Insights
We greatly value our partnerships with our families, students and staff - and we want to hear from you! On Wednesday April 15, you will receive an email with a link to the DCSD Stakeholder Experience Survey. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by April 30. Survey responses will help us better understand the needs and experiences in our school communities so that we can continuously improve.
If you do not receive the survey link by the end of the day on April 15, please email communications@dcsdk12.org. (The survey will be for DCSD-run schools only as our charter schools conduct their own satisfaction surveys each year.)
Join Superintendent Erin Kane, along with DCSD educators, principals and students at the 2026 State of DCSD Event.
Learn more about the current state of our school district including celebrations, challenges and our commitment to excellence.
Hear from students about their experiences in DCSD and their plans for the future.
Celebrate our schools that received 2025 academic awards from the Colorado Department of Education.
Monday, May 4
6:00-8:00 p.m.
DCSD Legacy Campus
10035 S. Peoria Street, Lone Tree
The Colorado Department of Education has rated DCSD as a Level 4 early childhood education program, according to Colorado Shines. Our district received this rating as a result of a commitment to supporting children’s health and safety, ensuring staff is highly trained and effective, and for providing a supportive learning environment while helping families be active in their children’s learning.
Colorado Shines is Colorado's free quality rating and improvement system and rates our state's early learning programs. They also connecting families with quality programs and support state programs to improve their quality level. Learn more about the importance of this rating system for our youngest students.
Understanding School District Funding
Listen to DCSD's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jana Schleusner as she discusses school district funding.
Great schools make great communities, primarily by equipping young people with the education they need to grow and succeed. They also serve as community resources and contribute to property values. That’s part of the symbiotic relationship thriving schools and communities have – and at the core of that relationship is community investment through taxes that fund school districts.
The Foundation for Douglas County Schools is excited to once again coordinate the Lend A Hand School Supply Drive. For 16 summers this program has had the goal of collecting, purchasing, assembling, and distributing backpacks and school supplies to students in need, ensuring that every student starting the 2026-2027 school year will have supplies needed to help them be successful in school. This program continues to be possible through the generosity of our community partners and individuals.
Register for Green University Professional Development
Green University Professional Development provides sustainability leaders with networking opportunities, resources, and training to support sustainable practices and curriculum integration across DCSD schools.
The theme of this year’s breakout sessions is Conservation Rooted in Place. Audubon, Douglas Land Conservancy, South Metro Water, Cherokee Ranch, and other local community partners will lead sessions highlighting their locally based programming and classroom experiential learning opportunities.
The third tour will be at the Castle Rock Water Department, Thursday, April 16, on the topic of Natural Resources and Agriculture. Learn more about dates and topics and how to receive 10 continuing education credits per tour.
Tours for Teachers, a free program from the Castle Rock Chamber, is designed to help educators bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world skills.
It’s not too early to think about Summer Reading! Students can register beginning Friday, May 1 for Douglas County Libraries Summer Reading 2026. Kids can earn prizes for themselves and compete for a cash gift for schools. Visit DCL.org for details.
