Insights
The Douglas County School District Spelling Bee took place on February 1, bringing together 67 talented students from 58 elementary, middle and charter schools to compete for the top spot.
Congratulations to our winners:
First Place: Sai Shreyas Sriyapu Reddy, sixth grade at World Compass Academy
Second Place: Carson Beckstead, seventh grade at Mesa Middle School
Third Place: Drew Krinhop, fifth grade at Lone Tree Elementary
The top 24 spellers advance to the first round of the Colorado State Spelling Bee. Best of luck as you continue to showcase your spelling skills!
February 15 is National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day!
This is a special day to recognize the dedication and contributions of our invaluable SRO’s. These specially trained law enforcement officers serve in our schools providing security and educational support to students and staff.
Not only do our district SRO’s contribute to a safe learning environment, these officers foster trust between law enforcement and our Douglas County community, making schools a safer and more welcoming place for all.
Please take a moment to thank the SRO’s in your school community. #NationalSRODay
The world is changing rapidly and so are the needs of our students. As we develop a bold new strategic plan for our school district, we invite you — students, parents, educators, business leaders and community members — to be part of the conversation. One way is to take this online survey.
Another is to participate in any of the interactive staff meetings on February 19 and 24 (and listed on the DCSD website) that will explore three essential questions:
What emerging challenges and opportunities for schools, educators and young people do we need to prepare for?
What do we want our schools, educators and students to achieve over the next 10 years?
What are our strengths and where must we improve?
Your voice matters, and these discussion forums and survey are your opportunity to help shape the future of education in Douglas County. Together, we will ensure our schools are not just adapting to change but leading the way as we prepare students for success in an unpredictable world.
Join us and make a difference!
Douglas County Libraries’ Reading Challenge is for kids as well as adults! Visit DCL.org/reading-challenge to get started on a year full of stories, surprises and reading inspiration.
Friday, February 21 is Portfolio Day at the PACE Center! This annual event presented by Parker Arts is a professional development opportunity for local area high school art students to have their portfolios reviewed by art industry professionals.
During the event, students will gain insight on how to polish their portfolios, while connecting with fellow peers, local artists and college recruiters.
Participating students will also have the chance to exhibit their best pieces at the PACE Center Gallery in the Bright Futures Exhibit, March 2 - 27. Register and learn more here.
Parent University: Volunteer Opportunities for DCSD Students and Families
Wednesday, February 26
5:30 p.m.
Register here
In case you missed it, watch the recording of the January Parent University Webinar on the topic of Empowering Young Minds: Navigating the Digital World. All previous webinar recordings are available on the DCSD Parent University page.
Douglas County School District takes the safety of our students, staff, parents and community members seriously. Our district is huge - spanning approximately 850 square miles - and conditions can vary from one region to another.
Because many of our families and staff travel across the school district, any weather delay or closure will apply to the entire school district (unless otherwise indicated). Read about how weather delays and closures are determined in DCSD.
DCSD preschool students enrolled before January 1, 2025, will automatically be registered for kindergarten at their neighborhood elementary school. Learn more about what DCSD kindergarten offers and register your child for kindergarten here.
