7th B champions! Way to go 7th grade volleyball teams!
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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.
5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months ago, Converse 1 Schools
Thanks to all of the Bearkit students, families, and friends that joined us for flag football! #kit2cat
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
6 months 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.
Join us for a homecoming week DMS family flag football game.

DMS students can bring the whole family and watch or play on Wednesday, September 24 from 6:00-7:00pm on the DMS football field.
6 months ago, Douglas Middle
A flyer announces a homecoming week event for Douglas Middle School. The event, titled **"Family Flag Football,"** is scheduled for **Wednesday, September 24 from 6-7 PM** at the **DMS Football Field.** The flyer features a photo of a woman and a young boy running, both wearing flag football belts. The text encourages families to "bring the whole family and play or watch flag football." It also includes a thank you to the "DMS student advisory for making this event possible."

We love our new school app! 📱

Over half of our parents are now using the app to:

💬Message teachers

🍕See school lunch menus

📰Get school news

📣Receive urgent alerts

🔔Check notifications

You can also report your child's absence in two easy ways:

🤳🏿Use the Safe Arrival link in the app

📞Call our toll-free number: 844-863-4701

It's everything CCSD1 in your pocket! If you have any problems logging in to the app, please call your child's school. Together, we're making sure every student gets to school safely each day!

Download for Android - https://aptg.co/JHK7nx

Download for iPhone – https://aptg.co/9tssRt

6 months ago, Converse 1 Schools
A digital advertisement showing two mobile phone screens. The left screen shows a social media feed with updates, while the right screen displays a text message conversation. Both screens are part of an app called Converse.

***Friday, September 5, 7:30 AM*** Good news! The Douglas High School phones are working again. You can now call the school directly. Thank you for your patience.

***Friday, September 5, 7:00 AM*** The phones at Douglas High School are still not working. If you need to excuse your child from school, please use our Safe Arrival link within the Converse 1 app or call the toll-free number: 844-863-4701. If you need to call the school, please use this number instead: 307-358-2942. This will connect you to our main office at Central Administration, and we will relay the information.

***3:45 PM*** The phones at Douglas High School are still not working. The issue is unlikely to be resolved before the start of school on Friday, September 5. If you need to call the school, please use this number instead: 307-358-2942. This will connect you to our main office at Central Administration beginning at 7:30 AM. If you need to excuse your child from school, please consider using our Safe Arrival link within the Converse 1 app. An update will be sent to parents at 7:30 am on Friday morning.

***2:30 PM*** Phones at Douglas Middle School are now working. Douglas High School is still not working.

***2:00 PM*** Phones are still not working. Technical support is working to resolve the issue.

***12:00 PM*** Phones are still not working. Technical support is actively working to resolve the issue.

(10:00 am) The phones at Douglas High School and Douglas Middle School are currently not working. If you need to call the school, please use this number instead: 307-358-2942. This will connect you to our main office, and the message will be relayed.

We are working to fix the problem. SMS, phone, and email alerts about this incident were sent at the start of school to DMS and DHS parents. We will send parents another message when the phones at the high school and middle school are working again. Watch for updates here.

6 months ago, Converse 1 Schools
A social media graphic for Converse County School District #1 with the text "ALERT!" and "Important Announcement." An exclamation point is on either side of "ALERT!" and a red megaphone points to the announcement.

Thanks to the businesses that welcomed our new teachers to Converse #1! We appreciate you! #OurCommunity #OurCulture #OurExcellence

https://youtu.be/p4yqXXzwyMs

6 months ago, Converse 1 Schools
A large red apple with a blue and red logo in the center. The logo features the letters "CC" and a paw print. Above the apple, the text "Thanks to our community!" is written in a semi-circle. The image has a blue border at the top and bottom.
DMS P.A.C. (Parent Advisory Council) meeting September 3, 2025 from 5:30-6:15 pm in the DMS office.
6 months ago, Douglas Middle
A flier with a light gray and white textured background. At the top, in large black letters, it reads "DMS P.A.C." and "PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL." To the right of the text is the logo for Douglas Middle School, which features a blue-colored wolf's head wearing a graduation cap. Below this, there is a paragraph in a smaller, italicized font that states the purpose of the group: "The purpose of the Douglas Middle School PAC is to promote activities that enhance the joy and well-being of Douglas Middle School students while supporting the staff and the administration and keeping parents involved." Near the bottom of the flier is a red rectangular box with the event details in white letters: September 3, 2025 5:30-6:15 pm in the DMS office To the left of the red box, there is a small blue rectangular box with white, italicized text that reads: "Children welcome, no need to arrange child care."

Thank you for your patience as we learn our new Converse #1 app! Today at 8:00 AM we sent out a reminder about early release on Fridays. Unfortunately, the phone call displayed an incorrect number (from Little Rock, AR) instead of our Converse #1 phone number. We've corrected this issue and future calls will show the proper number. We also accidentally sent a duplicate message at 3:20 PM. If you did not receive the notifications, please contact your child's school. Thanks again for your understanding as we learn together!

6 months ago, Converse 1 Schools
The image shows a "Thank you for your patience!" message from Converse County School District #1, with a large blue exclamation point icon and logos for Douglas High School, Douglas Middle School, and Bearpaws Athletics.

Reminder: Early Friday Schedule Starts This Week!

📅 This Friday, August 22nd, all K-8 schools will begin the new early dismissal schedule, aligning with our high school.

⏰ Check the new bell schedules: http://bit.ly/4mykkGh.

🚌Check out the bus route times: http://bit.ly/4fCRGlq.

✅ Total instructional time stays the same - just redistributed throughout the week.

Questions? https://www.ccsd1.org/article/2325792

#CCSD1 #EarlyFriday #BackToSchool

6 months ago, Converse 1 Schools
A blue and white graphic with an alarm clock icon. The text reads: "STARTING FRIDAY. K-8 schools aligning with the high school schedule! Early Friday Dismissals Begin August 22, 2025."