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
Currently at DPS, we are missing enrollment forms for 25 Kindergarteners and 32 1st graders.
If this form is NOT completed by Friday morning, they will NOT be able to meet their teacher for the 26-27 school year. Please make sure your child can participate in this incredible opportunity for your student.
If you have questions or need assistance with enrollment, please contact:
📞 Theresa Jackson — (307) 359-4080
📧 tjackson@ccsd1.org
OR
📞 Laura Sahlin — (307) 358-3502
📧 lsahlin@ccsd1.org
All current CCSD #1 students must complete re-enrollment for the upcoming school year.
✅ Families who complete enrollment by May 22nd will ensure their child is able to find out their teacher placement for next year as soon as class lists are released!
🎉 Families who complete enrollment on time will also be entered into door prize drawings provided by CCSD #1!
The enrollment link is available now at CCSD #1.
If you have questions or need assistance with enrollment, please contact:
📞 Theresa Jackson — (307) 359-4080
📧 tjackson@ccsd1.org
OR
📞 Laura Sahlin — (307) 358-3502
📧 lsahlin@ccsd1.org
Thank you for helping us prepare for another amazing year at DPS! 🐾
“It Starts With Us—Every Step, Every Paw.”
#DPSBearpaws #EveryStudentEveryDay #CCSD1
🌞🎉 DPS Bearpaws… It's almost the FINAL WEEK OF SCHOOL! 🎉🌞
We are ready to celebrate an incredible year together with some fun spirit days all week long! Parents… you’re almost there… 😅 Your turn is coming soon!
🐻❤️ “It Starts With Us—Every Step, Every Paw!” ❤️🐻
Here’s our lineup for the last week of school:
🏖️ Monday, May 18th – Beach Day
Break out the tropical shirts, beach hats, and vacation vibes!
🕶️ Tuesday, May 19th – Hat & Sunglasses Day
Cool shades + awesome hats = DPS style!
🏃 Wednesday, May 20th – Workout Day
Sweats, athletic gear, and comfy workout clothes encouraged!
🌈 Thursday, May 21st – Color Day
Students are encouraged to wear their class color!
💚 Mrs. Brown / Mrs. Tyler – Green
🧡 Mrs. Gilmore / Mrs. Underwood – Orange
🩷 Ms. Painter / Mrs. Barker – Pink
💙 Ms. DeLuna / Mrs. Sherman – Blue
💜 Mrs. Marcus / Mrs. Buffington – Purple
💛 Ms. Tidemann – Yellow
Please do not forget to send your student with water and sunscreen during playground days (Kinder-May 19th, 1st-May 20th) or our Day of Play on May 21st.
Let’s finish the year strong and make this final week full of smiles, memories, and Bearpaws pride! 🐾
We have a limited number of leftover DPS yearbooks available for purchase! Once they are gone… they are GONE! 🔥
💲 $20 CASH ONLY
⚠️ First-come, first-served
🚫 No holds or reservations
Don’t miss your chance to grab a copy of this unforgettable year at DPS—our first year as the Bearpaws! ❤️💙
🐾 Every Step, Every Paw.
Our Day of Play is coming up on Thursday, May 21st, from 12:30–2:30 PM, and we’re looking for amazing parent volunteers to help make it a success!
Volunteers will run a fun activity station during the event. (Please note: volunteers will not travel with their own student.) Don’t worry, Mr. K will provide all materials and clear directions, so you feel fully prepared!
If you’re interested in helping create a memorable experience for our Bearpaws, we’d love to have you join us!
📧 Email: srickabaugh@ccsd1.org
📞 Call: 358-3502
It starts with us—Every Step, Every Paw! 🐾
Just a quick reminder that there will be no school for DPS Bearpaws on Monday, May 4th as our staff will be participating in a professional development day.
We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday as we continue to finish the year strong—Every Step, Every Paw! 🐾
Douglas High School will be hosting a track meet this Tuesday and Thursday (April 14th & 16th). With increased traffic in the area, delays may occur during student pick-up on Logsdon Lane.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work through the added traffic and keep our students safe.
Thank you for your continued support—it starts with us, every step, every paw! ❤️💙
Douglas High School will be hosting a track meet this Wednesday and Thursday (April 15th & 16th). With increased traffic in the area, delays may occur during student pick-up on Logsdon Lane.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work through the added traffic and keep our students safe.
Thank you for your continued support—it starts with us, every step, every paw! ❤️💙
🔥🐾 DON’T MISS IT, BEARPAWS! TOMORROW IS THE DEADLINE🐾🔥
📚 Yearbooks are on sale NOW!
💲 $20 each
⏰ Order by TOMORROW, April 8, 2026⚠️ No extras sold later—this is your shot!
📲 Grab yours using the QR code or send in your order form ASAP!
Let’s lock in the memories…
🐾 Every Step, Every Paw.
