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Professional Development Day- No Students

Get ready, Chaparral! The Homecoming dance is almost here. To make sure everyone has a great time, please remember the following:

• Guest forms are due to the Activities Window by 3:00 p.m. on September 24th.

• A Chaparral student (enrolled in two or more classes) may only bring one guest.

We can't wait to see you there!

You may have seen a segment on the news recently in conjunction with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office about the Senior Assassin Game that senior students across our district play. This is a student-initiated activity and is not sponsored nor sanctioned by the school. Sometimes students are having fun and don't always think about the outside perception. We hope that you will take a minute to watch this video and have a conversation with your student.

Nomination for the 2026 Apple Awards opens September 15. Be sure to visit this webpage to submit your nomination(s) between September 15 and October 20!

Each year, 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. Over the years, the annual Apple Awards has grown to engage the entire community, bringing in thousands of nominations every year for teachers and staff members across our school district.

The 2026 Apple Awards Gala will be held on Saturday, March 28 at the DCSD Legacy Campus. Learn more about this event!

Recently the Tri-M Music Honor Society at Chaparral High School hosted an informational meeting about how you can participate and make a difference in our music community! Our goal is to Perform, Lead, and Serve! Any Chaparral student currently enrolled in a music class (band, orchestra, choir, piano, guitar, or music theory) with an overall GPA of 3.0 is eligible to join our club. Our club fee is $35 and we will meet during the second Thursday of the month to plan activities including performing at nursing homes and the Giving Machine and attending the CMEA Conference in January. Complete the Tri-M Application before September 24 or contact your music teacher or the performing arts assistant for more information. We look forward to welcoming new students to our society.

Parents Teacher conferences are October 2nd. If you are willing to contribute a food item or monetary donation please sign up on the sign up genius.

Questions? Please contact Heidi Posavad at Heidi.Posavad@dcsdk12.org

Hey there, Chaparral community!

Douglas County High School Battle of the Books is underway!

If students would like to participate, they should see Mr. Larson in the Chap Library or send him an email (dllarson@dcsdk12.org). They can sign up as a complete team of four, or with a friend or two, or even as a solo act; he'll help them find a team. The date of competition is Saturday, February 7th, and the high school version of Battle of the Books is EPIC and JOYFUL!!!!!

Chaparral Athletics celebrated their second Athletic Hall of Fame event on September 6. The Chaparral High School Athletic Hall of Fame serves as a means of recognizing, persevering, and honoring athletes, coaches and individuals who made significant contributions to the athletic programs at Chaparral High School.

This year's honorees were:

• Ron Peterson - Significant Contributor
• Ed Anderson - Coach
• Josh Adams - Basketball
• Emily Moore - Softball & Basketball
• Nicole Dalton - Volleyball
• Brendon Austin - Football
• Jordan Serena - Baseball
• 2010 Girls Volleyball Team
• 2011 Girls Volleyball team

Hall of Fame Website

Pictured: Ron Peterson with Gary Thompson

Pictured: Ed Anderson with Ryan Dunn

Brendon Austin, Nicole Dalton, Emily Moore, Josh Adams and Jordan Serena

T.R. Ellis, managers and members of the 2010 & 2011 Girls State Champion Volleyball Teams

Congratulations to the Boys Tennis Team for soundly defeating Rock Canyon yesterday 6-1! Great win guys

There will be a Freshmen Baseball Camp on October 7through 9 from 3:20-5:30 p.m. Sign up through Coach DiGiosio in 507L.

College & Career Newsletter

ASVAB- October 21

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, or ASVAB, is a multiple-choice test used by the U.S. military to determine enlistment eligibility and potential career paths within the armed forces. It assesses various aptitudes and knowledge areas relevant to military jobs. The test helps match individuals with suitable roles based on their strengths and abilities. The date for the ASVAB has been changed from Wednesday, October 8th to Tuesday, October 21.. Here is a link to the registration form: Fall 2025 ASVAB The deadline to register is October 10

Activities Newsletter for September

Welcome to senior year!

The CHS Yearbook staff hopes it is amazing and that you get to soak in every moment! We’ll be there to capture it for your yearbook.

Before you get busy with the year, please take the time to send us your senior portrait. The deadline is October 17 but we’re accepting portraits now! Click here to submit your portrait!

Thank you for helping us celebrate the class of 2026!

P.S. Make sure to reserve your copy of the yearbook today for the best pricing through MySchoolBucks!

Looking for community service opportunities? Please visit our NEW opportunities page!

Would you be interested in being a Business Sponsor for the 2026 Wish Week?

Email stugo@chaparralhs.org.

Operation Homefront hosts the Military Child of the Year® Awards. The awards are open to military children between the ages of 13-18. There are 7 recipients 1 child from each branch of the services and each recipient receives $10,000 CASH, a laptop, other donated goodies, and a 3-day trip to Washington, DC with us and their families.

Children are entered by nominations. Anyone that knows a military child can nominate any military child. So, you may nominate CHS students, friend’s children, siblings and best friends. The awards are open to Active Duty, Reserves AND Veteran children. The program is entirely FREE and exclusive to military children. Nominations are OPEN NOW through December 2nd!!

Danielle Campbell
Program Coordinator, Family Support Services
Danielle.Campbell@OperationHomefront.org

The new school year has begun and along with that so has a new year of DCSD's Parent University topics. Whether you’re brand new to DCSD or a long-time parent, Parent University is a free resource designed to support and empower families as they navigate the school years. Each month we explore a new topic based on what matters most to you - our DCSD parents and caregivers.

This year, we’re excited to introduce Parent University as a podcast! Thanks to your feedback, we’ve shifted from Zoom to a more flexible format, giving you the chance to listen anytime, anywhere. The podcast also allows our guests to dive deeper into conversations, offering even more helpful insights for your parenting journey. Our first Parent University podcast discusses back-to-school anxiety and offers tools and tips for families to help manage that anxiety. Listen to the podcast here.

If you would like to suggest a topic of interest for a future Parent University episode, please fill out this form. Thank you to our Parent University podcast sponsor, HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge, for their continued support and partnership.

Thursday, October 23

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

DCSD Legacy Campus

Learn more about DCSD Postsecondary Readiness at the Career Path Expo. This expo will showcase many opportunities available to our students including Career and Technical Education (CTE), concurrent enrollment, work-based learning experiences and fifth and sixth year programs. Students from across the district will share their experiences and how these programs are helping them prepare for future success.

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• September 22- Professional Development Day, no students

• September 22-27- Homecoming Week

• September 24 - SAC Meeting

• October 2- Parent/Teacher Conferences

• October 8 - PSAT/NMSQT Testing Day

• October 10 - End of the First Quarter

• October 13 - 17 - Fall Break, school is closed

• November 5 - Chaparral Showcase (Eighth Grade Open House)

• November 12 - SAC Meeting

Chaparral High School

Principal: Greg Gotchey

15655 Brookstone Dr. Parker, CO 80134

Phone: 303-387-3500

Fax: 303-387-3501

Attendance: 303-387-3502