Next Thursday and Friday, the Douglas High School counselors, Mrs. Jill Carpenter and Mrs. Kristen O'Brien, will be at Douglas Middle School during student-led conferences. They will be set up on the third floor, between the seventh- and eighth-grade hallways on Thursday night from 6:00–7:30 p.m. and Friday from 11:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m
If you’d like to learn more about the opportunities at Douglas High School or have questions for the counselors, this is a great chance to speak with them. We encourage you to stop by before or after your scheduled conferences with the teachers. You can also contact them at jcarpenter@douglasps.net or kobrien@douglasps.net.
Best,
Your DMS School Counseling Team
On November 6th and 9th, Douglas Middle School hosted two exciting Career Days, organized by our very own Mrs. Markopoulos! 🎓💼
Students in grades 7 and 8 had the opportunity to sign up for two career sessions each day, while this year, for the first time, our 6th grade students were invited to participate in one session each day!
Throughout both days, students explored a variety of careers, learned about different educational and professional pathways, and gained valuable insight into the skills, experiences, and opportunities associated with each profession.
👏 A HUGE thank you to our incredible volunteers who generously donated their time to share their careers and experiences with our students as well as Mrs. Braile for an amazing Welcome Sign! We were fortunate to welcome professionals from so many different fields, including:
🎨 Music & Art Therapy
💻 Hardware & Software Sales
📱 Social Media Management
🏪 Small Business Ownership
✈️ Aviation/Pilot
🩺 Nurse Practitioner
💊 Pharmaceutical Risk Management
🖥️ Information Technology Management
👮 Law Enforcement – Our very own SRO Officer Adam!
🎉 Event Management
🦴 Chiropractic Care
🏃 Physical Therapy
💇 Hair Styling & Salon Management
🏫 Before & After School Childcare Administration
🔍 Weapons Detection Engineering
📋 Insurance Consulting
⚙️ Engineering Education
🎨 Graphic Design
🔧 Welding
💼 Business Ownership
🇺🇸 National Guard Soldier
A special thank you to Mrs. Markopoulos for all of her hard work coordinating these two days and providing our students with such meaningful opportunities!
We are incredibly grateful to our community volunteers for helping our students discover new interests, ask questions, and begin thinking about their futures. Your willingness to share your knowledge and experiences truly makes a difference! 🧡🖤
Who knows? One of these presentations may have inspired a future career! 🌟
#DouglasMiddleSchool #CareerDay #FutureReady #CareerExploration #CommunityConnections #TigerPride
As the holiday season approaches, Douglas Middle School is excited to once again participate in our annual Snowflake Drive!
The Snowflake Drive is a districtwide initiative organized by the counseling departments in each school building to help support Douglas students and families who may be experiencing financial hardships during the holiday season. Through the generosity of our school community, we hope to spread some holiday cheer and help make the season a little brighter for families in need.
This year, we are asking for gift card donations in any amount to help support families selected by the counseling departments. We are accepting gift cards to the following retailers:
Amazon
Visa
Walmart
Target
Donations will be accepted through Friday, December 4, 2026. All donations will be distributed to selected families during the week of December 7th.
Gift cards can be dropped off at the main office at the middle school in an envelope labeled "Snowflake Drive." Please be sure to clearly indicate the dollar amount on each gift card.
Participation is completely voluntary, and any contribution, big or small, is greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your continued kindness, generosity, and support of our Douglas school community. Together, we can make a meaningful difference for local families this holiday season!
Warm wishes,
DMS Counseling Department
Haunted Hallways at Douglas High School tomorrow October 30 from 6:30-9:30pm
Don’t forget! After-School Enrichment registration forms and payment are due TOMORROW, Friday, October 2nd, by the end of the school day!
If you’re planning to participate, please make sure your registration form is completed in full and turned in.
💵 Cash or checks are accepted. Checks should be made payable to the Town of Douglas and written in blue or black ink.
📅 Enrichment sessions begin next week, the week of October 5th!
Don’t miss out — get those forms in tomorrow! 🎨🏀🎮👩🍳💎
Don’t forget to sign up for Fall After-School Enrichments! Registration forms and payment are due Friday, October 2nd.
📅 Sessions begin the week of October 5th and run through December 8th
⏰ Time: 2:00–3:00 PM
Fall Offerings:
🏀 Gym Games – Section 1: Mondays — $55
🏀 Gym Games – Section 2: Wednesdays — $55
🎨 Art Club: Wednesdays — $55
🎮 Game Club: Thursdays — $55
👩🍳 Cooking Basics: Wednesdays — $65
💎 Diamond Art Club (Bedazzling): Wednesdays — $65
💵 Payment: Cash or check is accepted. Checks should be made payable to the Town of Douglas and written in blue or black ink.
📝 Please make sure your registration form is completed in full before turning it in.
Sign-ups are due this Friday, October 2nd — don’t miss out! We hope to see you after school! 🐯
There’s still time to sign up for DMS After-School Enrichment programs!
All registration forms and payments are due by Friday, October 2nd. Please be sure to submit both your completed form and payment by the deadline to secure your spot.
We’re looking forward to another great session of after-school activities!
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to DMS After-School Enrichment Coordinator Kayla Avedian at kavedian@douglasps.net.
Reminder: After-School Enrichment Sign-Ups!
CLICK LINK HERE ----> DMS ASE
There’s still time to sign up for DMS After-School Enrichment programs!
All registration forms and payments are due by Friday, October 2nd. Please be sure to submit both your completed form and payment by the deadline to secure your spot. Forms will also be available during Open House tonight at the middle school.
We’re looking forward to another great session of after-school activities!
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to DMS After-School Enrichment Coordinator Kayla Avedian at kavedian@douglasps.net.
🍂 DMS Fall After-School Enrichments! 🍂
CLICK LINK FOR OFFERINGS AND SIGN UP INFORMATION: Fall ASE
Douglas Middle School is excited to offer a variety of fun and engaging after-school enrichment opportunities this fall! Students can choose from Gym Games, Art Club, Game Club, Cooking Basics, and Diamond Art Club (Bedazzling).
The fall session runs October 5–December 8, 2026, with classes meeting once a week for eight weeks from 2:00–3:00 PM. Class sizes are limited and registration is first come, first served.
The cost is $55 per class, with Cooking Basics and Diamond Art Club costing $65, including materials.
📄 Please see the attached flyer and registration form for complete details. Completed registration forms and payment should be sent to the DMS Main Office in a sealed envelope labeled “DMS Enrichment & Student Name.”
We hope your child finds an enrichment that interests them and look forward to a fun fall session!
Questions? Please email Kayla Avedian @kavedian@douglasps.net
We encourage families to join us for our upcoming SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) meetings. SEPAC is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other families, learn about special education programs and resources, ask questions, and partner with our schools to support students.