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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.
April is Earth Month
Schools across DCSD are celebrating Earth month with environmental education activities and sustainability tips.
2025 Apple Award Winners
The Foundation for Douglas County Schools annually honors exceptional DCSD educators and staff who are inspiring a love of learning in their students and trailblazing extraordinary innovation in our schools.
Parent University
DCSD Parent University provides training, information, and resources to parents and caregivers that will aid parents in their essential responsibility for influencing children's lives.
Are you a Douglas County alum?
We’d love to hear how you're shaping communities, driving innovation, and leaving a lasting impact. Share your story with us and inspire future generations of DCSD students!
Faces of DCSD
Get to know DCSD staff members and the amazing work they're doing to support our students!
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!
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.
News & Announcements
Stay Informed with the Latest Updates
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The Rock Ridge Elementary Green Team continues to thrive in 2025, making a lasting impact on the Founder's Village community. These eco-champions dedicate their time to recycling every Tuesday ensuring waste stays in the sustainability loop.
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Beloved children’s author Laura Numeroff visited Coyote Creek Elementary to share the story behind If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and inspire 1st and 2nd graders with her creative journey.
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Castle Rock Elementary’s first year of sustainability is producing incredible results. From tower gardens to composting systems, there has been something for every learner to dig into!
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Cherokee Trail Elementary students demonstrated their community spirit by raising nearly $5,000 for the Advent Health Parker Hospital's cardiac ward.
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Cloverleaf Home Enrichment School students recently showcased their creativity and curiosity at the school’s annual Middle School Expo and Science Fair.
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Legend has been named a National Unified Champion School by Special Olympics — one of only four schools in Colorado and just 600 nationwide to earn this incredible honor!
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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
TestPrep's Most Envied School District in America