Douglas Middle School

06/03/2026

Here is the podium for this year’s Annual Straw Rocket competition!

Collin LaChance and Nevaan Renjith came in first place with an exceptional rocket design that traveled 29 feet!

Second place went to Jeffrey Harrington and Camden Longchamps with a rocket flight of 27ft.

Third place went to Ethan Mascis and Abram Shepherd with a flight of 25ft.

Noah Cook came in fourth place.

All of the students needed to design, construct, and conduct 12 test flights of their rockets, followed by participating in an 8-team single elimination bracket to determine the top rocket. Students then analyzed their data. They calculated the mean, median, mode, and range, as well as graphed the rocket’s performance as both a dot plot and a box and whisker plot.

06/03/2026

Douglas Middle School and High School will host a Fall Sports Information Night on Monday, June 15 at 6:00 PM in the High School Auditorium. This meeting is open to all current students in grades 5–11 who are interested in participating in a middle school or high school fall sport next year. Families will have the opportunity to learn about athletic expectations, eligibility requirements, registration procedures, and the various sports programs offered, including soccer, cross country, volleyball, golf, field hockey, football, and select co-op teams. Students and parents are encouraged to attend to gather important information and prepare for a successful fall sports season.

05/29/2026

Last week, the 8th Grade Team had the opportunity to celebrate our NELMS award winners, Jace Laliberte and Hannah Brien! 🎉

Both students were recognized for their outstanding leadership, kindness, and hard work throughout the school year. We are so proud of the positive example they set each day at DMS. Congratulations, Jace and Hannah — this recognition is well deserved! 👏

05/27/2026

Hello,

Please take note of the tentative final dates for the DMS after-school enrichment program. Feel free to reach out to Kayla Avedian with any questions or concerns.

05/21/2026

6th Grade Supply List

Please use the link below to see the 6th grade supply list https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rj...

05/20/2026

Join Us for Family Tech Night this Summer!

Douglas Public Schools is excited to announce two upcoming Parent Technology Support Nights this s...

05/18/2026

📢 Important Middle School Chromebook Update

Beginning this summer, all current Grade 6 & Grade 7 students will keep their school-issued Chromebook and charger over the summer and return with the same device on the first day of school in the fall.

💻 We will no longer collect Grade 6 & 7 Chromebooks at the end of the school year.

Please note:
✅ Grade 8 devices will still be collected on Friday June 12th for redistribution to incoming Grade 6 students.
✅ Damaged devices can still be reported to the Technology Department over the summer for repair.
✅ This change helps students build accountability and responsibility as they prepare for high school.

Questions or need assistance? Please contact:
📧 [email protected]

Thank you for your continued support!

05/06/2026

🇺🇸 Douglas Middle Student Council – FIELD OF HONOR 🇺🇸

Join us as we honor our local heroes and remember those who served.

📍 On display: May 20th–27th
📍 Location: The Douglas Town Common

The Douglas Middle Student Council invites you to dedicate a flag in honor or memory of a military loved one or veteran.

🌟 Flags: $5.00 each donation
💵 Cash or checks payable to: Town of Douglas

📬 Mail to (or drop off):
DMS Student Council
C/O Douglas Middle School
21 Davis Street
Douglas, MA 01516

Please include:
• Name of purchaser
• In honor or memory of
• Email
• One name per flag

All proceeds will be donated to local veterans 🇺🇸

Let’s come together as a community to show gratitude and respect for those who have served.

05/01/2026

🚀 STEM Club in action!

This week, students took on a NASA-inspired challenge: designing and building lunar landers to safely protect their “marshmallow astronauts” during landing 🌕👩‍🚀👨‍🚀

Using creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, they engineered shock-absorbing systems to handle the impact—testing, redesigning, and trying again like real engineers.

So much innovation (and a few bumpy landings!) along the way. Great work, everyone! 👏✨

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

Mental health is just as important as physical health—and it deserves our attention, care, and compassion every single day.

This month is a chance to:
• check in with yourself and others
• recognize the importance of rest and balance
• challenge stigma by having open, honest conversations
• remind people that asking for help is a sign of strength

Everyone’s journey looks different. Some days are easier than others, and that’s okay. What matters is continuing to show up, take small steps, and support one another along the way.

If you’re struggling, know that you don’t have to go through it alone. And if you’re in a place to help, your presence can make a difference.

Let’s use this month to listen more, judge less, and build a community where mental health is prioritized and supported. 💚