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
Today's the day! Our new bell schedule starts today.
Monday–Thursday: 2:50 PM
Friday: 12:50 PM
Dear DPS Families,
This is a quick reminder that beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, September 16th, Douglas Primary School will follow our new daily release times:
Monday–Thursday: 2:50 PM
Friday: 12:50 PM
👉 Students riding with siblings or out-of-town buses will still be picked up at 3:45 PM.
👉 An adult must be present at the bus stop for DPS students to be released.
Thank you for your support as we make this change to serve our students better.
Thank you,
Scott Rickabaugh
Principal, Douglas Primary School
Starting next Tuesday, September 16th, Douglas Primary School will have a new daily release time based on community feedback and what we believe is in the best interest of our students. The release time will be 35 minutes earlier each day. On Monday–Thursday, students will be released at 2:50 PM (instead of 3:25 PM). On Fridays, students will be released at 12:50 PM (instead of 1:25 PM). This change allows your child to get home at an earlier time.
This adjustment means DPS students will now ride their bus separately from all other bus routes. Special Note: If your child needs to wait for a bus with an older sibling or an out-of-town bus, they will remain at DPS and be picked up by those buses at 3:45 PM. Supervision will be provided for your child.
Please remember: the Transportation Department will only release DPS students if an adult is at the bus stop to pick them up. As soon as we receive new bus transportation times, our office staff will contact families to share them with you.
If you have questions about your child’s bus stop, don't hesitate to contact the Transportation Department at (307) 358-4543. Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we make this adjustment for the benefit of our students.
With gratitude,
Scott Rickabaugh
Principal, Douglas Primary School
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
Thanks to the businesses that welcomed our new teachers to Converse #1! We appreciate you! #OurCommunity #OurCulture #OurExcellence
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!
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
Mark your calendars—Thursday, August 28th is Picture Day!
📄 Picture information will be sent home with students tomorrow, Friday, August 22nd.
🖊️ If you’d like to order photos, please send the Lifetouch order packet back with your student before or the morning of August 28th.
Let’s capture those Bearpaws smiles! ✨
We’re excited to share that Rooms, our new two-way communication platform, and School Messenger Safe Arrival are officially live !
Starting today, families will begin receiving messages, updates, and announcements directly from their child’s teachers, coaches, and school staff—all inside the Converse #1 app. Our new School Messenger Safe Arrival system is available for absence reporting and notifications.
Say hello to an easier way to stay connected:
✅ Messages you won’t miss — Delivered by text, push notifications, or email
✅ No additional logins — One login for all you need to know from Converse #1
✅ Accessible on the go — Stay up-to-date via a free mobile app or web experience
✅ One inbox for all Converse #1 updates — From classroom info, to district alerts and direct messages
✅ Up-to-date school lunch menus
✅ Easy, efficient absence reporting and alerts.
✅ Communications in your language — Automatic translation into your preferred language
Getting Started is as Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Watch for messages and announcements from your school
Click the link in any message to respond or follow up
Update your notification settings to choose how and when you’re notified
We’re proud to bring you a better, more connected experience.
🏫Beginning August 22, 2025: K-8 Schools Aligning with High School Early Friday Schedule
Every town school will release early on Friday!
✅ Total instructional time remains unchanged - simply redistributed across the week.
📖 Read the full details and new bell schedules: https://thrillshare.com/media/articles
#CCSD1 #CommunityVoice #OurCommunity
To help keep our schools safe, focused, and supportive of learning, we kindly ask all students and families to follow our updated policies:
📵 Electronics Policy
Please keep phones, smartwatches, and earbuds stored during class time. Devices may be used during lunch and passing periods.
🍽️ Food & Drink Delivery Policy
Deliveries are only allowed at lunchtime and must be dropped off by a parent or guardian. Third-party deliveries will not be accepted.
✅ Following these guidelines helps us create a better learning environment for everyone.
💬 If you have questions or need support, please contact the school office.
Thank you for being part of our school community!
