Principal's Blog
My School Color Run
Contact: Gina Muscatell Phone: 508-476-9854 Email: dave_gina@charter.net
DOUGLAS PTO, ATHLETIC BOOSTERS & MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAM UP FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY, COMMUNITY-WIDE 5K FUNDRAISER
My School Color Run will promote community and fitness with fun and a splash of color! Sunday, September 27th at Soldier’s Field Check-in from 10:00-11:30am Toddler Run begins at 11:00am Race begins at 12:00pm The Douglas PTO, in partnership with the Douglas Athletic Booster Club, Middle School PTO, and Middle School Student Council, is excited to announce it will host a family-oriented fun run event at Soldier’s Field on Mechanic Street in Douglas, MA on Sunday, September 27th to raise funds for the Douglas Public Schools. The event, called the My School Color Run, will feature a 5K run where participants will be doused with food-safe colored powder before the run begins and then splashed with liquid color at various color stations along the route. There will also be a 1-mile family walk for those who wish to participate but don’t want to do the 5K, and a special toddler run for ages 18 months-4 years within Soldier’s Field prior to the race start. Students in grades K-12 are encouraged to take part with their families and will be given the option to set a personal fundraising goal and seek pledges from family and friends to meet that goal. The My School Color Run program is an exciting alternative to traditional fundraising. Rather than sell goods, this program aims to engage the entire student body in a non-competitive fitness initiative that promotes community togetherness in a fun, family-friendly environment. Prior to the race, there will be face painting and concessions available, as well as a live DJ providing music. “We’re extremely excited about the launch of the My School Color Run Program at our school”, says Gina Muscatell, Event Organizer. “We’re looking forward to involving our entire student body and faculty in a fun and healthy program. We want to engage the entire community and encourage local businesses and individual community members to get involved.” The Douglas PTO, which represents the Primary and Elementary Schools, decided to team up with the Athletic Boosters and Middle School PTO and Student Council for this fundraiser in the wake of steep budget cuts that eliminated the sports and music programs at the Middle and High School and led to numerous teacher cuts across the district. Besides individual student pledges, the school will also accept business pledges. This event is open to the general public. Interested participants can register for the run by completing a paper registration form prior to the event or by registering online through the event page at www.DouglasMSCR.eventbrite.com. Registration fees are: $35/person or $30/person for groups of 4+; Douglas students are $25/student. The Toddler Run is free but a t-shirt and color packet can be purchased for $10/child. Anyone who would like more information or is interested in a form can contact Gina Muscatell.
Please join us for this fun day that supports our programs.
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Half Day Schedule for September 22nd
F Block 7:20-7:52
G Block 7:55-8:29
A Block 8:32-9:04
B Block 9:07- 9:39
C Block 9:42-10:14
D Block 10:17-10:50
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The Tiger Open
The 28th Annual Tiger Open will take place on Saturday September 26th at Blissful Meadows Golf Club in Uxbridge with a 12:00 Registration and a 1:00 Shotgun start.
Entry Fee is $125.00 for 18 holes of scramble golf with a Hot Italian Buffet to follow in the the new Blissful Meadows Pavilion.
Please plan to put a foursome in and support DHS Athletics.
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9/21/15
9/21/15
Balfour Sophomore Rings
Class Meeting 8:30 am
Auditorium
Members of the Sophomore class will be meeting with representatives from the Balfour company on Wednesday. They will receive packets of information on the varied product line for those student's who want to purchase a class ring. Please be inquiring about this packet of information and plan to meet with the Balfour representatives on Monday the 28th at DHS to place your order. All the information on this process is included in the packet that the Sophomores will receive on the 21st.
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September 24th & 25th
Big E Band & Chorus Trip
The Band, chorus and Auxiliary programs will be traveling to Springfield for their annual performances at the Big E. This event starts the performance component of for these groups and we look forward to a wonderful experience for our students supported by strong performances from these talented groups. Again, we thank the support and efforts of our dedicated booster's who have worked tirelessly to maintain these programs this year and all previous years. Our student directly benefit for this commitment by the booster's. Thank you all.
The Band, chorus and Auxiliary programs will be traveling to Springfield for their annual performances at the Big E. This event starts the performance component of for these groups and we look forward to a wonderful experience for our students supported by strong performances from these talented groups. Again, we thank the support and efforts of our dedicated booster's who have worked tirelessly to maintain these programs this year and all previous years. Our student directly benefit for this commitment by the booster's. Thank you all.
