahead to High School?
Douglas High School offers an exciting Business Pathway with courses like marketing, graphic design, personal finance, entrepreneurship, AP classes, and more — plus real-world internship opportunities with local businesses.
It's never too early to start exploring your interests now and imagine what your future could look like right here in Douglas! 💼✨
#DouglasProud #FutureReady #DMS2DHS
Douglas High School offers an exciting Business Pathway with courses like marketing, graphic design, personal finance, entrepreneurship, AP classes, and more — plus real-world internship opportunities with local businesses.
It's never too early to start exploring your interests now and imagine what your future could look like right here in Douglas! 💼✨
#DouglasProud #FutureReady #DMS2DHS
Congratulations to our Student of the Month recipients! All of these students were recognized today during our Monthly Student of the Month Celebration!! Great job everyone!!
Dear Students, Parents and Guardians, Just a friendly reminder that it’s not too late to sign up for our enrichment programs! Enrichment registration forms and checks can be submitted this Friday at the middle school between 7:10 AM and 3:00 PM. If you’re unable to stop by on Friday, you may also: • Email the completed registration form to Kayla Avedian at kavedian@douglasps.net • Submit the check on Tuesday, January 20th to the main office I will be emailing parents and guardians with enrollment confirmations over the weekend, so please be on the lookout for that message. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to having your child participate in enrichments! Best regards, Kayla Avedian
Hello,
This is a friendly reminder to please sign up for our upcoming enrichment offerings if you have not already done so - due January 16th or feel free to email me over the long weekend if you are planning on signing up. Enrichments are a great opportunity for students to explore interests, build new skills, and connect with peers.
Please be sure to submit your sign-up by the deadline so your student can be included. - Kayla Avedian @kavedian@douglasps.net
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Best,
Kayla Avedian
This is a friendly reminder to please sign up for our upcoming enrichment offerings if you have not already done so - due January 16th or feel free to email me over the long weekend if you are planning on signing up. Enrichments are a great opportunity for students to explore interests, build new skills, and connect with peers.
Please be sure to submit your sign-up by the deadline so your student can be included. - Kayla Avedian @kavedian@douglasps.net
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Best,
Kayla Avedian
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a friendly reminder that after school enrichment sign-ups are due on Friday, January 16.
Although students will be off on Friday, enrichment forms can be:
- Dropped off in person between 7:10 AM and 3:00 PM on Friday, or
- Emailed directly to me on Friday or over the long weekend.
- Payment for enrichment programs can be submitted on Tuesday, January 20.
We look forward to another exciting session of after school enrichment activities! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
This is a friendly reminder that after school enrichment sign-ups are due on Friday, January 16.
Although students will be off on Friday, enrichment forms can be:
- Dropped off in person between 7:10 AM and 3:00 PM on Friday, or
- Emailed directly to me on Friday or over the long weekend.
- Payment for enrichment programs can be submitted on Tuesday, January 20.
We look forward to another exciting session of after school enrichment activities! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Dear Families,
This is a reminder regarding our after-school enrichment programs:
- Registration is due by January 16th.
- Payment is due at the time of registration in order to secure a student’s spot.
- Each club must have a minimum of 10 students enrolled in order to run.
- Emails have been sent to families and students with the registration paperwork. Copies are also in the main office at DMS - or email for a PDF.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kayla Avedian, DMS Enrichment Coordinator, at kavedian@douglasps.net.
Thank you for your continued support!
Best,
Ms. Avedian
This is a reminder regarding our after-school enrichment programs:
- Registration is due by January 16th.
- Payment is due at the time of registration in order to secure a student’s spot.
- Each club must have a minimum of 10 students enrolled in order to run.
- Emails have been sent to families and students with the registration paperwork. Copies are also in the main office at DMS - or email for a PDF.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kayla Avedian, DMS Enrichment Coordinator, at kavedian@douglasps.net.
Thank you for your continued support!
Best,
Ms. Avedian
⏰ Don’t forget! Sign-ups for Douglas Middle School After-School Enrichments are happening now!
🗓 Deadline to register is January 16th
Spots are limited and fill up fast—don’t miss out on the fun! 🎉📚
🗓 Deadline to register is January 16th
Spots are limited and fill up fast—don’t miss out on the fun! 🎉📚
✨ Counseling Highlight of the Week ✨
This week we’re spotlighting the Culinary Arts Pathway at Douglas High School! 🍽️
Students can explore their interests, build real-world skills, and discover future career possibilities through hands-on learning and meaningful opportunities. Programs like this help students grow their confidence, creativity, and readiness for life beyond middle school.
We’re proud to offer pathways that help students innovate, build, and engineer their futures—right here in Douglas Public Schools. 🐯🧡💙
#DouglasTigers #StudentOpportunities #FutureReady #CounselingHighlight
This week we’re spotlighting the Culinary Arts Pathway at Douglas High School! 🍽️
Students can explore their interests, build real-world skills, and discover future career possibilities through hands-on learning and meaningful opportunities. Programs like this help students grow their confidence, creativity, and readiness for life beyond middle school.
We’re proud to offer pathways that help students innovate, build, and engineer their futures—right here in Douglas Public Schools. 🐯🧡💙
#DouglasTigers #StudentOpportunities #FutureReady #CounselingHighlight
Good morning staff, students, and families,
We’re excited to share that After-School Enrichments 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.
🗓 Enrichments will run from January 19, 2026 through March 16, 2026.
📌 Registration forms are due by January 16, 2026.
A catalog of enrichment options is included with this message for you to review with your child. Please note the following important information:
- Sign-ups are first come, first served and must include a check
- Each enrichment requires a minimum of 10 students in order to run
- Registration forms are included in the catalog and will also be shared with families
- Paper registration forms will be available in the Main Office and with Ms. Avedian
We encourage families to review the options together and submit registration as soon as possible if your child is interested.
Please click here to see the DMS Winter After School Enrichments offerings! An email was also sent to students.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Kayla Avedian @kavedian@douglasps.net
We’re looking forward to a fun and engaging enrichment season!
Best,
Ms. Avedian
