HRHS Falcon Community Bulletin
HRHS Falcon Community Bulletin
October 23, 2026
A Message from Dr. Fiske
Hello Falcon Families,
Welcome to the unofficial 2nd quarter of the school year. While this quarter goes very quickly it is packed with great events for our students and community. We will start off with our annual Trunk or Treat Street tonight at 5:30 PM. Please come out and enjoy some fall fun.
Next Wednesday, Highlands Ranch High School is proud to present the Future Falcon Showcase. This is an evening incoming and prospective students and their families can come to the school to learn about our academic, athletic and activities programming. We will have tours and a variety of panels running all evening as well as tables representing our academic areas, athletics and activities. It all starts in our gym at 6:00 PM. We will have a food truck available for dinner at 5:30 PM. Please share this information with prospective families as needed.
Last but certainly not least, congratulations to Coach Bliven and our Boys Cross Country Team for qualifying for the state cross country meet. They will be running and representing Highlands Ranch High School next week in Colorado Springs! Way to go boys!
Have a great weekend!
- Trunk or Treat Street is tonight, October 23rd from 5:30-7:30pm in the HRHS student parking lot! This annual event features booths and trunks sponsored by the variety of HRHS student athletics and activities. Young families are invited to come dressed in your costumes and bring a candy bucket. We will be accepting monetary donations for The Backpack Society.
The Future Falcon Showcase is Wednesday October 28th! We invite all of our elementary and middle school students and families to attend to learn about HRHS! A Food Truck will be available starting at 5:30 and the event will begin at 6:00pm.
- Mr. MacArthur and Mrs. Daily are taking students to ICELAND for fall break 2027! Your student will experience so many incredible things on this trip-- click HERE to see some highlights! The Blue Lagoon, waterfalls, glaciers, beaches, Reykjavik, and more! Email jldaily@dcsdk12.org or bgmacarthur@dcsdk12.org for more info or with any questions.
Counseling & Post-Grad Department Updates
- School Tours: Do you know someone who is interested in learning more about life as an HRHS Falcon? If so, have them sign up for a school tour and parent presentation with students, administrators and counselors. Call 303-387-2564 to RSVP.
- Senior Families Save the Date: Tuesday, November, 17th, 5:30-7:00 pm. There will be a FAFSA/CASFA completion night held at HRHS. Watch for a sign-up coming soon!
- Here is the link to the 10th weekly post grad newsletter.
- COLLEGE REPS COMING NEXT WEEK to post grad office:
- 10/26/26, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, 11:30am
- 10/26/26, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 12:00pm
- 10/26/26, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, Prescott, AZ, 12:30pm
- 10/29/26, University of Denver, Denver, CO, 1:00pm
Senior News
- Seniors will have a class meeting with Jostens during homeroom October 29 to receive information regarding announcements and mandatory cap & gowns for graduation.
- Class of 2027 families, celebrate your senior and all they have accomplished with a Senior Recognition Ad in this year’s yearbook! Recognition ads are a special way to share photos, memories, and a personal message for your graduate. Families may choose from a variety of ad sizes, including partial-page and full-page options. Early Bird Deadline: November 5. Submit your ad by November 5 to take advantage of discounted pricing. Creating an ad is easy! Visit The Yearbook Company and follow the steps to design and submit your senior’s recognition ad. Don’t wait. The early bird deadline will be here before we know it!
Senior Photos are due Saturday October 31 here.
Attendance Office
If your student attends a class at another school, don’t forget to call BOTH schools’ attendance lines if you need to excuse an absence. Unfortunately the system transfer between schools is still being troubleshooted by the district.
We greatly apologize - the student handbook had the incorrect email address for emailing our attendance office! The correct address is hrhs-attendanceusergroup@dcsdk12.org. If you believe your students' attendance has been marked incorrectly please first contact the teacher and then the above email address. Thank you!
HRHS Athletics
Winter Athletic Registration is OPEN!! Please make sure your athlete has a valid sports physical (physicals are valid for 365 days) and has communicated with coaches prior to tryouts.
B & H Sports is having a Letter Jacket Sale! Check out this flyer for more information.
Free College Funding Webinar, courtesy of our sponsor Trey Buckland
HRHS Activities
- Have you been thinking about buying a new mattress? On Sunday, October 25th from 10am-5pm, a complete showroom will be set up in our gym, such as top-brand mattresses, sheets, pillows, luxury massage chairs and more, available to test and order. See links 1 and 2 for more details. Disclaimer: These materials are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Douglas County School District, its Board, the Superintendent, or this school.
HRHS Volunteer Coordinator Updates
- Please read the October volunteer coordinator newsletter.
After Prom Flocking has begun! Please SIGN UP to help flock all the juniors and seniors with flamingos and help raise money for After Prom 2027. Questions? Email hrhsafterprom@gmail.com
Students who help can earn volunteer hours. Check helper helper!
Falcon Academic Boosters
- FAB has a Streets of Southglenn receipt collection box in the HRHS main office. Thank you for participating in this fundraiser!
- Just a friendly reminder that Spooky Streets at Streets of Southglenn is happening this Friday, October 23, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM! 🎃This is a great opportunity for your school to earn 2,500 Street Smarts points per family photo! Head to the streets of SouthGlenn before or after HRHS Trunk or Treat for double the fun! StreetSmarts at the Streets at SouthGlenn
- The next FAB meeting is November 9 at 6PM.
DCSD Resources
- The foundation for Douglas County Schools offers community event fundraisers including Major Sports Teams and Broadway productions.
- DCSD Non-Discrimination Notice
- DCSD Accessibility
- DCSD Request form for meeting translator