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Guidance Information:
Upcoming College Fair at DHS
Douglas High School College Fair
Friday, September 25, 2015
Seniors: 10:15-11:00 Juniors: 10:45-11:30 Sophomores: 11:00 -11:30
Albertus Magnus College
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Plymouth State College
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American International College
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Post University
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Anna Maria College
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Providence College
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Assumption College
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Quinnipiac University
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Bay Path College
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Quinsigamond Community College
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Bay State College
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Regis College
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Becker College
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Rhode Island College
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Bridgewater State University
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Rivier College
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Bryant University
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Rob Roy Academy
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Caldwell University
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Roger Williams University
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Castleton State College
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Sacred Heart University
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Champlain College
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Saint Anselm College
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Colby Sawyer College
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Saint John's University
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College of Saint Joseph's
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Saint Josephs College of Maine
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College of Saint Rose
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Salem State University
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Curry College
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Salve Regina University
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Daniel Webster College
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Seton Hall University
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Dean College
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Simmons College
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Eastern Connecticut State University
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Southern New Hampshire University
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Elms College
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Southern Vermont College
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Emmanuel College
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Springfield College
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Endicott College
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Stonehill College
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Fisher College
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Stony Brook University
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Fitchburg State University
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Suffolk University
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Framingham State University
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SUNY Cobleskill
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Green Mountain College
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Toni & Guy Academy
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ITT Technical Institute
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U.S. Coast Guard Academy
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Johnson & Wales University
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UMASS Amherst
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Johnson State College
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UMASS Boston
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Keene State College
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UMASS Dartmouth
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Lasell College
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UMASS Lowell
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Lesley University
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Unity College of Maine
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Long Island University
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Universal Technical Institute
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Lyndon State College
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University of Albany
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MA College of Liberal Arts
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University of Connecticut
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MA College of Pharmacy
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University of Maine
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MA Maritime Academy
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University of New England
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Manhattan College
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University of New Hampshire
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Merrimack College
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University of New Haven
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Mitchell College
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University of Rhode Island
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Mount Ida College
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University of Southern Maine
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Mt. Wachusett Community College
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US Army
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National Aviation Academy
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Utica College
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New England College
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Vermont Technical College
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New England Culinary Institute
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Wentworth Institute of Technology
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New England Institute of Technology
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Western New England College
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Newbury College
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Westfield State University
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Nichols College
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Wheaton College
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Paul Mitchell
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WPI
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Pine Manor College
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Worcester State University
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PSAT Information:
ATTENTION
JUNIORS!
THE PSAT’S ARE BEING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14th DURING SCHOOL!!
WHY TAKE THE PSAT’S?
· TO HELP PREPARE FOR THE NEW SAT!! YOU CAN BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE KINDS OF QUESTIONS AND THE EXACT DIRECTIONS YOU WILL SEE ON THE SAT.
· SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
· YOU WILL RECEIVE FEEDBACK ON YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES ON SKILLS NECESSARY FOR COLLEGE STUDY. YOU CAN THEN FOCUS YOUR ATTENTION ON THOSE AREAS THAT COULD MOST BENEFIT FROM ADDITIONAL STUDY OR PRACTICE.
· YOU CAN SEE HOW YOUR PERFORMANCE ON AN ADMISSIONS TEST COMPARES WITH THAT OF OTHERS APPLYING TO COLLEGE.
PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT.
THE COST IS $15 AND CAN BE PAID IN CASH OR CHECK MADE OUT TO THE TOWN OF DOUGLAS.
THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS September 25th !!
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Fall Athletics
Below are some images from the fall sports season's. Although the season has just begun, there has been a lot of excitement surrounding these programs. Once again DHS is fielding competitive teams in Girls and Boys soccer and Cross Country, Girls Volleyball and Field Hockey, Golf and our Co-Op with Sutton for Football. Throughout the season we will try to present some action photo's and team pictures of these programs. If you are taking photo's at these games and would like to submit them to my attention please do so at kmaines@douglasps.net
Mr. Vega and I try to take them when at these games but being honest, we're not real skilled at it.
Girls Soccer
action from the 1-0 victory over BVT.
Celebrating the go ahead goal versus BVT
Save to maintain the lead in a highly competitive victory for DHS!
DHS breaking out of it's zone.
Solid defense in victory over St. Bernard's.
Boys Soccer
Competitive play in tough 1-0 loss to Wachusett Regional
Contesting possession of the ball versus Wachusett.
A goal in victory over St. Bernard's.
Action from 4-1 victory over Tahanto Regional.
Cross Country
A solid second place finish versus BMR.
Great kick to grab 4th.
Strong time and performance to take 1st place.
Field Hockey
Photo's from DHS versus Sutton during Sutton's Homecoming.
Douglas on defense versus Sutton.
Volleyball
 Team preparing for the start of Saturday's game with Sutton HS.    | |||
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| Monday, Sept 21st | JV and Varsity Boys Soccer @ Bromfield @ 4:00 | 2:15 | |
| Jv and Varsity Girls Volleyball Home vs Hopedale @ 3:30 | |||
| Golf Home vs Hopedale @ 3:15 | |||
| Tuesday, Sept 22nd | Golf @ AMSA @ 3:15(Charter Oak) | 1:45 | |
| JV Girls Soccer @ BMR @ 3:30 | 2:30 | ||
| JV Boys Soccer Home vs BMR @ 4:00 | |||
| Wednesday, Sept 23rd | Jv and Varsity Girls Volleyball Home vs Valley Tech @ 3:30 | ||
| JV and Varsity Field Hockey Home vs Hopedale @ 3:30 | |||
| Thursday, Sept 24th | Varsity Boys Soccer Home vs Valley Tech @ 4:00 | ||
| JV Boys Soccer @ Valley Tech @ 3:30 | 2:15 | ||
| Jv and Varsity Girls Volleyball @ BMR @ 3:30 | 2:30 | ||
| Friday, Sept 25th | JV and Varsity Field Hockey Home vs Grafton @ 3:30 | ||
| Golf @ Doherty @ 3:30 | 2:00 | ||
| Varsity Girls Soccer @ Oxford @ 3:30 | 2:15 | ||
| Saturday, Sept 26th | Cross Country @ Ocean State @ 12:00 | 10:00 |
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