
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


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!

Please be advised that all District and School phones are now working. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Thank you!

Please be advised that all District and School phones are currently down. Our IT Department is aware of the situation and is working on it. We apologize for the inconvenience. 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!


Hi. This is a message from Faras Elementary. We would like to remind you that Kindergarten, 1st Grade and 2nd Grade students will be dismissed from Palm Ave, which is the north side of Faras Elementary. Students will be lined up by their teacher and parents or guardians may pick up their child at the gate. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact our office. Have a nice day!

Good Morning! This is a message from Faras Elementary. As a reminder, today is early release and students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. Season's Greetings from Faras!

Happy Holidays from Faras Elementary,
We would like to inform that we will be publishing our Faras Holiday Carols on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 on our Faras YouTube Channel. Our classrooms have done an amazing job of singing and bringing you joy to the holidays. We will let you know the once it is published and send you the link once it is ready! Season's Greetings from your Faras PAX Leader WildCATS!

Reminder - Wednesday, December 22nd, is an Early Release Day and the last day of the quarter.


Winter Break: There will be NO School and all School offices will be closed from Thursday, December 23rd through Wednesday, January 5th. School will resume on Thursday, January 6th. For District Offices, Maintenance, and Transportation: All offices will be closed from Thursday, December 23rd through Friday, December 31st.


Parents/Guardians: Please see important message under News on District and school websites from Superintendent Samaniego regarding TikTok Challenge. This information will also be shared by your schools/teachers. Thank you!


Dear Parents, your child will be given a parental COVID vaccine consent form today. IF you wish for your child to receive the COVID vaccine at school by Copper Queen Medical Associates, please return it by Monday, 12/20/21. We are not mandating or promoting the vaccine, but rather providing a venue. Thank you!

Dear Faras Community, As a reminder and in observance of Thanksgiving, there will be NO School from Wednesday, November 24th thru Friday, November 27th. All District Offices will be closed from Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th. Thank you!


The Pfizer COVID Vaccine for children will be available tomorrow, Saturday, November 20th, from 9 AM-1PM at the Copper Queen Clinic in Douglas, 100 E. 5th Street. Please pre-register at: https://www.azdhs.gov/covid19/vaccines/index.php#registration


In observance of Thanksgiving, there will be NO School from Wednesday, November 24th thru Friday, November 27th. All District Offices will be closed from Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th. Thank you!


In observance of Veterans Day, there will be NO School and all District Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Schools and offices will reopen on Friday, November 12th. Thank you!


The Pfizer COVID vaccine was approved for 5-11 year old's by the CDC last night. The Bisbee Copper Queen Clinic has 300 and will be doing a drive up event tomorrow. The Douglas Copper Queen Clinic also received 300 and will be doing a walk-in event this Friday as well as on Saturday, November 20th, from 9AM - 1 PM.


Please join us for a Parent-Youth Forum on Saturday, October 23rd, from 10:00AM to 1:15PM at the Douglas High School Auditorium. Event will also be live-streamed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzgvAdzXahO2wtMhmvUa7CA
