Damascus High School

Damascus High School (DHS) is a public high school in Damascus, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district.

Damascus High School
Address
25921 Ridge Road

,
20872

United States
Coordinates39°16′56″N 77°12′38″W
Information
Other nameDHS
TypePublic high school
MottoStay Humble
School districtMontgomery County Public Schools
NCES School ID240048001455[1]
PrincipalKevin Yates
Teaching staff76.00 (on a FTE basis)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,271 (2017-2018)[1]
Student to teacher ratio16.72[1]
Color(s)Green and gold   
MascotHornets
NicknameSwarmin' Hornets
RivalsQuince Orchard High Scool
NewspaperThe Buzz
Websitewww.damascushs.org

History

Damascus High School was built in 1950 and renovated in 1978.[2]

Athletics

The Damascus football team won the Maryland 3A state title in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2019, a run that included a state record 53-game winning streak.[3] Damascus also won a 3A title in 2007 and 4A titles in 2003 and 2005.[4] Damascus won four previous state football championships in 1981, 1992, 1993 and 1996.[5]

Notable alumni

References

  1. "Search for Public Schools - Damascus High (240048001455)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  2. Lewis, Kevin (November 12, 2013). "MCPS crumbling from within, say parents and students". WJLA.
  3. Melnick, Kyle (December 5, 2019). "Damascus returns to the mountaintop, walks off with Md. 3A state title". The Washington Post.
  4. Mike Loveday; Sheldon Shealer (December 31, 2009). "The top 5 programs of the decade in Maryland high school football". ESPNRise.
  5. Jones, Jackie (March 18, 2000). "Suburbia Encroaches on a Small Country Town". The Washington Post. p. H1.
  6. Wilson, Aaron (April 21, 2015). "Appalachian State cornerback Joel Ross invited to Ravens' local prospect day today, sources say". Baltimore Sun.
  7. Singer-Bart, Susan (June 9, 2010). "Damascus High grads: Farewell, for now". The Gazette. Archived from the original on 12 June 2010.
  8. Giblin, John (November 6, 1999). "Born to Lead". Daily Collegian.


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