10/30/2025
October 30 2025
Growth & Decline
The district has just posted this FAQ around open enrollment on the Growth and Decline Webpage. Check it out if you have any questions!
Colorado READ Act Parent Surveys K-3
Hello,
We would like to hear from parents about your child's experience with the Colorado READ Act and its observed impact.
As you may know, the Colorado READ (Reading to Ensure Academic Development) Act provides funding and a framework for improving literacy outcomes for kindergartners through third graders, particularly those with “Significant Reading Deficiencies” (SRDs) who are at risk to not read at grade level by third grade. The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has been working with WestEd and its partners to conduct a legislatively mandated evaluation of the READ Act since March 2020.
The survey should take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete, and all responses will be kept confidential.
- We are only asking you to complete the survey if your child has ever been identified as having a significant reading deficiency (SRD) and/or has ever been given a READ plan.
Thank you in advance for your participation in this parent survey. We greatly appreciate your time and willingness to share your experience. Please click on the link below to participate in the survey: https://westedk12enterprise.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Vg7ME5659uoRLg
Halloween Parade
Get your cameras ready! We are excited to host our annual Halloween parade and festivities next week. Here are the details for the big day on Friday, October 31st:
Costumes & Parade
Students are invited to come to school dressed in their Halloween costumes! *Remember, no blood, gore, or weapons.
Our all-school parade will begin at 8:55 AM. Parents and families are welcome to join us and watch.
Outdoor Plan: Students will parade outside the Kindergarten doors and circle the blacktop areas. This will be the best place for families to line up and watch.
Weather Contingency Plan: If the weather is too cold or wet, we will move the parade indoors. In this case, parents will be invited to watch the parade from the gym. We will make a final call that morning.
A Note for Classroom Party Volunteers
If you are one of our wonderful parent volunteers helping to set up a classroom party, we have an important request.
To keep the parade route clear and safe for all students, all party setup MUST be completed either:
After school on Thursday, October 30th
Before the bell rings on the morning of October 31st
Thank you for helping us make this a fun and smooth event for everyone. We can't wait to see all the creative costumes!
Halloween Costume Reminders
- NO FAKE BLOOD OR WEAPONS OF ANY KIND. Students may wear masks during the parade and party. Students will be asked to change back into regular school clothing after the parade so please make sure students have clothing underneath for an easy transition.
- Parents MUST enter the building through the front door for class parties and sign in.
- Parents may choose to wear costumes to the party, however, please keep in mind that scary costumes are not appropriate for our school environment.
- Adults should not wear any type of mask as we need to be able to identify everyone in the building.
Mother Son Dodgeball Glow Party- November 13th
Join us for an epic night of Glow Dodgeball! Wear neon or white clothing so you’ll shine under the blacklights! The brighter, the better: think glow sticks, face paint, and anything that lights up!
Come dodge, duck, dip, and dive your way through glowing madness.
Register for one of four dodgeball sessions. Session #1 will be “calmer” and reserved for Kindergarten and first Grade. SESSION #2 IS SOLD OUT. Pizza, dessert, and drinks are included in the ticket price and will be enjoyed in the cafeteria following each dodgeball session.
It’s going to be LIT!
Buffalo Wild Wings - November 5th
Don’t cook on November 5! Have some wings at Buffalo Wild Wings (980 Sergeant Jon Stiles Dr). Let them know that you’re with Heritage and a percentage comes back to the school!
Ongoing Heritage PTO Fundraisers
More information on each of these ongoing fundraisers can be found by clicking this link.
Community Events through The Foundation
The Foundation for Douglas County Schools has some great Community Events already lined up for our school community!
Detailed information can be found on the Community Event page of The Foundation's website. All tickets can be purchased directly from that page as well. Current offerings include tickets to the Colorado Rockies, Rapids, Avalanche, Air Force Falcons, Elitch Theme Park, Lone Tree Arts Center, DCPA and more - check back often for new opportunities to be added!
These are fun, discounted opportunities, and a portion of each ticket purchased goes back to DCSD!