James Dougherty

Principal - Bashaw Elementary School

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

Our kindergarten yard sign convoy was on the road delivering signs to the families of our incoming kindergarten students. It was great to share the excitement of the upcoming school year with our families. We can wait to see our new Bobcats next week! #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

Today our Bashaw staff had a fun afternoon BBQ filled with great food along with plenty of activities including Human Hungry Hippos, a campus wide scavenger hunt, and a short drone aviation lesson. What a wonderful way to enjoy each other’s company. #WeManatee

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

We had a great time on Tuesday night at Freddy’s Frozen Custard on SR 70 during our fundraising night. It was great to see our Bashaw families out in their Halloween costumes, having some great food, and a great time. We raised about $1000 in this event. #WeManatee

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

We want to thank our GOLD Level Bobcat Business Partner Childrens Therapy Solutions for their commitment to Bashaw Elementary. Our GOLD Level Bobcat Partner signs are proudly displayed in our car rider loop. To becoming a Bobcat Partner please visit our website. #WeManatee

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

Today I want to congratulate one of our teachers, Ms. Mayoral, who will be Bashaw Elementary School’s representative for the Educator of the Year award at Manatee County’s Excellence in Education Awards this February.
#Wemanatee #TEAMBasaw

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

On Friday our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students that met their Acaletics/Math Club goals at the monthly Green Party! This month was a luau themed party with treats and games. Congratulations to our hard working Bobcats! 😊 #TEAMBashaw #WeManatee

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

Marigolds are believed to be excellent companion plants that allow other plants around them to excel in growth. Today Mr. Dougherty and Ms. Brown delivered special #TEAMBashaw marigolds to our spotlight marigolds staff members. Go Bobcats! #TEAMBashaw #WeManatee

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

Today Bashaw Elementary hosted their first Student of the Month Celebration. One student from each class that demonstrated this month’s character trait, cooperation, was recognized.We are proud of our Bobcats! #TEAMBashaw #WeManatee

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

Our monthly character trait at Bashaw Elementary is cooperation. During this mornings newscast we had some students that wrote a song about friendship and cooperation perform their song for our students and staff. It was an amazing moment that came with high accolades. #WeManatee

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

Huge shoutout to our neighbors at Riverlife Church for the GIANT donation of school supplies to Bashaw Elementary! We love our community and our partners. Thank you Riverlife Church for your kindness and generosity for our school community. #TEAMBashaw #WeManatee

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

We want to thank our GOLD Level Bobcat Business Partner Progressive Cabinetry for their commitment to Bashaw Elementary. If you would like to learn more about becoming a Bobcat Partner please visit our website at https://t.co/0mBIqYRWfX . #TEAMBashaw #WeManatee

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

Today we welcomed back our students back on campus for the 2021-2022 school year. Our students were excited to be back and our teachers met all of our students with giant smiles. Welcome back Bobcats! This is going to be an amazing school year! #TEAMBashaw #WeManatee

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

Today was staff photo day at Bashaw Elementary School. Our staff spirit shirts say it all…Together Everyone Achieves More! #TEAMBashaw #WeManatee

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

I want to send a huge shoutout to our friends at Orange Theory Fitness of Lakewood Ranch for organizing a school supply drive that benefitted Bashaw Elementary. Their support is very much appreciated. Thank you Orange Theory Fitness! 😊 #TEAMBashaw #WeManatee

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

Ready to welcome back our hard working Bashaw Elementary staff this morning! 21-22 is going to be a great year! #TeamBashaw #WeManatee

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

Didn’t know this was captured on video. I guess this is how you handle the “Oreo Face Challenge” demonstration in front of your new school staff. #teambashaw

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

Today our teachers and staff were welcomed back on campus for an early #TEAMBashaw staff kickoff celebration, “The #TEAMBashaw Olympic Games”. Our team has energy and excitement and is ready to serve our students and families for the 2021-2022 school year! Go Bobcats! #WeManatee

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

This morning some Bashaw Elementary staff members volunteered for campus beautification day. The team worked on various area on campus including the Pre-K/Kindergarten playground and our beautiful garden area. #TEAMBashaw #WeManatee

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

The United Way does so many wonderful things for our community. Watch “Meet Our Paraprofessional - Janet Bowers, Palm View K-8” to learn about how they funded a paraprofessional at Palm View this past school year. #Vimeo https://t.co/R75v4j0aMj

[James Dougherty @DoughertySDMC]

Thank you Woz Ed for treating our wonderful staff to Chick-Fil-A for staff appreciation week! The whole Palm View staff loved it! #WeManatee