Huskie Happenings

• Aug 22 - Color Dance, 7:00pm -10:00pm @ DC Old Tennis Courts
• Aug 25 - Eat at Parry's Pizza to support After Prom, 11:00am - 9:00pm @ Castle Rock Location (See flyer below for more details)
• Sep 1 - Senior Class Panoramic Photo, 9:30am @ Main Gym
• Sep 1 - Activities Fair, 10:00am @ North Gym
• Sep 3 - Senior Meeting Night, 6:00pm - 7:30pm @ Wally Theater
• Sep 4 - Picture Re-Takes, 8:00am - 2:00pm @ North Gym
• Sep 7 - Labor Day - No School

The Senior Class Panoramic Pictures will be taken on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 @ 9:30 AM in the gym. This is the ONLY time pictures will be taken of the whole Senior class, so please make sure your student is in school and on time for this special event. All ordering is online at https://bestclasspicture.com.

Lifetouch will be back in the building for make-up pictures on September 4. If your student missed picture day please have them stop in the North gym anytime between 8am-2pm that day. If your student would like to RE-TAKE their picture, that picture day will be on September 22, from 9am-12pm.

DCHS will be following the DCSD's policy for student's personal communication devices. When students are in a classroom and during instructional time, cell phones are required to be stored in a caddy or phone hotel in the classroom.

The DCHS cell phone/technology policy:

• Cell phones are not allowed to be out or used during class time (bell-to-bell).

• Every student will store his/her/their cell phone in a classroom caddy or phone hotel designated by the teacher.

• Cell phones cannot be stored in student backpacks or on their person.

• Inappropriate technology use is a discipline issue and Code of Conduct Violation.

• Bringing a cell phone or other personal electronic devices to school is a privilege and is to be used in a responsible manner.

Please refer to the attached document for specific guidelines and expectations or click the Phone Photo: DCHS Personal Communication Device Policy

DCSD Personal Communication Device

Please see the updated FRIDAY schedules. These are different from 2025-2026.

At DCHS, we believe students are most successful when they feel known, supported, and connected. That is why advisement is intentionally built into every student's schedule twice each week. Advisement is more than a break in the academic day or time to catch up on homework. It provides students with a consistent adult who gets to know them, celebrates their successes, notices when they may be struggling, and helps connect them with support when needed. Research shows that students who feel connected to their school and believe adults care about them and their learning are more likely to attend regularly, stay engaged, succeed academically, and graduate.

During advisement, students have opportunities to:

• Connect and belong by building meaningful relationships with their advisement teacher and peers.
• Reflect and grow by reviewing grades, celebrating progress, setting goals, and identifying next steps.
• Build skills for life through Wayfinder and other activities focused on communication, self-management, resilience, collaboration, and decision-making.
• Prepare for the future by exploring their strengths, interests, goals, and pathways beyond high school.

Ultimately, our goal for advisement is simple: Every student should be known, supported, and have someone in their corner. By intentionally setting aside this time each week, we are investing not only in our students' academic success, but also in their growth as people.

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 of the 2026/2027 school year!

Please click the photo to take you to our website for more info.

26-27 SY:

September 14, 2026 @ 4:30-5:30pm in the DCHS Library

October 5, 2026 @ 4:30-5:30pm in the DCHS Library

November 9, 2026 @ 4:30-5:30pm in the DCHS Library

February 8, 2027 @ 4:30-5:30pm in the DCHS Library

April 5, 2027 @ 4:30-5:30pm in the DCHS Library

A library card provides endless opportunities to transform the school year. As students start back to school, there is one essential school supply that requires no shopping and doesn’t cost a penny – it’s a library card.

This September, Douglas County High School and Douglas County Libraries is joining with the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-up Month, to encourage parents, caregivers and students to obtain a free library card that will save them money while reaping rewards in academic achievement and lifelong learning.

Whether it’s providing free access to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) programs, educational apps, in-person and virtual homework help or technology workshops, a library card is one of the most cost effective back-to-school supplies. Research databases, books and magazines, computer laptops, and teen activities are also available to anyone with a DCL library card.

Libraries play an important role in the education and development of children. Studies show children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to use the library as a source of lifetime learning.

For more information about how to sign up for a library card, please visit the Teacher-Librarian, Matt Adams, in the Douglas County High School library.

Thank you to our community for celebrating the "Back to School" season on the campus of Douglas County High School! Shoutout to all the staff that made this event a success! Much appreciation to each of the DCHS students who organized, led and supported the set up and facilitation of this event! We are COUNTY!!!

Students and Staff had a blast at our Pep Assembly!

- Senior Meetings invites are going out. SENIORS CHECK YOUR EMAIL. This is a very important meeting for graduation and life after high school.

- Senior Meeting Night is Sept 3rd. - Topics Covered: Sending transcripts/letters of recommendation, Naviance, Financial Aid, Common App.

- Community Service - To graduate you must have 20 hours of community service completed. Questions? Talk to Mrs.Hartman in the Counseling Office.

Huskies Fall Sports are just getting started! Good luck to all of our teams and athletes! Our next few 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 arbiter live calendar. You can also pre-order game tickets for soccer, football, flag football and volleyball on the go fan app and our gofan page.

Softball

Soccer

Softball

Volleyball

Tennis

Volleyball

Softball

Football

After Prom may feel far away but it takes a mountain of resources to make this event come to life and keep your kids safe the night of Prom. Please consider helping and here are a few ways how you can.

Sign up to volunteer (reach out to ekoehlermathena@dcsdk12.org), donating (scan the QR code or click the photo below), or by participating in our give back night at Parry's Pizza in Castle Rock on August 25th. Go to Parry's on the 25th, let your server know you are supporting DCHS After Prom and 20% of your bill will support our cause!