Our paras are the heart behind so many student successes—supporting, encouraging, and stepping in wherever needed to make a difference for kids every single day.
From small groups to one-on-one support to keeping our classrooms running strong, they truly live out what it means to be a Bearpaw: It starts with us—every step, every paw.
If you see a paraprofessional today, take a moment to say THANK YOU—they deserve it and so much more!
#DPSBearpaws #EveryStudentEveryDay #ItStartsWithUs
This year = unforgettable.
First year as the Bearpaws.
So many moments you’ll want to keep forever… ❤️💙
📚 Yearbooks are on sale NOW!
💲 $20 each
⏰ Order by April 8, 2026
⚠️ No extras sold later—this is your shot!
📲 Grab yours using the QR code or send in your order form ASAP!
Let’s lock in the memories…
🐾 Every Step, Every Paw.
Just a quick reminder for our Bearpaws families that Thursday, March 12 will be an Early Release Day for students at 12:50 PM. Please plan accordingly for pick-up and after-school arrangements.
📸 Class Picture Orders Due Tomorrow
Tomorrow is also the final day to submit orders for class pictures. If you would like to purchase a class photo, please make sure your order is submitted by the end of the day tomorrow.
You can place your order quickly using the attached QR code.
Thank you for your continued support of Douglas Primary School! 🐾
#DPSBearpaws #BearpawPride
As we continue our Logsdon Lane drop-off and pick-up trial, we would love to hear from our parents and families about how things have been going.
Your feedback will help us better understand what is working well, what challenges may still exist, and whether this system could be a long-term solution for Douglas Primary School.
Please take a few minutes to complete our short questionnaire. Your input is incredibly valuable as we continue evaluating this process.
✅ Use the link below
📱 Or scan the QR code to access the survey
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=DpKa-vM81EqiMTycqx2txPClQp7XTlxBrx19LfjCdqVUQTRZNTlSTjE1SVE2Uk5BTUFSQjFROVhHNy4u&route=shorturl
Thank you for partnering with us and helping us make the best decisions for our students, families, and community.
🐾 Together — every step, every paw.
— Mr. Rickabaugh
Join us March 2–6 as we celebrate the joy of reading with a week full of fun DPS Spirit Days (see the image for the full lineup!).
And… BIG NEWS!
If our Bearpaws read 500 books next week, Mr. Rickabaugh will be SLIMED! 💚😄
Let’s open books, build excitement, and make this a week to remember!
Ready, set… READ! 🐾❤️
Just a quick reminder that class photos will be taken on Wednesday, February 25 here at Douglas Primary School!
Please help your Bearpaw come to school ready and on time so we can keep the day running smoothly. We can’t wait to capture these sweet memories! 🐾❤️
Thank you, DPS families!
¡Nos complace invitarlos a una oportunidad especial solo para padres de estudiantes de ESL!
El lunes 23 de febrero, durante las conferencias de padres y maestros en la escuela secundaria, ofreceremos una capacitación gratuita sobre cómo usar un programa gratuito en la computadora diseñado específicamente para ayudar a los padres a aprender inglés.
Este programa se puede usar en casa y es una excelente manera para que los padres practiquen y mejoren sus habilidades en inglés.
Ofreceremos dos sesiones de capacitación:
• 4:00 p.m.
• 5:30 p.m.
Cada sesión durará aproximadamente una hora y se llevará a cabo en el Salón 100 de la escuela secundaria.
Les recomendamos que asistan a una de estas sesiones para aprender cómo acceder y utilizar este recurso tan útil.
Si tienen alguna pregunta, no duden en comunicarse con nosotros. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
Atentamente,
Jeff Cudney
✨ Kindergarten Round-Up is Coming! ✨
Do you have a future Bearpaw starting kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year?
Douglas Primary School is excited to welcome our newest students!
📅 When: Tuesday, February 17th
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Douglas Primary School Gym
Children must be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2026. If your child’s birthday falls between August 2nd and September 15th, please still fill out the form linked below.
What to bring:
• Birth certificate (original or copy)
• Copy of immunizations (only if out of state)
• Proof that a birth certificate has been ordered is required before Jumpstart or the first day of school
If you have questions, please call us at (307) 358-3502.
Child care will not be provided.
🔗 Kindergarten Round-Up Form: https://forms.gle/Jsm9CpTK93C8atYV6
We can’t wait to meet our incoming Bearpaws! 🐾💙
We're absolutely loving this beautiful Wyoming winter! ☀️ While we're enjoying the sunshine and mild temps, we know Mother Nature can surprise us. Just a friendly reminder that all our inclement weather information—closures, delays, and updates—lives right here: https://www.ccsd1.org/page/inclement-weather-information. 🌨️ Here's hoping we don't need it, but we're ready if we do!
Just a quick reminder to our DPS families: there will be no school tomorrow. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend, and we’ll see our Bearpaws back on Monday, February 9!
Have a great day, DPS community! 🐾❤️💙
