07/31/2026
One last "What is the EMS Staff up to this summer?" post!
Mr. Plummer (8th grade math) spent most of his summer at school with football and basketball camps but he did get to get away and some time in Colorado with his awesome family!
As you can see from the smile on his face, he is having the best time! π
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07/30/2026
From the EMS Counselors:
We are looking forward to seeing everyone soon! Schedules will be available to view in student and parent portal on Friday, August 7th. A few reminders about schedules:
Student's team placement is set and cannot be changed.
The order (hours) of a student's schedule cannot be moved.
6th grade: the only option for changes would be to add band or orchestra for students who have not already enrolled.
7th and 8th grade: if students are looking to change an elective, please email your counselor. Options may be limited.
6th grade - Mrs. Vrbas - [email protected]
7th grade - Mr. Fike - [email protected]
8th grade - Mrs. Bunger - [email protected]
07/29/2026
Everybody Counts Event:
Saturday, August 1, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Douglas Recreation Complex
900 Block of Yuma St.
Free Health Screenings - medical, dental, mental health, school/sports physicals, and more
Healthy Pets - basic preventative vet care for cats and dogs. Pets must be in a carrier or leashed.
Community Organization information
Fun activities for children and families
Clothing distribution
Harvesters food distribution
Free Community Brunch - 10:00am - First come, first served
Please plan to walk. Parking is extremely limited. Parking will not be permitted on the 900 block of Yuma St or on 9th St. north and south of Yuma. Parking lots will not be open to the general public.
There will be free rides on ATA bus all day going to and from the Douglas Center.
07/28/2026
Mrs. Egan (Foreign Language) spent her summer traveling, staying fit and spending time with friends. She and her husband also went to Des Moines to install one of her husbands water art exhibits at the Des Moines Children's Museum. Very cool!! π
07/27/2026
More summer fun from EMS Staff!
Mrs. Asbury (Multimedia, Office & Yearbook) hung out with her 90 year old grandma and her mom, helped her daughter prepare for her math teaching praxis (she passed!!) and painted her living room. She also did some lazing around (haven't we all!). π
07/24/2026
Mr. Fike (7th Grade Counselor) decided to head to the cold in beautiful Alaska this summer! They visited Anchorage, Matanuska Glacier, and Seward. Lots of rain, hiking, and incredible scenery! π»ππ²
07/24/2026
Mrs. Lawrence (Athletic/Financial Secretary) had a road trip kind of summer! She took a couple of trips back to her hometown in Kentucky to see family this summer with her sweet little girl!
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07/24/2026
We celebrated our amazing custodian, Sady Dul, yesterday for his birthday! He is the man that keeps this school working. He is a kind soul and he can fix anything and even if he canβt, he will certainly try. Not sure what we will do when he retires. We love you Sady! πππ
07/23/2026
Instead of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (old movie for those who don't know), Mr. Smith (8th Science) went to Sweden! He and his family visited Karlskrona, Sweden and their former exchange student. It looks like an amazing trip!!
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07/23/2026
Mrs. Drewry (Gifted Program) had a very busy summer with her family! Disney World, Rowing Nationals, a botanical garden, a very important PokΓ©mon card and lots of yard work!