SPOOK-tacular Science! 🎃🕷️👻

Things got a little SPOOKY, SLIMY, and SCIENTIFIC at Douglass for our Elementary LVA STEM Day! 🧪🔬

Our little scientists put their brains to work with some frightfully fun Halloween challenges! They...

🕸️ Got tangled up in engineering by building spider webs to catch creepy crawlers!

🎨 Mixed science with art by creating colorful salt paintings!

👻 Made ghosts go BOOM! with some bubbling, fizzing chemistry!

🎃 Put their pumpkin-stacking skills to the test by designing contraptions to hold as many pumpkins as possible!

There were plenty of smiles, a little mess, and a whole lot of learning! Who knew science could be so FANG-tastically fun?! 🧡🖤

📖✨ We're writing another exciting chapter at Douglass, and this one was full of SPOOKY STEM MAGIC!

#WriteYourOwnStory #LVASTEMDay #SpookySTEM #LawtonPS #HandsOnLearning #DouglassLions
2 days ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
A child with curly hair sits at a table, placing orange candies on a small structure.
A child sits at a table with a blue tablecloth, wearing glasses and painting with a brush.
A young boy wearing a white shirt plays with white powder in a green tray. Behind him, two other people are seated, with one wearing brown boots.
A woman and a boy work on a colorful, string project together at a table. The boy smiles.
A man and two children are seated, engaging in an activity at a table with trays of sand.
Child in a classroom holds up a pink and white web-like craft. Several people in background.
A child wearing a green shirt sits at a blue table, painting a spider web design on paper.
A girl with blonde hair wearing a purple shirt smiles and plays with green powder in a tray.
Reminder: All 8th & 9th grade LVA & Gateway students are taking the PreACT tomorrow in person at Douglass! 10th graders will take it on Thursday.
5 days ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
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A flyer for the Sophomore preACT with blue background. It has text with a pencil on a paper.
We are excited for the Student Success Agency kickoff taking place on Tuesday, October 20th for 9th and 10th graders! See the posters attached for a peek at what's to come, and use the QR code or link below to complete the consent form if you are the parent of a 9th or 10th grade. https://studentsuccess.co/gear-up-for-life-consent/english #TheStoryofDLC #GSC #LawtonPS
5 days ago, Sarah Keith
A poster with a purple background advertises tutoring for 9th and 10th graders. It includes icons of a pencil, book, apple, and globe, and text about homework help.
A poster with a yellow background offers services for college funding. It features a cartoon character, a list of services, and a QR code for consent.
Blue poster for 9th and 10th graders with icons for homework, jobs, mental health, and post-grad planning.
Blue background with white text asking "Are you feeling overwhelmed?" Four icons represent accountability, time management, staying organized, and goal setting. QR code below for consent form.
Poster with yellow background, offering help for 9th and 10th graders seeking jobs. It features icons for LinkedIn, mock interviews, and resume support.
🛠️ Big ideas were on the move today! Gateway Middle School’s 7th and 8th graders visited OU to put their engineering skills to the test. Working in teams, students designed and built contraptions that could lift and move objects! ⚙️💡

🏆 Congratulations to our 7th grade Paw Patrol team for winning the challenge! These pups were on a roll! 🐾👏

#GatewayMiddleSchool #FutureEngineers #Teamwork
9 days ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
Three young women stand in a room with large windows, one holding a ribbon. They wear casual clothing.
A whiteboard with handwritten text and numbers. Columns titled "Team", "Golf Ball", "Tennis", "Cotton", and "Event Total". Entries include team names and scores.
Three individuals collaborate on a project at a table with papers, pencils, and a plastic box.
A group of people stand in front of a water tower, buildings, and trees on a lawn.
A classroom with a large screen displaying a timer reading 06:39. Several people sit around a table, and one stands by the table.
A young man and woman, seated at a table, work on a craft project using materials.
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A group of students at a table in a classroom. Papers, scissors, and a ball are on the table.
Three students focus on an activity at a table in a classroom. One holds a tool. Behind them, a screen displays "BRAINS" and "INDEPENDENT TIME."
Several students gather around a table. One is holding scissors and appears to be cutting.
We have the BEST custodians at DLC! Thank you to Mr. Franco, Mr. George, and Mr. Michael for all you do for our school and our kids!
9 days ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
Two men pose with a blackboard displaying "School Rocks" and a banner reading "Welcome Chapter A Fresh Learning."
A blue background displays "Franco, George, & Michael" with a lion logo. Text reads "Custodian Appreciation Day October 2nd" and "Thank you for all you do! We appreciate you!"
🎉 September Teacher of the Month, Deanice Shegog! 🎉

