First Quarter 2025-2026

Welcome to DCSD's quarterly newsletter (replacing the former DCSD News monthly newsletter). In this brand new communication, you will find timely updates including:

• News and information applicable to the current quarter of the school year
• Action Item Reminders
• Event Dates
• Resources
• How to Stay Connected

Find Express Check-In HERE

Express Check-In is designed to help streamline beginning of the year paperwork. Not completing Express Check-In prior to the first day of school will not affect your child’s enrollment in any way, and your child will still be able to attend school as normal. Find answers and learn other FAQ’s about Express Check-In.

** Most DCSD schools follow the conventional calendar, with the following exceptions. Please contact these schools individually for their calendars: Renaissance Elementary Magnet School, Daniel C. Oakes High School, Eagle Academy, DCSD Charter Schools

Thanks to the 2024 Bond, DCSD has made significant progress this summer completing numerous projects that will directly benefit our students and staff. View the new interactive map to track progress and watch how some of your bond dollars were used this summer. Click below on each region's photo for a video update of school improvements. 🔨

A Parent's Guide to DCSD

Parents: Are your emergency communication preferences updated? Learn more about crisis communications in DCSD.

Wednesday, August 13 - First Day of School (for most DCSD schools)

Monday, August 18 - First Day of Kindergarten (for most DCSD elementary schools)

Monday, September 1 - Labor Day (District Offices Closed)

Monday, September 22 - Professional Development Day (No Students)

Monday - Friday, October 13 - 17 - Fall Break (No Students)

Tuesday, August 19, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 9, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 7, 5:00 p.m.

District Administration Building

620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock

Watch live on YouTube or on Comcast Channel 54

Read past Board Meeting Summaries

Learn more about DCSD's Board of Education

Parents, please encourage your students to submit their summer reading logs to their school librarian by Monday, August 18. Students can also fill out this online form using their DCSD email.

Winners will be notified by DCSD email after August 29!

Get ready to nominate your favorite teacher or staff member for an Apple Award! This annual tradition of the Foundation for Douglas County Schools honors exceptional educators and staff who are inspiring a love of learning in students and are trailblazing extraordinary innovation in our schools. Visit the Apple Awards website for more information.

Share good news about students, schools, staff and alumni and DCSD will celebrate district news each week in our Week In Review newsletter. Please submit good news here or use the QR code to submit.