Dear DPS families and community,
This is a friendly reminder that starting next Monday, December 8, we will begin our trial run of the new parent drop-off and pick-up loop at the back of Douglas Primary School. This change is designed to improve student safety, allow emergency vehicles easier access to our campus, and reduce traffic congestion for our neighbors on Birch Street.
Morning Drop-Off (Back of DPS via Logsdon Lane)
Please take Cheyenne Street to Logsdon Lane and follow the road to the back of the school (behind the outfield of Nida Field).
At the end of the road, the loop will look and feel very similar to our current front loop.
A crossing guard will be stationed near the batting cages. Please stop and wait until the crossing guard signals for you to move forward into a cone space.
We will still use six construction cones for parking; the crossing guard will assign you a cone number to pull into.
Front Loop Access
During morning drop-off, the front loop will be closed.
If you arrive after 7:58 AM, please return to the front of the building to drop off your student once the back loop has closed.
Afternoon Pick-Up
Afternoon pick-up will follow the same loop procedures in the new back loop.
The barricades will open at 2:45 PM to begin the pick-up process.
Families Who Walk to Pick Up Students
Families who currently walk to the front office to pick up their children may continue to do so. This option is not changing.
Please continue to follow the usual check-out process inside the front office.
For families needing early pick-up, please note that the front loop will be chained off during regular drop-off and pick-up windows; if you need access during those times, call the DPS office at (307) 358-3502 for assistance.
Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to keep our students safe and improve traffic flow around DPS. We appreciate your patience as we try this new system and will keep you updated throughout the trial period.
With appreciation,
Scott Rickabaugh
Principal, Douglas Primary School
We want to express our sincere appreciation for how smoothly the transition to our Logsdon Lane drop-off and pick-up trial run has gone this week. Our parents and families have been absolutely incredible—flexible, patient, and supportive every step of the way. Your partnership truly makes all the difference. 🐾❤️
After reflecting on our first few days, we will be making one small adjustment starting Monday, December 15th:
⏰ The drop-off loop will now close at exactly 7:55 AM. (Instead of 7:58 AM)
This ensures that our staff can be inside the building with students for our morning assembly and ready to start the day on time.
We know mornings can get busy, and we appreciate everyone doing their best to arrive before 7:55. When staff need to close the loop while families are still arriving, it can be challenging. So this clear, consistent closing time will help us keep routines smooth and safe for all students.
Thank you again for your continued support, patience, and positivity during this trial run. Our DPS community is something special. 🐻💙
Don’t forget to join us tomorrow from 5–6 PM in the DPS Gym for our DPS Bearpaws Holiday Open House! We’ll have cookies, crafts, books, and a very special surprise guest (🤫🎅). We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!
💙 A huge shoutout to our amazing DPS parents!
Today was our very first day using Logsdon Lane for parent drop-off, and you absolutely crushed it. Thank you for your patience, positivity, and flexibility as we work together to improve safety and efficiency for our students. You made the morning smooth, safe, and successful—and we appreciate you!
We’re excited to welcome all of our DPS families to a joyful evening of cookies, crafts, books, and a very special surprise guest! 👀🎅
Join us Tuesday, December 9th, from 5–6 PM in the DPS Gym as we kick off the holiday season together.
It’s going to be warm, fun, and full of Bearpaws spirit—hope to see you there! 💙🐾💛
Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is an Early Release Day at Douglas Primary School.
⏰ Students will be dismissed at 12:50 PM, following our normal Friday schedule.
Also—there will be NO SWAG tomorrow.
Thank you for your flexibility and for helping us keep everything running smoothly as we head into the holiday weekend! ❤️💙🤍
We appreciate you, DPS families!
Power has been restored and school is in session today, November 14, 2025.
4:18 PM: We will continue to monitor the power outage situation throughout the night. Information regarding the school day on Friday, November 14, 2025, will be announced no later than 5:00 am. If power IS restored and stable, we will have a normal early-out school day. If power IS NOT restored and stable, school and activities will be cancelled. Thank you for your partnership and patience. The CCSD#1 website and app will have the most up-to-date information.
2:01 PM: All schools are currently without power, and phone service is intermittent. We expect power to fluctuate until school releases at its normal time.
