HRHS Falcon Community Bulletin
Week of April 20, 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
- 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. Tickets will be sold at the Senate Window from Friday April 17th to Thursday April 23rd: one for $45 or two for $80. Students must present Minga ID at the time of purchasing (Minga will be used to check students in at the door as their ticket). If students are bringing guests from another school or Highlands Ranch underclassmen, they must have a guest form properly filled out and turned into the main office for admin signature by the end of the day; April 22! Please read this guest form carefully!. All Prom eligibility appeals will take place on April 22nd.
After Prom will be at Lucky Strike on Saturday, April 25 from 11pm-2am. It's a fun, safe party for your Juniors and Seniors following Prom. All Juniors, Seniors and their guests are invited to After Prom, even if you don’t go to Prom. Buy your After Prom Ticket ($15) HERE, complete registration and sign waiver HERE; Complete both before Friday, 4/24/26 and get 2 entries for the big After Prom prize raffles! Guest tickets may be purchased HERE.
Thank you for your support of student testing last week. The district has notified us that test reports should be available online to parents in mid June. In light of this they will no longer be mailing PSAT, CMAS and SAT results in the Fall.
--> OTHER IMPORTANT HRHS INFORMATION
- Please note that spring finals (except for seniors) are AFTER Memorial Day this year (May 26th-29th). Spring Final Exam Schedule. Prearranged absence forms are available in the main office if missing finals is unavoidable for your family.
- Enrollment is now open for the trip to France, Germany, and Switzerland in Spring 2027! Lock in your spot with only $95. Plus, enroll by April 30 and you’ll receive a $330 discount . Enroll and check out trip details here: www.eftours.com/3043261PU. Please email Mrs. Anderson any questions at janderson@dcsdk12.org
- It’s that time again, where people across the state nominate schools, programs and leaders for the Colorado Parent Magazine Family Favorites contest. You can submit nominations (once per day through May 15): www.coloradoparent.com/family-favorites/
- Make sure you’re following HRHS on Instagram: staff run accounts are NEW @thehighlandsranchhighschool, @hrhs_athleticsandactivities, @hrhsafterprom @hrhsvolunteercoordinator,@counselinghrhs, @hrhspostgrad, @hrfalcons
--> SENIOR NEWS
- HRHS graduation news website
- 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).
- Pre-Order now from the Commencement Group to have optional graduation lowers or gifts ready for you at the entrance to RedRocks! *The Commencement Group gives back a percentage of sales to HRHS.
- Seniors - please don’t forget to report ALL scholarship offers you receive to Mrs. Sadler in Post Grad.
- Graduate behavior expectation form is due April 30
- Senior Celebration is Monday, 5/18/26. We hope you and your family will join us to celebrate the Senior Class of 2026 at Mission Hills Auditorium in this parent run event. $10/person, purchase HERE. Senior Superlative winners will be announced.
- Senior Sunset will be at Redstone Stadium (Halftime Help) on Tuesday, May 12th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Music, snacks, and drinks will be provided. Photo op too!
- Senior parents please check your fees - fees are required to be cleared before Senior check out day 5/14/26!!
--> ACTIVITIES
HRHS Cosmo is collecting donations of new hair care and hygiene items for Hair Care for Foster Care. Hair Care for Foster Care is dedicated to supporting and uplifting the youth in Foster Care by providing essential items that many don't have the resources to access. Donations will be accepted at HRHS Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm until April 27th 2026.
Chamber Music Concert Thursday, April 23rd @ 7pm in the Auditorium. Come listen to our strings students showcase what they’ve learned.
Combined Choir and Band Pop Concert Wednesday, May 6th at 7pm in the lower gym.
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.
Calling all musicians! HRHS Marching Band 2026 kickoff is Saturday, May 2nd 8am-noon. Interest form in English HERE and Spanish HERE. Come see what we’re all about!
