Dear Faras Elementary Parents and Guardians, Please contact our office if your child is going to be absent. All absences must be are verified on a daily basis. Absences will not be excused through class dojo and must be excused the day of or prior to the day of absence. Plus, it is important our students are at school on time. Breakfast is served from 7:30-8:00 a.m. and classes begin at 8:00 a.m. Please contact our office if you have any questions.
Dear Joe Carlson Parents and Guardians,
Please contact our office if your child is going to be absent. All absences must be are verified on a daily basis. Absences will not be excused through class dojo and must be excused the day of or prior to the day of absence. Plus, it is important our students are at school on time. Breakfast is served from 7:30-8:00 a.m. and classes begin at 8:00 a.m. Please contact our office if you have any questions.
Please contact our office if your child is going to be absent. All absences must be are verified on a daily basis. Absences will not be excused through class dojo and must be excused the day of or prior to the day of absence. Plus, it is important our students are at school on time. Breakfast is served from 7:30-8:00 a.m. and classes begin at 8:00 a.m. Please contact our office if you have any questions.
Reminder from the Douglas Police Department: STOP for school buses; it's the law. Please protect our children and keep the roads safe.
In Honor and Remembrance
Child Find Meeting - September 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the District Offices. Please see the flyer for more information.
In observance of Labor Day, there will be NO school and all District Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th. Thank you!
📚 REVISED: 2026–2027 EARLY RELEASE INFORMATION ⏰
Please note that our Early Release information has been revised to include Preschool release times.
There have been NO changes to the previously published Early Release dates. This revision is only to add Preschool AM and PM release times for your reference.
⏰ Early Release Times:
Preschool
AM Session: 10:00 a.m.
PM Session: 12:45 p.m.
Elementary & Middle Schools: 1:00 p.m.
Douglas High School: 1:15 p.m.
As a reminder, Early Release Days are not scheduled every Wednesday as they have been in previous years. Please refer to the published 2026–2027 Early Release Dates and plan accordingly.
Thank you for your attention to this update and for your continued support!
Please note that our Early Release information has been revised to include Preschool release times.
There have been NO changes to the previously published Early Release dates. This revision is only to add Preschool AM and PM release times for your reference.
⏰ Early Release Times:
Preschool
AM Session: 10:00 a.m.
PM Session: 12:45 p.m.
Elementary & Middle Schools: 1:00 p.m.
Douglas High School: 1:15 p.m.
As a reminder, Early Release Days are not scheduled every Wednesday as they have been in previous years. Please refer to the published 2026–2027 Early Release Dates and plan accordingly.
Thank you for your attention to this update and for your continued support!
📲 Introducing ATTENDANCE PRO! Douglas Unified School District #27’s New Text-Based Attendance System
We are making it easier for families to communicate student absences with ATTENDANCE PRO, our new text-based attendance system.
Each school has been assigned a dedicated Attendance Pro phone number that parents and guardians can CALL or TEXT to report a student absence.
⚠️ IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE REMINDER! To ensure your student’s absence is properly excused, parents/guardians should call or text the school’s assigned Attendance Pro number PRIOR TO or ON THE DAY OF THE ABSENCE.
Reporting absences promptly helps our schools maintain accurate attendance records and strengthens communication between school and home.
📱 CALL OR TEXT — IT’S THAT EASY!
No app is required. Simply use your school’s assigned Attendance Pro number to communicate attendance information.
Visit your school’s website or contact your school's office, for its assigned Attendance Pro phone number and additional attendance information.
Thank you!
We are making it easier for families to communicate student absences with ATTENDANCE PRO, our new text-based attendance system.
Each school has been assigned a dedicated Attendance Pro phone number that parents and guardians can CALL or TEXT to report a student absence.
⚠️ IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE REMINDER! To ensure your student’s absence is properly excused, parents/guardians should call or text the school’s assigned Attendance Pro number PRIOR TO or ON THE DAY OF THE ABSENCE.
Reporting absences promptly helps our schools maintain accurate attendance records and strengthens communication between school and home.
📱 CALL OR TEXT — IT’S THAT EASY!
No app is required. Simply use your school’s assigned Attendance Pro number to communicate attendance information.
Visit your school’s website or contact your school's office, for its assigned Attendance Pro phone number and additional attendance information.
Thank you!
IMPORTANT REMINDER: 2026–2027 EARLY RELEASE DATES ⏰
Early Release Days are no longer scheduled for every Wednesday as they have been in previous years. Early release will occur only on the designated dates listed below during the 2026–2027 school year.
