REMINDER - VIRTUAL DUSD #27 PARENT TOWN HALL MEETINGS TODAY! Join Superintendent Samaniego as she provides a virtual welcome back to school message and provides school safety information! SPANISH at 5:15 – 6:00pm https://meet.google.com/cha-kcso-hwa ‪(US) +1 402-410-2165‬ PIN: ‪918 643 435‬# ENGLISH at 6:15 – 7:00pm https://meet.google.com/jhm-ihyh-gda ‪(US) +1 240-532-3567‬ PIN: ‪521 071 339‬#

Lil' Bulldog Preschool for 3-4 years olds at Douglas High School is now Open for Registration! School begins September 8th! Please stop to register your child at the New Student Center (located behind District Offices at 1132 12th Street).

20th Annual Douglas CARE Fair Back 2 School Event- this Saturday, August 6th, from 9am-11am! All Middle & High school students must have their school ID and Elementary students must have a school letter (provided by teacher).

Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 3rd, is the first day of school! It will be a Regular Full Day and NO early release. See you tomorrow! Thank you!

VIRTUAL DUSD #27 PARENT TOWN HALL MEETINGS! Join Superintendent Samaniego as she provides a virtual welcome back to school message and provides school safety information on Tuesday, August 9th! SPANISH at 5:15 – 6:00pm https://meet.google.com/cha-kcso-hwa ‪(US) +1 402-410-2165‬ PIN: ‪918 643 435‬# ENGLISH at 6:15 – 7:00pm https://meet.google.com/jhm-ihyh-gda ‪(US) +1 240-532-3567‬ PIN: ‪521 071 339‬#

VIRTUAL DUSD #27 STUDENT TOWN HALL MEETINGS! Join Superintendent Samaniego as she provides a virtual welcome back to school message on Monday, August 1st! 11:30 AM - Middle School & High School Students: https://meet.google.com/wvi-sxqy-his Or dial: ‪(US) +1 361-360-8379‬ PIN: ‪290 820 188‬# 12:30 PM - Elementary Students: https://meet.google.com/jdm-wreh-qbh Or dial: ‪(US) +1 929-266-2204‬ PIN: ‪212 766 245‬#

On Monday, July 25 & Wednesday, July 27th, the Douglas Public Library will be hosting SEAGO's Affordable Connectivity Program. This program is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet services. Time: 10:30 am- 4:00 pm Where: Douglas Public Library 560 E 10th St, Douglas, AZ 85607 The Benefit provides: Up to $30/month discount for internet service Who is Eligible: A household is eligible for ACP if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. SEE FLYER FOR DETAILS & Share!

See you on Wednesday, August 3rd!

The district offices will be closed from 1:00-5:00 Wednesday, July 6th for training.

DUSD Staff Only: In an attempt to be better prepared as a District for the upcoming school year, we have been working and collaborating with local law enforcement and our security team to plan for summer active shooter training, better known as ALICE. We feel these trainings are essential and will better prepare you for school safety protocols. These trainings are for all District staff. Please read your District email for more information and to complete the registration form. Thank you!

In observance of Independence Day, all District Offices will be closed on Monday, July 4th. Thank you!

FREE SUMMER BREAKFAST & LUNCH MEALS will be provided for all children 18 and under starting May 31st! Children will need to eat at school site. Please see flyer for school sites & times!

In observance of Memorial Day, all District Offices will be closed on Monday, May 30th. Thank you!

Please be advised that tomorrow, Wednesday, May 25th, is the Last Day of School and will also be an Early Release Day! Have a great summer!

Students in grades 6th,7th and 8th who have a checked-out device from the district please bring the device to school the week of May 9th thru the 13th. We will be conducting a device health check in the school's library from 7:30-3:30 which will only take a few minutes and will be returned to the student at that moment. Any device that is not brought in for check in will be considered lost/stolen.

DUSD #27 celebrates Staff Appreciation Week, May 2nd thru May 5th! Thank you to all of our teachers and staff for everything you do for our students!!

