Dear Parents and Guardians,
Douglas Middle School offers a variety of clubs designed to help students explore their interests, build new skills, and connect with peers in a positive environment. Joining a club is a great way for students to enrich their school experience beyond the classroom!
From community service projects and art to robotics, academic competitions, and music, there’s something for everyone. Please review the attached flier for details on each club and how to get involved.
Encourage your student to take advantage of these opportunities—they’ll learn, grow, and have fun along the way!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the club sponsors listed on the flier.
Thank you for supporting your student’s engagement at DMS!
about 15 hours ago, Douglas Middle
A flyer for Douglas Middle School Clubs.
It was a spooky finale to the 7th grade chemistry unit and the end of the quarter. #kit2cat
1 day ago, Douglas Middle
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Lots happening at The Converse County Library! #kit2cat
1 day ago, Douglas Middle
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For Constitution Day this year, the Social Studies classes 6-8th, worked together to make "Constitutions" for the school. Four final posters were chosen and the principals picked "rules" off of each poster to follow for ONE day.

The day will be this Friday, October 17. So, the rules for the day are:

Comfortable clothing can be worn

Hats can be worn

Blankets can be part of their attire

7 minute passing periods-each block will be 4 minutes shorter

Option to eat lunch outside on Monday October 20th
3 days ago, Douglas Middle
A digital illustration featuring a balance scale (Scales of Justice) and a gavel resting on an open book, with paperwork underneath. A subtle, light gray outline of a large cat's head (possibly a wildcat or lynx) wearing a tricorn hat is visible in the background over a stylized building facade.

Important Update for CCSD1 Families

Beginning October 20, CCSD1 will transition to LiveSchool for our behavior tracking and rewards system.

After testing behavior tracking through Rooms, we found that the reporting features did not provide the level of clarity and detail needed by our teachers and families. LiveSchool offers a more robust and transparent system for tracking student behavior, while also allowing students to earn rewards for positive actions and choices.

This change will help strengthen communication between school and home and support a positive learning environment for all students.

LiveSchool access codes and setup instructions will be distributed to families by classroom teachers to assist with account setup and ensure a smooth transition.

Thank you for your continued support!

4 days ago, Converse 1 Schools
Red background with CCSD logo and LiveSchool coming soon date (10.20.25)
Thank you Converse County Bank for joining DMS staff yesterday and for all you do to support our school and the Douglas community. #kit2cat
4 days ago, Douglas Middle
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We invite all DMS families to join us for Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, October 29 from 4:00–7:00 PM.
Families are welcome to drop in anytime during this window to connect with teachers. Conferences will be held on a first-come, first-served basis, and to ensure everyone has a chance to meet with teachers, each family will have a maximum of 5 minutes per teacher.

To make the most of your visit, please come prepared with your student’s class schedule so you know which teachers to meet with. You can find this information on PowerSchool or the CCSD1 app.

Converse County Public Health will be offering vaccines and immunizations in the DMS Nurse’s Office for any family wishing to take advantage of this convenient service.

Be sure to stop by the Commons Area for valuable family resources and information from:
PAC (Parent Advisory Council)
Gear Up
School Resource Officer (SRO) – Safety Info
DMS Clubs & Activities
DMS Spirit Wear Store
Parenting Early Adolescents – helpful tips and resources for supporting your middle schooler

We look forward to seeing you and partnering together to support your student’s success in a welcoming and engaging environment!

6 days ago, Douglas Middle
Image of an announcement for Douglas Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences. The event is scheduled for October 29 from 4:00-7:00 pm. The design uses blue and white colors and features a stylized background graphic with what appears to be a mascot (a rhinoceros or similar animal) and a paw print icon.
7th B champions! Way to go 7th grade volleyball teams!
7 days ago, Douglas Middle
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Eligible Bearkits can attend the school dance on Friday, October 17. Any student not eligible will be notified on Thursday and asked to let their parent/guardians know. #kit2cat
8 days ago, Douglas Middle
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Great choir concert Bearkits! Thanks to the wonderful Sunny Singers who also performed! Thank you to all the family and friends who were able to attend. #kit2cat
9 days ago, Douglas Middle
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Any DMS student needing a school picture retake can get this done in the morning. of October 14. After school starts, we will be announcing when retakes are happening and students can simply visit the gym with a pass from their teacher during this time.
13 days ago, Douglas Middle
A white square graphic with a black border on a gray, speckled background. The text on the graphic is centered and reads: * **DMS SCHOOL PICTURE** (in large, bold, dark blue, sans-serif font) * **RETAKES** (in medium, bold, dark blue, sans-serif font) * **October 14** (in large, stylized, red, script-like font) Below the text, to the left, is a black-and-white illustration of a **wildcat mascot** head wearing a baseball cap. To the right of the mascot is a black-and-white line drawing of a **digital SLR camera**.

The DMS choir concert will be Thursday, October 9 at the Douglas Middle School. Doors will open at 6:30 pm and the performance will begin at 7:00 pm.
The DMS Choirs will be joined by the DIS/DUES Sunny Singers.
#Kit2Cat

13 days ago, Douglas Middle
This image is a flyer for a **DMS Choir Concert**. Here are the key details from the flyer: * **Event:** DMS Choir Concert * **Special Guests:** DIS/DUES Sunny Singers * **Date:** **Thursday, October 9, 2025** * **Time:** * DMS doors open at **6:30 pm** * Performance starts at **7:00 pm** * **Location:** **Douglas Middle School** The flyer also features a blue and white drawing of a fierce-looking wildcat wearing a baseball cap, set against a light background with a large red musical staff and treble clef graphic on the left.

