HRHS Falcon Community Bulletin
Week of April 6, 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
- This week is Mental Health Week. Please sign up here to donate a healthy snack! We had out healthy snacks one day after school this week. Thanks for your help and support!
- Spring Testing is next week, please make note of the special schedule for April 13-16. Busses will run at normal times - students riding the bus will remain in the Commons if not testing.
- Free SAT Prep with Google Gemini: tip from DCSD IT 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
- Theater One Acts performances are this week April 8th and 9th at 6pm in the auditorium. Entrance is free!
- The last parent After Prom planning meeting is this Wednesday, April 8, 7pm in the HRHS library. RSVP here. See “Family Involvement” section below for sign up links to help with After Prom. After Prom inquires can be directed to hrhsafterprom@gmail.com
- 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
- Take a look at the Spring Final Exam Schedule! Please note that spring finals are AFTER Memorial Day this year (May 26th-29th).
- 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.
- Make sure you’re following HRHS on Instagram: staff run accounts are @hrhs_athleticsandactivities; @hrhsafterprom @hrhsvolunteercoordinator, the counseling dept is @counselinghrhs, Post grad is @hrhspostgrad, and the school senate account is @hrfalcons
--> SENIOR NEWS
- HRHS graduation news website has updated information
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).
Pre-Order now from the Commencement Group to have optional flowers or gifts delivered for you at the entrance to RedRocks! *The Commencement Group gives back a percentage of sales to HRHS.
Student application forms for graduation speaker and performer are in the main office and due April 8.
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- 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. Tickets will be sold at the Senate Window starting April 17th. One for $45 or two for $80. Students must present ID at time of purchasing (Minga will be used to check students in at the door). If students are bringing guests from another school or Highlands Ranch underclassman, they must have a guest form properly filled out and signed by admin. Please read this form carefully. Looking forward to a great event! Follow @hrfalcons on Instagram.
Come out this weekend and support the Cresthill theater classes. They are performing Matilda Jr. April 10th and 11th at 6pm. Tickets HERE $7 Students/ $10 Adults.
HRHS Cosmo is collecting donations of new hair care and hygiene items for Hair Care for Foster Care. Hair Care for Foster Care is dedicated to supporting and uplifting the youth in Foster Care by providing essential items that many don't have the resources to access. Donations will be accepted at HRHS Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm until April 27th 2026.
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.
--> ATHLETICS
- HRHS Signing Day Celebration - We will be having our Highlands Ranch Signing Day Celebration on May 5th at 3:00pm in the Lower Gym to celebrate the student athletes who have committed to continuing their athletic and academic career by playing and competing in a college sport. If you know of a student that would like to participate please have them complete this form by April 24th. Everyone is invited to this event, come support our athletes!!
- Barrel Man/ Falcon Mascot Applications - Do you have a student who is interested in being the next HRHS Barrel Man or Mascot? Come see Ms. Hailey at the athletic window to apply!
- Cheer Team Tryouts will be April 16-17 from 3:00-6:00 - email highlandsranchcheer@gmail.com for more information!
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- Senior parents, please note only guardians can excuse attendance by calling 303-387-2502. We can excuse based on guardians in IC, not on someone being 18.
With this improving spring weather, every day can count for attendance. Please encourage your student to attend every day.
--> BUSINESS OFFICE
- Senior parents please check your fees - fees are required All fees need to be cleared before Senior check out day 5/14/26!!
--> COUNSELING UPDATES
--> POST GRAD CENTER
- Here is the link to the 29th 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, have you made a decision about next year? Share it via Instagram by filling out the google form @hrhs2026.decisions.
--> LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
- 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 information in one place! Volunteer Coordinator Spring Newsletter, email dspetitt@dcsdk12.org with questions.
- AFTER PROM is coming quick!! ONE more planning meeting THIS Wednesday, April 8, 7pm in the HRHS library. RSVP here. SIGN UP to help with supplies and prizes or to help AT After prom on 4/25/26. Help decorate Senior Hall 4/24/26 between 11am & 4pm!
- Buy your After Prom Ticket ($15) HERE, complete registration and sign waiver HERE; Complete BOTH before 4/24/26 and get TWO entries for the big After Prom prize raffles! Guest tickets may be purchased HERE. Inquires can be directed to hrhsafterprom@gmail.com
- Deadline has passed for senior baby pictures! Submit your jpg picture of your senior when they were 1-5 years old to hrhsafterprom@gmail.com. We will do our best to make sure your Senior is included in Senior Hall and the Senior Celebration video.
- Senior families, please consider donating to the Senior Fund to help pay for senior yard signs and senior breakfast. SAVE THE DATE for Senior Celebration, Monday, May 18 at 6:30pm. Watch your mailbox for details.
School Accountability Committee (SAC)
- HRHS SAC website.
- If you have topics you’d like to be considered for the agenda, email highlandsranchsac@gmail.com.
- Today at 5:30pm, please join the all HRHS Feeder Schools SAC meeting in the HRHS library.
- The last HRHS SAC meeting will be May 4.
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
- Colorado Rockies tickets in April and May benefitting the Foundation for Douglas County Schools
- DCSD Statement about Naviance Emails
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