THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR:

As I begin my eighth year as principal of Douglas Rural Schools,  I look forward to working with parents and faculty to foster an atmosphere that promotes a learning community of student focused instruction and decisions, high expectations for learning,  community involvement, and recognition of both student and staff achievements.   I am committed to our work together as we move forward in our mission this new school year to We have so much to be proud of as a staff, family, and community.

We have many reasons to be proud of our Douglas Rural School Success: Our TOP 5:

# 1 – All rural students met individual growth rates for the 2010-2011 school year, as measured by our district MAP assessment. What a great accomplishment for our students,  staff and parents!

# 2 - 2010 PAWS Results: All students showed great improvements in all areas!! Not only did we improve in Reading, Math, and Writing we saw improvement in all subgroups..... GREAT job students!

# 3 - 2010 Distinguished Summer Reading Award:  Rural School students were recognized statewide for their numerous hours spent reading over the summer months!  This surely assisted with our outstanding reading achievement performance.

# 4 - Rochelle Wagner, Rural Music Teacher honored as Staff Spotlight for her incredible efforts with our rural music programs.  Sherrill Kilpatrick nominated for District Teacher of the Year.

# 5 - 100% of students recognized in 2010-11 school year for their positive school behavior:  Listening, Learning, Lending, Leading!!  WAY TO GO!!!

OTHER ITEMS WORTH SHARING:

We welcome our newest Rural School; WALKER CREEK RURAL SCHOOL!  Mrs. Walker welcomes 6 new students and families to Walker Creek.  A huge thank you to all stakeholders who assisted in the re-opening of Walker Creek!

Welcome to all our new staff members: we are proud to have you on our Rural Team.

We continue our "Acceleration Block" this school year.  Targeting individual learning and behavioral goals and ensuring we are implementing appropriate instructional support to assist with student learning goals.

Please know we are here to assist you in a successful school year.  Feel free to contact me should you have questions or needs.

Thank you for sharing your child with us!

Lisa Weigel, Rural School Principal