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November 2023 November 2023

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Douglas County Says YES to 5A!

THANK YOU Douglas County voters for saying yes to ballot initiative 5A! This means our teachers and staff will receive salary increases that will make their pay more competitive with surrounding school districts. In addition, DCSD will be able to enhance security staffing in our schools. The passage of 5A is a HUGE celebration for our district, our staff, and our students! The support that we have seen from our community has been amazing, especially considering the tax environment we were contending with. One thing is clear - our community is behind our schools and our staff and we are incredibly grateful.
Thank You Douglas County for Saying Yes to 5A
Watch Thank You Videos from DCSD Staff
Compilation Video: Thank you, Douglas County Voters!

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  • Learn about Kindergarten Registration for 2024-2025
  • Find mental health resources for my student
  • Read DCSD's A Parent's Guide
  • Learn about weather delays and closures

Important Updates and News from Around DCSD 🗞️ Important Updates and News from Around DCSD 🗞️

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DCSD Staff, Schools Named Colorado Parent Magazine “Family Favorites”

Each year, Colorado Parent Magazine honors local businesses, services, and attractions that make Colorado a great place to raise kids. Families across Colorado vote for their favorites. Douglas County School District schools and principals received many honors in the 2023 Family Favorites! Read more »

One Book One District

This week marks DCSD's 3rd annual One Book One District literacy program, hosted by the District Library and Media Center. Schools and the school district are participating in a variety of events centered around the book Becoming a Good Creature by author Sy Montgomery, including a virtual meet and greet with the author. In addition, schools are still collecting items for the One Book One District toiletry drive for SECOR Cares (over 24,000 items have been collected to date). The schools with the most donations will earn $500 in books for their library!


Last weekend, DCSD hosted the first-ever One Book One District Community Kickoff Event and it was a huge success. Many families joined the event to visit with therapy dogs, chickens from Sedalia Elementary, and booths from participating vendors and partners. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible!

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8th Grade Career Expo

Nearly 2,000 students from across our school district attended the 13th annual 8th Grade Career Expo at the DCSD Legacy Campus on November 10. This event, hosted by the Foundation for Douglas County Schools, provides 8th-grade students the opportunity to visit with over 40+ employers and explore possible career pathways. Students were able to ask questions, experience hands-on demonstrations, and discover possible career opportunities. Thank you to all of the sponsors, employers, and volunteers who made this important expo possible!

Faces of DCSD: Meet Officer Dave Knight, School Resource Officer

He's no stranger to Castle Rock Middle School, as he attended CRMS as a young child. With a deep passion for his community, he now serves as the School Resource Officer for the Blue Knights! Meet Castle Rock Police Department Officer Dave Knight. He recently added a four-legged partner to his routine and Ru, a two-year-old Husky Malamute mix, are quite popular on campus!
Faces of DCSD: Officer Dave Knight, School Resource Officer, Castle Rock Middle School

Open Enrollment is Now Open

The first round for open enrollment is now open for the 2024-2025 school year.


*Open enrollment is for families wishing to enroll their student(s) in a school other than their assigned neighborhood school.


Enrollment closes on December 1 at 4:00 pm. Schools will extend offers of open enrollment based on space availability by December 8. Parents can see offers in the EngagED Parent Portal on December 11 at 8:00 am and will have until December 18 at 4:00 pm, to log back in and accept any open enrollment offers. In the event a family does not receive any offers during the first round, they will remain on a waitlist for the second round of Open Enrollment, which opens on Monday, January 22 at 8:00 am. More information. >>


Families who are open-enrolled at a neighborhood school or attend a charter school who wish to return to the neighborhood school associated with their home address for the next school year will need to complete an intent to return form by January 10.

Read the DCSD Advanced Academics & Gifted Ed Newsletter

Events 🗓️ Events 🗓️

Parent University: The Importance of Literacy in Child Development

Wednesday, November 29 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Online webinar

Registration coming soon!

Watch past Parent University webinars on the DCSD website.


Colorado Gives Day — Double Up for DougCo Kids!

Tuesday, December 5

On Colorado Gives Day, Westerra Credit Union will match your gift to the Foundation for Douglas County Schools up to $10,000.

Learn more at ColoradoGivesDay.org


2023 Computer Science Expo

Hosted by Mountain Vista HS Engineering and Computer Science Department, Coding Club, and Cybersecurity Club

Tuesday, December 5 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Mountain Vista High School, Room U213 and U214

10585 Mountain Vista Ridge, Highlands Ranch


Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship (VALE) Info Nights

Thursday, November 16 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tuesday, December 12 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

VALE, 15653 Brookstone Drive, Parker

Step inside and discover the gifts of Douglas County's latest high school, unveiled just this August.

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  • DCHS's FFA Students Showcase their Animals on Barnyard Day
  • DCSD Bridge Graduates Transition to DCSD Transportation Staff Members
  • Daniel C. Oakes High School Partners with the Backpack Society
  • Tornado Creates a New Outdoor Learning Space at Sand Creek Elementary

Board of Education Board of Education

Board of Education Special Meeting
Thursday, November 30 at 5:00 p.m.

Watch live on YouTube or on Comcast Channel 54


Regular Board of Education Meeting

Tuesday, December 12 at 5:00 p.m.

Watch live on YouTube or on Comcast Channel 54

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In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The School District's Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Aaron Henderson, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, complianceofficer@dcsdk12.org, 303-387-0127.
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