HRHS Falcon Community Bulletin

We now have highlights that apply to most families at the top with department updates by section below.

Welcome back from Winter Break! Tomorrow January 6 is a Blue Day. As a reminder, you can subscribe to the HRHS Google school day calendar and bookmark the HRHS Color Calendar.
“Dine to Donate” at View House, Centennial, Wednesday, 1/14/26. Mention AFTER PROM and 15% of your bill will be donated back to After Prom! Anytime between 4-9pm, 7101 South Clinton Street, Centennial, CO 80112, Can’t make it? Donate HERE

Our HRHS CTE Pathway open house is being held on January 15, 2026 at 5:30 pm. Please see the attached flyer for more information. CTE Open House Flyer 2026
Over the next two weeks, students will be registering for their 2026-2027 classes.

IT’S TIME FOR SENIOR BABY PICTURES! Submit your jpg picture of just your senior when they were 1-5 years old to hrhsafterprom@gmail.com to be included in Senior Hall and the Senior Celebration video.
Senior families, it’s not too late to order the mandatory Graduation gown, announcements and other celebratory items.
Please report ALL scholarship offers you receive to Mrs. Sadler - info and instructions below in the "Post Grad" section.

HRHS ATHLETICS Website

Spring Sports Registration will open in February (Baseball, Boys Swim, Boys Volleyball, Girls Golf, Girls Soccer, Girls Tennis, Track, Boys Lacrosse)
Add us on Instagram and X: @hrhs_athleticsandactivities

Attendance phone number: 303-387-2502. Please remember to call 2 business days in advance of planned appointments. Unplanned (sick) absences have 48 hours afterwards to be excused.
Any discrepancies in attendance should be addressed with the teacher first.

Families, please remember to complete the Free/Reduced Lunch Application to reduce school fees.

CTE Information Sessions: Please click on this link to read more information about our Career Tech Ed programs and offerings in our district. Please see this flyer for information about an Automation Expo being offered in the district.
Shadow Days: We will host two more shadow days this year for students who are considering enrolling at or learning more about Highlands Ranch on: 1/15, 2/19. If you know a family who is interested in this opportunity, please have them reach out to Janice Hapgood, Counseling Secretary, at 303.387.2564.
HRHS Counselors will visit Cresthill Middle School on January 14th, regarding high school class registration, before our annual 8th grade parent night, Tuesday January 20 from 6:00-7:30. Counselors will present HRHS information and how to be a successful high school student. Parents can then meet with teachers and counselors about class placement for your student while HRHS students give tours. Open enrollment students are welcome to attend to register for classes.

Here is the link to the 17th 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, please let Mrs. Sadler know of any scholarship offers you receive.....even if you don't accept the award. We report the total amount offered to our seniors. When you receive award letters, please forward the email, bring it in, snap a picture or email a typed summary....however it is easiest for you to send the notification of the offer so that we can update our system.

This includes any scholarship offered to you: need based, academic, athletic, etc.
Please include the name of the scholarship, the total amount of $$ awarded and indicate if it is a one time scholarship or for all four years.
Specific information (names, amounts) will not be published. The total $$ earned will be announced during our Honors Convocation ceremony in May and reported to the district.

Does your college of choice have an upcoming deadline of January 15? Please plan ahead and check in with Mrs. Sadler ASAP! Please also make sure that the deadline is correct in Naviance.
Already submitted your documents? Please verify through the college portal that all items have been received. If there is an issue with any of the supporting documents, let Mrs. Sadler know.
If you have had someone write you a letter of recommendation, please make sure to THANK them. Letters are not a requirement of their job and it takes a lot of work. Thank you cards are a nice indication of your appreciation!

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.

All information in one place! Volunteer Coordinator Dec/Feb Newsletter, email dspetitt@dcsdk12.org with questions or follow on Instagram @hrhsvolunteercoodinator
SUPPORT AFTER PROM. “Dine to Donate” at View House, Centennial, Wednesday, 1/14/26. Mention After Prom and 15% of your bill will be donated back to After Prom! Anytime between 4-9pm, 7101 South Clinton Street, Centennial, CO 80112; Can’t make it? Donate HERE
After Prom needs someone to chair the After Prom prize donation efforts. If that could be you, email hrhsafterprom@gmail.com with any questions or to sign up! Our next committee meeting is at The View House (above info) at 6pm if you would like to join us! Everyone is invited.
IT’S TIME FOR SENIOR BABY PICTURES! Submit your jpg picture of just your senior when they were 1-5 years old to hrhsafterprom@gmail.com.

HRHS SAC website. If you have topics you’d like to be considered for the agenda, email highlandsranchsac@gmail.com. Future meetings will be February 2 (virtual), March 2 and May 4.

Our next meeting is Monday, Jan 12th in the Library Conference Center at 6pm.
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

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Week of January 5, 2026