4/16/2026
April 16 2026
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Leaving a Legacy - April 23
Thursday, April 23rd, 4:00pm-6:30pm
Join us for our Leaving a Legacy Celebration as we honor 25 incredible years of Heritage Elementary! This special event will bring together our community for one last chance to walk the halls, share memories, and celebrate the legacy we’ve built together. Visit with former teachers, leaders, and families and enjoy a free, family-friendly evening with inflatables, music, and an open house. Food trucks will also be available with items for purchase.
Please click here to complete an informal RSVP so we can better plan for food trucks, giveaways, and activities.
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Important Library Information
MVHS Senior Clap Out, May 18th 2:15-3:05pm
The MVHS Clap Out is a special tradition where our MVHS Seniors who are Heritage Alumni return to walk the halls one final time. Current students line the hallways to celebrate them with high fives and well wishes, while families join us to share in a heartfelt farewell and send-off for our Senior Explorers.
2:15-2:25 pm:
Seniors will be asked to arrive in the main hallway . Parents will hang outside until we invite them in. Heritage staff will take a group photo in the main hall at 2:35pm! Don't be late!
Seniors will then enter the cafeteria and enjoy a special Eileen's cookie!
2:45 pm:
Heritage teachers will line their POD area with their students
We will invite parents of seniors in to line the main hallway at 2:45 **ALL parents should arrive by 2:45!
2:55 pm:
Seniors will leave from cafeteria and and walk through all pod areas
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Tech News
We are excited to introduce Curipod, an interactive learning platform that will be used with students in grades 2–6. Curipod allows students to actively participate in lessons by responding to questions, sharing ideas, and engaging in creative activities like drawing and polls. It also helps teachers design engaging lessons and provide timely feedback. Student privacy and safety are a priority, and the platform follows school data protection guidelines.
Lazy Dog - April 29 & 30
Dine for a Cause!
Join us at Lazy Dog Restaurant on April 29 & 30 for a special fundraiser where great food meets a great purpose! Bring your friends, family, and appetite—because every bite helps make a difference. Whether you're craving comfort food or just looking for an easy way to give back, this is the perfect opportunity to support while you dine.
Dates: April 29 & 30
Location: Lazy Dog Restaurant
Let them know that you’re with Heritage. All profits will follow us to Mountain Peak.
Community Events through The Foundation
The Foundation for Douglas County Schools has some great Community Events already lined up for our school community!
Detailed information can be found on the Community Event page of The Foundation's website. All tickets can be purchased directly from that page as well. Current offerings include tickets to the Colorado Rockies, Rapids, Avalanche, Air Force Falcons, Elitch Theme Park, Lone Tree Arts Center, DCPA and more - check back often for new opportunities to be added!
These are fun, discounted opportunities, and a portion of each ticket purchased goes back to DCSD!