We would like to say THANK YOU to all our Administrative Professional Staff for everything they do every day for our students & staff! Happy Administrative Professional's Day!

All district and school offices will closed from 1:00-4:00 Wednesday, April 27th for staff development event.

Douglas Unified School District is proud of the teachers that were recognized at the Cochise County Teacher of the Year Awards Ceremony! Congratulations to all of our honorees.

Check with your local internet and cell phone providers to see if they offer the Affordable Connectivity Program. It is a federal program that can provide a discount for broadband. https://www.fcc.gov/acp

For HIGH SCHOOL Students ONLY: Please be advised that there will be EARLY RELEASE on Wednesday, April 13th. Thank you!

Spring Holiday: No School and All Offices Closed on Friday, April 15th & Monday, April 18. Thank you!

ARIZONA'S CHILDREN ASSOCIATION - PARENTING WORKSHOPS! For parents and caregivers of children ages 3 to 5 years. Free & open to the public. Please see below flyers for more information!

Paul Huber Middle School Folklorico Group Dance Recital When: Saturday, April 9, 2022 Where: James Brenden Auditorium (Douglas High School Auditorium) Time: 5 pm. Doors open at 4:30 pm NO COST! (Donations are welcome) Come and support us!

AZ Health Zone presents a FREE series of classes for Douglas parents and families starting April 4! You are invited to attend this class with your middle or high school student, together as a family or as an individual seeking to nurture your relationship with food and meals. Families/adults that attend every class (six total) will receive a free kitchen/cooking gift basket!

For DHS Students ONLY: Please be advised that there will be NO EARLY RELEASE on Wednesdays March 30th and April 6th due to State testing. Students will be released at their regular scheduled times. Thank you!

For Elementary & Middle School Students: Please be advised that there will be NO EARLY RELEASE on Wednesdays March 30th, April 6th, and April 13th due to State testing. Students will be released at their regular scheduled times. Thank you!

Attention DUSD is hiring for several leadership positions as New Student Center/SAIS Supervisor, School Safety and Preparedness Supervisor, and Maintenance and Grounds Supervisor. For more information please see our website and anyone interested may apply online. Job descriptions are available by contacting HR at 520.364.2447 Ext 7000.

We would like to invite everyone out today to the 5th Annual Bulldog Softball Invitational 3/11, and also on 3/12 at the DHS Softball Field and 15th St Park Softball Field! Today's Lady Bulldogs Softball Schedule, stop by come out and support! 10:00am vs. Willcox (DHS) 1:00pm vs. Pima (15th st.) 5:30pm vs. Valley Union (DHS)

SPRING BREAK: There will be NO School and all School offices will be closed from Monday, March 14, 2022, thru Friday, March 18, 2022. School will resume on Monday, March 21st. All District Offices will remain open.

We want YOU to join the DUSD Team! Are you interested in working in a school setting or being an athletic coach? Apply today by visiting our website at https://dusd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx Here are some of the current vacancies: *DHS Athletic Assistant Coaches *Bus Driver *ESS Instructional Aides *Campus Monitor (RBMS) *Food Service Workers *Maintenance/Grounds *Reading & Math Interventionists *Health Aide *School Safety & Emergency Preparedness Supervisor *Teachers *Substitutes

In observance of Presidents' Day, there will be NO school and all District Offices will be closed on Monday, February 21st. Thank you!

