HRHS Falcon Community Bulletin
Week of November 3, 2025
Our Falcon Community Bulletin
We now have highlights that apply to most families at the top with department updates by section below.
--> WHAT'S NEW AND IMPORTANT
Please see the information from the Sophomore class meeting this past week from Jostens.
Student Passwords: If your 9th-grade student is locked out of email / the entire DCSD system starting Monday 10/3, they did not reset their password before the deadline and will need to see Cody Wright. Cody is available in the office next door to 2010 at the top of the Rotunda. Students can also ask their teacher to help them connect with Cody. 10th-grade passwords should be reset before 10/17. Students were informed in Homeroom and those who still needed to do so have received multiple reminder emails. See this slide for instructions.
Western Awards will be available on November 5 at lunch for Letter Jacket Fitting. The Western Awards order form can be found here - please note the deadline is November 11.
Jostens now also offers letter jackets; ordering information can be found here.
Construction has begun on our automotive program addition! Parents please remind your students to respect the fences and adult instruction - students found in the construction zone will receive a referral for defiance.
HRHS National Honor Society is hosting our semi-annual blood drive on Thursday, November 6, from 9:30-1:30 in the HRHS dance/wrestling room. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome - the event is open to the public age 16 plus. If you are 16 or 17, you must bring a signed parental guardian consent form to the appointment. Parental Guardian Consent Form (English) Parental Guardian Consent Form (Spanish)
- HRHS Cosmetology is hosting a Junior Beauty Night for students aged 11-15. Registration required.
--> OTHER IMPORTANT HRHS INFORMATION
In the event LL and MM do not pass this election day, free student lunches will end January 1. Parents please complete the Free/Reduced Lunch Application; this also offsets student fees.
You can still order your student’s school pictures. Click the link, create an account, then continue with your student’s lunch number.
- Sophomore Parking Applications are now being accepted at the Security Office.
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SENIOR AND GRADATION NEWS WEBSITE Senior Baby Ads for the yearbook are still available for purchase in the yearbook but early bird pricing ends November 4th. Please click here (it will direct you to The Yearbook Company - separate from our Jostens yearbook printing). At the October 28 Senior Class meeting with Jostens, students were given information on graduation orders including required cap and gown. Group discount early pricing ends Thursday November 13. Please note that the style and color of the HRHS gowns was updated with the class of 2025 so older siblings’ gowns cannot be reused.
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--> ATHLETICS
- Check out this cheat sheet for step by step instructions on how to register your student!
- Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Girls Swim and Dive
Must have a valid physical uploaded (CHSAA form ONLY) and $200 participation fee paid BEFORE the first day of tryouts/practice to participate
Spring Sports Registration will open in February (Baseball, Boys Swim, Boys Volleyball, Girls Golf, Girls Soccer, Girls Tennis, Track, Boys Lacrosse)
National Signing day is coming up on November 5th. If you would like to be recognized please email Hailey Matthews at hmatthews@dcsdk12.org for more information.
- Add us on Instagram and X: @hrhs_athleticsandactivities
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Attendance phone number: 303-387-2502 Parents should call at least 1 school day in advance for early dismissal or late arrival appointment excusals. Only guardians can excuse absences, but they have up to 48 hours after the missed period to do so. Any discrepancies in attendance should be addressed with the teacher first.
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- It is not too late to complete the Free/Reduced Lunch Application to reduce school fees!
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11th Graders SOS Signs of Suicide lesson: SOS Signs of Suicide lesson: Please read this letter about our program to teach 11th grade students about the warning signs of depression and suicide.
Legacy Campus: Showcase Night is Thursday, December 4, 2025. This is for students and families who are interested in Legacy Campus for the 2026-2027 school year. Students are highly encouraged to attend this event if interested in attending Legacy.
Shadow Days: We will host shadow days for students who are considering enrolling at Highlands Ranch on: 11/11, 1/15, 2/19. 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.
- After-school tutoring program is here! Does your student need extra support? Tutoring sessions are every Wednesday after school in the post-grad center. There are certified teachers available for help in core subjects. For questions, please email our psychologist, Amy Stivers at amy.stivers@dcsdk12.org
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Here is the link to the 11th weekly post grad newsletter. Mrs. Sadler can also send it to you directly if you will send her your email address to add to her distribution list. The information is also accessible via the post grad website. Follow the links for the weekly newsletters from there. Feel free to contact Mrs. Sadler should you have any questions. Her email is ksadler@dcsdk12.org or call at 303-387-2578.
SENIORS WITH DEADLINES OF NOVEMBER 15: Students, Mrs. Sadler will send a confirmation email once your materials (transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc) are sent to your colleges. She processes each request manually; and she may not be responding to emails in a timely manner in an attempt to process transcripts and letters quickly by the November 15 deadlines. You are welcome to stop by the office to speak to her in person.
As you receive your college acceptance letters, please let Mrs. Sadler know of any scholarship offers you receive. And that means EVERY scholarship offered....even if you don't accept the award. We report the total amount offered to our seniors. When you receive award letters, please forward the email, bring it in, snap a picture or email a typed summary....however it is easiest for you to send me the notification of the offer so that we can update our system. 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 will be announced during our Honors Convocation ceremony in May and reported to the district.
Please reach out to Mrs. Sadler with any questions you might have!
- COLLEGES COMING THIS WEEK: 5-Nov, 12:30pm, Dean College, Franklin, MA
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- Free Student Tutoring is available from the National Honor Society during Access, after school (Mon-Thurs), and before school (Friday). Just click this link to sign up: Sign up for NHS Tutoring
--> PARENT INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Help with Flocking, the After Prom 2026 fundraiser. Students can earn community service hours. In the first three weeks, we raised $4,187 of our $16,000 goal! Thank you to all who donated! Let’s keep it going!
All information in one place! Volunteer Coordinator October/November Newsletter, email dspetitt@dcsdk12.org with questions.
School Accountability Committee (SAC)
HRHS SAC website.
If you have topics you’d like to be considered for the agenda, email highlandsranchsac@gmail.com. The next meeting is November 3 @ 5:30p in the Library Conference Room. Future meetings will be January 5, March 2 and May 4.
Falcon Academic Boosters (FAB)
- If you have any questions please email at any time! To learn more about what the FAB does please visit us at our website
--> District Information and Opportunities
DCSD Parent Resource Center: Calendars, My School Bucks Payments, Parent Portal and Transportation Information
Non-Discrimination Notice
Request form for meeting Translator