We are so excited to celebrate Deanice Shegog as Douglass Learning Center’s September Teacher of the Month! 💙

Deanice serves our secondary LVA students and Gateway Middle School, but anyone in our building will tell you that her impact goes far beyond her own students. She is the person who is always willing to jump in, lend a hand, answer a question, solve a problem, or help wherever she is needed. She is constantly taking care of everyone!

Deanice leads with kindness, patience, and a genuine desire to help both students and staff succeed. We are incredibly thankful for everything she brings to Douglass Learning Center, and we can’t think of anyone more deserving of this recognition. Congratulations, Deanice! 🎉💐

We also want to give a HUGE thank-you to the local businesses and community partners who helped us make our September Teacher of the Month celebration extra special:

💐 Scott’s House of Flowers for donating the beautiful flowers
🌮 Salas Urban Cantina for donating a gift certificate
🥤 Sonic on Cache Road for donating drink coupons
🖨️ LPS Print Shop for printing our beautiful Teacher of the Month banner and certificates

We appreciate these businesses and our district print shop for helping us celebrate the amazing educators who give so much to our students every day. Your generosity helped us make Deanice feel as appreciated as she deserves! 💙

Congratulations again to our September Teacher of the Month, Deanice Shegog! 🏆
10 days ago, Lawton Virtual Academy
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People stand together, smiling, with a banner that reads "Teacher of the Month" One person holds a certificate.
Juniors: The fall ACT will be held Tuesday, October 20 (right after fall break) at Douglass Learning Center. Any seniors who wish to improve their ACT scores may also take this test for FREE. *Unlike the spring exam, this test will NOT meet the Oklahoma graduation requirement but can be used for college applications. #LawtonPS #WeAreLPS
11 days ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
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8th, 9th, & 10th Graders: Please see the attachments and make plans to attend your PreACT testing here at Douglass Learning Center next week! Questions? Contact Mr. Jay Hunt at 585-6499.
11 days ago, Sarah Keith
An event flyer for Sophomore pre-ACT on October 8, 2026, at 8:00am. Details include a free breakfast at 7:45am, and requirement of a photo ID. A pencil rests on a test form.
Advertisement for pre-ACT testing on October 7, 2026, for 8th and 9th graders. Text reads, "Bring your Chromebook and ID." Below, a pencil rests on a test score sheet.
📚 Today, please help us give a warm Douglass welcome to the newest characters in our story!

We’re so glad you’re here, and we hope this is just the beginning of many wonderful chapters at Douglass. In addition to Mrs. McGilbary, we have a few other new faces you'll find here!🦁📖✨

#WriteYourOwnStory #NewChapter #WelcomeToDouglass #DouglassFamily #EveryStoryMatters
16 days ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
A blue book with a photo of a smiling woman. It says "Author Cheryl Zimmerman" and lists her years in education.
A colorful page displays an author profile with a photo of a woman. Details include name, role, years of education, and personal interests.
A blue background with white text. An image of a person in a blue suit. Text reads "Author Dominique Marshall" and "Book Marks."
If Douglass were a book, these would be some of the best characters!

Our staff each bring something special to the story we're writing together this year. From words of encouragement to daily acts of kindness, they help our students discover new possibilities every day.

Today's featured "characters" are our middle and high school English teachers!

What chapter will they help write this year? We can't wait to find out. #TheStoryofDLC #LVAanywhere #WeAreLPS
18 days ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
Information about a teacher displays a smiling photo of a woman. It includes character traits, book marks, and a quote.
A colorful document with text. A woman's photo is on the right. The left has "Author Debbie Weber" and a description.
A book page displays an author's profile. It includes a picture of a man with a beard and glasses. The text reads: "Author Robert Barker."
Blue and yellow border with text. A smiling woman in the top right. Text reads: Jordan Mcgilbary, English teacher, 7 years. Books: Harry Potter, Starbucks, family, etc.
Our fall blood drive is scheduled for Friday, October 2, here at Douglass from 7:45-10:30am. Click the link for more info and to schedule your donation time! https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/694170 #BloodDrive #DLC #WeAreLPS
24 days ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
Poster for "Ghastly Giver" with a cemetery, moon, and tombstones. It reads "Donate Blood. Get Your Scare On."
A poster promotes a blood drive with a horror theme. It includes a t-shirt graphic and a vampire.
An advertisement for a horror-themed event. A black t-shirt with a graphic design of a castle and bats.
🔬🤖 Last Friday, our LVA Elementary students wrote an exciting new chapter at our first in-person STEM Day!

