Douglas Primary School

“The Douglas Public Schools offer diverse learning experiences that meet the academic, social, physical, and emotional needs of all students. We provide a safe, supportive, and challenging learning environment in which students may achieve academic success and personal growth. Decisions are made in the best interest of students.”

Grade 1 had a great start this week at the Primary School! There were lots of smiling faces and eager students. Teachers planned fun activities and lessons for first grade.

Preschool Orientation was held and students are ready to start on Tuesday, Sept. 5th.

Kindergarten screening is complete and class rosters are being developed. Kindergarten Orientation is Tuesday, Sept. 5th last names A-K 9:00-9:45 and L-Z 10:00-10:45. There will be an optional bus ride for those interested following the Orientation. Kindergarten starts Wednesday, Sept. 6th.

Please note that bus times will vary once Kindergarten starts on Wednesday.

If you have questions or concerns, feel free to email or call the school.

Have a wonderful long weekend!

Cindy Socha, Principal

We are committed to the well-being of our students, staff, and families to create a safe and healthy learning environment. In support of our ongoing commitment, we partnered with Care Solace to provide an additional layer of care for our community.

Care Solace helps individuals find mental health care providers and substance use treatment centers. Their Care Companion™ team is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year to quickly connect you to carefully verified providers in your community.

Students, staff, and families may access Care Solace services in two ways:

• Call (888) 515-0595 at any time. Support is available in 200+ languages. A dedicated Care Companion™ will help you every step of the way to research options, secure appointments, and follow up to make sure it is a good fit.

• For an anonymous search, answer a few questions to get matched with an extensive list of care providers at www.caresolace.com/douglas.

Care Solace is now available for use at no cost to you. This service is available to staff, their families, students, and their families. They will connect you with providers accepting all medical insurances including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance. All information entered on the Care Solace tool is completely confidential and securely stored.

Please note, this service is an optional resource available by choice and is not mandatory to use. Care Solace is not an emergency response service or mental health services provider. In the event of a life threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1 or the National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255.

If you are interested in counseling-related services for your child, yourself, or another family member, please contact Care Solace for valuable assistance. This is a complimentary resource provided by Douglas Public Schools.