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Aug. 2026
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Bring Your Own Device Program
Dear DCHS Huskie Families and Students,
We are thrilled to share some exciting news regarding the upcoming school year at Douglas County High School. As part of our commitment to providing the best possible education and preparing our students to be successful in the future, we are continuing our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program for the 2026-27 academic year. We are requesting each student bring a personal Chromebook or laptop to school each day as these devices will become powerful tools for learning, creativity, and exploration.
Here are a few reasons why we believe a one-to-one device program is beneficial for our school:
Enhanced Learning Opportunities: With individual devices, students can access a wealth of educational resources, collaborate with peers on projects, and engage with interactive learning materials tailored to their needs.
Personalized Learning: Leveraging technology to receive personalized instruction and support from teachers.
Preparation for the Digital Age: In today's digitally-driven world, proficiency in using technology is essential. BYOD prepares students for success in higher education and future careers by familiarizing them with digital tools and platforms.
Increased Engagement: Integrating technology into the learning process fosters a more dynamic and engaging classroom environment, capturing students’ interest and motivation to learn.
Recommended devices:
Portable devices with physical keyboards, running Windows, MacOS, or Chromebooks, are suitable for BYOD. Ideally, the device should be no older than six years for optimal performance.
While tablets can work, they're not recommended due to compatibility issues and the absence of a physical keyboard, which can hinder certain tasks.
A cell phone will not work for our BYOD initiative.
Chromebooks stand out as a top choice, offering a blend of affordability, security, automatic updates, and ease of use. These qualities facilitate seamless blended learning activities and streamline troubleshooting and content integration, contributing to enhanced teacher efficiency and student productivity.
We understand that some families may not be able to participate in the BYOD program. In such cases, we will have a limited number of devices available for checkout for the entirety of the school year. Please note that these devices will be allocated based on financial need on a first come first served basis. Click on the following link:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the BYOD program or the upcoming school year, please see our BYOD frequently asked questions. We appreciate your support as we embark on this exciting journey toward a more connected and innovative learning environment.
We Are County!
Jarod Nicholson
Principal
Update on Color Dance!!!
Welcome to the 26-27 school year! This year’s annual Color Dance has been postponed due to the weather forecast. The dance will be held on Saturday, August 22nd from 7:00pm-10:00pm.. The cost to attend the dance is $10 or $5 with an Activity Pass. Also, bags of color may be purchased at the dance for $5 dollars, color can only be purchased with cash.
Please pay attention to the weather! If we have lightning within 10 miles of the school, the dance will be stopped and will NOT resume. If the dance is stopped students will need to leave the school. If you will be picking your child up from the dance please be aware of the weather and plan to pick up your child early if the dance is stopped. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO WEATHER.
Please see below for a reminder on important dates regarding back to school.
July 22: Express Check In for the 26-27 School Year Begins. Express Check-In can be completed through the EngagED Parent Portal.
August 10, 2026: Student Check In 9am-2pm. This is for returning students, grades 10-12 only! Students will need to come into the school at any time during this time period to take pictures (grades 10 & 11), get their Student ID (Seniors will have IDs ready to pick up using Junior year photo), pick up parking passes, and pay applicable fees. *Incoming Seniors, remember to get your Senior yearbook photo session booked! YEARBOOK photos must be taken by Monty Nuss Photography, but these sessions are absolutely FREE! Families are welcome to use any photographer of their choice for all other Senior photos. A detailed email regarding this process has previously been sent out.*
August 12th: First day for Freshmen and New Students Only (These students will take pictures on this day)
August 12th, 6:00-7:00pm: 9th Grade Parent Night
August 13th: First day for all students grades 9-12 (We will follow a WHITE schedule)
Info for Families - Transportation, Parent Portals, etc
Beginning of the Year SnapShot
First Day for Freshmen/Transfer Students August 12th
Scholarships Available
$20,000 (105 Awards) Deadline: September 1, 2026
$10,000 (43 Awards)
Deadline: September 1, 2026
$1,000 (1 Award)
Deadline: August 31, 2026
$2,500 (10 Awards)
Deadline: August 30, 2026
$1,000 (1 Award)
Deadline: August 15, 2026
Featured Scholarships $2,000 (12 Awards)
Deadline: August 31, 2026
$50,000 (50 Awards)
Deadline: August 29, 2026
$25,000 (1 Award)
Deadline: August 31, 2026
$10,000 (1 Award)
Deadline: September 30, 2026
$10,000 (1 Award)
Deadline: August 31, 2026
$40,000 (1 Award)
Deadline: October 15, 2026
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Senior Year Checklist
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College application process:
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Request transcripts
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Write your college essay
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Financial Aid:
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