HRHS Falcon Community Bulletin
Week of March 30, 2026
Our Falcon Community Bulletin
We have highlights that apply to most families at the top with abbreviated department update sections below.
--> WHAT'S NEW AND IMPORTANT
Counseling is honoring Mental Health Week the week of April 6. They would like to hand out healthy snacks after school. Please sign up here to donate a healthy snack!
- Spring Testing is just around the corner, please make note of the special schedule for April 13-16. Busses will run at normal times - students riding the bus will remain in the Commons if not testing.
Take a look at the Spring Final Exam Schedule!
HRHS Falcon Academic Boosters is now accepting End of year Staff Appreciation gifts until April 17th. More details and information here. Please support the staff by participating in the end of year gifts program.
--> OTHER IMPORTANT HRHS INFORMATION
- In honor of Mr. Humphreys' final year at Eagle Ridge, we are requesting notes from the Eagle Ridge alumni and their families capturing favorite memories or stories of your time with Mr. Humphreys at ERE. Please drop off handwritten notes at the ERE office or email Ms. Sanger (jesanger@dcsdk12.org) with your messages. Note - we are trying to keep this a secret from Mr. Humphreys, so Shhhhhh!
Make sure you’re following HRHS on Instagram: staff run accounts are @hrhs_athleticsandactivities; @hrhsafterprom @hrhsvolunteercoordinator, the counseling dept is @counselinghrhs, Post grad is @hrhspostgrad, and the school senate account is @hrfalcons
Performing Arts Trip to Disney World Spring 2027 Sign up deadline is March 31st! Information and enrollment options HERE. HRHS students 9th-12th grade for the 2026-2027 school year enrolled in a Performing Arts class or activity are eligible. This trip only happens every 4 years, so don’t miss out!
Dream about traveling the world? Come to the informational meeting on April 7 at 6:00 PM to learn more about the France, Germany, and Switzerland student trip in Spring 2027 with Ms. Anderson. Your family can RSVP to the meeting here or contact Julie Anderson at janderson@dcsdk12.org for more information.
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- Graduation gown orders are now late! Gowns older than the class of 2025 may not be worn due to color change that year. If you still need to purchase yours please call If you have not ordered your Graduation gown yet please call 303-985-0095 ASAP.
- Senior Families: please consider donating to the Senior Fund (to help pay for senior yard signs and senior breakfast) and the Graduation Fund (to help pay for gowns for students in need).
- Student application forms for graduation speaker and performer are in the main office and due April 8.
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- Prom will be at Wings Over the Rockies CENTENNIAL LOCATION on Saturday, April 25th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Address: 13005 Wings Way, Centennial, CO 80112. This year’s theme is Passport to Prom. Tickets will be sold at the Senate Window starting April 17th. One for $45 or two for $80. Students must present ID at time of purchasing (Minga will be used to check students in at the door). If students are bringing guests from another school or Highlands Ranch underclassman, they must have a guest form properly filled out and signed by admin. Please read this form carefully. Looking forward to a great event! Follow @hrfalcons on Instagram.
- March 31st Deadline for Auditorium Seat Engraving! For $100, your students' name and year, or some other short personalization (subject to approval), will be engraved onto a seat label, honoring your student / family for years. Information and instructions on this Google Form.
- HRHS Cosmo is collecting donations of new hair care and hygiene items for Hair Care for Foster Care. Hair Care for Foster Care is dedicated to supporting and uplifting the youth in Foster Care by providing essential items that many don't have the resources to access. Donations will be accepted at HRHS Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm until April 27th 2026.
- Buy your After Prom Ticket ($15) HERE, complete registration and sign waiver HERE; Complete BOTH before 4/24/26 and get TWO entries for the big After Prom prize raffles! Guest tickets may be purchased HERE.
