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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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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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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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Open Enrollment Now Open

Interested in attending a school other than your assigned neighborhood school? The first round of open enrollment runs from November 1-December 2. Open enrollment applies to the following school year.

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Colorado Parent Magazine Family Favorites 2024
DCSD Staff, Schools Named Family Favorites

Several DCSD schools and principals received honors in the 2024 Colorado Parent Magazine Family Favorites!

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News & Announcements

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DCSD Schools Named to AP Honor Roll

Several DCSD high schools are being recognized for their AP (Advanced Placement) programs, being named to the AP School Honor Roll. Schools can earn this prestigious recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit and maximizing college readiness.

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Thank You for Passing 5A!

Superintendent Erin Kane and Board President Christy Williams thank the voters of Douglas County for passing 5A in the 2024 election. 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. Please visit our website - funding.dcsdk12.org - for the latest updates as we move towards building an even brighter future for our students and our school community. 

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Chaparral Girls Flag Football Team Leads On and Off the Field

The Chaparral Girls Flag Football program is in its second year and this team has found success on the field with their new coach, Lance Petrillo. 

Girls Flag Football is now part of CHSAA and this undefeated team is looking for its first championship this year. Meet the coach and some of the players who are building the foundation for the next generation of athletes.

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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 

90.8%

Graduation Rate

$9.3M+

Concurrent Enrollment Savings

#11

TestPrep's Most Envied School District in America