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Welcome to Douglas County School District

Our mission is to provide an educational foundation that allows each student to reach his or her individual potential.

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February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month! DCSD is proud to offer a wide range of hands-on, career-focused programs—with even more exciting opportunities on the way.

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Weather Delays & Closure Information

The decision to close, delay or keep a school open during inclement weather is never taken lightly. We always keep the safety of our students, staff, and parents top of mind.

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Faces of DCSD
Faces of DCSD

Get to know DCSD staff members and the amazing work they're doing to support our students!

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Amazing Alums
Amazing Alums

Meet the inspiring alumni of Douglas County, whose journeys beyond graduation are shaping communities, driving innovation, and making a lasting impact.

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Kindergarten Registration Now Open

Kindergarten registration is now open! If your child will be 5 years old by October 1, 2025, it’s time to secure their spot at your neighborhood DCSD school. Don’t wait—classes fill quickly!

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Thank you Douglas County Voters for passing 5A
Thank You Douglas County Voters

The district is already hard at work planning for the repairs to our existing schools and building two new schools right here in Douglas County.

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News & Announcements

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The middle school Honors Ensemble practicing for their upcoming concert.

100 musicians from all over DCSD auditioned and were selected to be a part of the ninth annual DCSD Middle School Honor Ensemble. The orchestra and band are led by two guest conductors. It’s not an easy gig - these hard working students are given only four chances to practice before the big performance on January 25. Take a listen to find out why this opportunity to play together is so important for these middle school students.

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Legend High School Music Teacher Orlando Otis conducting the orchestra

He helped open two high schools in Parker, has won multiple awards and dedicated the last 26 years of his life leading students to success one note at a time. Orlando Otis’s career as a band director in Douglas County School District is coming to an end, but the impact he has had on musicians at both Chaparral and Legend high schools will be remembered for years to come.

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REMS students outside in the snow during their winter voyage

Sixth graders at Renaissance Elementary Magnet School (REMS) recently completed their Winter Voyage, a three-day adventure at State Forest State Park in Walden. Together with their teachers, parent volunteers, and the school’s Adventure Education Coordinator, Ashley Cammack, student "crews" braved the snowy terrain, using snowshoes to hike, learning about avalanche safety, and practicing Leave No Trace principles

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Fourth Graders Turned Published Authors

Students in Allison Slabotsky’s fourth-grade class at Heritage Elementary School are now published authors! While working on a Colorado animal project, Allison partnered with Student Treasures, a book publishing company that encourages teachers to motivate students and inspire their learning through the publishing process.

After passing around a list of Colorado native animals, each student selected and wrote about their animal. The stories were compiled into one classroom book called the “Wild Wonders of Colorado.”

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By The Numbers

The Douglas County School District is Colorado's third-largest school district.

62,000

Students PreK - 12

92

Schools

$131M+

In Scholarships 

92.2%

Graduation Rate

$9.3M+

Concurrent Enrollment Savings

#11

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