Welcome to the December Douglas Middle School Counseling Department newsletter! This edition focuses on reflection, gratitude, and supporting students’ social-emotional well-being during a busy time of year. Inside, you’ll find updates on counseling initiatives, helpful strategies for managing stress and anxiety, and reminders about the supports available to students and families. We hope these resources are helpful as we head into winter break. Please click the link below to read the full newsletter.
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🌟 Counseling Highlight of the Week: Explore the Education Pathway at DHS! 🌟
Are you interested in teaching, child development, or learning more about how people grow and learn? The Education Pathway at Douglas High School is a great way to explore your interests and gain real-world experience!
💡 Discover new courses, hands-on experiences, and opportunities to build your skills while preparing for your future. Stop by the counseling office to learn more!
#DouglasMiddleSchool #DHSPathways #FutureEducators #ExploreYourFuture #StudentOpportunities
Are you interested in teaching, child development, or learning more about how people grow and learn? The Education Pathway at Douglas High School is a great way to explore your interests and gain real-world experience!
💡 Discover new courses, hands-on experiences, and opportunities to build your skills while preparing for your future. Stop by the counseling office to learn more!
#DouglasMiddleSchool #DHSPathways #FutureEducators #ExploreYourFuture #StudentOpportunities
Our 8th graders had an amazing visit to Douglas High School on Wednesday! 🎉 They were welcomed with incredible performances from the band and chorus, followed by a warm greeting from Principal Ringuette. Huge thank you to the DHS counselors for helping make the day run so smoothly! Our peer leaders did an awesome job showing students around the building in small groups, answering questions, and helping them get a feel for life at DHS. To top it all off, we even got a sneak peek of the upcoming school play — and it was so good! 🎭✨ Such a great day of connection, excitement, and looking ahead to high school! 💙🧡
The DMS Snowball Dance is this Friday 12/12 from 5:15-7:00pm in the cafeteria.
Snowflake Drive – Final Week! ❄️✨
Our Snowflake Drive is wrapping up, and we need your help! We’re collecting gift cards to support families in our community this holiday season.
🎁 Gift Cards Accepted: Amazon, Walmart, or Visa/MasterCard
📍 Drop-Off Location: DMS Main Office, addressed to the Guidance Department
🗓 Deadline: This week - Friday December 12th!
Your generosity can make the holidays brighter for so many. Thank you for helping spread joy! 💙
#SnowflakeDrive #DMSCares #CommunityGiving #HolidaySpirit
Our Snowflake Drive is wrapping up, and we need your help! We’re collecting gift cards to support families in our community this holiday season.
🎁 Gift Cards Accepted: Amazon, Walmart, or Visa/MasterCard
📍 Drop-Off Location: DMS Main Office, addressed to the Guidance Department
🗓 Deadline: This week - Friday December 12th!
Your generosity can make the holidays brighter for so many. Thank you for helping spread joy! 💙
#SnowflakeDrive #DMSCares #CommunityGiving #HolidaySpirit
🌟 Middle Schoolers: It’s Never Too Early to Explore Your Future! 🌟
Check out the awesome Health & Medical Studies opportunities at Douglas High School! 🩺🔬
DHS offers courses like Anatomy & Physiology, AP Bio, Biomedical Science, Forensics, Child Development, Intro to Psych, and more. Students can even complete internships at physical therapy centers, dental offices, animal hospitals, and other local partners.
If you’re curious about health, science, or helping others, there’s a Health Sciences & STEM pathway waiting for you at DHS!
💙🐅 #DouglasSchools #FutureTigers #ExploreYourPath #DHSPrograms #STEM #HealthSciences
Check out the awesome Health & Medical Studies opportunities at Douglas High School! 🩺🔬
DHS offers courses like Anatomy & Physiology, AP Bio, Biomedical Science, Forensics, Child Development, Intro to Psych, and more. Students can even complete internships at physical therapy centers, dental offices, animal hospitals, and other local partners.
If you’re curious about health, science, or helping others, there’s a Health Sciences & STEM pathway waiting for you at DHS!
💙🐅 #DouglasSchools #FutureTigers #ExploreYourPath #DHSPrograms #STEM #HealthSciences
Hello DMS Families,
We are excited to introduce the DMS/DHS Preview of Opportunities Information Guide and Presentation: Tigers Path! This guide is designed for families of middle school students to explore the many opportunities awaiting at Douglas High School.
Inside Tigers Path, you will find:
- Academic courses that challenge students and help them explore new interests.
- Sports teams and extracurricular activities that foster teamwork, creativity, and personal growth.
- Guidance and support to help students plan a high school path that aligns with their interests, goals, and talents.
Every journey begins with a first step, and this guide is your family’s starting point—even if your child is in 6th or 7th grade. Douglas High School offers a supportive and engaging environment where students can:
- Explore their interests and develop new skills
- Build lasting friendships
- Shine academically and personally
Choosing Douglas High School means joining a community that values your child’s strengths, encourages their goals, and prepares them for a bright future.
