Thank you to Belleville Mayor, Mrs. Patty Gregory, for taking time out of her busy schedule to come and read to our Douglas Elementary School 2nd graders in Mrs. Muellers classroom! 🐯
Due to the latest round of inclement weather, including potentially hazardous roadways and frigid temperatures, all schools in Belleville District 118 will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th. It will be a Snow Day. Stay safe and warm.
Please join us in congratulating Kindergartener, Zaydon Berry, and 6th grader, Alexandra White, for being selected as our Douglas Elementary School Students of the Month for February. Zaydon and Alexandra show great character daily, and serve as excellent role models for their fellow students. Way to go, Tigers! 🐯
Good evening, Douglas School Families. In honor of Angelman Syndrome Day this past Saturday, we are asking our students and staff to wear the color blue to school tomorrow, February 18th. Please join us in supporting our students who are battling this challenging disorder. Thank you.
Due to the cold temperatures being predicted for next Thursday, February 20th, the Mobile Market has been cancelled. Weather permitting, they plan to resume the Mobile Market in March. We apologize for this inconvienence, and appreciate your understanding.
Tiger Families, Be aware that due to our day off from school today, the menu choices tomorrow, Feb. 13, will be: Breakfast: Cheesy Eggs & Biscuit / Lunch: French Toast Sticks & Sausage, Turkey & Cheese Croissant, Chef salad & Bosco Stick, or PBJ Sandwich with Sweet Corn, Chilled Applesauce, Gogurt Yogurt & Cold Milk.
Due to the prediction of severe weather and potentially dangerous road conditions, there will be no school tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12. We will be observing a snow day. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe and warm.
Please consider nominating one of our deserving Douglas Elementary School educators for the St. Louis Post Dispatch Teacher Appreciation Contest. See the flyer pictured below for additional information. Thank you for taking the time to do so! 🐯
The Optimist Club of Belleville is hosting a Trivia Night on February 22nd, and a Jigsaw Puzzle Contest on March 28th. See the flyers pictured below for additional information, and consider putting together a team to take part in all the fun!
Congratulations to our 2024-25 Douglas Elementary School Young Author Award Winners!! 🐯
Cities in Harmony takes place on Saturday, April 26th. See the flyer pictured below for additional details, and plan to join us that day for all the fun!
Cities in Harmony, April 26, 2025
Good evening, Douglas School families. Please be aware that the January P.T.A. meeting that had been scheduled for this evening has been cancelled. Our next P.T.A. meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 11th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Please save this date, and plan to join us then. Thank you!
Belleville School District #118 is hosting a Preschool Enrollment Screening on Friday, February 14, which is open to any 3 or 4 year old children living in our district. Please see the flyer attached below for additional information, and call (618) 277-2017 if you have any questions or to schedule a screening. Please share this information with your friends and neighbors. Thank you!
The Belleville School District #118 Trivia Night takes place on Friday, January 24th, beginning at 7:00 p.m. See the attachment below for additional information, and consider putting together a table of family and friends to take part in all the fun. If you have any questions or would like to reserve a table, please call (618) 233-2830 or email Apreece Bonds at abonds@belleville118.org. Thank you!
FREE Mobile Market is the 3rd Thursday of each month.
District 118 Cheer Clinic
Central Jr High cheerleaders are hosting a cheer clinic for future cheerleaders in District 118 on January 25th from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM @ Central Jr High. We will learn two cheers and perform them for parents at 11:45 AM, and again at our Central home game on the 27th of January at 5:30 PM. This will be a great opportunity for our future cheerleaders to explore the sport, experience teamwork, and expose them to role models who will help them develop their love for cheer and our school.
The cost of the clinic is $25, which can be paid with cash or card on the day of the clinic. Each participant will receive a Cheer Clinic T-Shirt which we will wear during our game performance!
To sign up, click HERE
6th Grade Central Jr High Bowling Opportunity
Attention 6th grade students and families! Tryouts for the Central Jr High Bowling team will be held next week! Incoming 6th grade students are permitted to try out. Below are the tryout dates and times:
January 13th & 16th 4:00-5:00pm @ Bel-Air Bowl
Please be reminded that each student must have a current physical on file with your attending school before participating in the tryout. No student will be permitted to try out without a current physical. You may bring an updated copy of the physical to the tryout dates. It is also highly recommended to attend both days of tryouts. Students and families WILL NOT need to pay a lane fee for tryouts.
To sign up, click HERE
For any questions, please feel free to contact our Athletic Director Mr. Baum at tbaum@belleville118.org.
Due to the forecast of significant winter weather Friday morning, there will be no school for District 118 on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Due to extremely cold temperatures, icy conditions at bus stops and schools, and difficulty navigating bus routes, there will be no school tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
Due to current road conditions within our school district and to help ensure the safety of our students and staff, there will be no school for District #118 on Tuesday, January 7th.
