Douglas Middle School

“The Douglas Public Schools offer diverse learning experiences that meet the academic, social, physical, and emotional needs of all students. We provide a safe, supportive, and challenging learning environment in which students may achieve academic success and personal growth. Decisions are made in the best interest of students.”

Upcoming Events

Monday, May 18- Math MCAS Make-ups
Tuesday, May 19- Grade 8 Science, Technology & Engineering MCAS Session 1
Wednesday, May 20- Grade 8 Science, Technology & Engineering MCAS Session 2 AND School Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 21- Science, Technology & Engineering MCAS Make-ups
Friday, May 22-Sunday, May 24- Recharge Weekend
Monday, May 25- Memorial Day.....No School
Wednesday, May 27- Spring Band and Chorus Concert at 6:30 in the DMS Auditorium
Thursday, May 28- Grade 8 Civics MCAS (DATE CHANGE)
Friday, May 29- Civics MCAS Make-ups
Wednesday, June 3- Grade 8 Field Trip to Polar Park AND School Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 4- Grade 6 Field Trip to the YMCA- Group 1
Friday, June 5- Grade 6 Field Trip to the YMCA- Group 2
Monday, June 8- Step Up Day
Friday, June 12- Grade 6 Tiger Bucks Auction
Monday, June 15- Grade 7 Field Trip to Pinz
Tuesday, June 16- Middle School Field Day
Wednesday, June 17- Grade 8 Promotion Ceremony, Grade 8 Dance, AND School Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 18- Grade 8 Breakfast AND Last Day of School....Early Release Day with Dismissal at 10:58am
Friday, June 19- Juneteenth....District Closed

Lunch and Breakfast Menus

Grade 8....Important Information

Class of 2026 Congratulations Signs....DUE 5/23!!!

Order your signs now! Use the attached form to place your order. Due date: Saturday, May 23.

Technology Announcement

Douglas Public Schools would like to share an important technology update regarding middle school student Chromebooks for the upcoming summer.

Beginning this year, all current Grade 6 and Grade 7 students will be expected to take their assigned Chromebook and charger home with them for the summer and return with the same device on the first day of school in the fall. We will no longer be collecting Grade 6 and Grade 7 student Chromebooks at the end of the school year.

Please note that current Grade 8 student devices will still be collected on Friday, June 12 so they can be cleaned, prepared, and redistributed to incoming Grade 6 students for next school year.

This new approach is intended to help students continue building accountability and responsibility as they prepare for high school, where students already follow a similar take-home model throughout the year and summer months.

If a Chromebook becomes damaged over the summer, families may report the issue directly to the Technology Department and arrange to drop off the device for repair.

We ask that students continue to:

Keep their Chromebook in a safe location
Avoid damage or misuse
Return to school in the fall with both their assigned Chromebook and charger

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. Families may also contact parentportal@douglasps.net for assistance or additional information.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation as we continue improving and modernizing our student technology programs.

Sincerely,

Douglas Public Schools Technology Department

Lost and Found Clothing Notice

Is your child missing any clothing??? It may very well be on our window sill in the DMS cafeteria!!

There are 30+ sweatshirts/coats/jackets, etc. Also there are many water bottles, lunch bags and more.

All of these items will be bagged and shipped off to recycling on May 26, 2026.

Please encourage your child to check out the lost items. Also, any parent that might want to stop by and take a look may stop by the office and we will be glad to accompany you to the cafeteria.

Field of Honor

Upcoming Luau Themed Middle School Dance

MCAS Testing Schedule

Math: Tuesday, May 12–Friday, May 15 (grade 6 5/12 and 5/14 - grade 7 and 8 5/13 and 5/15)

Makeups: May 18 (window closes May 22)

STE: Tuesday, May 19 – Wednesday, May 20 8th Grade Only

Makeups: May 21 (window closes May 22)

Note: Same dates as High School Math, but this should not pose an issue.

Civics: Thursday, May 28 8th Grade Only (DATE CHANGE)

Make-ups Friday, May 29 (window closes June 5)

Congratulations to our DMS NELMS Recipients!

DMS is pleased to announce the 2026 New England League of Middle Schools (NELMS) Scholar Leader Awards. Eight Grade students Hannah Brien and Jace Laliberte were recognized for many outstanding qualities in the areas of academics and character.

Hannah and Jace will be honored on May 20th at the Virtual Leadership Award Celebration at DMS with a special dinner, along with their families in our cafeteria.

NELMS is a nonprofit organization with 300 member schools and more than 15,000 individual members in six New England States.

Congratulations to Hannah and Jace for this outstanding recognition!