Monthly Newsletter

September 2024

February 2025

-- Message from the Directors --

February is National Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month, a time to celebrate hands-on, real-world learning that prepares students for future success! As a Designated Career & Technical School, DCSD Legacy Campus offers cutting-edge CTE pathways that ignite passion, build skills, and open doors to incredible careers.

Applications for the 2024-25 school year are now open to all current DCSD students! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore, innovate, and thrive.

Fall in love with CTE pathways! Learn more about how to apply below or visit our website.

-- Legacy Campus Spotlight --

Automation Expo 2025

There was a great turnout for the First Annual Automation Expo at Legacy Campus! Thank you to our generous exhibitors for taking the time to share this experience with students of all ages as well as their families and community members. Attendees were able to learn about cutting edge technology, career opportunities and apprenticeships. Students also left with some amazing door-prizes donated by exhibitors and sponsors. Hope you can join us next year!

February is CTE Month

We are thrilled to celebrate CTE Month and share some great resources with you!

Since 2002, The National Career Clusters® Framework has provided a shared structure and language for CTE program design across the United States.

Take a moment to explore the website HERE. Click each ring to explore the definitions and content of each layer of the Framework and keep scrolling to click and explore each Career Cluster.

Interview Skills Presentation

Thank you to Marshall Moore from On Tap Credit Union and Josh Levy, an executive vice president from Equity Estates, for presenting to all Legacy students on resume and cover letter writing, soft skills and interview preparation. This information and experience will help to prepare them for our upcoming Mock Interviews as well as Career & Hiring Fair on February 28th. The DCSD Legacy Campus is excited to be partnering with Junior Achievement to offer students these valuable job skills trainings, resume workshops, and mock interview opportunities to prepare for internships, apprenticeships, and future careers.

-- Reminders --

25-26 Applications Open

Applications for new students for the 25-26 School Year are open and can be found at legacycampus.org along with the steps to apply. Prospective student tours offered on Fridays, sign up HERE.

Continuing students will get your two applications directly from your current teacher.

If you have questions, please reach out to counselors at your home high school. Applications are due by March 7th, 2025.

Mock Interviews

Each Legacy Campus student will participate in a mock interview with an industry expert throughout the month of February. This is the student's chance to practice real-world interview skills, so they should come dressed professionally with a resume. Student information and schedule details can be found HERE.

We are still in need of industry professionals in the areas of EMT, CNA, Architecture, Robotics and Computer Science/IT to volunteer to interview our students and provide feedback. Sign up HERE.

Career & Hiring Fair

On behalf of the Douglas County School District’s Legacy Campus and Arapahoe/Douglas Works, we are excited to invite you to participate in our first annual Career and Hiring Fair on Friday, February 28, 2025. Our goal is to equip the local community with a talented workforce while providing students with a competitive edge. Click HERE for all the details!

Click the photo above if you work in one of these industries and would like to host a free table at the event!

Weather Reminders

Given the recent weather conditions, we've received inquiries from students and families who are unclear about our schedule, whether we're delayed, canceled, remote, etc. This confusion arises because our college partners have their own weather protocols and notify Legacy students of their decisions. As a reminder, Legacy Campus will always follow the DCSD weather delays/closures which may differ from our college partners.

ACC has recently updated their messaging to make the weather-related communication more clear for Legacy students. To the right is the message students will now see when ACC is adjusting due to weather. The students will receive a text asking them to click on a link, and the message below will appear.

In-Person Classes Friday 2/21

Students that attend on Monday/Wednesday schedule will have in-person classes on Friday, February 21st. Please prioritize in-person class time when planning travel and appointments. Thank you!

-- Opportunities --

Wings Over the Rockies is thrilled to offer a limited number of flight training scholarships* to Colorado students (ages 15-19). The funds have been generously provided by the Ray Foundation and offer students an opportunity to work towards Private Pilot Certification in gliders or single engine airplanes.

Apply HERE The application period is now open and closes on February 14, 2025.

Arapahoe Community College Information

$1000 stipend for CE students! Do you have a current CE student who would be interested in participating in a national dual enrollment research study and receiving a stipend? See attached email “Paid Opportunity” and interested students can apply through this link: National Dual Enrollment Study by February 14, 2025
Discover ACC – February 27: Do you have students interested in attending ACC after high school graduation? Sign-up to attend our Discover ACC event. admissions@arapahoe.edu
FAFSA Support: Did you know ACC offers a free FAFSA lab every Monday at our Littleton campus? Encourage your seniors to sign up and attend to receive support in completing their FAFSA for next year! ACC FAFSA Lab info Also check out the attached “FAFSA Slides” from the Colorado Department of Higher Education for more information.
Library Services: Did you know CE students also have access to all our Library Services? Check out the attached “Spring 25 Library Services” for more information or check out their website: ACC Library & Learning Commons

Colorado Health Careers Academy

The Colorado Health Careers Academy (CHCA) is an intensive 3-week program offered during the summer at the ACC, Littleton and CCD, Lowry campuses. The Academy is presented in a hybrid format offering a combination of self-paced on-line learning, Monday - Thursday, and in-person Friday sessions. More information and applications can be found HERE.

-- Gratitude --

February 3-7th is National School Counseling Week. We would like to highlight our amazing counseling staff at Legacy Campus and the important roles they play. Kelly Purcell and Erin Williams provide support and guidance for our students as well as organizing valuable events to educate and prepare them for their futures. Thanks for all you do!

Legacy Campus Phase II Updates

With the successful passing of the 2024 Bond for Douglas County Schools (5A) in November, the Legacy Campus team immediately began collaborating with architects, contractors, the DCSD Construction office, and the Operations and Maintenance Team to advance Phase II from conceptual designs to detailed Design Drawings.

This exciting expansion will introduce new, industry-aligned programming, including:

Advanced Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering
EV/Hybrid Automotive Service Technician Training
Construction Trades Pathways, featuring Carpentry, Plumbing, HVAC, and a Pre-Apprenticeship Electrician Program

We are working closely with postsecondary institutions and industry partners to ensure these programs equip students with the skills and certifications needed for high-demand careers. As we move forward in the design and construction process, we look forward to keeping our community informed every step of the way. Stay tuned for more updates!

-- Schedule a Tour --

Photo of DCSD Legacy Camus lobby with stone staircase

Sign up for our Prospective Student Tour HERE. These tours are focused on prospective Legacy Campus students & their guardians. Students will tour the facility and learn about the programming Legacy Campus has to offer.

Upcoming Tour Dates: February 7, February 14, and March 7

AT LEGACY CAMPUS

IMPORTANT DATES:

FEB 7 - Prospective Student Tour

FEB 14 - No School - Staff Professional Development Day

FEB 14 - Prospective Student Tour (Morning and Afternoon)

FEB 17 - President's Day - No School

FEB 21 - M/W In-Person Classes

FEB 28 - Legacy Campus Career & Hiring Fair

Virtual Office Hours with Pathway Instructors -Weekly on Thursday mornings from 8:30-9:00am.

Event Rentals

Need an inspiring space for your next meeting or event? We've got you covered!

Find more info HERE or call our Events Team at 303-387-7907

About us

Website: LegacyCampus.org
Location: 10035 S Peoria St, Lone Tree, CO, USA
Phone: 303-387-7800