Insights

• Learn more about compensation increases from 5A
• Find DCSD employee discounts
• Reserve kits and other materials from the DLMC
• Find the DCSD Employee Guide

Congratulations to Keri Stuebinger, Assistant Principal at Highlands Ranch High School. Keri was recently named the 2024 Colorado Secondary School Assistant Principal of the Year by the Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE).

We are so proud of Keri and all that she brings to our district, as our assistant principals fill so many roles in our schools. Keri has been a tireless advocate for Career and Technical Education opportunities for students and she led the implementation of our district’s first Cosmetology program.

Read more about Keri and why she was selected for this award. »

• Colorado high school offers class that teaches homeownership skills like plumbing, electricity and more: Mountain Vista's home repair class goes beyond career training (Denver7 News)
  
• Meet Denise Nichols, BASE Area Manager
• Meet Highlands Ranch HS Teacher Dennis Sierra
  
• Sagewood Middle School Principal Ben D’Ardenne
  

• Meet Heritage Elementary Principal Katie Lawson

Congratulations to Douglas County High School sophomore Madelyn E. The Town of Castle Rock’s 2023 holiday card will feature her original artwork titled “Wonderful Wilcox Street.” Madelyn was formally recognized by the Castle Rock Town Council on December 5, she also received a set of her very own printed cards and a $100 gift card to Hobby Lobby. Way to go Madelyn!

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In addition to discounted tuition for all DCSD employees, DCSD-selected educators will receive funding for CSU Global’s Teaching and Learning programs.

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Douglas County School District Kindergarten offers:

• Structured, Rigorous, Play-Based Curriculum
• Small Class Sizes
• Authentic Learning Experiences
• No Tuition (Full-Day Kindergarten is Free!)
• Balanced Beginnings: a staggered transition to build stronger teacher/student relationships and ease the transition into school

Learn more about the enrollment process »

DCSD Preschool Students enrolled before January 1, 2024 will automatically be registered for Kindergarten at their neighborhood elementary school.

Eagle Academy - Winter Graduation
Friday, January 13 | 7:00 p.m.
Rock Canyon High School Auditorium | Livestream »

Continental League Honors Music Festival

Tuesday, January 16 | 7:00 p.m.

Boettcher Hall, Denver

The Continental League Honor Music Festival combines students from 12 high schools in the South Denver metro area to showcase their musical talents. Students from band, symphony orchestra, and choir rehearse with top-tier guest conductors in preparation for a culminating performance at Boettcher Hall. Learn more. >>

DCSD Legacy Campus Required Registration Information Session

Monday, January 22 | 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Students who will be juniors or seniors in the 2024-2025 school year and are interested in applying to attend courses at the Legacy Campus during the 2024-2025 school year should attend this registration information session. www.legacycampus.org

Learn Multisensory Methods To Help Your Child Master Multiplication Facts

Hosted by DCKid

Wednesday, January 24 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch
Click here for more information and to register.

Board of Education Meeting Work Session

Tuesday, January 9 at 5:00 p.m.

Watch live on YouTube or on Comcast Channel 54

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Tuesday, January 23 at 5:00 p.m.

Watch live on YouTube or on Comcast Channel 54

• Susan Babineau, Free & Reduced Accounts Payable Specialist, West Support Center, Nutrition Services
  
• Lori Cagle, Post Graduate Secretary, Mountain Vista High School
  
• Diana Granger, Speech Language Pathologist, Mammoth Heights Preschool, Student Support Services
  

• Paula Hans, Public Information Officer, Communications, Wilcox

• Melissa Jacobs, Registrar, SkyView Academy

• Erin Kane, Superintendent

• Ellen Kerkhoff, Mental Health Team Lead, Student Support Services
• Vickie Kerns, Transportation Educational Assistant
  

• Brittany Kinder, Professional Learning Specialist, Summit View Elementary

• Cami Schaefer, Special Education Assistant, Mammoth Heights Preschool B
  

• Kristin Suson, 3rd grade teacher, Iron Horse Elementary

• Stephanie Yeagle, Principal’s Secretary, Redstone Elementary