HRHS Falcon Community Bulletin
Week of March 23, 2026
Our Falcon Community Bulletin
We have highlights that apply to most families at the top with abbreviated department update sections below.
--> WHAT'S NEW AND IMPORTANT
- Winter Guard and Winter Percussion are having a Friends and Family show at HRHS on March 23 at 6:30pm
- Mandatory Senior Class Meeting is scheduled during Homeroom on Tuesday, March 24th, following Spring Break. Important information will be shared by HRHS administration.
- Graduation announcements will be distributed by Jostens during lunches on Tuesday.
- Choir Concert this Thursday, March 26th at 7pm in the auditorium. Entrance is free!
- HRHS Falcon Academic Boosters is now accepting End of year Staff Appreciation gifts until April 17th. More details and information here. Please support the staff by participating in the end of year gifts program.
--> OTHER IMPORTANT HRHS INFORMATION
- Make sure you’re following HRHS on Instagram: staff run accounts are @hrhs_athleticsandactivities; @hrhsafterprom @hrhsvolunteercoordinator, the counseling deptartment is @counselinghrhs, Post grad is @hrhspostgrad, and the school senate account is @hrfalcons;
- Dream about traveling the world? Come to the informational meeting on April 7 at 6:00 PM to learn more about the France, Germany, and Switzerland student trip in Spring 2027 with Ms. Anderson. Your family can RSVP to the meeting here or contact Julie Anderson at janderson@dcsdk12.org for more information.
- In honor of Mr. Humphreys' final year at Eagle Ridge, we are requesting notes from the Eagle Ridge alumni and their families capturing favorite memories or stories of your time with Mr. Humphreys at ERE. Please drop off handwritten notes at the ERE office or email Ms. Sanger (jesanger@dcsdk12.org) with your messages. Note - we are trying to keep this a secret from Mr. Humphreys, so Shhhhhh!
--> SENIOR NEWS
Parents please make note of the graduation news website and check it periodically for updates.
Graduation gowns must be purchased from Jostens; gowns that were purchased before last school year may not be worn at graduation due to color change! Order a gown and other items here.
Senior Families: please consider donating to the Senior Fund (to help pay for senior yard signs and senior breakfast) and the Graduation Fund (to help pay for gowns for students in need).
Student application forms for graduation speaker and performer are now available.
--> ACTIVITIES
- Performing Arts Trip to Disney World Spring 2027 Sign up deadline is March 31st! Information and enrollment options HERE. HRHS students 9th-12th grade for the 2026-2027 school year enrolled in a Performing Arts class or activity are eligible. This trip only happens every 4 years, so don’t miss out!
- Prom will be at Wings Over the Rockies CENTENNIAL LOCATION on Saturday, April 25th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Address: 13005 Wings Way, Centennial, CO 80112. This year’s theme is Passport to Prom. More information coming out in the next several weeks. Follow @hrfalcons on Instagram.
- Support the band program by buying a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts. For every $14 “donation”, you’ll receive a digital voucher for one dozen original glazed donuts valued at $17.49. Vouchers are emailed after May 1st.
- HRHS Performing Arts Families past and present: Announcing our legacy gift program! For $100, your students' name and year, or some other short personalization (subject to approval), will be engraved onto a seat label, honoring your student / family for years. Information and instructions on this Google Form. Deadline is March 31st!
--> ATHLETICS
HRHS ATHLETICS Website
- HRHS Signing Day Celebration will be Tuesday, May 5th in the gym. More info to come!
- Dance Team Tryouts will be April 1-3 from 3:00-5:00 Tryout information and Handbook/Application
--> ATTENDANCE
- Senior parents, please note only guardians can excuse attendance by calling 303-387-2502.
- As the end of the year is approaching and sickness abounds, please consider CDE’s guidance on “How Sick is Too Sick?” when trying to figure out if a student should attend or not. We encourage students to be here when following those guidelines.
--> COUNSELING UPDATES
- Junior Meetings: Counselors are meeting one-on-one with juniors to start exploring and planning for next steps after graduation. We would like to have students schedule their appointment during an off period or ACCESS, and we do our best to get students back to their regular class as soon as we can. Questions? Reach out to the counselors
- Free SAT Prep with Google Gemini: Google partnered with The Princeton Review to bring full-length, no-cost practice SATs directly to you in the Gemini app. To access the test preparation materials, you or your student will need to sign in to Gemini with a personal Google account. Then you just enter the prompt, “Please help me study for the SAT”. For more details, please follow this link
--> POST GRAD CENTER
- Here is the link to the 27th weekly post grad newsletter. The information is also accessible via the post grad website. Feel free to contact Mrs. Sadler should you have any questions at ksadler@dcsdk12.org or 303-387-2578.
SENIORS, have you made a decision about next year? Share it via Instagram by filling out the google form @hrhs2026.decisions.
--> LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
- The 3E Club is hosting the 3rd Annual HRHS Cultural Night on Friday, March 27th from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Commons! Anyone in the community is welcome to attend. Students and families are encouraged to bring homemade dishes from their culture to share with the community. Students can earn community service hours for volunteering to work a shift, preparing a homemade dish, or performing a song or dance from their culture. Email Gina Bernacchi, Teacher Librarian, with any questions: gmbernacchi@dcsdk12.org.
Free student tutoring is available from the National Honor Society during Access, after school (Monday-Thursday), and before school (Fridays). Just click this link to sign up: Sign up for NHS Tutoring.
--> PARENT INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- All volunteer information in one place! Volunteer Coordinator Newsletter, email dspetitt@dcsdk12.org with questions or follow on Instagram @hrhsvolunteercoodinator
- Counseling is honoring Mental Health Week the week of April 6. They would like to hand out healthy snacks after school. Please sign up here to donate a healthy snack!
- Senior baby pictures! Submit your jpg picture of your senior when they were 1-5 years old to hrhsafterprom@gmail.com. Last day to submit is Friday, April 3, 2026.
- Have your student send in candid pictures of themself and their senior friends to be used in a video for Senior Celebration on Monday, May 18. Upload pictures HERE. Or, email them to dspetitt@dcsdk12.org
- After Prom is next month at Lucky Strike!! Sign up to help with supplies and prizes or to help at After prom on 4/25/26. Help decorate Senior Hall at HRHS 4/24/26 between 11am & 4pm!
- Support the band program by buying a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts. For every $14 donation, you’ll receive a digital voucher for one dozen original glazed donuts from Krispy Kreme, redeemable at any Krispy Kreme location. The vouchers will be emailed after the fundraiser ends, around May 1st.
- Senior families, please consider donating to the Senior Fund to help pay for senior yard signs and senior breakfast.
School Accountability Committee (SAC)
HRHS SAC website.
If you have topics you’d like to be considered for the agenda, email highlandsranchsac@gmail.com. The next HRHS SAC meeting will be May 4. April 6 HRHS is hosting all of our Feeder Schools for a combined SAC.
Falcon Academic Boosters (FAB)
- If you have any questions please email hrhsfab@dcsdk12.org at any time! To learn more about what the FAB does please visit us at our website. The next meeting will be April 13th.
--> District Information and Opportunities
- DCSD Parent Resource Center:
- Avalanche tickets benefitting the Foundation for Douglas County Schools
- Colorado Rockies tickets in April and May benefitting the Foundation for Douglas County Schools
- High Risk, High Reward: Understanding Social Media’s Impact on Youth
Video Overview Parent Handout: Youth Social Media Use: A Call to Action
The Good and Bad of Social Media: What the Research Tells Us
- Infinite Campus Parent App Tips
Non-Discrimination Notice
Request form for meeting Translator