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**New Information! Please Read**
Attendance
Based on last year’s attendance procedures at Summit View, we recognize that many families used the attendance email on our website to report their student’s absences. Our team is currently working on bringing that email option back for parents and guardians to report their student’s absences. In the meantime, please make sure to email your student’s teacher regarding their absence AND leave a message on our attendance line at 303-387-6802. We also are aware the attendance line is mentioning it is not available but still giving the option to leave a message. Please still leave a message as it does go through, we will be working on fixing that as well. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding while we work on getting this set up!
Visitor Badges/ Raptor App
When you are planning to visit the school, please bring your ID. Our Raptors are officially up and running! Please be patient with us as we work on printing your badge. If you would like to speed up the process of taking your picture you can download the Raptor App! If you need directions on how to set that up, please follow this link.
When it is all set up, please make sure to open the app before you enter the building to avoid internet failure. You will pull up your QR code in the app, scan it on the back of the raptors, ask your reasoning and then shortly after a badge will be printed. Please sign in and out in the red binder as well as signing in with raptor. When wearing your visitor badge, please make sure it is visible at all times while in the building. Thank you for your help in ensuring the safety of all our students and staff!
Late Drop-Off and Early Pick-Up
For late drop-off and early pick-up, we ask that parents walk their students into the school and check them in at the front desk. A Google form will be provided for you to complete, which will ask for your name, your student’s name, and the reason for the late drop-off or early pick-up, such as an appointment, tardiness, traffic, car problems, etc. This allows us to accurately record your student’s attendance.
When picking up your student early, please allow additional time to complete the form, for us to call your student down, and for them to walk to the front office.
With the busyness of the end of the day, we ask that if you need to pick up your student early, you please do so no later than 3:15 p.m. Thank you for allowing us to navigate this new school year together!
Watch Dog Dad
For all you Dads out there, wouldn't it be fun to spend lunch and recess with your student? If you are interested, keep an eye out in the future Mountain Peak Press for more information about signing up! Thank you all for your patience and we are excited to see you!
Reserved Parking Spots
Just a reminder for parents, if a parking spot has a name above it, it has been reserved for either a family or staff member. Please do not park in a reserved spot that is not yours. If you are interested in having a reserved parking spot for next year, you can look forward to bidding on one for our year's auction in the spring!
DONATE NOW to our Fund Run!
The Mountain Peak Fund Run fundraising is officially underway, and we’re off to a great start! Keep those donations coming as we work together toward our school-wide goal of $75,000. Every dollar makes a difference in supporting our students, staff, and Mountain Peak community—and we’ve got a lot of fun prizes lined up along the way!
Don’t forget to create and share your student’s Handbid fundraising page by clicking here!
Prefer to use cash or check? No problem! Donations can also be sent in an envelope to your child’s teacher or the front office. Donations are accepted until September 25th! Let’s keep the momentum going, Mustangs! Get those donations rolling and let’s make this Fund Run fundraiser a huge success!
And mark your calendars for the Fund Run on September 18th—get those running shoes ready,
Mustangs, because the countdown to run and FUN is on!
School Accountability Committee
Mountain Peak Community,
We are seeking dedicated community members to join our 2026–2027 School Accountability Committee (SAC).
To support a seamless inaugural year for MPE, the SAC Chairs from Heritage (Angela Andrews) and Summit View (John McIndoe) have agreed to serve as co-chairs for one final year. To complete our team, we have four key positions open:
Vice Chair: Assists the Co-Chairs and helps lead meetings in their absence.
Recorder: Takes meeting minutes and maintains committee records.
DAC Liaison: Attends District Accountability Committee meetings and serves as the bridge between district leadership and MPE.
Community Representative: Brings a local business or community perspective to support school goals.
For a more detailed descriptions on roles/responsibilities, click here. Your voice is vital to shaping MPE's future.
Next Steps & Important Dates:
Interest Form: If you would like to serve, please complete this form by Wednesday, September 9 (end of day).
Community Vote: If multiple candidates apply for a single role, a voting form will be sent to the community on Thursday, September 10.
First Meeting: Monday, September 28, 7:30 to 8:30 AM.
Note: The SAC will hold 3 to 4 total meetings throughout the school year, all from 7:30-8:30 am.
