State Representative Jay Hoffman and State Senator Christopher Belt have teamed up with Meridian Health to give away 250 hams and turkeys to those in need this Thanksgiving season. The giveaway will take place at the Downtown Belleville YMCA tomorrow, Tuesday, November 21 from 9-11 am. Please share this opportunity with others in our community who may benefit from it. Thank you!
5 months ago, Geoff Schwalenberg
Turkey & Ham Giveaway
Birth to Five Illinois: Region 50 is hosting a FREE Family Yoga event tonight, November 20, 2023 from 5-6pm. Please see the flyer pictured below for additional details, and visit https://forms.gle/1x7JxNS6r17MXQzV6 to register. Thank you!
5 months ago, Geoff Schwalenberg
Birth to Five Illinois Family Yoga
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Douglas Girls on the Run service project! With your support, our girls were able to collect some much needed items for our Belleville Area Humane Society. Your support is greatly appreciated! Good luck to our girls as they participate in their Girls on the Run 5K this Saturday in Forest Park!
5 months ago, Geoff Schwalenberg
Douglas Girls on the Run Service Project
Mobile Market is the 3rd Thursday of each month.
6 months ago, Chris McMahon
Mobile Market is the 3rd Thursday of each month.
6 months ago, Chris McMahon
mobile market
Hey Tiger families! πŸ―πŸ’š Our Douglas Girls on the Run team has decided to collect needed items for the homeless and helpless animals in our community as their outreach project this year, and they are seeking your help!πŸ˜ƒ They did some research to find out what items are needed at our Belleville Area Humane Society. Please see some of the posters the girls made to see how you can be a part of this wonderful community outreach project. Thank you for your support!πŸ₯° ❀️, Douglas GOTR Team πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ
6 months ago, Geoff Schwalenberg
2023 Douglas Girls on the Run Team
2023 Douglas Girls on the Run Poster #1
2023 Douglas Girls on the Run Poster #2
2023 Douglas Girls on the Run Poster #3
Congratulations to Kindergartner, Isis Allred, and to 3rd grader, Stella Spargur, for being selected as our Douglas Elementary School Students of the Month for November! They both show great character each and every school day, and we couldn't be more proud of them! Way to go, Tigers! 🐯
6 months ago, Geoff Schwalenberg
Isis Allred K-Jarvis
Stella Spargur-3rd Trice
Our Douglas Girls on the Run participants and coaches ran a Practice 5K (3.1 miles) today. The girls did an amazing job! They were determined, had a positive attitude, and cheered one another on throughout the run. A huge β€œThanks” to HarleyQuinn and her Mom for mapping out the route, writing encouraging words along the route and setting up a water station. Also, thank you Latchkey for cheering us on at the finish line. 🐯
6 months ago, Geoff Schwalenberg
Douglas Girls on the Run
Douglas Girls on the Run
Douglas Girls on the Run
Douglas Girls on the Run
Douglas Girls on the Run
Douglas Girls on the Run
Douglas Girls on the Run
Douglas Girls on the Run
Douglas Girls on the Run
Douglas Girls on the Run
Our Douglas 1st graders recently took a field trip to Belleville Firehouse #1. While there, they learned all about fire safety and what it is like being a firefighter. Now they all want to be firefighters! Thank you for hosting us, Firehouse #1!πŸ‘©β€πŸš’πŸ―
6 months ago, Geoff Schwalenberg
1st grade field trip to Belleville Fire House #1
1st grade field trip to Belleville Fire House #1
1st grade field trip to Belleville Fire House #1
1st grade field trip to Belleville Fire House #1
1st grade field trip to Belleville Fire House #1
1st grade field trip to Belleville Fire House #1
1st grade field trip to Belleville Fire House #1
1st grade field trip to Belleville Fire House #1
1st grade field trip to Belleville Fire House #1
1st grade field trip to Belleville Fire House #1
Tomorrow is our final day to celebrate Red Ribbon Week at Douglas Elementary School. Thank you to our students and families for participating in all the fun!
6 months ago, Geoff Schwalenberg
Belonging Begins with Belleville
Our Douglas Tigers were true super heroes last week as they took on the role of "Mouth Guards" and helped Captain Super Grin of the Land of Smiles defeat Caz Cavity!πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈπŸ¦·πŸͺ₯ What better time to learn about taking care of our teeth than right before Halloween... one of Caz Cavity's favorite holidays full of cavity-causing candy!πŸ€ͺπŸŽƒπŸ‘»πŸ«πŸ¬πŸ­ Keep up the great work, Douglas Mouth Guards, and don't forget to brush twice a day, floss, and use mouthwash! Thank you Delta Dental, for taking us on a "tooth-riffic" adventure!!!πŸ’š @DeltaDentalIL
6 months ago, Geoff Schwalenberg
Douglas Dental Safari
Douglas Dental Safari
Douglas Dental Safari
Douglas Dental Safari
Douglas Dental Safari
Douglas Dental Safari
Douglas Dental Safari
Douglas Dental Safari
Douglas Dental Safari
Douglas Dental Safari
Our Douglas Kindergarten students recently took a field trip, and enjoyed a beautiful day at Braeutigan Orchard. As you would expect, everyone had a great time! Enjoy these pictures from our Tigers fun filled adventure.
