HRHS Falcon Community Bulletin
Week of March 9, 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
- The next After Prom planning meeting is Wednesday, March 11 at 7pm in the HRHS Library. RSVP Here. After Prom is at Lucky Strike this year!! Sign up to help with supplies and prizes or to help at After prom on 4/25/26.
- Instrumental Music Concert Friday, March 13th @ 7pm in the auditorium. Entrance is free!
- HRHS Falcon Academic Boosters is now accepting End of year Staff Appreciation donations until April 17th. More details and information here.
--> OTHER IMPORTANT HRHS INFORMATION
- Enhanced Security for Student Infinite Campus Access is starting today. The DCSD IT Department is making an important security enhancement by enabling Google Single Sign-On (SSO) for all student accounts. Students will navigate to the Infinite Campus login page, they will select the dedicated Google SSO login button labeled "Student Login."
- Make sure you’re following HRHS on Instagram: staff run accounts are @hrhs_athleticsandactivities; @hrhsafterprom @hrhsvolunteercoordinator, the counseling dept is @counselinghrhs, Post grad is @hrhspostgrad, and the school senate account is @hrfalcons;
- Dream about traveling the world? Come to our informational meeting on April 7 at 6:00 PM to learn more about the France, Germany, and Switzerland student trip in Spring 2027. Your family can RSVP to the meeting here or contact Julie Anderson at janderson@dcsdk12.org for more information.
--> 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).
Student application forms for graduation speaker and performer are now available.
Mandatory Senior Class Meeting is scheduled during Homeroom on Tuesday, March 24th, following Spring Break.
--> ACTIVITIES
- Performing Arts Trip to Disney World Spring 2027 Sign up now! 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!
- Volunteer at the Cougar Run Elementary's Family Glow Dance!! Thursday, March 12 from 4:30-7:30. Help greet guests and distribute freebies, food, and merch available for purchase. Help set up and clean up before and after the event. Bring the energy and enthusiasm!!! Sign Up Here!
- Prom will be at Wings Over the Rockies CENTENNIAL LOCATION on Saturday, April 25th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Address: 13005 Wings Way, Centennial, CO 80112. This year’s theme is Passport to Prom. More information coming out in the next several weeks. Follow @hrfalcons on Instagram.
- Winter Guard and Winter Percussion are having a free Friends and Family show at HRHS on March 23 at 6:30pm.
--> ATHLETICS
- Spring Sports have started - 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
- Is your family leaving a little early or coming back a little late from Spring Break? Remember to use the Extended Absence Form for any absences beyond 3 days.
- Senior parents, please note 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.
--> 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.
- Free SAT Prep with Google Gemini: Google partnered with The Princeton Review to bring full-length, no-cost practice SATs directly to you in the Gemini app. To access the test preparation materials, you or your student will need to sign in to Gemini with a personal Google account. Then you just enter the prompt, “Please help me study for the SAT”. For more details, please follow this link
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- Here is the link to the 26th 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, HRHS college fair is Tuesday during access. Today, Reps from University of Utah and Ole Miss 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.
- SENIORS, have you made a decision about next year? Share it via Instagram by filling out the google form @hrhs2026.decisions.
--> 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.
- 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
After Prom is next month at Lucky Strike!! Only 2 more planning meetings. Next one is this week, Wednesday, March 11 at 7pm in the HRHS Library. RSVP Here. Sign up to help with supplies and prizes or to help at After prom on 4/25/26.
- 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.
Support the band program by buying a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts. For every $14 donation, you’ll receive a digital voucher for one dozen original glazed donuts from Krispy Kreme, redeemable at any Krispy Kreme location. The vouchers will be emailed after the fundraiser ends, around May 1st.
- 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. The next HRHS SAC meeting will be May 4. April 6 HRHS is hosting all of our Feeder Schools for a combined SAC.
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
- DCSD Parent Resource Center:
- Avalanche tickets benefitting the Foundation for Douglas County Schools
- Colorado Rockies tickets in April and May benefitting the Foundation for Douglas County Schools
- 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