Come Cheer on the Mountain Peak Choir!
Join us at a Colorado Rockies game on September 22nd as the Mountain Peak Choir teams up with Sand Creek Choir to sing the National Anthem!
Tickets start at just $18!
Your ticket purchase helps support both school choir programs while supporting students at an amazing opportunity to perform at Coors Field!
Come cheer us on and enjoy a great night of baseball, music, and school spirit!
Click here to buy your ticket(s) now!
Battle of the Books is BACK!
Calling all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who love to read and enjoy a bit of competition! We will read a ton of great books and learn to work together as a team along the way.
Our informational parent meeting is on Wednesday, September 9th at 5:30 p.m. in the Mountain Peak library. Please join us! This meeting is for ALL families who have participated previously or are new to the activity. Battlers (students) are not required to attend this meeting. If your child is interested, but you cannot make the parent meeting, please email the coaches at mountainpeakbotb@gmail.com.
For up-to-date information on Battle of the Books, be sure to check out our webpage.
Mustangs Make History: Our First-Ever Talent Show
The first-ever Mustangs Have Talent Show is here! We want to see just how talented the students at Mountain Peak are!
Anyone can audition! Whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, tell jokes, or have another amazing talent, we want to see it!
How to Audition
Your act must be under 3 minutes long.
Your audition should be performance-ready.
Auditions will be submitted through a video submission.
You must also turn in a permission form to Ms. Hess.
All audition information and permission forms can be found HERE and outside the music room. Auditions are Due October 2nd.
Show us what you've got, Mustangs!
Conservation Club
CALLING ALL 4TH & 5TH graders who want to make a difference!
MEETING DETAILS
DAY: EVERY TUESDAY (SOME EXCEPTIONS)
START DATE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST
TIME: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
LOCATION: GALLOP ROOM 156A
PRICE: $50 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR
READY TO LEAD THE CHANGE? SPACE IS LIMITED! ASK A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO REGISTER AT MYSCHOOLBUCKS TO SECURE YOUR SPOT.
Colorado Rapids School Attendance Program
Colorado Rapids School Attendance Program:
Mountain Peak: Your Attendance Matters: Starting September 9th through October 9th, if you miss two days or fewer, you will receive a free ticket to a Colorado Rapids game of your choosing in October.
Leaders for Douglas County Schools
DCSD is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Leaders for Douglas County Schools Class.
Leaders for Douglas County Schools (LDCS) is a program designed to give Douglas County School District parents/guardians and community members the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understanding of our district's mission, operations and strategic priorities. The program is especially appropriate for those who are interested in becoming more active participants in their child's school or the school district as a whole in order to provide the brightest futures possible for each and every one of the 61,000 students across Douglas County School District.
Information and expectations can be found in this Application.
Applications will be accepted through September 11th and we will run them through a lottery system on September 14th. We will be capping the class size at 45 people. Thank you.
If you have any questions, please email Alison Rausch arausch@dcsdk12.org
PTO Meeting - Wednesday, 9/9
Please join us next Wednesday, September 9th at 8:30am in the cafeteria for our PTO meeting to discuss all of the upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
NEXT WEEK- Donuts with Dudes!
Donuts with Dudes is almost here! We’re looking forward to welcoming our Mustang crew and their
special dude on Thursday, September 10 from 7:45 - 8:30am at the MPE outdoor picnic tables. Come
enjoy some donuts, coffee, and a fun morning together before school!
(Spoiler alert: There will be more MPE spiritwear on hand and several AMAZING items up for drawing at
our opportunity tables, too!)
One important note: Please plan to stay with your child until the first bell rings at 8:25am.
Sponsorship Spotlight - Burn Boot Camp Highlands Ranch
A huge thank you to Burn Boot Camp Highlands Ranch for being a Gold Peak Sponsor of Mountain Peak Elementary! We are so grateful for their generous support of our school and our Mountain Peak community. Their partnership helps make a difference for our Mustangs!
Want to check out Burn Boot Camp? Take advantage of their FREE 3-day trial and see what they’re all about! Visit their website to sign up—and childwatch is included!
Community Events
Gather your family and friends for some great, discounted fun opportunities brought to you by the Foundation for Douglas County Schools. Please click this link to purchase tickets and find out more information!