Douglas High School

In July, the School Committee, members of the leadership team, and representatives from the DTA and DESPA came together to help develop the School Committee’s value and belief statements. We prioritized the following areas: academic excellence, social and emotional well-being, professional culture, family and community engagement, operations, and fiscal responsibility.

Through our work, we developed value and belief statements for each of these focus areas, along with action steps to guide progress toward our objectives. Over the course of the school year, we will concentrate on many of these steps to help move the district forward and ensure student success. While these action items will take more than a year to fully accomplish, they will serve as a roadmap for our ongoing work.

I am grateful to the members of the School Committee, the leadership team, and our educators who dedicated time during the summer to participate in this effort. It was a thoughtful, engaging, and collaborative process that reflects our shared commitment to the success of every student.

To view the document visit https://www.douglasps.net/page/school-committee

Welcoming our new students

Attached are copies of our 2025-2026 bus routes.

Good Afternoon Families,

Fall Sports registration closes tomorrow at midnight.
Looking for your child to be a part of a welcoming and competitive group? Boys and girls JV and Varsity Soccer teams are looking for additional players! Register today to join. Registration information can be found here: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/douglas-high-school

Please check out the August Update. School starts on Wednesday, August 27th.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yl6H1O_2ywl0stCq4x4LtVo63HGa370RTbitGKL9WBo/edit?usp=sharing

We're thrilled to announce the new app for Douglas PS! It's everything Douglas PS, in your pocket.

Download for Android https://aptg.co/PDHLNb
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/PR9bX2

Class of 2026 Seniors, if you would like to book your Senior Portrait with SmilePro, please sign up for a session to take place at the high school. Here is the link: https://bookme.name/smileproportraits/douglas-high-school-class-of-2026

Yearbooks will be available for pickup starting Monday, July 7th from 8am to 1pm in the main office. See you soon!!

Here is the Douglas High School's final Weekly Update for the 24-25 school year. Have a great summer break. https://secure.smore.com/n/4fvan

Tonight is Fall Sports Information Night. If you missed it, AD Berard will be able to help you get in touch with the coaches. Sign up on Family ID and have your physical up to date

Junior Book Awards

Today we're exercising our democratic right to vote...CLASS ELECTIONS!!

Please check out this week's update: https://secure.smore.com/n/47w1g

Tonight's music awards

Hello, Students and Parents/Guardians! We are pleased to present our “Required (and Suggested) Reading Titles and Assignments”. All students enrolled in honors and AP level English courses for the 2025-2026 school year are required to complete specific summer reading assignments for those classes. Students enrolled in college level classes may complete an optional assignment for extra credit if they choose to do so. For students enrolled in Honors and AP English courses: the summer reading assignment is mandatory. In addition to reading the required books/readings, students in each course will be assigned specific assignments for each text (please see links on the “Required (and Suggested) Reading Titles and Assignments” doc as well as on the school website). This summer reading literature will be used in the fall and will be the basis for class discussions and the first assignments of the school year, including but not limited to projects, essays, tests, etc. The summer reading assignments will be counted as quiz grades, and the rubrics for grading these assignments are included on each assignment doc. For students enrolled in college level courses: the summer reading assignment is optional. Students may choose an appropriate grade level book OR one from the recommended reading list for their grade. They will then choose ONE assignment from the “Summer Reading Extra Credit Choice Board” to complete. This assignment will be turned in to their English teacher during the first week of school and will be counted as an extra credit quiz grade. The rubrics for the optional assignments are printed on each assignment doc. The “Required (and Suggested) Reading Titles and Assignments” doc along with all of the individual course summer reading assignments will also be posted on our high school website (www.douglasps.net). Please feel free to check with any English teacher if there are questions. Happy reading! Sincerely, The Douglas High School English Department: Mrs. Mayo, Mrs. Costa, Mrs. Petrelli, and Miss Woodford

Fall Sports Information Night June 10 (6-7pm) DHS Auditorium *Students interested in playing a fall sport should attend this meeting with a parent or guardian. A meet the coach break out session will directly follow the MIAA rules and school expectations presentation.

Please check out this week's update HERE: https://secure.smore.com/n/7yzwt1