Welcome Back

July 31, 2026

Falcon Families,

Check In Photo ID day is this week, school starts next week!

If you missed our Welcome Back email you can find it here.

Great news! HRHS is a finalist for the 2026 Colorado Parent Magazine Family Favorites contest! Please vote daily in the public high school category to help HRHS win!

Go Falcons!

Dr. Scott Fiske Principal

• Mandatory Express Check In is still open. This annual registration includes student contact information updates and required forms. FAQs including login assistance can be found by scrolling down to the bottom of the link. Please read the instructions carefully as logging into Express Check In is slightly different than logging into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Please call the HRHS main office (3033872500) with questions.

• Wednesday August 5 is Check In and required ID Photo Day! HRHS ID is required for admittance to the building on every school day. Check In day also offers parking permits, limited technical assistance, athletic registrations and schedule corrections.Spanish interpreter services for all grade levels will be available. Click for Schedule and details.

• • Freshmen 8-9:30

  • Sophomores 9:30-11:00

  • Closed for Lunch 11:15-12:15

  • Juniors 12:15-1:45

  • Seniors 1:45-3:00

• The QMAN community event has been postponed.

• First week of school Special Schedule

• Wednesday Freshmen and New Students Only

• Thursday and Friday NO Late Start Silver Day

• Summer Office Hours through August 4: 8am-1pm, Closed on August 5 for Check In Day.

• Bring Your Own Device Announcement

• School supply lists will vary by class; please see the syllabus from each class for details. For the first few days of school, students only need a spiral notebook of lined paper, pens and pencils in addition to their device.

• If financial assistance is needed by your family (to help cover required school fees), parents should apply for the Free/Reduced Lunch program. This application must be completed each school year! Free/Reduced Lunch (&fees) Application

• Parking Permits are required for student parking on campus, only Juniors and Seniors are are eligible the first quarter. Sophomore parking permits will be available after Fall Break.

• If you missed our Welcome Back bulletin (or any others) you can find the archive here.

• Subscribe to the HRHS Google Calendar; print our color calendar and bell schedules.

• Use your resources: The counseling office, library, and main office are here to help; students can request a locker from Athletics or the Main Office if needed.

• Stay up to date: Listen to morning announcements, watch TFTV in homeroom, read the weekly bulletin, and follow HRHS on Instagram: @thehighlandsranchhighschool, @hrhs_athleticsandactivities, @hrhsafterprom, @hrhsvolunteercoordinator, @counselinghrhs, @hrhspostgrad, @hrfalcons

• Get involved! Athletic registrations open before each season and the activities fair is held each Fall to showcase our many clubs and organizations.

• Parents: please plan to come to the Falcon Academic Boosters meeting August 10 in the library at 6pm and save the date for Back to School Night August 26.

Communication Devices at school – Heads Up!

As you probably know, the Board of Education passed Policy JICJA– Student Use of Communication Devices in School on April 21, 2026.

The policy prohibits the use of communication devices by high school students during class time. A few exceptions apply such as for instructional use and/or to satisfy an educational plan, among others. You can also find the Policy JICJA-R here which provides more detail on school implementation.

If you have not already, please read the policy and regulation. Parents/Guardians can expect direct communication in the coming week regarding Highland Ranch High School's implementation plan for communication devices.

As we have discussed all along, student use of communication devices and social media MUST BE a conversation for school AND home. You can find additional information, including parent strategies, on our Digital Literacy webpage.

• Schedule corrections will not be made via email. Schedule corrections will only be made on August 5 on a walk in basis.

• Follow Post Grad on Instagram @hrhspostgrad and utilize the post grad website for frequently asked questions.

• Parents please review updated attendance policies here pages 7-9.

• The mission of the SAC is to inform, encourage, and provide opportunities for parent/guardian and community members to be involved in the planning and evaluation of the school’s instructional program and quality improvement processes. If you have topics you’d like to be considered for the agenda please email highlandsranchsac@gmail.com.

• The Falcon Academic Boosters (FAB) is a 501c3 organization that was founded to raise funds and provide grants to teachers, staff and departments. These grants are used for supplies, academic media and resources that are needed to enhance the learning environment at HRHS, yet fall outside of the school’s budget. Since its inception, FAB has raised and granted over $125,000 to benefit our staff and student needs. Questions can be directed to hrhsfab@gmail.com.
• Meetings in the 26-27 school year will be on the second Monday of the month from 6-7 pm. Please join us on Monday, August 10th. This is a great way to get involved and meet other parents at Highlands Ranch High School!

• Staff Appreciation Donations

• General HRHS Donation

• DCSD Parent Resource Center: Please see this link to the Douglas County School District Parent Resource Center for Calendars, My School Bucks Payments, Parent Portal access or log-in/password issues, Financial Assistance, Transportation Information and more.
• Information regarding the DCSD Nutrition Services program is linked here.
• If you are interested in receiving assistance but are having difficulty with the above link, please contact Eric Brosch, School Social Worker, at ebrosch@dcsdk12.org or 303-387-2621. External Family Resources Link
• DCSD Non-Discrimination Notice
• DCSD Accessibility
• DCSD Request form for meeting translator