Students visited Douglass and rotated through hands-on stations led by our teachers. They made mud, built catapults, designed paths for robot cars, and explored even more exciting STEM challenges! 🧪🚗

It was a morning filled with creativity, curiosity, problem-solving, and plenty of fun. We loved watching our young scientists, engineers, and inventors bring their ideas to life! 💡📖

#WriteYourOwnStory #LVAElementary #STEMDay #HandsOnLearning #YoungInnovators
24 days ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
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Children at a table, one holding a box, another pouring something into a bowl, with blue tablecloth.
Three children are seated at a table. One holds a bowl and another holds a plastic bag.
A man assists a child with crafting at a table, surrounded by multicolored papers and a basket.
Adults and children gather around a table covered in blue cloth, arranging colorful shapes. A woman looks at the shapes while a child holds a yellow object.
Girl in a Hello Kitty shirt mixes chocolate in a bowl with a wooden spoon.
Two women with braided hair sit at a table. One, wearing a gray shirt, stirs chocolate dessert in a bowl.
Children are seated at a table, focused on a hands-on activity. One child is using a spoon.
Two people are seated at a table with blue tablecloths. They are surrounded by a colorful collection of geometric shapes.
A child sits at a table, focused on assembling a project with wooden sticks and string.
❄️🍧 Douglass had our first Snow Cone Day yesterday!

After lunch, the snow cone bus rolled onto campus, and our Gateway middle and high school students enjoyed a deliciously cool treat on the courtyard patio. With all this hot weather, the timing couldn’t have been sweeter! ☀️😋

We were also excited to welcome our friends from Parker Pointe to join the fun. It was the perfect way to chill out, connect, and add a refreshing new chapter to our school story! 📖💙

#WriteYourOwnStory #DouglassGateway #SnowConeDay #CoolTreat #SchoolFun
30 days ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
A group of children stand by a yellow school bus with "School's Out" on the back.
Three individuals in front of a yellow shaved ice truck, each holding cups, smiling and posing.
Three people stand together in front of a shaved ice truck. Two girls hold cups of shaved ice.
Four people pose in front of a yellow Snopie shaved ice truck with a blue roof. They are holding cups of shaved ice.
Five individuals stand in a parking lot, holding cups. A yellow ice cream truck is in the background.
A group of individuals standing around a yellow shaved ice truck. A woman holds a shaved ice machine.
Several people, some eating ice cream, stand before a yellow shaved ice truck on a street.
Two women smile outside. One holds a cup, the other wears a gray shirt. Behind them is a brick building.
Man in hat holding two snow cones. Background includes a white SUV, a food truck, and people.
Five women stand in front of a brick building, smiling and holding cups. They wear casual clothes and stand on a lawn.

📖🌾 Yesterday, our LVA 5th graders added a new chapter to their story at Farm Days! Mrs. Carney’s class ventured to the Great Plains Coliseum, where they learned about agriculture and farming—and even got up close with cows, goats, chickens, and more! 🐄🐐🐓

It was a hands-on adventure filled with learning, laughter, and plenty of farmyard fun. Every great story needs a little adventure! 🚜💛

#WriteYourOwnStory #LVAElementary #FarmDays #HandsOnLearning #FifthGradeAdventures

about 1 month ago, Sarah Keith
Advertisement for LVA 5th grade Farm Field Days. Three photos show a cow, children petting animals, and a sheep.
Two girls sitting at a table with food and a bag, smiling, with more people and tables in the background.
Boy holds horse's lead rope, gazing at it. A man rides the horse in an indoor arena.
Six people stand next to a large haystack. A banner reading "Farm Field Days" is behind them.
Two girls interact with a horse while a child rides. An adult holds the reins. Indoor arena with dirt floor.
Three children at an outdoor petting zoo; one girl pets a white goat, while another girl watches.
Group of children in a pen with calves, a metal fence, hay, and buildings in background.
Children seated on a bench in a classroom, one wearing headphones, near a bulletin board.
Several people sit on benches inside an arena. Two horses stand in the background. A man stands next to the horses.
Children are looking at animals in an indoor pen. One child is wearing a white hat.

