3/5/2026
March 5 2026
Save The Date
3/7 - Sweetheart Dance, 6-8 pm
3/13 - MPE PTO Interest Form Due
3/16 - 3/20 - Spring Break - No School
4/10- Silent Auction, 5 - 10:30 pm
School Information
Running Club
Running Club is open to the first 80 participants 2nd–6th grade students.
Location: Heritage school field (school gym if weather does not cooperate)
Dates: Tuesday mornings (March-May)
March 24th, March 31st, April 7th, April 14th, April 21st, April 28th, May 5th, May 12th, May 19th, May 26th
When: 7:30-8:25 (Ms. Lelo will supervise until school begins)
Dropoff: Members can be dropped off in the carloop for 7:30 **Please do not drop off earlier**
Signup: Cost $40 and includes a shirt. Please sign up via MySchoolBucks beginning Monday, March 2nd. Signup will be closed on March, 15th ***NO LATE EXCEPTIONS*** Click here for more information
Sweetheart Dance, March 7th
Put on your poodle skirts, slick back your
hair, and lace up those saddle shoes,
it’s time to dance the night away!
Join us for a 1950s-themed Sweetheart Sock Hop, a special evening at school filled with music, dancing, and memories to last a lifetime. This event is designed for daughters and a special male in their life to enjoy a fun-filled night together on the dance floor. (Click the image directly below to purchase tickets or click here).
PLEASE HELP! Volunteers Needed!
Help to make the night truly enchanting! Please click this link to help volunteer for set up, during the event serving ice cream and root beer floats and/or clean up.
Auction Update
Attention Heritage & Summit View Families!
We have sold 50 tickets!! Congratulations to our Loveland Ski Ticket Winner: Alexis Nieves!
BUY YOUR TICKETS BEFORE March 13th!
Break out the neon and nostalgia and come together for one unforgettable night! Join the Mountain Peak Elementary community for an adults-only ’80s & ’90s themed Silent Auction that’s all about connection, fun, and supporting our NEW school. Be sure to buy your tickets early! Space is LIMITED! Don’t miss the chance to celebrate together and support Mountain Peak Elementary! Grab your tickets now! Click here to learn more!
District Information
DCSD emails
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Thank you for helping us stay connected!
Thanks!
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PTO Updates
MPE - PTO Interest Form
As we unify into one Mountain Peak Elementary PTO, we need YOUR involvement! If you are interested in being involved in the PTO in any capacity — whether serving on the Board, planning an event, or volunteering to lend a helping hand — please complete the PTO Interest Form. Submitting the form lets us know you are interested, and we will follow up with you! Click HERE to complete the PTO Interest Form. The deadline to submit the form is Friday, March 13th.
Watch D.O.G.S.
HEY DADS!!! We want YOU to sign up today for Watch D.O.G.S at Heritage!
- Zero training required
- Sign up for as little or as many times as you'd like
- Be a referee at recess
- Patrol the school campus with our Campus Security Specialist, Mark!
- Each lunch with your student(s)
Click this link to sign up today!
Heritage Alumni Scholarship
Hey Explorers! Do you know of a current Mountain Vista Senior that is graduating this year? Please help us spread the word about our Heritage alumni scholarship! Heritage Elementary PTO is proud to offer a $500 scholarship to Heritage Alumni who are now graduating Mountain Vista Seniors. In order to be considered they need to complete the scholarship application linked below. All applications must be received by April 15th of the current school year for consideration. APPLY NOW!
Ongoing PTO Fundraisers
Click for more information: https://ptoheritage.org/ongoing-fundraisers.
Activities & Enrichment Opportunities
Mountain Vista Strength Camp
***ATTENTION ALL 6TH/7TH/8TH GRADE ATHLETES***
Mountain Vista HS Middle school strength camp!!!
Presented by MVHS Boys Football and Girls Flag Football
Coached by Head football coach Garrett Looney (who is also the girls flag football OC) and Head Flag football coach Ken Ortega (who is also the DC for the boys football team)
Join us for a 10 week strength camp with sessions 2x per week!
Please see info below and please follow us on instagram @mvhs_gridiron
For questions: contact Garrett Looney, glooney@dcsdk12.org
****LINK FOR REGISTRATION****
Additional times added. Please click the registration link above to register. Thank you!
"Take me out to the ball game!" April 17-19th or May 15-17th! Click here to purchase tickets!
Click this link to purchase tickets for Sunday, March 8th or Wednesday, April 1st.
Community Events through The Foundation
The Foundation for Douglas County Schools has some great Community Events already lined up for our school community!
Detailed information can be found on the Community Event page of The Foundation's website. All tickets can be purchased directly from that page as well. Current offerings include tickets to the Colorado Rockies, Rapids, Avalanche, Air Force Falcons, Elitch Theme Park, Lone Tree Arts Center, DCPA and more - check back often for new opportunities to be added!
These are fun, discounted opportunities, and a portion of each ticket purchased goes back to DCSD!
Mental Health Resources
Below is a list of resources, should you have a concern that a loved one (or yourself) may be experiencing behavioral changes, mood swings, depression or suicidal thoughts over the holiday breaks.
Call 911 if there is an immediate threat to a child or others
988 - Suicide and Crisis Hotline
Call or text “988” any time, 24/7 for free, confidential support
Chat online (open from 4:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. daily): Click Here
Walk-in Locations (open 24/7): Location List
Information About Types of Services and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado Crisis Services