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January 2020

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The Bulldog Growl

Douglass Unified School District No. 396, 921 East First Douglass, KS 67039

DOUGLASS TO START ACTIVITIES HALL OF FAME

In the winter of 2020-21 school year, Douglass High School will induct its first class into the DHS Activities Hall of Fame. In a recent discussion with the USD 396 Board of Education, the blessing was granted to form an 11 person committee that will be responsible in the induction process.

Douglass currently offers 19 KSHSAA recognized activities: Football, Volleyball, Boys and Girls Cross Country, Cheerleading, Boys and Girls Tennis, Boys and Girls Wrestling, Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Track, Softball, Baseball, Band, Choir, Scholars Bowl and Forensics.

Inductees can be entered in one of four ways: 1) A student who had a successful career competing or performing. Must be removed from High school for at least five years. 2) A team/group that had a successful season. The team must be a year removed from their successful season. 3) A coach/sponsor that had a huge impact or success. The coach/sponsor must be no longer currently coaching in that position. 4) An individual who has major contributions to Douglass Activities.

The 11 Person committee will be made up of seven appointed positions, with four at large members. Within this Bulldog Growl, there is an application to become an At-Large member of this committee. By applying, you would be committing to two HOF Committee Meetings a year, and would serve a 2-year term. If this is something that is of interest to you, or if you know of someone who would be interested, have them complete this application and return to the DHS Office by March 1.

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Douglass High School

Activity Hall of Fame Committee Application Douglass High School will be starting an Athletic Hall of Fame starting with the first inducted class in the winter of 2020-2021. This application is for any person that is interested in serving on the Activity Hall of Fame selection committee. This will be a two (2) year commitment, meeting at least two (2) times in the fall to review nominations that are received. Please fill out the below information and return to Douglass High School – Attention Jason Menard, Athletic Director.

Name: _____________________________

Phone Number: ______________________

Email Address: ______________________

How long have you/did you live in Douglass: ________________________

Please tell me why you feel you would be a beneficial member to the DHS Activity Hall of Fame selection committee: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Why are you interested in being on the DHS Activity Hall of Fame selection committee? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please return this application to DHS – Jason Menard – Athletic Director

By March 1, 2020

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TELEPHONE NUMBERSElementary School 747-3350Middle School 747-3340High School 747-3310Central Office 747-3300Transportation 747-3370Internet: www.usd396.net

Douglass USD 396 does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, handicap, or age in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in, its programs or activities. For any questions regarding the district’s compliance, please contact: USD 396 Superintendent of Schools, 921 East First, Douglass, KS 67039. (316)747-3300.

An Equal Employment/Educational Opportunity Agency

USD 396 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Brent Nispel ..........................................PresidentLes Braddy................................... Vice PresidentShelby Green........................................ MemberSpencer Linville ....................................MemberBecky Mitchell.......................................MemberBrook Roberts........................................MemberTroy Starr........ .......................................Member

BOE BRIEFS

The Douglass Board of Education met in regular session Monday, December 9, 2019 in the District Administrative Office

*approved a donation from PTO - $155.22 – Donuts with Dad

*approved Cathi Zalusky as a Food Service Determining Official

*a consensus of the board is to proceed with a Douglass Activities Hall of Fame

*accepted the resignation from Mark Wright-School Resource Officer

*approved to extend the administrators contract an additional year through June 2022

Policy on School Closings Due to Bad Weather

It is that time of the year again to remind everyone of our school closing policy:

If adverse weather conditions exist which threaten student transportation safety before school begins, the announcement will be sent out on the districts automated SCHOOL MESSENGER SYSTEM. School Messenger allows us to make an actual recorded phone call to every parent phone number in our school data base. We also make calls to several radio and television stations who will announce the closing information on the air. OUR MAIN CONCERN IS THE SAFETY OF ALL OUR PEOPLE!

Every effort will be made to finalize the decision no later than 5:30 a.m. of school closing due to adverse weather conditions. On mornings when icing is a concern, and forecasts suggest clearing, school may be delayed with a late start time of 10:00 a.m.

Decisions on school closings are made at the district level based on National Weather Service Data, county-wide school weather hotline, and early morning observations by the superintendent and transportation director. Please do not call before 5:30 a.m., as we will be analyzing data, making observations and preparing to make the decision.

School will not be dismissed due to storm conditions that arise during the day as long as it is feasible for students and staff to remain at school safely. The district is extremely reluctant to dismiss school early if the weather is severe.

Listed below are the radio and television stations that will be notified:

KFDI (101.3 FM) KAKE 10KKRD (107 FM) KSNW - 3B98FM/KFH (1330 AM)KWCH - 12KZSN (102.1 FM & 1480 AM)

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We are so proud of Rylie and Hannah for reaching 150 point

in Accelerated Reader!!!

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS

"On Friday, December 6th, 4th grade student Cole Chambers was one of nine students that was awarded "The Kansas 2019 Outstanding Student Technology Award" presented by the Kansas Infinitec Coalition. This award was given to Cole for his exceptional use with his personal communication device to express his wants/needs, communicate about learning and to use it to socialize with others. He was so proud of himself, and used his device and his voice to talk to the audience! Way to go, Cole!"

Seal Student Wins Technology Award

The Douglass Ministerial Alliance would like to thank the Douglass Community which includes the students and staff from our Schools, the City Building & Library, the Senior Center, Triangle, Family Dollar, Casey’s, the Masonic Lodge that helped with the collection of non-perishable items, toys and money for the Douglass Community Christmas boxes and Angel gifts. It brings us such great joy to see our Community pull together to help 42 families in need this year. Again we THANK YOU for your continued support for our Community.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS

BLASTT - Gingerbread Houses with a Fun Christmas Twist

On Friday, December 6th over 20 middle school students had a fun time making custom gingerbread houses that followed a favorite Christmas movie theme. Some of the favorite movie themes included Elf, Home Alone and A Christmas Story. Each student got to assemble a gingerbread house that could be eaten or taken home to share with his or her family.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS

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