- Support the band program by buying a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts. For every $14 donation, you’ll receive a digital voucher for one dozen original glazed donuts from Krispy Kreme, redeemable at any Krispy Kreme location. The vouchers will be emailed after the fundraiser ends, around May 1st.
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- Dance Team Tryouts will be April 1-3 from 3:00-5:00 - Tryout information and Handbook/Application
- Cheer Team Tryouts will be April 16-17 from 3:00-6:00 - email highlandsranchcheer@gmail.com for more information!
- HRHS Signing Day Celebration - We will be having our Highlands Ranch Signing Day Celebration on May 5th at 3:00pm in the Lower Gym to celebrate the student athletes who have committed to continuing their athletic and academic career by playing and competing in a college sport. If you know of a student that would like to participate please have them complete this form by April 24th. Everyone is invited to this event, come support our athletes!!
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- Senior parents, please note only guardians can excuse attendance by calling 303-387-2502.
- As the end of the year is approaching and sickness abounds, please consider CDE’s guidance on “How Sick is Too Sick?” when trying to figure out if a student should attend or not. We encourage students to be here when following those guidelines.
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- Career Hiring Event: Event being held at ACC Sturm Campus this Thursday, with potential employers. Please see this flyer for more information.
Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice Opportunity: For any students interested in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice/Law as a career pathway, here is a great opportunity to get some experience/training in the field! Applications are due March 30.
Apprenticeship Career Expo: Please see this flyer for information and register here.
Banking Industry Internship - 2026/27 School Year: Paid Internship Program at Air Academy Credit Union. Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age on or before the summer deadline (early June). Deadline will be announced on aacu.com. Must be in the 11th or 12th grade during the upcoming school year. Must attend a school in the Douglas County School District in the AACU field of membership. Application Deadline is April 5th - Click here for more info and to apply.
Free SAT Prep with Google Gemini: Google partnered with The Princeton Review to bring full-length, no-cost practice SATs directly to you in the Gemini app. To access the test preparation materials, you or your student will need to sign in to Gemini with a personal Google account. Then you just enter the prompt, “Please help me study for the SAT”. For more details, please follow this link
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- Here is the link to the 28th weekly post grad newsletter. The information is also accessible via the post grad website. Feel free to contact Mrs. Sadler should you have any questions at ksadler@dcsdk12.org or 303-387-2578.
SENIORS, have you made a decision about next year? Share it via Instagram by filling out the google form @hrhs2026.decisions.
--> LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
- Free student tutoring is available from the National Honor Society during Access, after school (Monday-Thursday), and before school (Fridays). Just click this link to sign up: Sign up for NHS Tutoring.
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- All information in one place! Volunteer Coordinator April Newsletter, email dspetitt@dcsdk12.org with questions.
- Senior baby pictures! Submit your jpg picture of your senior when they were 1-5 years old to hrhsafterprom@gmail.com. Last day to submit is Friday, April 3, 2026.
- Have your student send in candid pictures of themself and their senior friends to be used in a video for Senior Celebration on Monday, May 18. Upload pictures HERE. Or, email them to dspetitt@dcsdk12.org
- After Prom is next month at Lucky Strike!! Sign up to help with supplies and prizes or to help at After prom on 4/25/26. Help decorate Senior Hall at HRHS 4/24/26 between 11am & 4pm!
School Accountability Committee (SAC)
- HRHS SAC website.
- If you have topics you’d like to be considered for the agenda, email highlandsranchsac@gmail.com.
- On April 6 at 5:30pm, please join the all HRHS Feeder Schools SAC meeting in the HRHS library. The last HRHS SAC meeting will be May 4.
Falcon Academic Boosters (FAB)
- If you have any questions please email hrhsfab@dcsdk12.org at any time! To learn more about what the FAB does please visit us at our website. The next meeting will be April 13th.
--> District Information and Opportunities
Avalanche tickets benefitting the Foundation for Douglas County Schools
Colorado Rockies tickets in April and May benefitting the Foundation for Douglas County Schools
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