The Panther PULSE program is geared toward Promoting Unity, Leadership, and Student Engagement at DDMS. Formerly known as the Student Ambassador Program, Panther PULSE is a student-driven leadership program at Davis Drive Middle School sponsored by the Student Services Department. Panther PULSE members serve as role models within DDMS by showing leadership, good judgment, maturity, honesty, and integrity while upholding their responsibilities of being a student.
Interested students will complete a DDMS Panther PULSE Application at the start of the school year. A completed application is required for a student to become part of the Panther PULSE program.
Panther PULSE members will have the opportunity to:
Serve as "buddies" to new students
Assist with conducting tours for new students and (at times) prospective families
Assist with Panther Pride Camp, Open House, and/or Curriculum nights
Participate in community service projects
Help students and teachers during SMART Block
Help out with other opportunities as they arise throughout the school year
The Panther PULSE will meet once a month as a large group during SMART Block, usually on a Friday during the month. Attendance at these meetings is mandatory unless otherwise discussed between the student and their counselors. Grade-level PULSE meetings will be determined as needed. All large-group Panther PULSE meetings will be held during SMART Block, unless otherwise noted.
For more information about the DDMS Panther PULSE program, please contact a DDMS Counselor.
Share the big ideas - make decisions - plan the monthly focus
The Debate & RTS Team is the PULSE Think Tank—the group that digs into the most important issues and decides what Panther PULSE should focus on.
What this team does:
Discusses and votes on the biggest school issues and initiatives
(“What should we do? What do we need to do?”
Tackles school climate needs and real-time concerns
Develops clear action steps for PULSE members
(“How are we going to make this happen?”)
Brainstorms meaningful solutions that make a real impact at DDMS
If you love to debate, problem-solve, and shape positive change, this department is for you!
Example:
During Bullying Prevention Month, the team might decide what activities, messages, or events PULSE should create to help inform, address, and prevent bullying at DDMS.
Planners & Promoters
The Media & Tech Team is the creative, digital, and tech-support hub of Panther PULSE. Members use their skills to help keep students informed and connected.
What the team focuses on:
Creating eye-catching graphics, posters, videos, and announcements
Updating and maintaining PULSE digital content (website, slides, info posts)
Supporting students with digital portfolios development
Assisting new students with on-boarding to tech tools like Canvas, email, and school platforms
Promoting PULSE initiatives across the school through clear and engaging communication
Collaborating with other departments to help share their projects and messages
PULSE Artists
Tour Guides
Cultural Celebrations
IMPACT Ticket Counters