The Douglas County School District, in partnership with parents and community, will ensure that all students are competent in the basic skill areas, demonstrate continuous achievement toward educational excellence, and reach their highest potential as productive, responsible citizens.

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New Principal Named for C.C. Meneley Elementary School

Douglas County School District is proud to announce that Becky Rugger has been selected as the new principal for CCMES.  Becky brings 26 years’ experience in public education to this post.  Her career began as an elementary school teacher in Wyoming in 1984.  When she moved to Douglas County in the 1990s, Becky taught kindergarten at Meneley and was widely respected for her dedication to students and her instructional skill and knowledge.  She has been an administrator for the past 7 years, serving as an assistant principal for both Carson Valley MS and Douglas HS.  Becky is currently the principal and Director of Instructional Services for Alpine County School District.  Douglas County School District expects Ms. Rugger’s transition into the new position to take place in the next few weeks.  Students will return for the 2010-11 school year August 18th under the leadership of interim principal, Nancy Bryant.  Congratulations to Ms. Rugger and welcome back to DCSD!

Facilities Master Plan

The next year will be a development process to start the first phase of the Facilities Master Plan.  more

Radon Update

In March 2010, the DCSD Maintenance Dept. conducted radon testing at ZCES and GWHS.  The results from ZCES show the rooms which reported elevated levels during December 2009 testing are all below 4.0 pCi/L.  Several rooms at GWHS returned elevated results, and are being investigated further at this time.  more