Insights

Next week is Thanksgiving Break here in DCSD. We are so thankful for each and every one of you -- our employees! Thank you for your dedication to the 63,000 students in our school district!

We wish you a relaxing, happy, and safe holiday and look forward to seeing you back on Monday, November 27.

Staff Town Hall Recording

Here is a link to the recorded Staff Town Hall webinar with Superintendent Kane from November 8. During this town hall, Superintendent Kane talks, in detail, about what the passage of 5A means for DCSD employees.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here is a link to frequently asked questions regarding staff compensation increases thanks to the passage of 5A. Please note that you will need to be logged into your DCSDK12 email account in order to view this. In addition, this compensation information is specific to our neighborhood schools. If you work for a DCSD charter school please check in with your school with questions about compensation.

• Learn more about compensation increases from 5A
• Find DCSD employee discounts
• Reserve kits and other materials from the DLMC
• Learn about Kindergarten Registration for 2024-2025

This week marks DCSD's 3rd annual One Book One District literacy program, hosted by the District Library and Media Center. Schools and the school district are participating in a variety of events centered around the book Becoming a Good Creature by author Sy Montgomery, including a virtual meet and greet with the author this Wednesday, November 15, from 9:30 am - 10:00 am. In addition, schools are still collecting items for the One Book One District toiletry drive for SECOR Cares. The schools with the most donations will earn $500 in books for their library!

Last weekend, DCSD hosted the first-ever One Book One District Community Kickoff Event and it was a huge success. Many families joined the event to visit with therapy dogs, chickens from Sedalia Elementary, and booths from participating vendors and partners. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible!

Nearly 2,000 students from across our school district attended the 13th annual 8th Grade Career Expo at the DCSD Legacy Campus on November 10. This event, hosted by the Foundation for Douglas County Schools, provides 8th-grade students the opportunity to visit with over 40+ employers and explore possible career pathways. Students were able to ask questions, experience hands-on demonstrations, and discover possible career opportunities. Thank you to all of the sponsors, employers, and volunteers who made this important expo possible!

He's no stranger to Castle Rock Middle School, as he attended CRMS as a young child. With a deep passion for his community, he now serves as the School Resource Officer for the Blue Knights! Meet Castle Rock Police Department Officer Dave Knight. He recently added a four-legged partner to his routine and Ru, a two-year-old Husky Malamute mix, are quite popular on campus!

Colorado Gives Day — Double Up for DougCo Kids!

Tuesday, December 5

On Colorado Gives Day, Westerra Credit Union will match your gift to the Foundation for Douglas County Schools up to $10,000.

Learn more at ColoradoGivesDay.org

2023 Computer Science Expo

Hosted by Mountain Vista HS Engineering and Computer Science Department, Coding Club, and Cybersecurity Club

Tuesday, December 5 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Mountain Vista High School, Room U213 and U214

10585 Mountain Vista Ridge, Highlands Ranch

Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship (VALE) Info Nights

Thursday, November 16 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 12 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

VALE, 15653 Brookstone Drive, Parker 80134

Step inside and discover the gifts of Douglas County's latest high school, unveiled just this August.

• Meet Heritage Elementary Principal Katie Lawson
• Sue Tymkew: Shining in the Classroom and on the Field
• Liliana Burke: Connecting through Language
  
• DCSD Bridge Graduates Transition to DCSD Transportation Staff Members

Next BOE Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 14 at 6:00 p.m.

Watch live on YouTube or on Comcast Channel 54

• Elizabeth Bates, Counselor, Trailblazer Elementary School
  

• Becky Beringson, Admin Assistant, Counseling Department, Sagewood Middle School

• Susan Butterfield, District Receptionist & HR Assistant, Wilcox

• Jessica Harris, Educational Assistant, Sage Canyon Elementary

• Hannah Moag, School Social Worker, Pioneer Elementary School

• Kenny Perkin, Mild/Moderate Interventionist, Castle View High School

• Joni Rummell, Fifth-Grade Teacher, Sedalia Elementary

• Sara Shriver, BASE Manager, Pioneer Elementary

• Whitney Tomlin, Math Teacher, Ranch View Middle School

• Jennie Zwiers, Registrar, Chaparral High School