HRHS Falcon Community Bulletin

• This is a very busy week with Senior Events:

• Senior Celebration is tonight, Monday, May 18th. We hope you and your family will join us to celebrate the Senior Class of 2026 at Mission Hills Auditorium. $10/person, purchase HERE or $10 cash at the door.

• Senior Breakfast is before graduation practice, tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19th. All Seniors are invited for a hot breakfast in the Commons at 8am. Breakfast is paid for with donations to the senior class. Thank you!

• Mandatory Graduation meeting and practice for Graduating Seniors begins Tuesday, May 19th, at 9am in the Auditorium. Practice will begin in the lower gym afterwards, followed by cap and gown distribution at the student entrance.

• Senior elementary “clap out” parade is after graduation practice, at the feeder elementary schools. Students should arrive at their elementary school at 10:45am in their cap and gown.

• Senior Honors Convocation (invite only) begins Tuesday, May 19th, at 5:30 pm. Invitations were sent via email. Seniors need to arrive and check in with counseling in the Commons at 5 pm. Families please note, guest seating will be on the bleachers.

• Wednesday, May 20th - Seniors need to arrive at the HRHS auditorium at 11:30 for a meeting and attire check before loading buses to ride to Red Rocks. Just a reminder, graduates need to plan their own ride back from Red Rocks.

• Graduation begins at 2pm Wednesday at Red Rocks Amphitheater

• We highly advise arriving early for the long walk from parking to the venue.

• Parking payments are by credit card only; $12.50 in advance here or $15 by credit card on site.

• At this time, the ceremony will continue as scheduled. The only circumstance that would require us to adjust our plans would be lightning in the area. Red Rocks makes this determination. Otherwise, we are excited to proceed with celebrating our graduates together.

• The contingency plan can be found here; if this occurs an announcement will be made from the stage with details shared via email.

• Families are welcome to bring blankets, jackets, or other weather-appropriate items. Please plan accordingly and dress for the conditions so everyone can enjoy the ceremony as comfortably as possible. We will provide ponchos for all graduates.

• Umbrellas are not allowed per Red Rocks policy. They have said they will make exceptions for people sitting above row 40.

• Please note there is no school on Wednesday, May 20th, and no late start Friday!

• Underclassmen- Volunteer at the Cougar Run End of Year Carnival on Thursday May 28th!

• Cougar Run Carnival Volunteer SignUp

• On behalf of the Student Senate, Mr. Odice would like to thank you for all of your support, donations, and involvement in our events this year. We are grateful to have a community who invests in us as much as we strive to invest in the community

• Volunteer Opportunity: Student Volunteers for Extended School Year (ESY). We are looking for student volunteers to help with ESY. Students should be in 8th grade (going into 9th next year) or High School. Students will be assisting other students with learning activities under the supervision of a teacher. Please pass along this interest form to any interested students. It is a great way to get community service hours!
• Annual Counseling Calendar: Interested in what the counseling department is up to all year? Wonder what our department does to support our staff and students throughout the year? Please see this link for a comprehensive view of our 2025/2026 school year!

• Here is the link to the 35th weekly post grad newsletter. There is information on summer jobs, summer camp, college offerings and scholarships. 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 requested final HRHS transcripts as part of the final graduation survey in Naviance and senior check-out. Final high school transcripts will be sent after graduation. You will receive a confirmation email verifying they were sent.
• Make sure to send transcripts from any concurrent enrollment classes to your college as well (so that you can get the college credit).

• You can request from Arapahoe Community College here.

• You can request from Metropolitan State University of Denver here.

• You can request from University of Colorado-Colorado Springs here.

• You can request from University of Colorado-Denver here.

• Mrs. Sadler will be in the post grad office on Wednesday May 27, 12pm-2pm if you would like a free copy of your transcript. You can also print an unofficial transcript in IC for your records but please make sure to do so before July 1. You may need to refer back to your grades for a future job interview or Rush, etc.
Senior Student/parent accounts will be deactivated some time in July. This includes IC, Naviance, and Google. Anything students want to save in Google will need to be moved ASAP. Students will want to download a copy of Immunization Records and the Unofficial Transcript to keep for records BEFORE July 1st. Final transcripts in IC won't be available until around June 10 but please make sure to print or save a copy before July 1st.

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• Please remind your students to return their books and computers before they check out for the summer!

• We are proud to announce that the LMC has earned the Highly Effective Schools Through Libraries (HESTL) designation from the Colorado State Library! HESTL is a credentialing program with a dual purpose: 1) To recognize outstanding school library programs and school library professionals; and 2) To provide guidance in school librarianship best practices. We are honored to receive this designation.

• All volunteer coordinator information in one place! Spring Newsletter, email dspetitt@dcsdk12.org with questions.

• Senior Celebration is tonight, Monday, 5/18/26. We hope you and your family will join us to celebrate the Senior Class of 2026 at Mission Hills Auditorium. $10/person, purchase HERE or $10 cash at the door.
• Senior Breakfast is before graduation practice, tomorrow, Tuesday, 5/19/26. All Seniors are invited for a hot breakfast in the Commons at 8am. Breakfast is paid for with donations to the senior class. Thank you!
• Senior elementary “clap out” parade is after graduation practice, Tuesday, 5/19/26 at the feeder elementary schools. Students should arrive at their elementary school at 10:45am in their cap and gown.

• DCSD Parent Resource Center
• Free Summer Lunch Poster - English
• Free Summer Lunch Poster - Spanish
• Greetings CTE students!

Douglas County School District's Postsecondary Readiness team is excited to share two travel opportunities for the summer of 2027. These trips will provide students with a unique opportunity to travel with a focus on Career and Technical Education. Journey with fellow CTE students district wide and explore topics you are passionate about through immersive learning experiences. We will explore London and Amsterdam with a focus on Business, Marketing and Media Arts. And we will learn about Health Sciences in the Dominican Republic. Check out the informational flyer for more details! PSR Informational Flyer