Newsletter

May 22 | Last Day of School Early Release 12:00pm

May 27 | Trimester 3 Portal Opens to Parents

Jun 3 | Office Hours 9:00am-12:00pm

Jun 10 | Office Hours 9:00am-12:00pm

Jun 17 | Office Hours 9:00am-12:00pm

Jun 24 | Office Hours 9:00am-12:00pm

Jul 8 | Office Hours 9:00am-12:00pm

Jul 15 | Office Hours 9:00am-12:00pm

Jul 22 | Office Hours 9:00am-12:00pm

Jul 25 | WCA Walking in Douglas County Fair Parade, Come walk with us

Jul 29 | Office Hours 9:00am-12:00pm

Aug 10-Aug 21 | Innovation Learning Closed

Aug 13 | WCA Office resumes normal business hours 8:00am-4:00pm

To our 8th Graders: Congratulations on your continuation! As you officially transition into high school, you also step into a new role as proud WCA Alumni. We are incredibly proud of the leaders you have become. Always remember you can GO ANYWHERE! DO ANYTHING!

To our Kindergarteners: Happy Graduation! You have learned and grown so much this year, and we are so excited to celebrate this big milestone with you. We cannot wait to see the amazing things you all do next at WCA.

Join WCA at the Douglas County Fair Parade! WCA is excited to participate in this summer’s Douglas County Fair Parade on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, in Downtown Castle Rock! The parade kicks off on the south end of Town, flowing down Wilcox to 4th, over to Perry, and wrapping up at 2nd Street.

Staff, students, families and friends, if you are interested in walking with WCA, please complete this registration form. You will be emailed additional information prior to the event.

Show Your WCA Pride!

Gear up in your favorite WCA apparel or rock our school colors: navy blue, kelly green, and white!

Come out, bring the family, and wave hello to the WCA team as we walk through the heart of Castle Rock. We can't wait to see you there!

The Castle Rock Police Department is hosting an exciting skateboard design contest for their Skate-and-Deploy program!

Skate-and-Deploy is powered by a team of CRPD officers, primarily our School Resource Officers (SROs) who host great community events throughout the year. At these events, officers hit the pavement to skate right alongside local youth and even teach beginners how to ride!

Grab your art supplies and help give our skateboarding cops a fresh new look.

More Details on how to submit your design.

• Participants must be in middle school or high school
• Participants must be a Castle Rock resident or attend school in Castle Rock
• Free to participate
• One submission per person
• Submission deadline: Friday, July 17
• Finalists chosen and notified by: Wednesday, July 29
• Public voting will occur at CRPD's National Night Out event Tuesday, Aug. 4
• Winner will be announced at the summer Skate & Deploy event Saturday, Sept. 12

We're excited to introduce a new initiative that will benefit both our talented babysitters-in-training and WCA families! The WCA Babysitting Network will connect parents with students who have successfully completed our middle school babysitting elective course, providing them with reliable and skilled childcare options. The course includes hands only CPR, first aid for babysitting and the babysitting course. WCA Babysitter List

If you have any questions please reach out to Lisa.carpenter@worldcompassacademy.com, the Child Development Course Teacher

Please note that this babysitter list is provided solely as a convenience and resource for our families. World Compass Academy does not screen, vet, or background check the individuals on this list. WCA makes no representations or warranties regarding the character, experience, or qualifications of any service provider listed. By using this resource, you agree that WCA is not responsible or liable for any actions, services, or incidents related to arrangements made between families and babysitters.

We are celebrating the end of an era as Mrs. Donna Estrada has officially retired from World Compass Academy. Donna has been a cherished part of our kindergarten team and school community for several years. Her dedication, creativity, and love for her students have touched countless lives, and we will deeply miss her presence and her commitment to our mission.

To wrap up the school year, Ms. Powell, presented a deserving student with a very unique honor, a Castle Rock Police Department Challenge Coin. Originally awarded to the teacher for community service, it was passed forward to recognize Lauren's incredible resilience, curiosity, and refusal to give up when the work got tough. In tradition, a challenge coin is only gifted to recognize outstanding character, and we are so proud of Lauren's dedication and achievements this year!

What an incredible day of fun, teamwork, and school spirit! Our students brought their absolute best energy to the fields and the gym today, showing fantastic sportsmanship at every single station. Whether they were tugging their way to victory in Tug of War, dodging water balloons, tackling the obstacle course, or cooling down with well-deserved popsicles, the smiles and laughter lasted all day long. A massive thank you to all the staff, volunteers, and parent coordinators who helped make this annual tradition safe, smooth, and completely unforgettable for our school community!

We had a very special guest visit us recently! A student’s aunt, who is a neuroscientist specializing in taste buds, kindly came in to teach Ms. Stern's first grade class a fascinating class on the science of taste. The students learned a ton and thoroughly enjoyed the hands-on experiments and exercises she provided to show us exactly how our sense of taste works. We extend a huge thank you to her for sharing her incredible expertise and making science so much fun for our students!

Huge congratulations to our Math Olympiad Co-Champions!

Middle School Champions: James W. and Parker T.

Elementary School Champions: Robert S. and Liam R.

We are so proud of your incredible problem-solving skills!

Our 7th and 8th grade science classes had a unique hands-on learning experience as they participated in fetal pig dissections. This lab provides students with a detailed look at anatomy, allowing them to examine organ systems and biological structures they’ve been studying in class. This dissection is always a memorable milestone in our science curriculum.

While summer is a time for relaxation and play, it is also the perfect opportunity for students to practice everyday essentials. To help keep young minds sharp, we are excited to share a "Life Skills" packet for parents to work on with their kids over the break! This packet is filled with engaging, practical worksheets designed to teach foundational skills—like memorizing their home address and parents' phone numbers, learning how to properly address a letter, and practicing how to build a grocery list.

Life Skills Worksheets Link

It's not too early to think about Summer Reading! Students can register beginning Friday, May 1 for Douglas County Libraries Summer Reading 2026. Kids can earn prizes for themselves and compete for a cash gift for schools. Visit DCL.org

Sora Sweet Reads is designed for K-12 schools to encourage students to keep reading all year long. Sora is offering a collection of free, simultaneous-use eBooks (and select audiobooks) that spans grades K-12. These titles will be available to all DCSD students and staff May 18-August 24.

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful WCA alumni who participated in our honored tradition of escorting our kindergarteners to their graduation. Seeing our oldest and youngest students together is always a beautiful reminder of the tight-knit community we share.

To our graduating alumni: we wish you the absolute best of luck as you take your next steps into college, trade school, gap year, or headed to the work force. Never forget the foundation you built here, and always remember you can GO ANYWHERE! DO ANYTHING!

At WCA, we hold our alumni close to our hearts and are always delighted to hear about their accomplishments and adventures! We celebrate our alumni's successes and are proud to have been a part of their journey. Keep soaring, Cougars, and don't forget to keep us updated on your latest achievements! Go Anywhere! Do Anything!

Denver Events

Town of Castle Rock Events

French Cultural Center

2026/27 School Calendars K-8 & PreS/K

Douglas County Special Education Advisory Committee

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