Huskie Happenings

• February 6 - Wish Week Movie Night - 6:30-8:00pm @ North Gym
• February 7 - Battle of the Books - 8:00am-3:00pm @ DCHS Library
• February 7 - Wish Week Dance 7:00-10:00pm @ North Gym
• February 10- Wish Week Closing Assembly - 9:30-11:00am @ Main Gym
• February 11- DCHS Dance Huskie Pups Clinic - 3:30-5:30pm @ Aux Gym
• February 13 - No student day
• February 16 - President's Day - No School
• February 19-21 - Young Frankenstein Musical Performance
• February 24 - College Planning Night - 6:00 @ Auditorium
• February 26-28 - Young Frankenstein Musical Performance

Student Applications for SY26-27 at the DCSD Legacy Campus are now open for rising 11th/12th grade!

The full DCSD Legacy Campus Course Guide is available HERE.

Pathways available:

Adv. Manufacturing - Aerospace, Adv. Robotics, Architecture, Automotive Tech - EV/Hybrid, Aviation(Pilot), Building Controls Technology, construction Trades, Culinary & Hospitality, Electrical Tech, EMT/EMS, Future Educator, CNA/Nursing, Secure Network Tech. Find even more CTE options in DCSD on the 2026-27 CTE Pathways open for Off-campus IC Registration.

Additional new opportunities at Legacy:

Intro to Health Sciences (for 11th+ grade) - Emergency Medical Responder & Comprehensive Medical Terminology. Only one period/single semester each.

ACC Technical Math (12th grade). Only one period/single semester for students concurrently enrolled in select pathways.

Application Reminders:

1. Meet with your high school counselor to discuss classes at the DCSD Legacy Campus.
2. Request the courses you desire through Infinite Campus and/or complete your school's interest forms for CTE off-campus. The deadline to request a pathway in IC is Friday, February 6, 2026.
3. Complete a student application (opened January 16th) for the specific pathway you are requesting. Due date for applications is February 27, 2026. You will find the application on the pathway website. Students MUST be signed in to their DCSD gmail account. Applications must be completed by the student. Spots are NOT first come, first served.
4. Your counselor will also receive a recommendation form to verify your eligibility. Please let them know you’ve applied.
5. Spots are not guaranteed. Some pathways will have a waitlist. Once accepted, your counselor will place you on a roster. We will email all students a congratulatory email once we’ve rostered you (sometime in March).

Want to know more? https://www.legacycampus.org/

Please be advised that if a student has missed more than 25% of the school year, a doctor’s note(or any other professional note) will be required for any additional absences to be excused.

The DCHS Spring Parent-Teacher conferences will be held virtually only, on February 24th from 4-7:00 pm. Please read and complete all steps below. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you very much!

Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday

February 24th, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Step-by-step instructions for teachers below. Please follow all steps.

• Virtual Parent-teacher conferences will take place on Tuesday, February 24th, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm

• Conferences will be held virtually via Google Meets. You may hold your virtual conferences from anywhere you have internet access

• 10 min total per conference: 8 min per conference, 2 min for transitions

3 Weeks in June that can change a lifetime!

The HOYA Foundation started Career Week for GIRLs to encourage more young women to pursue careers in transportation and construction. Why? Because only 11% of the construction workforce is women. That fact carries economic implications and substantial opportunities.

Over one week, girls – ranging from 13 to 23 years old – make five stops to engage with women, ask questions and tour work sites. Each company puts together a day long insight into their company and into the industry.

We are excited to share that our 2026 Wish Week is here and will take place from January 29 through February 10! This year, we are especially honored to celebrate and support a local three-year-old named Barrett, who is battling cancer. He loves cars and trucks, all things Disney, and the color green!

Our Student Council has put together an incredible week full of engaging events and restaurant nights for our community to enjoy!

• Movie Night - Bring your chairs, pillows, and blankets!!
• Date: February 6, 2026
• Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM (approximate end time)
• Location: DCHS North Gym
• Cost: Free + Concessions

Support Barret and buy your merch here and now! Click the photo or HERE to take you to ordering.

Each year, this meaningful event unites our community to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, helping to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

We are seeking local sponsors to partner with us in making this year’s event our most impactful yet. If you or your organization are interested in supporting our cause, please use the link below, and a member of our team will reach out to you soon. Deadline is Tuesday February 10th.

Wish Week | Sponsor Interest Form

Companies that make significant contributions will be recognized on the official Wish Week t-shirt and featured on our Douglas County High School website as valued sponsors.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families in need. If you have any questions regarding sponsorship opportunities or the Wish Week event, please contact Shaina Jewell for assistance.