Converse County School District is currently affected by the widespread electrical outage affecting Rocky Mountain Power customers. The current state of our schools is as follows:
High School: normal operations
Middle School: limited power, phones are not working
Upper Elementary: limited power, phones are working
Intermediate School: limited power, phones are not working
Primary School: normal operations
Central: normal operations
White: no power, phones are working
Shawnee: normal operations
Dry Creek: normal operations
Moss Agate: no power, phones are working
If you need to get a message to any school without working phones, please call 307-358-2942 instead. This will connect you to our main office at Central Administration, and we will relay the information.
Due to power surges, we may need to shut down power to the schools to protect equipment. At this time, school will dismiss as usual. We will provide updates as the situation changes.
Bearpaws, please have your child wear RED tomorrow for the Veterans Day Assembly at the high school (Thu, Nov 13 • 9:00 a.m.). Thanks for helping us show respect and gratitude to our veterans!
Join us as we honor and celebrate our veterans for their service and sacrifice.
Let’s come together as a community to show our gratitude. We hope to see you there!
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #CommunityStrong #HonorOurHeroes
Take a breather, read a book or two, and we’ll see you Monday! 🐻🐾
Have a great weekend!
-DPS Team
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Heads up, Bearpaws families: we’re on an early release at 12:50 PM today. We’ll follow our regular Friday schedule… just on Thursday.
Some families also have Parent-Teacher Conferences this afternoon—check-in a few minutes early.
Thanks for your flexibility and teamwork! 🐾❤️💙
Starting this November, we’re launching a brand-new Parent Involvement Fridays experience! 🐾
Each week, a different group of families will be invited to join us for:
✨ Our legendary morning assembly — full of music, movement, and Bearpaws pride!
🥣 Breakfast and Morning Meeting — spend time in your child’s classroom, sharing breakfast and connecting before the day begins.
Because our gym can only hold so many paws at once, each family will be invited on a different Friday by your child’s teacher — but we promise, every family will have their turn!
➡️ Limit: 2 guests per family due to space.
📅 Specific dates and details will be announced soon!
We can’t wait to celebrate the joy, laughter, and connection that make every morning at DPS so special. 💙❤️🐾
#ItStartsWithUs #EveryStepEveryPaw #BearpawsPride #DPSFamily
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!
🐾 Calling All Bearpaw Volunteers! 🐾
We love having our DPS families involved in our classrooms! 💙❤️
Before volunteering, please take a few minutes to:
1️⃣ Watch the CCSD#1 Volunteer Orientation Video 🎥
2️⃣ Complete the Volunteer Form 📝
DPS Parent Volunteer Letter LINK
Together, we make every step—and every paw—count! 🐾✨
#DPSBearpaws #ItStartsWithUs #EveryStepEveryPaw
Even though our afternoons have been warming up, the mornings are still quite chilly—especially during recess. Please ensure your child comes to school with a warm coat daily. Layers are an excellent idea for staying comfortable as the temperature changes throughout the day.
Thank you for helping keep our Bearpaws warm and ready to learn!
–Douglas Primary School 🐾
📸 Picture Re-Take Day
Heads up, Bearpaws! Picture re-takes are on Tuesday, October 7th, in the morning.
✔️ Missed the first day? This is your chance.
✔️ Want a new photo? Send the original package back with your student.
✔️ New orders welcome—please send the order form with your student.
Helpful tips: solid colors look great on camera
Questions? Call the DPS office. Thanks for your help in keeping things running smoothly! 🐾
#DPSBearpaws #RetakeDay #SchoolPictures
Parent drop-off at Douglas Primary School begins at 7:40 a.m. when our crossing guard is on duty at the start of the line.
👉 Please do not bypass the line. For everyone’s safety, we need all families to follow the loop and wait their turn.
Thank you for helping us keep drop-off safe, smooth, and efficient for every Bearpaw family! 🐾
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
This morning at 9:00 AM, DPS students will participate in a scheduled bus evacuation drill. This is only a drill. Students will be supervised and safe the entire time. Classes will ride district buses to the Transportation Department and return to school.
We appreciate your support as we practice our safety procedures! 💙🐾
—Douglas Primary School