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
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
