HRHS Falcon Community Bulletin
Week of February 9, 2026
Our Falcon Community Bulletin
We have highlights that apply to most families at the top with abbreviated department update sections below.
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Wish Week ends tomorrow. There are still opportunities to donate and participate via All Things Wish Week. Thank you for your generous donations. Remember the silent auction closes tomorrow! Bid before it’s too late!
- The Falcon Academic Boosters meeting will be held online tonight, Monday February 9th at 6:00pm, all parents are invited, join HERE. We are looking for a President, Vice President and Treasurer for next year.
After Prom Planning meeting, this Wednesday, February 11, 7pm in the library. All are invited! Can’t make it but still want to help at After Prom? Sign up HERE.
Spring Conferences are this Thursday, February 12 from 4-6pm. This is an “open house” style event; please bring your student’s schedule or list of teachers you’d like to meet with you as we don’t have the ability to print schedules for you. Enter through the Student Entrance.
Sign up to contribute (Spring Conference foods/drinks) for the staff! Thank you!
Translation services will be available to assist our multilingual families
The HRHS Counseling Department is hosting Future Planning Night for all 9th-11th Grade Students and Guardians this Thursday February 12 from 6-8pm. Breakout sessions will include: military options, building your high school resume to prepare for college applications, paying for college, NCAA Information, Gap Year Solutions, and more!
Applications for the Class of 2026 Principal’s Pass are being accepted through Thursday February 12. The HRHS Principal’s Pass is designed to provide recognition for Seniors who meet high standards in academics, attendance and behavior while inspiring younger students.
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- DCSD Legacy Campus applications for their 13 CTE Certification pathways are open until February 27. These are great opportunities for HRHS rising Juniors and Seniors.
- Make sure you’re following HRHS on Instagram: staff run accounts are @hrhs_athleticsandactivities; @hrhsafterprom @hrhsvolunteercoordinator and the school senate account is @hrfalcons
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SENIOR AND GRADATION NEWS WEBSITE
Graduation gowns must be purchased from Jostens; gowns that were purchased before last school year may not be worn at graduation due to color change! Order your gown ASAP.
Want to help plan Senior Celebration? Our one and only meeting is next Tuesday, 2/17/25 at 7pm in the library. See signup (Help plan Senior Celebration) to rsvp.
Accessible graduation seat info coming soon to the Graduation Website linked above.
Don’t forget to submit your Senior’s Baby Picture! Submit your jpg picture of your senior when they were 1-5 years old to hrhsafterprom@gmail.com.
Senior Families, please consider donating to the Senior Fund to help pay for senior yard signs and senior breakfast.
Seniors - please report ALL scholarship offers you receive - instructions in the "Post Grad" section.
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Personalized auditorium seat labels can be purchased for $100 using this Google Form until March 31.
- Tickets for HRHS’s musical production of “BEETLEJUICE Jr.” March 4th-7th are on sale HERE $10 students/ $12 adults. Come out and support these talented Thespians!
- Cougar Run needs volunteers for their Culture Night February 26th from 4-8pm! Sign-up HERE
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- Spring Sports Registration is OPEN!!
- Tom Sylva Memorial Scholarship - Apply Now!
In loving memory of Tom Sylva, whose life was marked by compassion, joy, and dedication to others, this scholarship is awarded to a student who embodies the spirit Tom carried so effortlessly—a spirit rooted in kindness, purpose, and a deep desire to improve the lives of those around them.
(Baseball, Boys Swim, Boys Volleyball, Girls Golf, Girls Soccer, Girls Tennis, Track, Boys Lacrosse)
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- Just a reminder, only guardians can excuse attendance by calling 303-387-2502.
All absences for appointments during the school day are to be reported on the Attendance Line 24 hours in advance. It is the responsibility of the STUDENT to stop at the Attendance window to pick up their leave pass, prior to their appointment time; passes are not delivered to classrooms.
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Families remember to complete the Free/Reduced Lunch Application to reduce your school fees.
Spring Semester Fees were added to myschoolbucks.com accounts on January 29.
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- JROTC Information Night : Douglas County High School will be hosting an informational night on Tuesday, February 10 at 6:30 PM. Please see the attached flyer for full details.
- Off Campus CTE Programs: If you registered for any Off-Campus Programs for the 2026-2027 School Year, please make sure to fill out the application for each program you registered for. Applications are due February 27, and can be found at https://postsecondary.dcsdk12.org/registration. Reach out to your counselor if you have any questions!
- After-school tutoring: Does your student need extra support, re-teaching of concepts, more time to complete work, or more 1:1 feedback? Please refer them to the after-school tutoring program! Tutoring is Wednesdays after school, 2:45-4:00 in post-grad; new students simply need to show up. For questions, please email our school psychologist, Amy Stivers at amy.stivers@dcsdk12.org.
- Shadow Days: We will host one more shadow day this year for students who are considering enrolling at or learning more about Highlands Ranch on February 19th! If you know a family who is interested in this opportunity, please have them reach out to Janice Hapgood, Counseling Secretary, at 303.387.2564.
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- Here is the link to the 22nd weekly post grad newsletter. The information is also accessible via the post grad website. Feel free to contact Mrs. Sadler should you have any questions at ksadler@dcsdk12.org or 303-387-2578.
- SENIORS, please let Mrs. Sadler know of all scholarship offers you receive, even if you don't accept the award. When you receive award letters, please forward the email, bring it in, snap a picture or email a typed summary. This includes any scholarship offered to you: need based, academic, athletic, etc.
Please include the name of the scholarship, the total amount of $$ awarded and indicate if it is a one time scholarship or for all four years.
Specific information (names, amounts) will not be published. The total $$ earned by the class of 2026 will be announced during our Honors Convocation ceremony in May and reported to the district.
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- Free student tutoring is available from the National Honor Society during Access, after school (Monday-Thursday), and before school (Fridays). Just click this link to sign up: Sign up for NHS Tutoring.
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- All volunteer information in one place! Volunteer Coordinator Newsletter, email dspetitt@dcsdk12.org with questions or follow on Instagram @hrhsvolunteercoodinator
- Spring Conferences are 2/12/26 from 4:00-6:000pm. Please see signup (Spring Conference foods/drinks) to contribute snacks and drinks for the staff that day.
- After Prom Planning meeting, Wednesday, February 11, 7pm in the library. All are invited! Can’t make it but still want to help at After Prom? Sign up HERE.
- Want to help plan Senior Celebration? Our one and only meeting is next week, Tuesday, February 17 at 7pm in the library.
- It's time for senior baby pictures! Submit your jpg picture of just your senior when they were 1-5 years old to hrhsafterprom@gmail.com to be included in Senior Hall and the Senior Celebration video.
Senior Families, please consider donating to the Senior Fund to help pay for senior yard signs and senior breakfast.
- After Prom Restaurant Night is Wednesday, February 18 at Texas Roadhouse! Show the flyer anytime from 4-9pm and 10% of your bill will be donated back to After Prom! 10066 W. San Juan Way Littleton, CO 80127; Can’t make it? Donate HERE
School Accountability Committee (SAC)
- If you have topics you’d like to be considered for the agenda, email highlandsranchsac@gmail.com. Future meetings will be March 2 and May 4.
Falcon Academic Boosters (FAB)
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