We encourage families to review the guide and presentation (on the DMS website or through these links) together as you begin planning your child’s high school experience. Welcome to the Tigers Path!
DMS/DHS Preview of Opportunities Information Guide Link:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG5n-9bPA8/FWkaf9eq8k6sSjTtkLfT2Q/view?utm_content=DAG5n-9bPA8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h439e58c6f7
DMS/DHS Preview of Opportunities (Presentation):
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG5n-9bPA8/FWkaf9eq8k6sSjTtkLfT2Q/view?utm_content=DAG5n-9bPA8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h439e58c6f7
Best regards,
Your DMS Guidance Department
We are excited to introduce the DMS/DHS Preview of Opportunities Information Guide and Presentation: Tigers Path! This guide is designed for families of middle school students to explore the many opportunities awaiting at Douglas High School.
Inside Tigers Path, you will find:
- Academic courses that challenge students and help them explore new interests.
- Sports teams and extracurricular activities that foster teamwork, creativity, and personal growth.
- Guidance and support to help students plan a high school path that aligns with their interests, goals, and talents.
Every journey begins with a first step, and this guide is your family’s starting point—even if your child is in 6th or 7th grade. Douglas High School offers a supportive and engaging environment where students can:
- Explore their interests and develop new skills
- Build lasting friendships
- Shine academically and personally
Choosing Douglas High School means joining a community that values your child’s strengths, encourages their goals, and prepares them for a bright future.
We encourage families to review the guide and presentation (on the DMS website or through these links) together as you begin planning your child’s high school experience. Welcome to the Tigers Path!
DMS/DHS Preview of Opportunities Information Guide Link:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG5n-9bPA8/FWkaf9eq8k6sSjTtkLfT2Q/view?utm_content=DAG5n-9bPA8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h439e58c6f7
DMS/DHS Preview of Opportunities (Presentation):
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG5n-9bPA8/FWkaf9eq8k6sSjTtkLfT2Q/view?utm_content=DAG5n-9bPA8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h439e58c6f7
Best regards,
Your DMS Guidance Department
Douglas Middle School is excited to kick off our annual Snowflake Drive to support Douglas families in need this holiday season. This year, we are collecting gift cards to help provide families with flexibility to purchase what they need most.
We are accepting gift card donations to:
Amazon
Walmart
Visa
If you are able to donate, please bring your gift card to the Main Office, addressed to the Guidance Department.
Donation Deadline: December 12, 2025
Your generosity will help make the holidays brighter for local families. Thank you for supporting our community and spreading kindness this season!
We are accepting gift card donations to:
Amazon
Walmart
Visa
If you are able to donate, please bring your gift card to the Main Office, addressed to the Guidance Department.
Donation Deadline: December 12, 2025
Your generosity will help make the holidays brighter for local families. Thank you for supporting our community and spreading kindness this season!
Register today for this exciting event being held on Sunday 12/7, 3 PM at Clark University. Arctic VR Experience for Middle School students.
November 26, 2025 Newsletter
DMS Families – Discover Your Student’s Future at Douglas High School!
Douglas High School invites you to explore the wide range of academic and career pathways waiting for your student! From Business, Criminal Justice, Engineering, and Manufacturing to Fine Arts and beyond, DHS programs give students the chance to dive into their passions, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for success after high school.
This session is designed especially for middle school families who want a closer look at the opportunities DHS offers.
Join us at the high school on Monday, December 1st for a one-hour session, offered at 8:00 AM or 6:00 PM.
Come see how our pathways can inspire your student, support their growth, and open doors to exciting futures!
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/nff59UXBhUrnSQDf8
We can’t wait to welcome you to Douglas High School!
Thank you to everyone who assisted our Student Council Holiday Can Drive. Here is a picture of Mrs. Findlay's homeroon.
Please join us at the Douglas Middle School Art Show. The art show will take place during conferences on 11/20 & 11/21 in the Middle School cafeteria.
Check out the first edition of the DMS Counseling Corner Newsletter on SMORE!
https://secure.smore.com/n/y2794-counseling-corner-newsletter
https://secure.smore.com/n/y2794-counseling-corner-newsletter
Picture retakes are Friday, November 14th.
This is the last week to donate to the DMS food drive. All donations will go directly to St. Dennis food pantry!
🐾 It’s never too early to start thinking about high school!
If you love to build, design, and create, explore the Engineering Pathway at Douglas High School 🔧 From Robotics and Aerospace Engineering to hands-on internships, you can innovate, build, and engineer your future—right here at DHS! 💡
#DouglasTigers #STEM #Engineering #FutureReady #DouglasHighSchool #TigerPride
If you love to build, design, and create, explore the Engineering Pathway at Douglas High School 🔧 From Robotics and Aerospace Engineering to hands-on internships, you can innovate, build, and engineer your future—right here at DHS! 💡
#DouglasTigers #STEM #Engineering #FutureReady #DouglasHighSchool #TigerPride
Please take the time to watch this video explaining the Student-Led Parent/Teacher Conferences:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_WBSInDc2E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_WBSInDc2E