Douglas Gardens Elementary Mustangs

09/04/2026

Are you approved to volunteer through RAPTOR? Are you interested in volunteering during the first four days of school? If so, we need you! Please fill out this form and someone will contact you!

Douglas Gardens is looking for volunteers to help students navigate their way to class during the first four days of school. This will also include helping students carry supplies. ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE APPROVED THROUGH RAPTOR. You are not confirmed to volunteer until you hear back from the school....

09/03/2026

We hope to see all our families tonight at 5:00.

08/29/2026

08/27/2026

We look forward to seeing all of our families at Meet the Teacher next Thursday at 5:00.

08/22/2026

Hello, Mustang Families

We are getting closer to the start of another wonderful school year at Douglas Gardens Elementary and we can’t wait to see everyone!

Our first family newsletter will be emailed soon, so keep an eye on your inbox for important information and updates.

Our school office is now open. Please call or stop by if you have questions or need to drop off paperwork to complete the registration process. We are happy to help.

Mark Your Calendars!

September 3 First–Fifth Grade Class Lists Posted at 4:00 PM
September 3 Meet the Teacher from 5:00–6:00 PM
September 9 First Day of School for Grades 1–5 & Kindergarten students with last names A–L
September 10 Kindergarten students with last names M–Z and all First - Fifth graders attend
September 11 Kindergarten Class Lists Posted at 4:00 PM
September 14 All students attend!

Thank you for your patience, partnership, and excitement as we prepare for a fantastic new school year. We are looking forward to welcoming our Mustangs back!

See you soon!

08/22/2026

The countdown is on! 🏫

What’s still on your back-to-school to-do list? Check out 2026-27 Everything You Need to Know in the SPS Newsroom: https://bit.ly/4utA3KC

Inside:
• Completing your school registration
• Bus registration – routes are being designed now!
• Academic calendar
• School supplies
• Student medication, immunizations and vision and dental screenings
• Sign up to volunteer
• More!

We know that everyone is excited to find out about their teachers and when schools will hold events. Staff are starting to return to buildings and prepare for the year, and you can expect to hear from your school soon with those details.

08/20/2026

K–12 students enrolled in Springfield Public Schools are invited to Project Hope—a one-day event where they can pick up new shoes, socks, backpacks, and school supplies to get ready for the school year!

Only students enrolled in Springfield K–12 schools are eligible. Unfortunately, supplies and shoe sizes are not available for pre-K students.

• Ticket reservations begin Monday, August 24 at 7 a.m.
• Reserve tickets at: https://tinyurl.com/PH-SPFD-26
• Multiple appointment times are available, so you can choose what works best for your schedule.
• Every student must have a ticket and be present at the event to receive supplies.

• Giveaway will be held Saturday, August 29 from 1-5 p.m.
• Maple Elementary School, 2019 J Street
• Please arrive at your scheduled appointment time—not earlier.

08/14/2026

If you're in need of elementary school supplies for the coming school year, Chick-fil-A Gateway and Randy Pape Beltline would love to help! On Monday, August 17 from 1 - 6 pm, stop inside the restaurant to browse the basic elementary school supplies available to community members, while supplies last. This is a FREE event to help those who need it, right here in Springfield!

You can also donate new school supplies by bringing them to the restaurant between now and Aug 31! View the flyer in the comments section for the most needed items.

We cannot wait to help you prepare for the year of learning ahead! The Community School Supply Pick-Up Day is open to all in the community. SEF will help distribute any remaining supplies through Springfield Public Schools’ Care & Connection team to students and families preparing for the new school year.

08/12/2026

Back to School 2026

08/11/2026