6 months ago, Geoff Schwalenberg
Kindergarteners Day at the Orchard
Kindergarteners Day at the Orchard
Kindergarteners Day at the Orchard
Kindergarteners Day at the Orchard
Kindergarteners Day at the Orchard
Kindergarteners Day at the Orchard
Kindergarteners Day at the Orchard
Please join me in congratulating Douglas 2nd graders, Vivian Trotter and Oliver White, 3rd graders, Stella Spargur and Bristol Sternau, 4th grader, Landon Trotter, 5th grader, Madison Greenlee, and 6th grader, Mercedes Clark, for winning their classroom spelling bees and being chosen to move on and represent Douglas Elementary School at this year's District #118 Spelling Bee! This year's Spelling Bee is being held at West Jr. High School on Wednesday, November 15th beginning at 7:00 p.m. Way to go, Tigers!
6 months ago, Geoff Schwalenberg
2023 Douglas School Spelling Bee Representatives
Congratulations to Douglas 2nd grader, Wyatt Yoch, to Douglas 4th grader, Abigail Mees, to Douglas 5th grader, Kane Dilworth, and to Douglas 6th graders, Chloe Gibson and Ne'Khiyea Sumrall, for being selected as Top 10 Do The Right Thing Award Winners this month! These students were nominated by our Douglas staff, and were recognized during a special ceremony held at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville yesterday, October 19th. Way to go, Tigers! Thanks for making responsible choices, and for doing the right thing! #dotherightthingstl
6 months ago, Geoff Schwalenberg
October Top 10 Do The Right Thing Recipients
Do the Right Thing Host & News Channel 4 Anchor, Taylor Holt
Kane Dilworth
Chloe Gibson & Ne'Khiyea Sumrall
Abigail Mees
Wyatt Yoch
Douglas Elementary School 2nd grade students, Lailah Stover-Harris, Silas Smith, and Hunter Carmichael, along with 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Mueller, presented to our District #118 Board of Educaton at last night's monthly board meeting, and shared all they've learned about healthy eating during our 2nd grade classroom's recent Nutrition Expedition. Thank you to our students' families for allowing them to attend and for joining us, and to our 118 Board of Education for inviting us to attend and allowing us to share!
6 months ago, Geoff Schwalenberg
Douglas 2nd grade students present to 118 Board of Education
Douglas 2nd grade students present to 118 Board of Education
Douglas 2nd grade students present to 118 Board of Education
Mrs. Gravot's 1st graders and Mrs. Muendlein's 6th graders led our October Character Assembly, and presented on our character word of the month, Responsibility. They did an amazing job of teaching us why being responsible is so important, and how we can show responsibility each and every day. Great job, Tigers!! 🐯
6 months ago, Geoff Schwalenberg
1st & 6th Grade October Character Assembly
1st & 6th Grade October Character Assembly
1st & 6th Grade October Character Assembly
1st & 6th Grade October Character Assembly
Mobile Market is the 3rd Thursday of each month.
6 months ago, Chris McMahon
mobile market
The window to schedule Parent/Teacher Conferences is open. Please refer to communications sent home, to schedule your child's conference.
7 months ago, Chris McMahon
Congratulations to Douglas Elementary School 4th grader, Eliza Dahm, who was selected as one of the winners in the Downtown Belleville Halloween Window Painting Contest hosted by Belleville Main Street. Her awesome painting will be on view at Olde Towne Mall through this Halloween, so be sure to check it out. Great work, Eliza!
7 months ago, Geoff Schwalenberg
Eliza Dahm - 2023 Downtown Belleville Window Painting Contest Winner
Congratulations to 5th grader, Armond Anderson, and to 6th grader, Caitlannagh Harszy, for being selected as our Douglas School Students of the Month for October! Armond and Caitlannagh regularly show great character, and serve as excellent role models for their fellow students. We couldn't be more proud of them, and the way they represent Douglas School every day. Keep up the great work, Tigers!
7 months ago, Geoff Schwalenberg
5th grader, Armond Anderson
6th grader, Caitlannagh Harszy