Douglas Elementary School

09/02/2026

Thank you to Mr. Haynes, Dr. Smolen, & Officer Adam for reviewing our Safety & Behavior Expectations with all grade levels this week!

08/27/2026

Welcome back to all of our DES students & families! Today was a great first day of school!

08/18/2026

💻 Chromebook Device Protection Available for 2026–2027

Douglas Public Schools families have the option to enroll in Chromebook Device Protection through AKKO for the school year.

Coverage starts at $20.99/year and includes accidental damage such as cracked screens, drops, and liquid spills, with a $0 deductible and unlimited claims.

📱 Scan the QR code in the image to enroll.
📅 Enrollment closes September 25.

Device protection is optional and is not required by the district.

08/17/2026

26-27 Bus Routes Now Available! https://www.douglasps.net/page/parents

PLEASE NOTE:

Students will be entitled to transportation to and from school at the expense of the public schools when such transportation conforms with applicable provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws.

Additionally, the Committee will provide transportation for students as follows:

Kindergarten: All students, except those living in immediate proximity to the school, as determined by the Superintendent.

Grades 1-8: Students living more than one mile from school.

No student in grades 1-12 will walk more than one mile to a bus stop.

No student in Kindergarten will walk more than 1/2 mile to a bus stop.

07/07/2026

📣 Get Ready for the New School Year at Douglas Public Schools!

Join us for our Family Tech Night on:

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Douglas High School Cafeteria

Our Technology Department will be available to help families:

✅ Set up a PowerSchool Parent Portal account
✅ Complete required beginning-of-the-year online forms
✅ Download and set up the Douglas Public Schools mobile app
✅ Download and set up the PowerSchool mobile app
✅ Enroll in the optional AKKO Chromebook Protection Program

We're also excited to have an AKKO representative on-site to answer questions and assist families with enrolling in the optional Chromebook protection program.

💻 Can't make it? You can learn more and enroll online anytime:
🔗 https://akko.link/douglasps

📅 Reminder: Required beginning-of-the-year online forms must be completed by Friday, September 25, 2026.

We look forward to seeing everyone on August 19 and helping your family get ready for a successful school year!

06/18/2026

Incoming 4th Grade Summer Resources Now Available

Families of students entering 4th grade next school year can now access important summer resources ...

06/18/2026

📚 Incoming 4th Graders: Summer Resources Now Available! ☀️

Families of students entering 4th grade next school year can now access the following resources:

✏️ 4th Grade School Supply List
📖 Summer Reading Information
🗓️ Summer Reading Calendar

These materials are available using the link below:

🔗 Access the resources here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Lh_NK39FSnOWVNmEy9bi0PueN59u3xg3?usp=sharing

We encourage students to keep reading throughout the summer to build strong literacy skills and start the new school year ready to learn. Have a wonderful summer! 🌞📚

06/09/2026

School supply lists are now available, along with Grade 5 Summer Math Work and Summer Reading information.

Incoming 5th graders should complete their summer math and reading assignments before returning to school in the fall.

Visit the school website to view and download all resources.

06/09/2026

📚 2026–2027 School Supply Lists & Summer Learning Information Now Available!

Families can now access the 2026–2027 school supply lists, along with important summer learning inf...

05/20/2026

Join Us for Family Tech Night this Summer!

Douglas Public Schools is excited to announce two upcoming Parent Technology Support Nights this s...