Author Archives: Mark Baxter

Dear Little Bear Families, I’m very relieved that our week of online learning went really well thanks to our Teachers being prepared, our Parents picking up materials, and our Students participating so well! I hope we never have to do that again, but I know it was necessary under the circumstances with the low number […]

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 […]

Important announcement for all Dolores Elementary, Middle, and High School students and families. Due to an increase in the number of positive COVID cases in our schools, and in order to prevent further spread, our wellness committee met this afternoon and made the decision to move to full remote learning next week for the elementary, […]

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 […]

Dolores Staff, Students, and Parents: As the situation in our schools continues to evolve this week we are doing our best to keep everyone informed, follow our protocols, and keep kids in school. In response to the number of positive COVID cases that we have on our campus among staff and students we have had […]

Good day, We would like to advise families in the Dolores School District of recent COVID cases in our school district causing illness and requiring students, as well as staff, to quarantine. We do our very best to keep your children safe from illness and have completed contact tracing at this time. If you have […]

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 […]

Good Afternoon Parents,    By now I am sure rumors have been flying regarding possible positive COVID-19 cases at the Dolores Secondary and the possibility of quarantines. The situation has been evolving all day and I want to take a few minutes to provide you with an update.    While there are not any positive cases of […]

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 […]