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Our mission is to provide an educational foundation that allows each student to reach his or her individual potential.
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.
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.
Get to know DCSD staff members and the amazing work they're doing to support our students!
Meet the inspiring alumni of Douglas County, whose journeys beyond graduation are shaping communities, driving innovation, and making a lasting impact.
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!
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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This coming April, Mountain Vista High School Poms have the exclusive honor of being the only high school in the nation to represent the USA at the 2025 ICU World Cheerleading and Dance Championships.
This past December, Cougar Run Elementary celebrated its second annual Art and Culture Night.
The Denver Nuggets hosted several DCSD Unified Sports teams during halftime of recent games.
She shoots! She scores!! Copper Mesa Elementary student Delaney Young made her dream come true as a student reporter at a recent Colorado Avalanche hockey game.
Congratulations to Renaissance Elementary sixth-grader Oliver Georgiades for being named the Youth Art Contest Grand Champion at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo.
The Douglas County School District Spelling Bee took place on February 1, bringing together 67 talented students from 58 elementary, middle and charter schools to compete for the top spot.
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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