Huskie Happenings

• November 17 - Eat at Raising Cane's to support Mock trial
• November 17-19 - DCHS Musical Auditions Young Frankenstein
• November 18 - 8th Grade Information Night 6:00 - 8:00 Auditorium, North Commons, North Gym
• November 20 - Winter Sports Parent/Athlete Meeting 6:30pm Auditorium
• November 22 - Town of Castle Rock Starlighting 2:00-6:00 (Come support the After Prom booth!)
• November 24-28 - Thanksgiving Break
• November 24 & 25 - After Prom Pickleball Fundraisers
• December 1 - After Prom Parent Volunteer Meeting 5:30 South Building Main Office
• December 3 - Eat at Red Robin to support After Prom
• December 4 - Band Concert 7:00
• December 9 - Orchestra and Choir concert 7:00
• December 10 - Eat at Raising Cane's to support After Prom

Eat at Raising Cane's to support Mock Trial today!

If you are wanting to play pickleball during the holidays come join us! The DCHS After Prom Committee is hosting 4 sessions of Pickleball during Thanksgiving Break. Each session is 90 minutes and cost $10 to play. The sessions will be held at DCHS in the South Building’s gym on Monday, November 24th and Tuesday, November 25th. There will be two sessions each day, one from 4:00 pm-5:30pm and one from 5:30pm-7:00pm. This is a fund raiser to raise money for After Prom. This event gives our students a fun and safe place to go once Prom is over. Please use this SignUp Genius Link to reserve your spot to play and to purchase your playing ticket through GoFan (see SignUp Genius for more details and information).

We’re officially kicking off the graduation season! Last week, our seniors attended a meeting with Nils Erickson from Jostens, where they received important information about graduation, including how to order caps and gowns, announcements, senior rings, and more.

To make it easier for families to stay informed, we’ve included a summary of what was covered in the meeting, along with a helpful Senior Graduation Timeline (PDF attached below).

📦What Was Covered in the Senior Meeting:

✅How to place your graduation order online
✅ Deadline to receive group pricing
✅ Exclusive offers on senior class rings
✅ Who to contact for help

📆ONLINE ORDER DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 20th

📅Order Deadline: Thursday, November 20th

💻Order here: DCHS Online Graduation Orders

Ordering by the deadline ensures you'll receive group discount pricing and avoid late fees or shipment delays.

💍SENIOR CLASS RING OFFER

Seniors can receive:

• Up to $100 OFF a Senior Class Ring

• A FREE Gift with your order

Use promo code: GWPMETAL26 at checkout. Order by NOVEMBER 18 to get this deal! (Some exclusions apply)

❓Need Help?

If you have any questions about ordering, please contact our local Jostens representative:

Email: nils.erickson.office@jostens.com
Phone: 303-985-0095

📎Attached: Senior Graduation Timeline

We’ve attached a Senior Year Graduation Timeline to help keep your student on track throughout this exciting year. It includes important dates, deadlines, and upcoming events.

📄Attachment: Senior Graduation Timeline

We’re here to help you celebrate this exciting milestone. Let’s make graduation unforgettable! GO HUSKIES!

We’re excited to kick off an important year in your student’s high school journey! This week, sophomores attended a presentation from Nils Erickson with Jostens, where they received helpful information about ordering class rings & letter jackets.

To keep everyone informed, we’ve included a summary below.

What Was Covered:

• How to order class rings and letter jackets online

• Special offers for early orders on Class Rings

• Customization options

• Who to contact with questions

⏰ONLINE ORDER DEADLINE: November 18th

📍Order here: DCHS Class Rings

💍Class Ring Offer – Limited Time!

Order by November 18th to receive:

• Up to $100 OFF a class ring

• A FREE gift with purchase

• Promo code: GWPMETAL28
  (Some exclusions apply)

🧥Letter Jackets – Show Your School Pride!

Sophomores can now order custom Letter Jackets featuring their:

• Graduation year

• Name and varsity/activity letters

• Athletic, academic, or fine arts achievements

💻Jackets are available to order online with your ring!

📍Order here: DCHS Letter Jackets

❓Questions?

Contact our Jostens representative:
nils.erickson.office@jostens.com
303-985-0095

We’re here to support your student and make the Class of 2028 experience unforgettable. GO HUSKIES!

Congratulations to our Huskies of the Quarter!

Join the school vaccination clinic on November 20th

Dear Huskie Families,

As the holiday season approaches, we invite you to help support Huskie families who may be facing food insecurity. Our upcoming Huskie Food Drive is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and make a real difference.

We are collecting non-perishable food items to help ensure that members of our local families have the nourishment they need. Any contribution, whether big or small, will be happily received. Your generosity can bring comfort, relief and hope to families right here in our school community!

We are looking for the following items:

Food Items (Shelf-Stable)

• Canned Proteins (Tuna, Chicken, Beans)
• Pasta, Rice
• Cereals
• Peanut Butter and Jelly
• Canned Fruits & Vegetables
• Non-Refrigerated Milk (Powdered or Boxed)
  
  

If you would like to make a monetary donation, we will also accept gift cards for grocery stores such as Walmart and King Soopers.

Starting today, November 13th, donations can be dropped off at our North Office by parents or students.

Every contribution counts and helps strengthen the spirit of caring that makes being a Huskie so special.

Thank you for your kindness, compassion and support. Together we can make this season a little brighter for everyone in our Huskie family.

With gratitude,

Douglas County High School.

Dear DC Community,

Our annual Douglas County Wish Week is quickly approaching, beginning January 29th. 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.

Throughout the week, we will host a variety of restaurant nights and community events, with all proceeds directly benefiting Make-A-Wish.

At this time, 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.

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.

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

Mu Alpha Theta, the Math Honor Society, is offering math tutoring. Need help in math?? Follow this QR code!!!

Mark your calendars! Our Spanish and French classes are excited to host our annual Culture Day celebration for International Education Week on Friday, November 21st.

We invite all staff to stop by and celebrate with us! This is a wonderful opportunity to:

• Taste delicious new international foods.

• Explore student-created cultural projects.

• Engage with and learn about diverse global cultures.

1. Three students from AP Photography presented to the Town of Castle Rock Art Commission on Thursday, November 13th. The students were invited to discuss the final results of a 5-month project to photograph all of the public art in town. The Town of Castle Rock plans to use the images taken by the AP Photography students to encourage people to visit these pieces of art installed around Castle Rock.

2. AP Photography student Cade Droghei sold his first photograph. His image was on display all summer at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital in their Healing Arts art show. It was at this show where his photo was seen and purchased.

If you need camera recommendations click here for info.

Calling all Douglas County High School seniors interested in attending Arapahoe Community College next year! Come visit the ACC Sturm Collaboration Campus at Castle Rock with your parents/guardians and learn about starting at ACC next year. Meet Campus Navigators Ruby Selvage and Sarah Homer for a tour of the campus and an information session. Learn about programs, application process, and scholarships. Bring your questions!

Date: Thursday, October 30th Time: 5-6pm Location: ACC Sturm Collaboration Campus at Castle Rock, 4500 Limelight Ave. Fill out this form to attend

Come one come all!

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, Red Robin, and Qdoba. Just mention our fundraiser at checkout.

We are also hosting a Pickleball Fundraiser during Thanksgiving break on the 24th and 25th! See above flyer for details.

Or if you are able, scan or click the QR code below to take you to our donations page. Every penny helps!