Author Archives: Mark Baxter

10/8/2021 Dolores Parents, Students, and Staff, The District Wellness Committee met Thursday afternoon (10/7/21). The positive covid cases in the district have declined, allowing us to resume in-person for all schools, preschool through high school, on Monday, October 11th. Teddy Bear Preschool and the Dolores Elementary School will be in “blue” and the Middle School […]

Dear Secondary Parents, This is follow-up information regarding the district announcement yesterday that our school will be closing campus and going to four days of online learning the week of Oct. 4-7. This very difficult decision was made after much thought and discussion due to the high number of COVID cases and other illnesses in […]

Hi Elementary Parents, This is follow-up information regarding the district announcement yesterday that our school will be closing campus and going to four days of online learning the week of Oct. 4-7. This very difficult decision was made after much thought and discussion due to the high number of COVID cases and other illnesses in […]

Dear Students, Parents, and Families – I am writing to you this afternoon to confirm the rumor that we have had to postpone ALL homecoming activities with the exception of the high school volleyball game against Mancos, which is still scheduled for Thursday, September 30th. Our Athletic Director is in the process of rescheduling the football game and […]

Click the link below to read the latest Dolores Elementary School Newsletter: September 2021 Galloping Goose Newsletter Galloping Goose Archive

Parents and Community Members, As many of you are aware, we have had a roller-coaster of a week in dealing with Covid and quarantining students that were potentially exposed.  Mr. Schmitt and Ms. McCormick, our high school and elementary principals, each messaged parents describing the situation, here is their excellent description of what occurred: I am […]

August 19, 2021 Hi Elementary Parents, We know that at any time we could potentially have a positive case of Covid in the building, and I want to reassure you that we will always do our best to keep you posted on any confirmed cases and whether or not anyone needs to be quarantined.  The […]

Dear Elementary School Parents, All of our little bear staff members really enjoyed visiting with those of you who were able to come to our open house event Friday! If you missed it, our school theme this year is to build community and academic excellence, so we are using the Lego Movie song Everything is […]

Hello Bears! We hope you have had a great summer so far and continue to do so for the next couple of weeks! We have a few quick updates in relation to fall sports here at DHS. Volleyball, Cross Country and Football regular seasons will begin August 9th.  All participants must have their registration, physical, and fees submitted by […]

TheDolores Bears Athletic Department would like to introduce our new head boys basketball coach, and secondary special education paraprofessional Brice Searles. Coach Searles is originally from California, but through basketball he has had the opportunity to live and travel all over the United States and the world. Most recently he has lived and worked in […]

Greetings Dear Little Bear Families! I hope you have enjoyed a wonderful blessed summer! I finally took time to visit all my family on the East Coast, and it was a wonderful rejuvenating experience! I’m refreshed and eager to get back to work, and I’m so looking forward to seeing your children again soon! I […]

Dolores Middle School 2021 Fall Athletics We hope you have had a great summer so far! Twenty five days til 1st Day of school. We have a few quick updates in relation to fall sports here at DMS. Volleyball, Cross Country and Football regular seasons will begin August 9th.  All participants must have their registration, […]

Middle School Parents and Students, Please read the letter below to learn about the 2021 Dolores Middle School football season. Including information about sports physicals and details about a Football “meet and greet” BBQ (July 22, 2021 6pm-8pm a the Dolores Football field.) Thank you The Dolores Middle School Dolores Middle School Football Flyer

Parents, Please read the attached document with details about 2021-2022 athletics for the Dolores School District. If you have questions please contact the school, 970-882-7288 or email Principal Justin Schmitt (jschmitt@dolores.k12.co.us) Thank you 2021-2022 Dolores Athletics Information

Parents, Please read the attached documents with details about the start of the 2021-2022 school year for the Dolores Middle School and Dolores High School. If you have questions please contact the school, 970-882-7288 or email Middle School Principal Mary Weiss (mweiss@dolores.k12.co.us) High School Principal Justin Schmitt (jschmitt@dolores.k12.co.us) Thank you Middle school parent letter High School […]

Click the link below to read the latest Dolores Elementary School Newsletter: 5/24/21 – 5/27/21 Galloping Goose Newsletter Galloping Goose Archive

Click the link below to read the latest Dolores Elementary School Newsletter: 4/26/21 – 5/21/21 Galloping Goose Newsletter Galloping Goose Archive

Please be aware that the elementary school has been informed of an elementary student who has tested positive for covid-19. No quarantine at the school level was in order. Please be diligent and watch your kids for any signs of illness. Please keep them home if they are feeling unwell and monitor them.  So that […]

Please help us to celebrate the continuation of the 5th grade students into Middle School! We ask that only one vehicle accompany each student in the procession to ensure that all can get through in the time allotted. Please park additional vehicles along Central Ave, Hillside Avenue and 11th Street to cheer the students on. […]

Parent Input for Next School Year We need your thoughts! Please fill out this brief survey as we are setting plans in motion for next school year. The calendar has been approved for Monday – Thursday with Fridays off. *Please note that the Elementary start time will be 15 minutes later than the Secondary start […]

Hi Little Bear Families, This is a rare opportunity for a free seminar on how to keep our children safe online from a nationally acclaimed speaker. Please join if you can by registering for the event soon! Click here for details:  https://www.brooksgibbs.com/e/BAh7BjoWZW1haWxfZGVsaXZlcnlfaWRsKweKm7SX–25635cf1247a9076c9625dbd768d5fda40062d5c?skip_click_tracking=true   Warm Regards, Lurleen McCormick Dolores Elementary School Principal 970-882-4688 (Office)  970-369-9544 (Cell/Texts) lmccormick@dolores.k12.co.us

Click the link below to read the latest Dolores Elementary School Newsletter: 4/12/21 – 4/23/21 Galloping Goose Newsletter Galloping Goose Archive

We are currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year We are accepting applications for the Infant/Toddler program from 6 weeks of age to 3 years old, and Preschool from 2 ½ years old to 5 years of age. If your child attended Teddy Bear Preschool this school year and will not go to Kindergarten […]

Dear Parents and Students, There will be a baseball parent and student meeting tomorrow evening at 6:00pm in the HS library. Please make plans to attend if your student is planning to play high school baseball this year.  At tomorrow night’s meeting we will be discussing options for this year’s high school baseball season. Regards, […]

Click the link below to read the latest Dolores Elementary School Newsletter: 3/22/21 – 4/9/21 Galloping Goose Newsletter Galloping Goose Archive