Dear Douglas Middle School Families,
We are excited to announce an important change for the 2025–2026 school year: Douglas Middle School is moving to a 1:1 Chromebook program!
This means that every student will be assigned their own school-issued Chromebook to use for learning both in school and at home. Below are the key expectations and procedures for all students and families:
✅ Student Responsibilities
Bring the Chromebook home every day and return with it the next school day.
Charge the Chromebook nightly so it is ready for a full day of school use.
Take care of the device as you would a textbook. The Chromebook is school property, and students may be held responsible for intentional damage or misuse.
🔄 Loaners & Repairs
If a Chromebook is forgotten at home, students must visit the Technology Office to borrow a loaner for the day.
If a Chromebook is damaged at home, students should bring it to the Technology Office the next day. A loaner will be issued until repairs are complete.
If a Chromebook needs charging during the day, students may borrow a charger from the Technology Office or leave the Chromebook there to charge and use a temporary loaner.
🚫 Important Reminder
Students may not borrow or use another student’s or staff member’s Chromebook. They should only use their assigned device or an official loaner.
📘 Chromebook Care & Use Guide
To participate in the program, both parents/guardians and students must sign the Chromebook Care & Use Guide within the first week of school.
If we do not receive a signed copy, the Chromebook will be disabled until the form is submitted.
The guide is available on the public portal for both students and parents. Simply log into the portal and click on "Forms" on the left hand side and then click on "District Chromebook Use Agreement" to sign and submit it.
This new approach encourages responsibility and accountability while preparing students for high school, where the same expectations apply.
If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Office at parentportal@douglasps.net or reach out to the school office.
We look forward to a successful school year with this exciting new initiative!
We are excited to announce an important change for the 2025–2026 school year: Douglas Middle School is moving to a 1:1 Chromebook program!
This means that every student will be assigned their own school-issued Chromebook to use for learning both in school and at home. Below are the key expectations and procedures for all students and families:
✅ Student Responsibilities
Bring the Chromebook home every day and return with it the next school day.
Charge the Chromebook nightly so it is ready for a full day of school use.
Take care of the device as you would a textbook. The Chromebook is school property, and students may be held responsible for intentional damage or misuse.
🔄 Loaners & Repairs
If a Chromebook is forgotten at home, students must visit the Technology Office to borrow a loaner for the day.
If a Chromebook is damaged at home, students should bring it to the Technology Office the next day. A loaner will be issued until repairs are complete.
If a Chromebook needs charging during the day, students may borrow a charger from the Technology Office or leave the Chromebook there to charge and use a temporary loaner.
🚫 Important Reminder
Students may not borrow or use another student’s or staff member’s Chromebook. They should only use their assigned device or an official loaner.
📘 Chromebook Care & Use Guide
To participate in the program, both parents/guardians and students must sign the Chromebook Care & Use Guide within the first week of school.
If we do not receive a signed copy, the Chromebook will be disabled until the form is submitted.
The guide is available on the public portal for both students and parents. Simply log into the portal and click on "Forms" on the left hand side and then click on "District Chromebook Use Agreement" to sign and submit it.
This new approach encourages responsibility and accountability while preparing students for high school, where the same expectations apply.
If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Office at parentportal@douglasps.net or reach out to the school office.
We look forward to a successful school year with this exciting new initiative!
Attention 7th and 8th Grade Students:
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School begins Wednesday, August 27th for students. Doors open at 7:15AM. We are excited to have students back in the building again. Here is this week's newsletter:
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In July, the School Committee, members of the leadership team, and representatives from the DTA and DESPA came together to help develop the School Committee’s value and belief statements. We prioritized the following areas: academic excellence, social and emotional well-being, professional culture, family and community engagement, operations, and fiscal responsibility.
Through our work, we developed value and belief statements for each of these focus areas, along with action steps to guide progress toward our objectives. Over the course of the school year, we will concentrate on many of these steps to help move the district forward and ensure student success. While these action items will take more than a year to fully accomplish, they will serve as a roadmap for our ongoing work.
I am grateful to the members of the School Committee, the leadership team, and our educators who dedicated time during the summer to participate in this effort. It was a thoughtful, engaging, and collaborative process that reflects our shared commitment to the success of every student.
To view the document visit https://www.douglasps.net/page/school-committee
Through our work, we developed value and belief statements for each of these focus areas, along with action steps to guide progress toward our objectives. Over the course of the school year, we will concentrate on many of these steps to help move the district forward and ensure student success. While these action items will take more than a year to fully accomplish, they will serve as a roadmap for our ongoing work.
