HRHS Falcon Community Bulletin
Week of March 2, 2026
Our Falcon Community Bulletin
We have highlights that apply to most families at the top with abbreviated department update sections below.
--> WHAT'S NEW AND IMPORTANT
- Tickets for HRHS’s musical production of “BEETLEJUICE Jr.” March 4th-7th are on sale HERE Boosters will have flowers available for purchase. Refreshments sold only BEFORE the show, as there is no intermission (cash preferred). All proceeds benefit the theater program.
--> SENIOR NEWS
Parents please make note of the graduation news website and check it periodically for updates.
- Graduation gowns must be purchased from Jostens; gowns that were purchased before last school year may not be worn at graduation due to color change! Order a gown and other items here.
Accessible graduation seat info coming soon to the Graduation Website linked above.
Senior Families: please consider donating to the Senior Fund (to help pay for senior yard signs and senior breakfast) and the Graduation Fund (to help pay for gowns for students in need).
Graduation speaker and performer application forms are now available online or in the main office.
--> ACTIVITIES
Performing Arts Trip to Disney World Spring 2027 Sign up through March 13th. Information and enrollment options HERE. HRHS students 9th-12th grade for the 2026-2027 school year enrolled in a Performing Arts class are eligible. This trip only happens every 4 years, so don’t miss out!
--> ATHLETICS
- Spring Sports begin TODAY (2/23) - Make sure you’re Registered!!
- Tom Sylva Memorial Scholarship - Apply Now!
In loving memory of Tom Sylva, whose life was marked by compassion, joy, and dedication to others, this scholarship is awarded to a student who embodies the spirit Tom carried so effortlessly—a spirit rooted in kindness, purpose, and a deep desire to improve the lives of those around them.
Applicants will complete the attached application and submit to tomsylvafoundation@gmail.com by 3/16/26!
(Baseball, Boys Swim, Boys Volleyball, Girls Golf, Girls Soccer, Girls Tennis, Track, Boys Lacrosse @ ThunderRidge, Girls Lacrosse @ Rock Canyon)
--> ATTENDANCE
- With spring just around the corner, please make sure you remind your student of the importance of attending school! Attendance is a better predictor of graduation than test scores!
- Just a reminder, only guardians can excuse attendance by calling 303-387-2502.
- As the end of the year is approaching and sickness abounds, please consider CDE’s guidance on “How Sick is Too Sick?” when trying to figure out if a student should attend or not. We encourage students to be here when following those guidelines.
--> SCHOOL NURSE UPDATE
Each year, we are required to send the attached immunization Letter to all families. The letter outlines our compliance and exemption rates for required immunizations.
--> COUNSELING UPDATES
- Junior Meetings: Counselors are meeting one-on-one with juniors to start exploring and planning for next steps after graduation. We would like to have students schedule their appointment during an off period or ACCESS, and we do our best to get students back to their regular class as soon as we can. Questions? Reach out to the counselors.
--> POST GRAD CENTER
- Here is the link to the 25th weekly post grad newsletter. The information is also accessible via the post grad website. Feel free to contact Mrs. Sadler should you have any questions at ksadler@dcsdk12.org or 303-387-2578.
- JUNIORS and SOPHOMORES, this is a busy week for college fairs and visits. On Wednesday (3/4), Seattle Pacific University, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Samford University, Whitworth University and Bushnell University will be stopping by to answer questions and share what life on campus is like. This is a great opportunity to explore options with minimal effort. A list of planned visits is listed in the post grad newsletter, as well the locations of the spring college fairs Thursday, Saturday and our own at ranch next Tuesday.
- SENIORS, please let Mrs. Sadler know of all scholarship offers you receive, even if you don't accept the award. When you receive award letters, please forward the email, bring it in, snap a picture or email a typed summary. This includes any scholarship offered to you: need based, academic, athletic, etc.
- Please include the name of the scholarship, the total amount of $$ awarded and indicate if it is a one time scholarship or for all four years.
- Specific information (names, amounts) will not be published. The total $$ earned by the class of 2026 will be announced during our Honors Convocation ceremony in May and reported to the district.
--> LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
- Save the Date! The 3E Club is hosting the 3rd Annual HRHS Cultural Night on Friday, March 27th from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Commons. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend! Students and families are encouraged to bring homemade dishes from their culture to share with the community. Students can earn community service hours for volunteering to work a shift, preparing a homemade dish, or performing a song or dance from their culture. Email Gina Bernacchi, Teacher Librarian, with any questions: gmbernacchi@dcsdk12.org.
- The Science department is submitting the textbook Basic Chemistry by Timberlake & Timberlake (©2020) for district approval. If you have any questions about the process, please contact Gina Bernacchi at gmbernacchi@dcsdk12.org. If you have questions about the textbook, please contact Patrick Gile, Chemistry Teacher, at pgile1@dcsdk12.org.
- Free student tutoring is available from the National Honor Society during Access, after school (Monday-Thursday), and before school (Fridays). Just click this link to sign up: Sign up for NHS Tutoring.
--> PARENT INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- All volunteer information in one place! Volunteer Coordinator Newsletter, email dspetitt@dcsdk12.org with questions or follow on Instagram @hrhsvolunteercoodinator
- Submit your jpg picture of your senior when they were 1-5 years old to hrhsafterprom@gmail.com. Last day to submit this is Friday, April 3, 2026.
After the baby picture, have your student send in candid pictures of your senior and their senior friends to be used in a video for Senior Celebration on Monday, May 18. Upload pictures HERE. Or, email them to dspetitt@dcsdk12.org
- Senior Families, please consider donating to the Senior Fund to help pay for senior yard signs and senior breakfast.
- After Prom is next month!! Only two more planning meetings. The meeting is Wednesday, March 11 at 7pm in the HRHS Library, everyone is welcome, RSVP Here. Signup to help with supplies and prizes or to help AT After prom on 4/25/26.
- Help decorate Senior Hall 4/24/26 between 11am & 4pm!
School Accountability Committee (SAC)
HRHS SAC website.
If you have topics you’d like to be considered for the agenda, email highlandsranchsac@gmail.com. Remaining meetings this year are March 2 and May 4.
Falcon Academic Boosters (FAB)
- If you have any questions please email hrhsfab@dcsdk12.org at any time! To learn more about what the FAB does please visit us at our website. The next meeting will be April 13th.
--> District Information and Opportunities
High Risk, High Reward: Understanding Social Media’s Impact on Youth
Video Overview Parent Handout: Youth Social Media Use: A Call to Action
The Good and Bad of Social Media: What the Research Tells Us
- Infinite Campus Parent App Tips
Non-Discrimination Notice
Request form for meeting Translator