Eagle Ridge- eThursday Folder

It’s a great day to be an Eagle!

As we head into the final week of February, I want to take a moment to pause and simply say thank you. These winter months can feel long, yet our halls continue to be filled with curiosity, perseverance, and kindness each day.

February may be the shortest month of the year, but it has been full of meaningful learning, classroom celebrations, and moments of growth. Our students continue to amaze us — not just academically, but in the way they support one another, try new things, and show what it means to be part of the Eagle Ridge community.

As we move toward March, we’re entering that important stretch of the school year where routines are strong, confidence is building, and progress really begins to shine. This is a wonderful time to encourage your child to set a small goal, reflect on how far they’ve come, and keep pushing forward.

Thank you for your continued partnership, encouragement at home, and the countless ways you support our school. Together, we are helping our students soar.

Wishing you a restful and refreshing weekend ahead.

The 2026 Eagle Ridge Science Fair is coming soon!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Attached is all the information needed for your children to proceed with their science fair project, whether it is an experiment or an invention. Registration forms went home with students on Tuesday after the kick off assembly, a link will be provided in the eThursday folder, and extra copies are available at the front office. You may also register using this link: https://forms.gle/8YQhvDtqaCCmExEs7

DATES:

Monday, March 9th - Registration forms due! They can be turned in to your child's teacher or the front office.

Friday, March 27th:

• 7:30am - 8:30am - Science Fair Poster Board and Binder drop-off (please drop off your projects at the back door of the gym). We will have a sign-in table set up - to make sure your student's project is counted and in the correct place, please check in with us before leaving your projects/boards.
• 9:00am - 3:00pm - Students from Highlands Ranch High School will be judging our science fair projects. ERE students will be called by grade to present. During the day all students will get the chance to walk through the Science Fair with their class. This time is for students only. There will be a video showing all the projects, and a link will be sent out for those who cannot make it to the Family Viewing.
• 3:30pm - 4:30pm - Family Viewing. Please come by and check-out all of the projects after school. If your student cannot stay after school for the Family Viewing, please have them get their project board and binder from the gym before they leave the school. By 4:30pm your student should take home their project boards/binders.

*All participants will receive a medal on the day of the fair and be able to attend our root beer float celebration party (date TBD)*

Thank you for helping your children with their projects! This is such a fun event where we really get to see your children’s creativity and curiosity come to life!

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions @ Rheamcmahon@gmail.com

Rhea McMahon and Kate Barnes

CMAS Testing (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) will be on the following dates. Parents, please avoid appointments, late drop-offs, and early pick-ups on these dates!!!

3-6th Grade ELA and Math Tests- April 7, 8, 9

4th Graders: Social Studies Test- April 14

5th Graders: Science Tests- April 14 and 15

Be sure your child gets a good night's sleep and eats a healthy, hearty breakfast on testing days!

February 24, 2026

Dear DCSD Parent and Guardians,

We have some exciting changes coming to the Highlands Ranch High School, Mountain Vista High School, and ThunderRidge High School feeder schools next year. As you have likely heard, we are consolidating six elementary schools into three, and we are moving sixth grade to the middle school level.

In order to help our teachers and staff get ready for these transitions, elementary and middle schools in the three feeder systems will end the current school year a day earlier than scheduled. The last day of school for the 2025-2026 school year will be Thursday, May 28, instead of Friday, May 29.

This is only for the elementary and middle schools listed below.

NOTE: Our high schools will remain on the original academic calendar and will not end a day early.

Highlands Ranch HS Feeder Schools

• Cresthill Middle School

• Acres Green Elementary

• Arrowwood Elementary

• Cougar Run Elementary

• Eagle Ridge Elementary

• Fox Creek Elementary

• Lone Tree Elementary

Mountain Vista HS Feeder Schools

• Mountain Ridge Middle School

• Bear Canyon Elementary

• Copper Mesa Elementary

• Heritage Elementary

• Northridge Elementary

• Sand Creek Elementary

• Summit View Elementary

ThunderRidge HS Feeder Schools

• Ranch View Middle School

• Coyote Creek Elementary

• Eldorado Elementary

• Roxborough Primary and Intermediate Schools

• Saddle Ranch Elementary

• Stone Mountain Elementary

• Trailblazer Elementary

Thank you for making note of this change to the academic calendar. This extra day will greatly help our teachers and staff manage this transition, including packing up their classrooms and coordinating moves to new buildings, where applicable.

Should you have any questions about this date change, please contact your school principal.

Sincerely,

Douglas County School District

Kindergarten Enrollment is open NOW! Eagle Ridge recommends submitting your enrollment sooner rather than later so you can receive important updates regarding Kindergarten Events (including an invitation to our Kindy Kick Off Event in April).

You will need to make sure you have the following information when you begin the online enrollment process:

- Your child's Birth Certificate

- Your Proof of Residency (warranty deed, county assessor's info, or lease agreement)

- Your Child's Immunization Records or Certificate of Exemption

As a reminder, we no longer accept registration paperwork in person and everything must be submitted through our Online Registration Form. You can begin the process here: https://www.dcsdk12.org/schools-academics/schools/kindergarten

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Registrar, Kellie Ritter at kritter1@dcsdk12.org or by calling (303)387-7094.

Click on the picture below to nominate a staff member today!

VIP/Son Epic Pickle Ball Bash- March 10th

Scan the QR Code to Sign up TODAY!

Join us for this free community Experience Dyslexia® Simulation on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Simulations will begin at 6:30 pm and end at 7:30 pm in the Event Hall at the Highlands Ranch Library. Space is limited. Please RSVP by getting a FREE ticket, so we have enough supplies for everyone!

We hope to see you on March 3rd or 4th at HRHS performance of Beetlejuice.

Join us at Sweetwater Park on March 18th from 5:30-7.

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