
Dear Joe Carlson Parents and Guardians,
There will be NO School and all school offices will be closed during the Thanksgiving Break, November 20th-24th. Wishing you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving!

There will be NO School and all school offices will be closed during the Thanksgiving Break, November 20th-24th. Wishing you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving!


In observance of Veterans Day, there will be NO School and all District Offices will be closed on Friday, November 10th. Thank you!


DUSD is a Kids at Hope District! Here is the NOVEMBER HOPE Newsletter!


Dear Joe Carlson Parents,
We would like to remind you that breakfast for students is from 7:30 – 8: 00 a.m. in our cafeteria. Classes begin promptly at 8:00 a.m., so it is important that your child gets to school on time in order to be ready for the start of the school day. If your child is going to be absent that day, it is important to contact our front office in order to verify the absence and excuse your child for the day. Please contact our office if you have any questions at 520.805.4400 and have an amazing Joe Carlson Day!

Dear Joe Carlson Parents,
We would like to remind you that breakfast for students is from 7:30 – 8: 00 a.m. in our cafeteria. Classes begin promptly at 8:00 a.m., so it is important that your child gets to school on time in order to be ready for the start of the school day. If your child is going to be absent that day, it is important to contact our front office in order to verify the absence and excuse your child for the day. Please contact our office if you have any questions at 520.805.4400 and have an amazing Joe Carlson Day!

Dear Joe Carlson Parents, Guardians and Community,
Our PTSO Table n’ Treat and Parade is taking place on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 beginning at 1:00 p.m. We are still in need of candy donations to ensure that our students receive a treat. Please drop off any contributions at the school office. Your support is greatly appreciated. Please reach out to our office if you have any questions.

Dear Joe Carlson Parents and Guardians, Due to possible rain and weather, we will have pick-up on the south side of the library and cafeteria. Please follow the usual pick-up route, and you will be detoured to the pick-up area. Please stay as a one car lane. Thank you for your patience and understanding. The safety and well-being of your child is our number one priority.

Fall Break is Monday, October 9th, through Friday, October 13th. There will be NO School and all school offices will also be closed. District Offices will remain open. School will resume on Monday, October 16th. Thank you!


In observance of Columbus Day, there will be NO School and all District Offices will be closed on Monday, October 9th. Thank you!


Reminder - Friday, October 6, 2023, is an Early Release Day and the last day of the quarter.


Dear Joe Carlson Community,
As a reminder, we will be having our ELD Quarterly Meeting this afternoon. You can join us through Google Meets or by phone by using https://meet.google.com/rtk-xjge-hgi or by phone at 1-512-592-3026 PIN: 694 261 547#. This meeting will be in English at 4:00 PM and in Spanish at 4:30 PM. Thank you for your support.



Good afternoon Joe Carlson Community,
PTSO meeting today, Thursday, September 14, 2023 in our MPR @ 5:30 pm. Updates and Preschool Presentation this evening. See you there.

FRIENDLY REMINDER: You're invited to a HOPE TOWN HALL today, September 13th, at 5:00 PM at the Douglas High School Auditorium. Please join us in a community discussion examining the Power of Hope as a community strategy presented by Mr. Rick Miller, Kids at Hope Founder. Hope to see you there!



Dear Joe Carlson Parents and Guardians,
Due to possible rain and weather, we will have pick-up on the south side of the library and cafeteria. Please follow the usual pick-up route, and you will be detoured to the pick-up area. Please stay as a one car lane. Thank you for your patience and understanding. The safety and well-being of your child is our number one priority.

In Honor and Remembrance



Hi Joe Carlson Community, Below are some important dates for this week: • Wednesday, September 6, 2023-Regular School Day-No Early Release • Thursday, September 7, 2023-Parent Conferences from 1-7 p.m. and Early Release • Friday, September 8, 2023-Early Release Please contact our office if you have any questions

Hi Joe Carlson Community,
Below are some important dates for next week:
• Monday, September 4, 2023-Labor Day Holiday-No classes
• Wednesday, September 6, 2023-Regular School Day-No Early Release
• Thursday, September 7, 2023-Parent Conferences from 1-7 p.m. and Early Release
• Friday, September 8, 2023-Early Release
Please contact our office if you have any questions.

Hi Joe Carlson Community,
Below are some important dates for next week:
• Monday, September 4, 2023-Labor Day Holiday-No classes
• Wednesday, September 6, 2023-Regular School Day-No Early Release
• Thursday, September 7, 2023-Parent Conferences from 1-7 p.m. and Early Release
• Friday, September 8, 2023-Early Release
Please contact our office if you have any questions.

Dear Joe Carlson Parents and Guardians, Due to possible rain and weather, we will have pick-up on the south side of the library and cafeteria. Please follow the usual pick-up route, and you will be detoured to the pick-up area. Please stay as a one car lane. Thank you for your patience and understanding. The safety and well-being of your child is our number one priority.