On behalf of DUSD we thank all of the first responders who assisted our RBMS students at the scene of the accident this past Thursday! We know they too were severely impacted by this tragedy. Thanks to the staff from Douglas Fire and Ambulance, Douglas Police, County Sheriff, and Copper Queen Emergency Room Staff. To anyone else who assisted in any way, we also give you our thanks! We pray for all of you and hope that you find peace, knowing you did everything you could to save him. To everyone else from our Douglas community who reached out or donated money to the family, we also thank you! To the staff from DUSD Counselor Crisis Team, Sierra Vista therapy dogs group, Douglas Behavioral Health Agencies, City of Douglas Government and departments, Douglas Unified School District, RBMS and their families we thank you for helping us stay strong during this tragedy and moment of grief. Our condolences and sympathy to the Chacon Family and all those affected by this tragedy. Sincerely, Superintendent Ana C. Samaniego

We want YOU to join the DUSD Team! Are you interested in working in a school setting or being an athletic coach? Apply today by visiting our website at https://dusd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx Here are some of the current vacancies: *Girls' Tennis Coach *Bus Driver *ESS Instructional Aide *Campus Monitor (RBMS) *Food Service Worker *Maintenance/Grounds *Reading & Math Interventionists *Health Aide *Teachers *Substitutes

Notice to all DUSD parents: This is a friendly reminder to inform you that the Annual Registration (submitting proof of residence) and Open Enrollment process for the 22-23 school year has begun. The deadline for: Annual Registration - submitting proof of residence to the New Student Center - is September 2, 2022 Open enrollment – submitting application for approval to the New Student Center - is May 15, 2022 You will only fill this form out if your child is attending a school that is outside of their boundary and you wish for them to stay there for the 22-23 school year or you wish to move your child to a new school for the 22-23 school year that is not their boundary school. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the NSC office at 520-224-2446. The office hours are Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sincerely, New Student Center -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Este es un recordatorio amistoso para informarle que el proceso de la Registracion Anual (presentar prueba de residencia) y la Inscripcion Abierta para el ano escolar 22-23 a comenzado. La fecha limite para: Registracion Anual - presentar prueba de residencia al New Student Center- es Septiembre 2, 2022 Inscripcion Abierta - presentacion de solicitud para aprobacion al New Student Center - es Mayo 15, 2022 Usted solamente llenara esta forma si su hijo/a esta asistiendo una escuela que esta fuera de su area y usted desea que sigue asistiendo para el ano escolar 22-23 o usted desea mover a su hijo/a a otra escuela que esta fuera de su area para el ano escolar 22-23. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta por favor de llamar la oficina del New Student Center al numero, 520-224-2446. Las horas de operacion son de Lunes - Viernes, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. y 1 p.m - 4 p.m. Sinceramente, New Student Center

Parents/Guardians: All students will return to in-person learning on Tuesday, February 8th. If your child is sick, please DO NOT send them to school. Thank you!

We want YOU to join the DUSD Team! Are you interested in working in a school setting or being an athletic coach? Apply today by visiting our website at https://dusd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx Here are some of the current vacancies: *Girls' Tennis Coach *Bus Driver *Payroll Specialist I *Food Service Worker *Maintenance/Grounds *Reading & Math Interventionists *Health Aide *Teachers *Substitutes

Our Douglas Bulldog athletes hitting it hard at practice! Great teamwork!

Please be advised that Wednesday, February 2nd, is NOT an early release day, it will be a regular Distance Learning day. Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 3rd, from 1PM-7PM. Both Thursday, 02/03, and Friday, 02/04, are early release days. Thank you!

Distance Learning dates are from Friday, January 21st, thru Friday, February 4th. School will resume in-person on Tuesday, February 8th (as there is no school on Monday). Thank you!

DUSD #27 will begin Distance Learning on Friday, January 21st. Thank you!

Parents/Guardians: Please see important message on our websites (NEWS) and Facebook from Superintendent Samaniego. Thank you!

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be NO school and all District Offices will be closed on Monday, January 17th. Thank you!

Face coverings are now required for all staff, students, and visitors while indoors on any District property or event.

DUSD is excited to provide parents and students with these valuable recourses on cyber security. We hope you find it of value. We are working on providing a Spanish version. http://dusd.familyzone.com/

The DUSD #27 COVID-19 Dashboard is a weekly summary of active COVID-19 cases. It can be viewed by visiting our COVID-19 Dashboard Page: https://www.dusd.us/o/douglas-usd-27/page/dusd-27-covid-19-dashboard