eDCSD Online Middle School Update
March 4, 2026
eDCSD Full Time Student Course Requests for 2026 - 2027
If you are a full time 6-8th grade student at eDCSD and will be returning full time next year, you may now begin making your course requests for next school year. Use the Course Requests 2026 - 2027 page to follow directions on making course requests for next year. For current 6th and 7th graders, please follow the directions for Middle School. If you are a current 8th grader, please follow the directions for High School.
Mrs. Alsup will be meeting with each student individually to create schedules for next year if you need support or input on this process.
If you are an eDCSD Part Time student, please see your counselor for information about enrolling in part time classes next year.
If you do not plan to continue with eDCSD Full Time next year, please see the Intent to Withdraw information below.
Intent to Withdraw
If you are enrolled Full Time with eDCSD and plan to remain enrolled for the 2026 - 2027 school year, you will automatically be rolled up to the next grade level. There is no need to reapply.
Current Part Time students must reapply each year. Please contact your primary school for 26/27 part time enrollment. Part Time enrollment opens February 24, 2026.
If your student is currently Full Time with eDCSD and you plan for student to attend a different school next year, please fill out this Intent to Withdraw Form so that we can sen the appropriate paperwork.
Lucky Ducks
"Hello Yetis!!
Have you found a wandering Lucky Duck? Some of my lucky ducks wandered out of our office to be adopted by an eDCSD student or staff. If you found a duck please let me know.
Email Ms. Ahrens (alahrens@dcsdk12.org) and tell me what the number is on the bottom, where you found it and if you have named it. These Lucky Ducks are yours to keep or give to someone else who might need some luck or love. I have some other Lucky Ducks who are feeling restless and they may also be wandering and looking for adoption, if you see one take it. Enjoy your Lucky Duck!!"
Quarter 3 Virtual Parent Orientation
Due Date Policy 2025 - 2026
At eDCSD, our goal is to help students develop healthy work habits and time management skills.
Work each week will be assigned on Wednesday morning and will be due the following Tuesday night at 11:59 PM.
Students will be able to submit the work for an additional two weeks after the Tuesday night deadline. After an assignment has been open for 3 weeks, the assignment will close and will no longer be available for submission.
We hope that this policy helps to encourage students to work synchronously with the class while still allowing for the flexibility that eDCSD families desire.
eDCSD Weather Policy
Blended Learning Days:
Delay: Blended learning will be canceled, but teachers will be available for virtual help sessions.
Closure: School will be closed, and staff will not be available.
Delay: Classes will proceed as scheduled. No additional delay will be observed.
Closure: School will be closed, and staff will not be available.
Delay: Staff will be available as usual.
Closure: School will be closed, and staff will not be available.
Assignments and Workload:
One closure day in a week: No changes will be made to assignments.
More than one closure day in a week: Teachers will post adjustments to assignments.
Access to Courses: Students may continue to access their courses and work on assignments on any day, even during a closure or delay.
Interpreters for Parent Meetings
If you need an interpreter for a parent meetings, use this form to request.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14uWbn7gi4-dIcLJHTLqIB0Ihp5Iz6JJ6jUkK1u0h6og/edit#responses
App and Website Use
As an online school, students will be using a variety of instructional websites and/or apps throughout the 2025-26 school year. Please read the attached letter citing all the applications used by our school for instructional purposes. If you wish to opt a student out of a particular resource, please fllow the directions on the eDCSD 25-26 Parent Letter For App or Website Use.
Stone Canyon Summer Camps
Looking for fun, engaging, unplugged summer activities for your child this summer? Consider Stone Canyon's Summer Camp programs! Join us for a summer of fun, adventure, and friendship. Find registration links and more information here: https://www.stonecanyonedge.org/summercamp
Located in Larkspur, we offer week-long Overnight Camps for 9-15-year-old campers and 3-day Day Camps (including transportation to/from camp out of Castle Rock) for 6-9-year-old campers.
Blended Learning Days
Blended Learning is held at 373 Inverness Parkway Suite 207, Englewood, CO 80112.
While at Blended, students will participate in projects and activities to support relationships between the teachers and students as well as peer connections. In addition, all staff including administrators, counselors, tech support, school psychologist, learning coach, learning specialist, and office staff are available to support students with any questions or needs.
Middle School: Wednesdays 9 AM - 12:30 PM - Required Attendance
Virtual Classes
Each week, students should attend their virtual classes. These are live classes held on Google Meets with teachers and the students in their assigned courses.
Middle School Virtual Class Schedule - Required Attendance
Meet our Admin Assistant, Mrs. CJ Santiago
Mrs. Santiago is the head of our front office. She is the voice when you call and the face when you visit our office. She can guide you in the right direction with any questions you may have! Mrs. Santiago also celebrated her 65th Birthday this week!
An Introduction from our Learning Coach, Mrs. Penzenstadler
My name is Laurie Penzenstadler, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as your new Learning Coach for eDCSD. As we prepare to begin the 25-26 academic year, I wanted to reach out and welcome you to what I know will be an exciting and successful journey.
I am looking forward to getting to know each of you and learning about your academic goals and interests. Please feel free to reach out to me via email at ljpenzenstadler@dcsdk12.org or stop by in person if you have any questions or just want to say hello.
Mrs. Anne Roberts - eDCSD French Teacher
Mrs. Roberts is the French teacher at eDCSD for levels Middle School 1A , 1B, High School 1 - 4, and AP. She has been with eDCSD for over 12 years. Mrs. Roberts will be available starting quarter 2 for in-person help on Tuesdays during Blended Learning by request (please email me) alroberts@dcsdk12.org or you can set up a Calendly appointment calendar link: https://calendly.com/vccalendar/15min?month=2025-09.
Counselor Information
If you need support from your school counselor, please reach out to:
Jenny Alsup Grades K-8 at jdalsup@dcsdk12.org
Technology Support
If you are experiencing technology issues and need support beyond what your student's classroom teacher can provide, please contact Mrs. Blomquist at kblomquist@dcsdk12.org
2025-2026 Device Check Out Process
Say goodbye to paper forms! We're excited to announce that our student device checkout process has gone fully digital for the 2025-2026 School Year.
eDCSD Online Student Device Loan Agreement
25-26 eDCSD Online Computer Request
Students are required to pay a refundable deposit of $100 (payable in MySchoolBucks) to check-out a device. The $100 deposit fee will be added to the student account in MySchoolBucks after the request is submitted. Students will receive an email with pick-up information after the deposit has been paid in MySchoolBucks.
School Lunch at Blended Learning
All students may pick up a free school sack lunch while at blended learning provided by Nutrition Services. If students would prefer, they may bring their own lunch or snack.
Virtual Parent Orientation for Quarter 3
