Meet the DCMS Admin Team!

  • Principal- Dr.  Michael Seckinger
  • Assistant Principal- Dr. Christy Russell
  • Academic Dean- Jessica Morgan-Nelson
  • Academic Coach- Vanessa Ellis
  • School Counselors- Elisia Oller, Annette Tompkins

Dr. Seckinger Inducted into CSU's Hall of Fame!

Columbus State University celebrated five new inductees into its College of Education & Health Professions Hall of Fame. We are so proud of you Dr. Seckinger! Way to represent the WILDCAT NATION!

Ms. Chase is our 25-26 DCMS TOTY!

Congratulations to Mandy Chase, our 2025-2026 DCMS Teacher of the Year! Ms. Chase teaches 6th grade Math, serves as the Math Department Chair, MTSS Chair, Reading Bowl Coach, and is a friendly face at most DCMS events as she does ticketing!

Read Across America Week 2026

This week we are celebrating Read Across America! 🎉📚 Read Across America is a nationwide celebration sponsored by the National Education Association that encourages students of all ages to discover the joy and power of reading. Whether you love graphic novels, mysteries, biographies, sports stories, or fantasy adventures — there is a book out there for you!

Science in Action Night!

Come out and experience Science in Action with Mrs. S and her amazing 7th grade science students tomorrow night at 6:00 PM. This exciting evening will feature hands-on learning, interactive demonstrations, and real-world STEM experiences you won’t want to miss! Special Guests Include: Oxbow Meadows, The Columbus State Collaborative, and Carver High School STEM Students. Get ready for an engaging, high-energy night of exploration, innovation, and student leadership! 

Saturday Success Academy

📚 What Is Saturday Success Academy?
 Saturday Success Academy provides students the opportunity to replace up to two failing nine-week grades per semester with a 70 upon successful completion of an assignment packet provided by the course teacher.

Ms. Slater's Reading Champions

📚 Let’s applaud Grayson Beesley, our Reading Review Champion, and Bella Flores-Adams, our Circulation Champion, for January! Way to keep the books moving and your minds growing! 🌱

January Teacher of the Month!

💚 Our JANUARY Teacher and Support Staff Member of the Month go to Ms. Kendall, ISSP Tech. and Ms. Temmis, ELA Teacher. Thank you for all you do to support student achievement at the WILDCAT NATION! 🐾

January Staff of the Month!

💚 Our JANUARY Teacher and Support Staff Member of the Month go to Ms. Kendall, ISSP Tech. and Ms. Temmis, ELA Teacher. Thank you for all you do to support student achievement at the WILDCAT NATION! 🐾

Student and Parent Information

Link to DCMS Announcement Slides

This Month: Women’s History Month, Gifted Education Month, Youth Art Month 

Monday, March 2nd:

  • Read Across America Week: “Hats Off to Dr. Seuss!” Wear red & white as well as a hat and work on your GIANT bookmark. The theme is “Wildcats Read.”
  • Social Worker Appreciation Week 3/2-3/6
  • Band LGPE field trip
  • NO Robotics Team this week
  • Chorus Pre- LGPE Performance at Rivertown Church at 7:00 p.m

Tuesday,  March 3rd:

  • Read Across America Week: Reading Makes You Bright!” Wear neon colors and bring your favorite book to take a selfie during ILT. 
  • Social Worker Appreciation Week 3/2-3/6
  • Science in Action Night: Parent Engagement Event from 6:00-7:00  p.m.- Swartz/ Morgan-Nelson

Wednesday, March 4th:

  • Read Across America Week: “Reading is for the Young, Old, and Bold”: Dress like a baby or grandparent (no blankets)
  • Social Worker Appreciation Week 3/2-3/6
  • Orchestra LGPE Field Trip- Keaton
  • Teaching Club Field Trip- V. Ellis
  • Crochet Club after school– Hamilton
  • Drumline practice after school- Cross

Thursday,  March 5th:

  • Read Across America Week: “Wild About Reading”: Wear animal print or cammo
  • Social Worker Appreciation Week 3/2-3/6
  • eSports after school- Cross
  • Youth Art Month Reception from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the Columbus Public Library- Walker

Friday, February 6th:

  • Read Across America Week: “Readers are Champions”: Wear athletic team gear
  • Social Worker Appreciation Week 3/2-3/6
  • Teaching Club Meeting during ILT- V. Ellis
  • Show Choir Rehearsal- Andrade

Saturday, March 7th:

  • Saturday Success Academy from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.- V. Ellis/ Morgan-Nelson
MCSD Code of Conduct
Chromebook Policy
  • Chromebooks  All students have been issued a Chromebook (to include Case and Charger) to use during the school day. Students must be responsible for their Chromebook/Case/Charger at all times. In an effort to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars, students must be responsible for the care of their Chromebook and not damage it in any way. Chromebooks are to be carried in a case at all times when not in use.Students who damage Chromebooks and/or accessories can be assessed a replacement fee as per Board (see MCSD Board Policy JS: Student Fees, Fines, and Charges).
  • Fines and Fees Section  Care and Use of School Property – Chromebooks, Textbooks, and Media Center Checkouts:  Students will be held responsible for the proper care of all books, supplies, Chromebooks, and accessories or equipment furnished to them by the school. A student who defaces, damages, or loses school property shall be required to pay for the damage or loss(see MCSD Board Policiy JS: Student Fees, Fines, and Charges).A Parent/Student must pay all fees and fines owed to the school in a timely fashion. Parent/Student must clear all fines or fees during the year the fines are assessed. Fines must be paid/cleared where they were assessed and before moving to the next level in school.

Double Churches Middle School

7611 Whitesville Road

Columbus, GA 31904

(706) 748 – 2678

Our Mission

Our mission is to inspire and equip all students to achieve unlimited potential.

Our Vision

The MCSD is a beacon of educational excellence where all are known, valued, and inspired.

Muscogee County School District

2960 Macon Road | Columbus, GA 31906

706-748-2000