HRHS Falcon Community Bulletin
Week of February 17, 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
- Thank you to all of the families who donated to Teacher Conference snacks last week.
- The National Honor Society is hosting their semi-annual blood drive on February 25th from 9:30am-1:30pm in the dance/wrestling room. Please sign up on this link. Community members donating should enter through the main visitors’ doors and check-in with security. Students donating must be over 16, all students under age 18 must have parent’s permission. Please contact Kayla Essner (kessner@dcsdk12.org) or Angie Yearous (akyearous@dcsdk12.org) for any questions or concerns.
- HRHS has 12 students presenting in the Continental League Art Show! Please stop by to support our Falcons, February 18 to March 12 at the Arapahoe Community College gallery.
- Just a reminder from the Color Calendar if you haven’t subscribed to the Google calendar, there is no late start on Friday!
--> OTHER IMPORTANT HRHS INFORMATION
- DCSD Legacy Campus applications for their 13 CTE Certification pathways are open until February 27. These are great opportunities for HRHS rising Juniors and Seniors.
- Make sure you’re following HRHS on Instagram: staff run accounts are @hrhs_athleticsandactivities; @hrhsafterprom @hrhsvolunteercoordinator and the school senate account is @hrfalcons
--> SENIOR NEWS
SENIOR AND GRADATION NEWS WEBSITE
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 your gown ASAP.
Want to help plan Senior Celebration? Our one and only meeting is next Tuesday, 2/17/25 at 7pm in the library. See signup (Help plan Senior Celebration) to rsvp.
Accessible graduation seat info coming soon to the Graduation Website linked above.
We are still missing 227 Senior Baby Pictures! Submit your jpg picture of your senior when they were 1-5 years old to hrhsafterprom@gmail.com
Senior Families, please consider donating to the Senior Fund to help pay for senior yard signs and senior breakfast.
Seniors - please report ALL scholarship offers you receive - instructions in the "Post Grad" section.
--> ACTIVITIES
Personalized auditorium seat labels can be purchased for $100 using this Google Form until March 31.
- Tickets for HRHS’s musical production of “BEETLEJUICE Jr.” March 4th-7th are on sale HERE $10 students/ $12 adults. Come out and support these talented Thespians!
- Cougar Run needs volunteers for their Culture Night February 26th from 4-8pm! Sign-up HERE
- Performing Arts Trip to Disney World Spring 2027! Come to our informational night Wednesday, February 25th at 6pm in the Auditorium. 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 Registration is OPEN!!
- 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)
--> ATTENDANCE
- All absences for appointments during the school day are to be reported on the Attendance Line (303-387-2502) 24 hours in advance. It is the responsibility of the STUDENT to stop at the Attendance window to pick up their leave pass, prior to their appointment time; passes are not delivered to classrooms.
--> COUNSELING UPDATES
- Off Campus CTE Programs: If you registered for any Off-Campus Programs for the 2026-2027 School Year, please make sure to fill out the application for each program you registered for. Applications are due February 27, and can be found at https://postsecondary.dcsdk12.org/registration. Reach out to your counselor if you have any questions!
Shadow Days: We will host one more shadow day this year for students who are considering enrolling at or learning more about Highlands Ranch on February 19th! If you know a family who is interested in this opportunity, please have them reach out to Janice Hapgood, Counseling Secretary, at 303.387.2564.
--> POST GRAD CENTER
- Here is the link to the 23rd 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, we have several colleges 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 as notices of spring college fairs!
- 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
- Want to help plan Senior Celebration? Our one and only meeting is this week, Tuesday, February 17 at 7pm in the library.
- It's time for senior baby pictures! Submit your jpg picture of just your senior when they were 1-5 years old to hrhsafterprom@gmail.com to be included in Senior Hall and the Senior Celebration video.
Senior Families, please consider donating to the Senior Fund to help pay for senior yard signs and senior breakfast.
- After Prom Restaurant Night is Wednesday, February 18 at Texas Roadhouse! Show the flyer anytime from 4-9pm and 10% of your bill will be donated back to After Prom! 10066 W. San Juan Way Littleton, CO 80127; Can’t make it? Donate HERE
School Accountability Committee (SAC)
- If you have topics you’d like to be considered for the agenda, email highlandsranchsac@gmail.com. Future meetings will be 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
--> 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