Insights
Join DCSD Superintendent Erin Kane, along with DCSD educators, principals and students at the 2025 State of DCSD Community Event, taking place tomorrow evening.
Thursday, May 8 | 6:00 p.m.
DCSD Legacy Campus
10035 S. Peoria Street, Lone Tree
RSVP at bit.ly/StateofDCSD2025
*This event will also be live streamed at www.youtube.com/DougCoSchools
- Learn more about the current state of our school district, including challenges, celebrations, and our commitment to excellence.
- Hear from students about their experiences in DCSD and their plans for the future.
- Celebrate our schools that received 2024 awards from the Colorado Department of Education.
Retiring DCSD staff were celebrated in a special ceremony this month. The event was filled with warmth, laughter and heartfelt appreciation for the dedicated individuals embarking on their next chapter. The annual staff event brought together current and former colleagues, creating a vibrant atmosphere of camaraderie and shared memories. Many retirees were visibly moved by the tributes and well wishes, expressing gratitude for their years of service and the impact the district had on their lives. The celebration served as a fitting send-off, honoring the retirees' contributions and marking a joyful transition into their well-deserved retirement.
With 70 attendees, the event was filled with excitement and acknowledgment for these dedicated employees. The graduates have refined their skills, sharpened their vision and are ready to make an even more significant impact within the Douglas County School District. Established in 2009, the Leadership Institute Cohort offers a comprehensive professional development program for aspiring and veteran leaders. This program emphasizes the development of leadership knowledge, skills and tools for leaders across all work groups. Learn more about the Leadership Institute. Congratulations! 🎓
Congratulations to the DCSD 2025 Perseverance Scholarship Winners! The Douglas County School District's Perseverance Scholarship has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to seniors since 1988. Financial need and academic merit are key criteria used in selecting scholarship recipients. In addition, students who are awarded this scholarship have often overcome personal challenges. These students show grit, determination, and resiliency, and need financial assistance to continue their education after graduation from a DCSD school. Watch the stories about some of our 2025 Perseverance Scholarship Winners.
Whether it's called Wish Week, Make a Difference Week, or something else entirely, these celebratory events go by different names but have the same goal: to support a child in need by raising awareness and acknowledging the bravery of our students and their families. DCSD's amazing students lead this fundraiser to bring hope, joy and unforgettable experiences during challenging times.
Our school district is proud to share that over $891,000 was raised by our student community in the 2024-2025 academic year! DCSD is so proud of our schools coming together, proving that even small actions can create a huge impact and make a real difference in the lives of others.
This April, Trina Lovato-Quattlebaum, DCSD Castle Rock area schools Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, was honored with the Nancy Intagliata Legacy Award. Trina has been deeply affected by her personal cancer battle, yet has shown enormous grace the past few years in continuing to serve her students.
This award is given in memory of Nancy Intagliata, a long-time teacher who died of cancer. Nancy’s husband, Michael, and daughter, Kimberly Danielsen, presented the award to Trina. This award was created to honor a beloved teacher, and has become a symbol of hope and resilience when it's presented to a fellow staff member.
Learn more about this award at A Legacy for Nancy.
In case you missed it, a recording of the final Parent University webinar of the school year, Family, School and Community Partnerships: What Are They and Why Do They Matter has been posted on our Parent University webpage.
Your feedback helps shape this programming! Please take a minute to answer this survey about future Parent University offerings.
Lend A Hand School Supply Drive
The Foundation for Douglas County Schools coordinates the Lend A Hand School Supply Drive every summer, with the goal of collecting, purchasing, assembling and distributing backpacks and school supplies to students in need. This annual school supply drive is celebrating 15 years at DCSD. The Foundation distributes over 1,500 backpacks annually. Support the Lend A Hand School Supply Drive with a drive in your business, neighborhood or community!
Lend A Hand ensures that every student starting the 2025-2026 school year will have the supplies they need to help them be successful in school. This program continues to be possible through the generosity of our community partners and individuals. Learn more here.
Fall 2025 Tours for Teachers 🍎
Sign up for Tours for Teachers and explore career pathways to bring valuable insights back to your students! This program connects educators with industry professionals across various fields, providing first hand knowledge about in demand skills, education requirements and career opportunities. Attend three programs in the fall and three in the spring and earn continuing education for participating! Register early to secure your spot:
- September 18: Health Science, Criminal Justice & Public Safety
- October 30: Construction, Transportation & Manufacturing
- November 20: Engineering Tech, Media Arts & Digital Technology
Contact AnnMarie with any questions: annmarie@castlerock.org
District Library Media Center
- Looking for ways to encourage your students to read this summer? We invite you to view this newsletter about Summer Reading Programs for ideas to get students of all ages reading this summer! Included are various summer reading programs, activities and lots of awesome prizes. Best of all, it is FREE!
- Don’t miss out on the second annual summer reading program hosted by the Distict Library Media Center, May 24-August 15. Please check out the DLMC website for official rules and details.
- Sora Sweet Reads 2025: May 12 - August 25
Join us this summer with OverDrive’s annual reading program. Sora Sweet Reads is designed for schools in the United States and Canada to encourage students to keep reading all year long.
Sora is offering a collection of free, simultaneous-use ebooks (and select audiobooks) that spans grades K-12. These titles will be available to participating schools and prominently displayed in Sora so it’s easy for students to find their next sweet read.
Castle Rock Youth Commission is Looking for New Members
Young local leaders are invited to apply to the Town of Castle Rock Youth Commission and help shape the community's future. The Youth Commission will meet monthly from September 2025-May 2026. Participants will represent youth in the community, gain leadership skills and connect with the Town Council. Apply online at CRgov.com/YouthCommission.