📅 Please mark your calendars:
August: 26
September: 10, 11, 16 & 30
October: 9 & 28
November: 18
December: 9 & 18
January: 13 & 27
February: 4, 5, 10 & 24
March: 5 & 17
April: 14 & 28
May: 5, 19 & 26
⏰ Early Release Times: Preschool: 10:00 AM & 12:45 PM
Elementary & Middle Schools: 1:00 p.m.
Douglas High School: 1:15 p.m.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership throughout the school year!
Dear Faras Elementary Families,
Staying on top of your child's attendance just got a lot easier.
Starting August 17, Faras Elementary will be using a new text-based system to keep you informed when your child is absent — and to make it simple for you to respond, ask questions, and share notes, all without a phone call.
Here's what's new:
You'll receive a text when your child is absent. A message will come from (520) 453 1210 — save this number in your contacts so you never miss it.
You can text back directly. Reply to confirm an absence, share the reason, or ask a question. It's that simple.
You can send photos of notes by text. Need to submit a parent note or a doctor's note? Just take a photo and text it to the same number — no need to drop anything off at the office.
You can proactively text us. Know that your child will be absent? Send us a text to (520) 453 1210, and we’ll update the record accordingly.
The texts are powered by our AI attendance assistant. Every response goes directly to our attendance team, and your child's record is updated accordingly.
If you have questions or need help, please reach out to us at (520) 364-8461. We're grateful for your partnership and committed to making every school day count.
Sincerely,
Faras Elementary School
Staying on top of your child's attendance just got a lot easier.
Starting August 17, Faras Elementary will be using a new text-based system to keep you informed when your child is absent — and to make it simple for you to respond, ask questions, and share notes, all without a phone call.
Here's what's new:
You'll receive a text when your child is absent. A message will come from (520) 453 1210 — save this number in your contacts so you never miss it.
You can text back directly. Reply to confirm an absence, share the reason, or ask a question. It's that simple.
You can send photos of notes by text. Need to submit a parent note or a doctor's note? Just take a photo and text it to the same number — no need to drop anything off at the office.
You can proactively text us. Know that your child will be absent? Send us a text to (520) 453 1210, and we’ll update the record accordingly.
The texts are powered by our AI attendance assistant. Every response goes directly to our attendance team, and your child's record is updated accordingly.
If you have questions or need help, please reach out to us at (520) 364-8461. We're grateful for your partnership and committed to making every school day count.
Sincerely,
Faras Elementary School
📚 EARLY RELEASE REMINDER – TODAY! ⏰
Please remember that TODAY, Wednesday, August 12, is an Early Release Day!
Elementary & Middle Schools: Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.
Douglas High School: Dismissal at 1:15 p.m.
Please make arrangements for your student’s early dismissal.
Thank you for your continued support!
Please remember that TODAY, Wednesday, August 12, is an Early Release Day!
Elementary & Middle Schools: Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.
Douglas High School: Dismissal at 1:15 p.m.
Please make arrangements for your student’s early dismissal.
Thank you for your continued support!
Welcome to the DUSD Family, New Teachers! We are excited to welcome our newest teachers to the DUSD family! We are thrilled to have this talented group of educators join our team as we begin another year dedicated to inspiring, educating, and empowering every student. Please join us in welcoming our newest members of the DUSD family! ♥️
Celebrating Current Administrators in New Leadership Roles! We are also proud to recognize several of our current administrators who are stepping into new leadership positions within our district. We are incredibly proud to see these accomplished leaders continue their journey within our district. Congratulations on your new roles!
Meet Our New Administrators! We are proud to welcome an outstanding group of educational leaders into new administrative roles for the 2026–2027 school year. Congratulations to our newest administrators!
Good Afternoon Faras Community,
Below is the Classroom Supply list for each classroom. Please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions.
Below is the Classroom Supply list for each classroom. Please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions.
Good Afternoon Faras Community,
Save the date for Meet the Teacher Event! The event will take place on Thursday, July 30, 2026 beginning at 4:00 p.m. in our MPR. Come by and meet your teacher and staff! See you there!
Save the date for Meet the Teacher Event! The event will take place on Thursday, July 30, 2026 beginning at 4:00 p.m. in our MPR. Come by and meet your teacher and staff! See you there!
Douglas 24th Annual CARE Fair - Back 2 School Event!
Saturday, August 1st from 9:00 A-11:00A at Douglas Airport Park! Please see flyer for more information!
Saturday, August 1st from 9:00 A-11:00A at Douglas Airport Park! Please see flyer for more information!
In observance of Independence Day, all District Offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. Thank you!
FREE SUMMER BREAKFAST & LUNCH ONSITE MEALS are being provided to all children 18 years old and under! Children will need to eat at school site. Please see flyer (https://aptg.co/yChQcF) for school sites & times!
In observance of Memorial Day, all District Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th. Thank you!