💌Some of our high school Gateway students have taken on the "Dear Future Me" challenge, and we can't wait to see the board filled! #TheStoryofDLC #WeAreLPS #LawtonPS #Gateway

about 1 month ago, Sarah Keith
Bulletin board with "Dear Future Me" at top, various colorful sticky notes, and a mailbox.
Did you know that the setting of Douglass's story is in more than just one place? You may not be able to find this teacher at DLC every day, but she and her crew at Parker Pointe Girls' Home are a big part of our Douglass family! #TheStoryofDouglass #WriteYourOwnStory #WeAreLPS
about 1 month ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
An open book with a blue cover featuring an author profile. The author, Perri Ann Wyatt, has been teaching for 13 years. Her interests include books, travel, and family.
🚗💨 LVA Elementary STEM Club is off to a wheel-y great start! Our innovators met for the first time this school year and had a blast designing movement paths for robot cars to follow. There were plenty of twists, turns, teamwork, and smiles along the way! 🤖🧠

Do you have an LVA 4th or 5th grader nterested in joining the fun? Contact Ms. Perry for more information!

#LVAElementary #STEMClub #FutureEngineers #LearningInMotion
about 1 month ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
Three children, two girls and one boy, play with colorful blocks on a carpeted floor.
A child, wearing an orange shirt, plays with a blue toy car on a carpeted floor.
A boy sits on a carpet with colorful cards and a toy car. He is wearing a green shirt.
Child standing in room, with multiple colorful squares on floor, one square is blue and a toy car on it.
Three children playing with colorful squares on a carpeted floor, one kneeling, another sitting, and the third standing.
Every chapter introduces someone important.
As we continue our Staff Spotlight series, we're excited for you to meet the people who make Douglass feel like home. Take a moment to get to know our Gateway Middle School mentor teachers who spend their school days with our 7th & 8th grade Gateway students. #TheStoryofDLC #LawtonPS #GatewaySuccessCenter
about 1 month ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
An informational card with text and an image of a man. It reads: "Author Robert Barker." It includes traits like "Empathetic" and hobbies like "Woodworking."
Blue and yellow patterned page with Debbie Weber's profile. Photo of woman in car. Lists her role, years in education, and personal traits.
Mr. Neighbors apparently started a trend without even trying. 🤠

These Gateway students decided Fridays are better with a little country flair and showed up ready to match Mr. Neighbors in jeans and cowboy hats.

We’re not sure when Cowboy Friday officially became a thing, but with this crew, we’re here for it! 🤠🐎
Thank you for being an inspiration to these students, Mr. Neighbors.

#GatewaySuccessCenter #CowboyFriday #TeacherTrendsetter #TheStoryofDLC
about 1 month ago, Sarah Keith
A group of six adults in jeans and cowboy hats, standing together on a wooden floor.
Seven people in cowboy hats pose in front of a yellow wall with a wooden floor.
Our Gateway Middle School students started a project yesterday called MyIntent during their mentor time. Each student chose a word to stamp into a bracelet and wear as an intentional reminder thoughout the year. Some of the words chosen were, "charisma, passionate, and calm." #TheStoryofDLC #GatewaySuccessCenter #MyIntent #LawtonPS
about 1 month ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
A black canvas tote bag features the words "What's Your Word?" and "MyIntent.org" in white text.
A person holds a hammer over a metal object, which another person is holding on a grey block.
Two girls in glasses sit at a table with laptops and papers. Behind them, more people work at tables with laptops.
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Two women in a room with a couch, table, and window. One is seated on a chair holding a necklace.
Three boys working at a table. One boy is holding a piece of paper. Behind them is a framed picture.
A group of people in a classroom, one leaning over a table, another with a backpack.
Woman in a floral dress holds a bracelet in a room with an orange chair.
A classroom with students working together around a table with small pieces. One student is holding a piece.
Two students are in a classroom. One is bent over a table with various objects, and the other is seated nearby.