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Congratulations to Keri Stuebinger, Assistant Principal at Highlands Ranch High School. Keri was recently named the 2024 Colorado Secondary School Assistant Principal of the Year by the Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE).

We are so proud of Keri and all that she brings to our district, as our assistant principals fill so many roles in our schools. Keri has been a tireless advocate for Career and Technical Education opportunities for students and she led the implementation of our district’s first Cosmetology program.

Read more about Keri and why she was selected for this award. »

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Congratulations to Douglas County High School sophomore Madelyn E. The Town of Castle Rock’s 2023 holiday card will feature her original artwork titled “Wonderful Wilcox Street.” Madelyn was formally recognized by the Castle Rock Town Council on December 5, she also received a set of her very own printed cards and a $100 gift card to Hobby Lobby. Way to go Madelyn!

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Douglas County School District Kindergarten offers:

• Structured, Rigorous, Play-Based Curriculum
• Small Class Sizes
• Authentic Learning Experiences
• No Tuition (Full-Day Kindergarten is Free!)
• Balanced Beginnings: a staggered transition to build stronger teacher/student relationships and ease the transition into school

Learn more about the enrollment process »

DCSD Preschool Students enrolled before January 1, 2024 will automatically be registered for Kindergarten at their neighborhood elementary school.

Eagle Academy - Winter Graduation
Friday, January 13 | 7:00 p.m.
Rock Canyon High School Auditorium | Livestream »

Continental League Honors Music Festival

Tuesday, January 16 | 7:00 p.m.

Boettcher Hall, Denver

The Continental League Honor Music Festival combines students from 12 high schools in the South Denver metro area to showcase their musical talents. Students from band, symphony orchestra, and choir rehearse with top-tier guest conductors in preparation for a culminating performance at Boettcher Hall. Learn more. >>

DCSD Legacy Campus Required Registration Information Session

Monday, January 22 | 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Students who will be juniors or seniors in the 2024-2025 school year and are interested in applying to attend courses at the Legacy Campus during the 2024-2025 school year should attend this registration information session. www.legacycampus.org

Learn Multisensory Methods To Help Your Child Master Multiplication Facts

Hosted by DCKid

Wednesday, January 24 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch
Click here for more information and to register.

A huge congratulations to the four DCSD schools who received the title of STATE CHAMPION at the 2023 State Spirit Championships last weekend! DCSD also had many schools placed in the top 6. See all results here. Way to show incredible DCSD spirit!

5A Co-Ed Cheer

Castle View High School

5A Poms

Rock Canyon High School

5A Jazz

Mountain Vista High School

2A Poms

SkyView Academy

• Colorado high school offers class that teaches homeownership skills like plumbing, electricity and more: Mountain Vista's home repair class goes beyond career training (Denver7 News)
  
• Meet Denise Nichols, BASE Area Manager
• Meet Highlands Ranch HS Teacher Dennis Sierra
  
• Sagewood Middle School Principal Ben D’Ardenne
  

• Meet Heritage Elementary Principal Katie Lawson

• Singing the Praises of Highlands Ranch High Grad Riley Cullinan

Board of Education Meeting Work Session

Tuesday, January 9 at 5:00 p.m.

Watch live on YouTube or on Comcast Channel 54

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Tuesday, January 23 at 5:00 p.m.

Watch live on YouTube or on Comcast Channel 54