Huskie Happenings

• Sep 4 - Picture Re-Takes, 8:00am - 2:00pm @ North Gym
• Sep 7 - Labor Day - No School
• Sep 9 - NFL Jersey Day
• Sep 10th - Eat at Chick-fil-a to support After Prom, 6:00am - 10:00pm @ both Castle Rock locations (see flyer below for details)
• Sep 14th - SAC Meeting, 4:30pm - 5:30pm @ the DCHS Library
• Sep 16th - Eat at Raising Cane's to support After Prom, 10:00am - 10:00pm (see flyer below for details)
• Sep 17th - Homecoming Assembly, 9:30am @ Main Gym
• Sep 19th - Homecoming Dance, 7:00pm - 9:00pm @ Main Gym
• Looking Ahead - Sep 29 - IB Junior Induction, 6:00pm - 8:00pm @ Auditorium

- Make Up-Pictures: September 4, 8am-2pm in the North Gym.

- Picture Re-takes: September 22, 8am-12pm in the North Gym.

- Senior Yearbook Photos in School Sessions: September 23 & 24, 8am-2pm between the North and South buildings. Sign up your SENIOR here if they have not done a studio session at Monty Nuss.

- Senior graduation meeting with Jostens re: Caps and Gowns: September 23, 9:18-10am, in the auditorium.

- Sophomore meeting with Jostens re: class rings: September 23, 10am-10:53am, in the auditorium.

- Parent/Teacher Conferences: September 23, 4-7pm (more information will be sent closer to the date).

Dear Families,

As we move into the fall, we want to highlight a critical date for our district: Thursday, October 1, 2026. Student count day is the official date each fall when Colorado school districts record their enrollment numbers, which the state then uses to calculate per-pupil funding for the year.

The state determines our funding based on three factors around this date: your student's active enrollment, their scheduled instructional time, and their daily attendance. To ensure our funding is accurate, the state evaluates attendance specifically on October 1st and during the standard two-week window encompassing the week before and the week after Count Day.

How you can help support our schools:

• Make Attendance a Priority: Please make every effort to ensure your student is present and engaged in their learning on Thursday, October 1st.

• Keep the Momentum: Consistent attendance throughout the entire two-week window surrounding Count Day is strongly encouraged to ensure accurate state reporting.

• Communicate Absences: We understand illnesses and emergencies happen. If your child is sick, please notify our attendance office right away. Proper documentation allows us to navigate state exceptions if a student must miss the exact count date.

Hey Huskies!

Marching Band is hosting a competition October 3 and we need help to run it! DCMI brings in bands from all over the metro area and it is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the DC Marching Band. It's an all day event with merch, concessions, and some amazing musicians! Any students who want to volunteer should fill out this interest form, parents and family members can use the adult sign-up form. Thank you so much for helping us make this a success!!

JROTC will host a meet and greet with Colorado's "High School to Flight School" recruiter. He will discuss the program and how to apply. He will be here on 25 Sep 2026, in the JROTC classroom 65S, during both lunch periods. All are welcome to attend.

Please encourage your students to enter our annual "Battle of the Books" competition.

It's a fun way to meet new friends, read together, and compete.

They can email Matt Adams (madams5@dcsdk12.org) to join or ask questions, and they can start picking books for the battle here!

Are you interested in participating in the IB Diploma or Scholar Program your junior and senior year? Make sure you register soon! To register, please complete one of the forms linked below, depending on what program you are interested in:

• Diploma Program Registration

• Scholar Program Registration

If you are unsure, I suggest registering for the Diploma Program (DP) so we can make sure you are on the right path. You can always switch programs prior to your junior year!

Want more information about our programs? You can complete the Interest Form to be contacted by the coordinator and reference the IB Program Guidance Booklet in the meantime.

The Huskie International Baccalaureate Parent Organization is the parent support organization for the IBO chapter at Douglas County High School (DCHS) in Castle Rock, Colorado. It was formed by the parents of DCHS students who are in the IB program. If you have a student currently in the IB program (DP, Scholar or Course) or an underclassman who will be in one of the programs, we would love to have you! Email huskieibpo@gmail.com to be added. Our next meeting is Thursday, September 3 from 6pm - 7pm virtually and in person in the IB Office (Room 31 North). Visit the IBPO page on our website for more information.

The purpose of the School Accountability Committee is to inform, encourage and provide opportunities for parent and community members to be involved in the planning and evaluation of the school's instructional program and quality improvement processes. SAC wants you our parents to get involved. Join us at our next meeting dates of the 2026/2027 school year!

Please click the photo to take you to our website for more info.

26-27 SY:

September 14, 2026 @ 4:30-5:30pm in the DCHS Library

October 5, 2026 @ 4:30-5:30pm in the DCHS Library

November 9, 2026 @ 4:30-5:30pm in the DCHS Library

February 8, 2027 @ 4:30-5:30pm in the DCHS Library

April 5, 2027 @ 4:30-5:30pm in the DCHS Library

Friday night lights are great, but the real magic starts long before game day—right here in the band room! 🥁🎺

Behind every high-energy performance under the stadium lights are endless hours of practice, repetition, and hustle. Huge shoutout to Mr. Sal Hernandez for his relentless dedication and leadership, and to the entire DCHS Band for putting in the work day in and day out.

The incredible energy you brought to Friday night's game started right here. Thank you for setting the tempo for our whole school!

In Ms. Karen Borgsmiller’s Algebra II class, IB learning comes to life as students transform real-world scenarios into functional data! Linear equations and complex functions take on real meaning as students read scenario-based prompts, model relationships, and interpret data through graphing.

By analyzing these real-world contexts, students embody key IB Learner Profile acting as analytical Thinkers, probing deeper patterns as Inquirers, and communicating abstract mathematical concepts with precision.

- Community Service - To graduate you must have 20 hours of community service completed. Questions? Talk to Mrs.Hartman in the Counseling Office.

-Click above for full Counseling Update

After Prom may feel far away but it takes a mountain of resources to make this event come to life and keep your kids safe the night of Prom. Please consider helping and here are a few ways how you can.

- Sign up to volunteer (reach out to ekoehlermathena@dcsdk12.org)

- Donate (scan the QR code or click the photo below)

- Participate in our give back night at Chick-fil-a on September 10th. Go to either Castle Rock Chick-fil-a location September 10th all day. To participate, use your mobile app and place your order at your desired location. Then on the review screen tap the "Support Community Care Event" button and put in the code "afterprom" to complete your order.

- Participate in our give back night at Raising Canes on September 16th. Go to the Castle Rock location from 10-10 on the 16th. Mention our fundraiser or use the code RCFUND96 online and in the app to help our cause!

- Purchase your holiday decor early with Lynch Creek Farms and use our campaign code! See flyer below for details.