We are excited to announce the start of The International Academic Competition Club at DMS. Any parents/guardians or students who are interested to learn more can reach out to Mrs. Rickabaugh who is the club's advisor. krickabaugh@ccsd1.org

15 days ago, Douglas Middle
The image is a poster promoting an event. ## Image Description The top half of the poster features an illustration of a diverse group of **seven students** clustered around a **large, bright blue and yellow globe** resting on a stand. The students are smiling and interacting with the globe, suggesting a shared academic interest. The background is a light tan color with faint, stylized outlines of **world maps**, scientific symbols (like molecules and atoms), and small, floating globes, reinforcing the international and academic themes. The bottom half of the poster is a white section containing text: * **Heading:** **INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC COMPETITION CLUB** (in a small, capitalized font) * **Main Call to Action:** **JOIN THE CHALLENGE** (in a large, bold, black font) * **Body Text:** A paragraph inviting participants: "ARE YOU A **SCIENCE WHIZ**? DO YOU LOVE STUDYING ABOUT THE **PAST**? HOW ABOUT STUDYING **MAPS** AND KNOWING THE **LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LOCATIONS**? IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU COME JOIN US IN THIS **BUZZER BEATING JEOPARDY STYLE COMPETITION!**" (The text is centered, in a smaller, lighter font). --- The overall purpose of the poster is to recruit members for the **International Academic Competition Club** to participate in a **Jeopardy-style competition** focused on science, history, and geography.
Congratulations to these DMS Rotary Students of the Month. #kit2cat
18 days ago, Douglas Middle
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As we continue our strategic planning journey, we'd like to share a quick update. We recently held our initial planning meeting, bringing together a diverse group of 24 internal and external stakeholders, called the Strategic Planning Team. During this session, the team developed a strategic plan placemat outlining the proposed mission, vision, values, goals, and objectives for the district.

This placemat will be presented during our upcoming vetting sessions, where we’ll gather input and feedback from multiple stakeholders that represent not only our district but also our community. All stakeholder insights are essential to shaping our strategic plan, and we encourage your active participation. We cordially invite you to participate in one of these sessions scheduled in the Central Administration boardroom on October 1st or 2nd, 2025.

To see scheduled times: https://www.ccsd1.org/article/2418550
19 days ago, Converse 1 Schools
Thanks to all of the Bearkit students, families, and friends that joined us for flag football! #kit2cat
24 days ago, Douglas Middle
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Join us for DMS homecoming Family Flag Football.
Wednesday 6-7pm at the DMS football field.

Students, siblings, parents/guardians are all welcome to play and/or watch!

If weather is bad, we will be in the DMS field house.
#kit2cat
25 days ago, Douglas Middle
A dynamic and modern-style social media graphic promoting a family flag football event. The background features a blurred, action shot of a woman and a child running on a grassy field. The top left is a bold, white and red diagonal stripe design. The text, in large, white, sans-serif font, reads "Let's celebrate homecoming week with **FAMILY FLAG FOOTBALL** AT DOUGLAS MIDDLE SCHOOL." A red, diagonal banner in the lower left corner contains event details in white text: "**WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24 FROM 6-7 PM** DMS FOOTBALL FIELD." Below that, a smaller line reads "Bring the whole family and play or watch flag football." The bottom of the graphic has a small credit line, "Thank you DMS student advisory for making this event possible." A stylized blue shark logo is also included.
As we continue our strategic planning journey, we'd like to share a quick update. We recently held our initial planning meeting, bringing together a diverse group of 24 internal and external stakeholders, called the Strategic Planning Team. During this session, the team developed a strategic plan placemat outlining the proposed mission, vision, values, goals, and objectives for the district.

This placemat will be presented during our upcoming vetting sessions, where we’ll gather input and feedback from multiple stakeholders that represent not only our district but also our community. All stakeholder insights are essential to shaping our strategic plan, and we encourage your active participation. We cordially invite you to participate in one of these sessions scheduled in the Central Administration boardroom on October 1st or 2nd, 2025.

To see scheduled times: https://www.ccsd1.org/article/2418550
27 days ago, Converse 1 Schools
A three-step diagram titled "We're strategic planning!". Step 1: "Develop Draft Plan," showing two people with a plan and a target. Step 2: "Solicit Feedback," showing a group reviewing a document with feedback notes. Step 3: "Finalize Plan," showing two people looking at a completed plan with charts and a briefcase.
In one week... DMS will be celebrating homecoming with a spirit week! #kit2cat
about 1 month ago, Douglas Middle
Douglas Middle School Spirit Week is from September 22 to September 26. Monday: Pajama Day and Parade Day. Wear your favorite school-appropriate pajamas. No blankets or stuffed animals. Wear your PJs to the parade. Tuesday: Favorite Team Day. Wear your favorite team's shirt or jersey. Wednesday: Cowboys and Cowgirls. Wear your country style clothes. Thursday: Neon. Dress in bright neon colors. Friday: Bearkits. Dress in the school colors.
DMS families and friends:
If you attend any DMS events, take pictures, and don't mind them being used in the DMS yearbook; please share them to
tjohnson@ccsd1.org
about 1 month ago, Douglas Middle
A poster with a white background and black text. At the top left, a blue and black drawing of a bobcat wearing a backward baseball cap looks to the side. To its right, the words DOUGLAS MIDDLE SCHOOL are in bold, black capital letters. Below the school name is a large, blue line-art drawing of a DSLR camera. Below the camera, there is a block of text in a handwritten font that reads, "DMS families and friends: If you attend any DMS events, take pictures, and don't mind them being used in the DMS yearbook, please share them to tjohnson@ccsd1.org." Below that, in a cursive font, the words "school sanctioned sports only" are written.