Adapted from the classic Mel Brooks movie, Young Frankenstein the musical follows Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, who inherits his infamous family's castle in Transylvania. Continually disavowing his name ("Fronk-en-steen") until his hunchbacked servant Igor (Eye-gore) and assistant Inga convince him to continue his grandfather's work, leading him to create his own monster who escapes, causing comedic chaos.

Don't miss this hysterically clever, classic adaptation

Feb 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, & 28 @ 7 pm in the Wally (north) Theatre.

**Matinees Feb 20 & 28 @ 2pm

www.SeatYourself.biz/dchs

Haz clic en la foto para leer en español.

Douglas County FFA Hired Hand Auction and Oyster Fry will be held Friday March 27 at the Eagles Club in Castle Rock. Doors open at 5:00pm, dinner served at 6:00PM. Dinner is $15.00/person.

Our DCHS Mock Trial teams competed in the Boulder Battle Tournament at CU Boulder in January. This was a valuable learning experience and a chance to practice the case before the regional tournament on February 27-28!

Vivian Nixon received the award for 2nd Best Tournament Attorney, so if you see her be sure to tell her congratulations!

If your student is a member of the Science National Honor Society (SNHS), here is a list of the remaining meeting dates and times.

All meetings are from 3:05-4:00 pm in room 61N :TUESDAYS: FEB 24, MARCH 31, APRIL 28! We have a neurologist, an Engineering Professor from the Colorado School of Mines, and a PT doctor all ready to come speak to your students about the possibilities of future careers in various STEM fields.

This week, some of our students took a field trip to Target where they got the chance to apply practical skills in the world! They learned how to budget and locate essential items in stores. They had fun learning with their peers and teachers!

In case you missed it - we sent out our first ever IB Community Newsletter in January! Together with Mesa Middle School, South Ridge Elementary School, and Rock Ridge Elementary School, we are highlighting the awesome things our IB students and teachers are doing each month. Check out January’s newsletter!

Didn’t get it last time? Make sure to check your spam for an email from “DCHS Communications”. If you are still having trouble, reach out to Anna Edge (aedge@dscdk12.org) for help.

Are you interested in participating in the IB Diploma or Scholar Program your junior and senior year? Make sure you register soon! To register, please complete one of the forms linked below, depending on what program you are interested in:

• Diploma Program Registration

• Scholar Program Registration

If you are unsure, I suggest registering for the Diploma Program (DP) so we can make sure you are on the right path. You can always switch programs prior to your junior year!

Want more information about our programs? You can complete the Interest Form to be contacted by the coordinator and reference the IB Program Guidance Booklet in the meantime.

DC students are going to Florence, Italy next Fall Break!!

As part of the CAS (Creative, Active, Service) requirements for the IB program, students have an opportunity to explore the Italian city with 3,000 year of history. Students will be engaging in activities such as:

• Italian Cooking Class
• Day trip to Pisa, including sketching workshop at the base of the Leaning Tower
• Uffizi Art Gallery Tour
• Hiking in the Tuscany Hills
• Orchestral Music Creation
• And much more!

If you or your student is interested in this trip, please fill out the Interest Survey here! (QR Code above as well)

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Matt Leach at mpleach@dcsdk12.org.

The purpose of the School Accountability Committee is to inform, encourage and provide opportunities for parent and community members to be involved in the planning and evaluation of the school's instructional program and quality improvement processes. SAC wants you our parents to get involved! Join us at our next meeting dates.

February 9, 2026 @ 4:30pm in the library

April 6, 2026 @ 4:30pm in the library

Come out and support our Huskies Winter Sports! The last few regular season varsity home events are below. If you would like to check out a more comprehensive calendar of athletics and activities, please visit this link to our continental league calendar. You can also pre-order game tickets for basketball and wrestling on the go fan app and our gofan page.

2/7 Boys Basketball vs Glenwood Springs

2/9 Girls Basketball vs Smoky Hill

2/11 Girls Basketball vs Ponderosa

2/18 Boys Basketball vs ThunderRidge

2/20 Boys Basketball vs Heritage

**Registration for Spring Sports is OPEN.* Click HERE to register. Sports offered in the spring include boys baseball, boys lacrosse, boys swimming, boys volleyball, girls golf, girls lacrosse (co-op with CV), girls soccer, girls tennis, co-ed track and field. Please contact the athletic office or visit our website dchsathletics.org with any questions about registration.

After Prom may be far away but in order to make the dreams of our students come true we need your help all year long. Please consider supporting our efforts! Just a few of the ways you can help are by joining in on our fundraiser nights at Raising Cane's, Chick-fil-a, and Parry's Pizza. Or grab an early Easter Ham by purchasing a gift card from Honey Baked Ham.

Another option is to scan or click the QR code below to take you to our donations page.

Every penny helps!