The Damascus School is located in the north eastern part of Wayne County in Damascus, PA as a part of the Wayne Highland School District.
The Damascus School is located in the north eastern part of Wayne County in Damascus, Pennsylvania. Student enrollment is approximately 320 in grades K-8. The Damascus school serves as a community center for many local volunteer groups.
A professional staff of 35 full and part time fully certified teachers serve on the staff. Many of the professionals hold advanced degrees. In addition, a support staff of 10 assist in providing a safe and productive learning environment.
The Middle School curriculum is in compliance with standards established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Wayne Highlands School District Board of Education. This includes Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. In addition, enrichment programs are offered in Art, Music, Health, Physical Education, Library Science and Guidance
Preston offers its students a variety of programs and services. Annual events include a Christmas program, Health Fair, Science and Art Fair, Career Day, Field Days and an 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony, as well as the opportunity to take curriculum related field trips. The school is supported by an extremely active Parent Teacher Organization that funds cultural arts experiences for the students throughout the school year.
Additional opportunities for enrichment exist through attendance and participation in school plays and concerts. Student government is active on the Preston Campus through an elected Student Council. There are dances throughout the year and sports activities including intramural and interscholastic basketball.
While the mission of all Pennsylvania public schools is defined by a series of regulations, the Wayne Highlands School District has traditionally required a standard for its graduates well beyond those of the state. Consequently, the faculty and administration adopted a District Mission Statement and Goals that reflect these ideals. These ideals are based on a foundation of excellence in teaching, scholarship, school citizenship and service. They also focus on the demands that will be placed on our students as they enter the next century. With these things in mind, the mission of the Wayne Highlands School District is to promote a school-community alliance dedicated to:
Dynamic and Flexible Education Processes
Success for All Students
Interdependent Lifelong Learning
Respect for Oneself and Society