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. Tickets will be sold at the Senate Window starting April 17th. One for $45 or two for $80. Students must present ID at time of purchasing (Minga will be used to check students in at the door). If students are bringing guests from another school or Highlands Ranch underclassman, they must have a guest form properly filled out and signed by admin. Please read this form carefully. Looking forward to a great event! Follow @hrfalcons on Instagram.
--> ATHLETICS
- HRHS Signing Day Celebration - We will be having our Highlands Ranch Signing Day Celebration on May 5th at 3:00pm in the Lower Gym to celebrate the student athletes who have committed to continuing their athletic and academic career by playing and competing in a college sport. If you know of a student that would like to participate please have them complete this form by April 24th. Everyone is invited to this event, come support our athletes!!
- Barrel Man/Falcon Mascot Applications - Do you have a student who is interested in being the next HRHS Barrel Man or Mascot? Come see Ms. Hailey at the athletic window to apply!
- Denver Tennis Park - Offers youth programs and scholarships
- Visit our athletic website for athletic updates, head coach contact info, calendar of events and tickets.
--> ATTENDANCE
- Reminder that finals week is after Memorial Day this year--students planning on missing should complete this pre-arranged absence form so there’s a clear plan and communication for completing their course/final.
- Senior parents, please note only guardians can excuse attendance by calling 303-387-2502. We can excuse based on guardians in IC, not on someone being 18.
--> BUSINESS OFFICE
Senior parents please check your fees - fees are required All fees need to be cleared before Senior check out day 5/14/26!!
--> COUNSELING UPDATES
- Volunteer Opportunity: Student Volunteers for Extended School Year (ESY). We are looking for student volunteers to help with ESY. Students should be in 8th grade (going into 9th next year) or High School. Students will be assisting other students with learning activities under the supervision of a teacher. Please pass along this interest form to any interested students. It is a great way to get community service hours!
- Apprenticeship Career Expo: Please see this flyer for more information and register before April 28 here.
--> POST GRAD CENTER
- Here is the link to the 31st weekly post grad newsletter. There is information on summer jobs, summer camp, college offerings and scholarships. 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.
- SENIORS, have you made a decision about next year? Share it via Instagram by filling out the google form @hrhs2026.decisions. Also, wear your apparel representing the college, university, trade school, or military branch you plan to attend on May 1 for National College Decision Day.
--> LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
- As the end of year approaches, please remind your students to return their library books! Lost/overdue books accrue fines that will be deleted once books are returned.
- Please note: Due to staffing issues, the library will close at 3:00 (versus 3:30) from April 22nd-May 5th.
- 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 coordinator information in one place! Spring Newsletter, email dspetitt@dcsdk12.org with questions.
- Staff Appreciation Week starts May 4, less than a month away! Help us supply snacks, drinks and goodies for all the amazing 160 staff of HRHS. Sign up to bring goods or sign up to donate $$ and we will shower the staff with love and food all week long!
- After Prom is this week!! Sign up to help with supplies and prizes or to help AT After prom on 4/25/26. There are still a couple areas to help. Also, help decorate Senior Hall Friday, 4/24/26 between 11am & 4pm!
- After Prom will be at Lucky Strike on Saturday, April 25 from 11pm-2am. Its a fun, safe party for your Juniors and Seniors following Prom. All Juniors, Seniors and their guests are invited to After Prom, even if you don’t go to Prom. Buy your After Prom Ticket ($15) HERE, complete registration and sign waiver HERE; Complete both before Friday, 4/24/26 and get 2 entries for the big After Prom prize raffles! Guest tickets may be purchased HERE.
- 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. SENIORS! Pick up your senior yard sign when you come see Senior hall Monday, 4/27/26, 5-7pm, at the school.
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
- DCSD Parent Resource Center
DCSD Statement about Naviance Emails
DCSD Engagement Survey link for Families
Non-Discrimination Notice
Accessibility
Request form for meeting Translator