I am grateful to the members of the School Committee, the leadership team, and our educators who dedicated time during the summer to participate in this effort. It was a thoughtful, engaging, and collaborative process that reflects our shared commitment to the success of every student.
To view the document visit https://www.douglasps.net/page/school-committee
Attached are copies of our 2025-2026 bus routes.
Douglas Middle School Cross Country Update
Practices Before School Starts*
*Meet outside middle school auditorium doors in back of school*
Wednesday, August 20th - 7:15 am - 8:30 am
Thursday, August 21st - 7:15 am - 8:30 am
Friday, August 22nd - 7:15 am - 8:30 am
Practice Once School Starts*
*Meet in Ms. Copland’s room for attendance*
Regular practices will start Wednesday, August 27th and will be held
Monday - Friday 2:05 pm- 3:30 pm
Practices Before School Starts*
*Meet outside middle school auditorium doors in back of school*
Wednesday, August 20th - 7:15 am - 8:30 am
Thursday, August 21st - 7:15 am - 8:30 am
Friday, August 22nd - 7:15 am - 8:30 am
Practice Once School Starts*
*Meet in Ms. Copland’s room for attendance*
Regular practices will start Wednesday, August 27th and will be held
Monday - Friday 2:05 pm- 3:30 pm
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🎯 From WallettHub: These 10 States Have the Nation’s Best Schools: An In-Depth Look at the States With the Best School Systems (July 22, 2025 Micah Ward.)
#1 Massachusetts
Massachusetts is the state with the best school systems, boasting some of the best test scores in the country. Massachusetts ranks first in the nation in all core academic subjects this year: fourth and eighth grade math and reading scores.
Students at the high school level also do well, as Massachusetts has the highest share of students in the country who received a score of 3 or better on an AP exam. AP exams are high school classes with college-level work that are scored on a scale of 1-5.
In addition, schools in Massachusetts are generally safe. Massachusetts has the fifth-lowest share of students who report being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property, the third-lowest share who have been in a physical fight at school and the fourth-lowest share who report illegal drugs being available to them on school property.
#1 Massachusetts
Massachusetts is the state with the best school systems, boasting some of the best test scores in the country. Massachusetts ranks first in the nation in all core academic subjects this year: fourth and eighth grade math and reading scores.
Students at the high school level also do well, as Massachusetts has the highest share of students in the country who received a score of 3 or better on an AP exam. AP exams are high school classes with college-level work that are scored on a scale of 1-5.
In addition, schools in Massachusetts are generally safe. Massachusetts has the fifth-lowest share of students who report being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property, the third-lowest share who have been in a physical fight at school and the fourth-lowest share who report illegal drugs being available to them on school property.
Hello Grade 6 Students and Families!We are so excited to welcome you to Douglas Middle School and kick off the 2025–2026 school year together!Please join us for our Annual Kickoff 2025 on Wednesday, August 20 from 5:00–6:00 PM at Douglas Middle School. This special event is a great opportunity for incoming 6th graders and their families to get to know us, learn more about the upcoming school year, and start feeling right at home.Here’s what you can look forward to:Meet Mr. O'Brien, Middle School Principal, and Mrs. Sullivan, Dean of StudentsLearn what a typical day looks like for a 6th graderExplore how your child’s brain is developing during these exciting yearsAsk questions during our Q&A sessionTake a tour of the buildingPlease RSVP by Wednesday, August 13 using this link. And if you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re happy to help!Please note: This is an informational event only; supply drop-off will take place separately on Friday, August 22 from 8:30–10:30 AM.We can’t wait to meet you and kick off a fantastic year together!
This site allows us to share our district curriculum, as curriculum maps. A curriculum map is a tool for organizing expectations for what students should know and be able to do in each subject each year. While we hope that you will regard these maps as valuable tools for understanding what our students are learning, they are merely outlines and do not capture the rich, multi-dimensional curricula we teach.
Please click the link below for DMS Rubicon Atlas
https://douglasps-public.rubiconatlas.org/all-public-curriculum/all-courses?school=2&ascending=1&orderBy=name&page=1
2025-2026 8th Grade Supply List! See it here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dU-I1cVFeQhkOUEJSSoEDt_pK_Htw2gNq-pgVVoKn3s/edit?usp=sharing
Please see the Summer Reading Assignment "Book Jacket Project" information using the links below:
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Good Afternoon,
Please use this link: https://secure.smore.com/n/z0bqk to view Mr. O'Brien's Middle School weekly newsletter.
We hope you have a great weekend!
