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!

DCMS is a Math Leader School

Our State Superintendent awarded DCMS The Math Leader Award today based on outstanding performance on the 2025 GMAS. This is the second year our Math department has earned this award. The Wildcat Nation is thriving!

Ms. Chase is a TOP THREE FINALIST for MCSD TOTY!

Congratulations to Mandy Chase, our 2025-2026 DCMS Teacher of the Year and TOP THREE finalist for MCSD 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!

April Teacher of the Month!

Help us congratulate two amazing members of the Wildcat Nation! 💚🖤

🎉 Ms. Kirkland, our Teacher of the Month, and Ms. Adella, our Staff Member of the Month, both go above and beyond each day to support our students, staff, and school community. Their hard work, positivity, dedication, and caring hearts help make Double Churches such a special place to learn and grow.

We are so thankful for all they do and proud to celebrate them both! 🐾
Student and Parent Information

Link to DCMS Announcement Slides

DCMS Student Handbook

Monday, May 18th:

  • Speech Pathologist Appreciation Day!
  • GMAS Retest (8th grade math)- Slater
  • Chromebook Verification and Return- Slater
  • Movie Day for GMAS Proficient Students – V. Ellis/ MN
  • Cheerleading Tryouts after school- MN/ Vanacore
  • Chorus Solo Concert- Andrade

Tuesday, May 19th:

  • Chromebook Verification and Return – Slater
  • In-class Orchestra and Guitar Concert- Keaton
  • Athletic Celebration (pending event form)- Athletics Department
  • NJHS End of Year Meeting- Carraway/ Whitworth
  • Cheerleading Tryouts after school- MN/ Vanacore

Wednesday, May 20th:

  • Chromebook Verification and Return via Science Classes- Slater
  • 8th Grade Day- Fair
  • eSports Tournament- Cross
  • Cheerleading Tryouts after school- MN/ Vanacore

Thursday,  May 21st:

  • Last Day of School! 🥳
  • 4th Nine Weeks Grading Window Closes
  • Field Trip to Stars & Strikes for GMAS Distinguished Students – V. Ellis/ MN/ Seckinger

 

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