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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.
Welcome Back!
The first day for most schools is Wednesday, August 12. We can't wait for the successes this year brings!
Friday 45-minute Delayed Start
Beginning August 21, neighborhood elementary and middle schools will start 45 minutes later every Friday for dedicated Professional Learning Community (PLC) time.
Express Check-in
Express Check-in is now open! Easily and quickly update household information, sign off on district forms, and more.
Shift Your Career Into Gear
Help restore the routes our kids rely on! Join the DCSD transportation family today!
Interactive Map: See the Bond in Action
Check out the new Interactive Bond Map to explore how funding is improving facilities, security, career education, special education, technology, and more across the district.
Join the DCSD Family!
Looking for a rewarding career? Join the DCSD family! We're hiring a variety of positions across the district.
Amazing Alums
Our graduates are shaping communities, driving innovation, and leaving a lasting impact.
Faces of DCSD
Get to know DCSD staff members and the amazing work they're doing to support our students!
News & Announcements
Stay Informed with the Latest Updates
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Thanks to voters and the 2024 Bond, DCSD has been hard at work all summer improving and updating our schools and facilities! Take a look at some of the improvements at the schools in your neighborhood. If you would like to learn more about how your school is benefitting from the 2024 Bond, visit our interactive map.
![Workers apply new Turf to EchoPark Stadium]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787069415/dcsdk12org/l4becgoscqcwoam46uwh/ParkerRegionstill.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787069415/dcsdk12org/l4becgoscqcwoam46uwh/ParkerRegionstill.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787069415/dcsdk12org/l4becgoscqcwoam46uwh/ParkerRegionstill.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1787069415/dcsdk12org/l4becgoscqcwoam46uwh/ParkerRegionstill.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1787069415/dcsdk12org/l4becgoscqcwoam46uwh/ParkerRegionstill.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787069415/dcsdk12org/l4becgoscqcwoam46uwh/ParkerRegionstill.jpg","width":1920}])
Thanks to voters and the 2024 Bond, DCSD has been hard at work all summer improving and updating our schools and facilities! Take a look at some of the improvements at the schools in your neighborhood. If you would like to learn more about how your school is benefitting from the 2024 Bond, visit our interactive map.
![Workers install Fire Alarms at Cresthill Middle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787069212/dcsdk12org/o58o0tba7rmmqqdmz5uf/WorkersinstallFireAlarmsatCresthillMiddleSchool.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787069212/dcsdk12org/o58o0tba7rmmqqdmz5uf/WorkersinstallFireAlarmsatCresthillMiddleSchool.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787069212/dcsdk12org/o58o0tba7rmmqqdmz5uf/WorkersinstallFireAlarmsatCresthillMiddleSchool.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1787069212/dcsdk12org/o58o0tba7rmmqqdmz5uf/WorkersinstallFireAlarmsatCresthillMiddleSchool.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1787069212/dcsdk12org/o58o0tba7rmmqqdmz5uf/WorkersinstallFireAlarmsatCresthillMiddleSchool.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787069212/dcsdk12org/o58o0tba7rmmqqdmz5uf/WorkersinstallFireAlarmsatCresthillMiddleSchool.jpg","width":1920}])
Thanks to voters and the 2024 Bond, DCSD has been hard at work all summer improving and updating our schools and facilities! Take a look at some of the improvements at the schools in your neighborhood. If you would like to learn more about how your school is benefitting from the 2024 Bond, visit our interactive map.
![Students Arrive for the First Day of School 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787069083/dcsdk12org/zdne1vnxlgg2lpmkd35c/FirstDay2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787069083/dcsdk12org/zdne1vnxlgg2lpmkd35c/FirstDay2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787069083/dcsdk12org/zdne1vnxlgg2lpmkd35c/FirstDay2026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1787069083/dcsdk12org/zdne1vnxlgg2lpmkd35c/FirstDay2026.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1787069083/dcsdk12org/zdne1vnxlgg2lpmkd35c/FirstDay2026.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787069083/dcsdk12org/zdne1vnxlgg2lpmkd35c/FirstDay2026.jpg","width":1920}])
The first day of school in DCSD is always special for students, staff and parents. Join us for a whirlwind trip that captures the sights and sounds of the first day of school across our 850 square mile district!
![DCSD Administration Cut Ribbon Celebrating The Opening of Phase Two of Legacy Campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787068905/dcsdk12org/mcrrizysvwpqi0blnhxm/Still_2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787068905/dcsdk12org/mcrrizysvwpqi0blnhxm/Still_2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787068905/dcsdk12org/mcrrizysvwpqi0blnhxm/Still_2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1787068905/dcsdk12org/mcrrizysvwpqi0blnhxm/Still_2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1787068905/dcsdk12org/mcrrizysvwpqi0blnhxm/Still_2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787068905/dcsdk12org/mcrrizysvwpqi0blnhxm/Still_2.jpg","width":1920}])
Thanks to Douglas County voters for passing the 2024 Bond, Phase Two of DCSD's Legacy Campus is now ready for students! This expansion adds four additional pathways for students from all across our district to explore.
![A graphic that says Welcome Back to School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786038267/dcsdk12org/ushyfbyujqaspcnb6igc/still10.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786038267/dcsdk12org/ushyfbyujqaspcnb6igc/still10.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786038267/dcsdk12org/ushyfbyujqaspcnb6igc/still10.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786038267/dcsdk12org/ushyfbyujqaspcnb6igc/still10.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1786038267/dcsdk12org/ushyfbyujqaspcnb6igc/still10.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786038267/dcsdk12org/ushyfbyujqaspcnb6igc/still10.jpg","width":1920}])
DCSD Superintendent Erin Kane welcomes everyone to the 2026-2027 school year and shares that DCSD has even more exciting opportunities planned for our students and families.
Upcoming Events
Your Source for District Meetings, Events, Holidays, and Breaks
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DCSD Legacy Campus, 10035 S Peoria St, Parker, CO 80134, USA
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Legacy Campus
By The Numbers
The Douglas County School District is Colorado's third-largest school district.
62,000
Students PreK - 12
89
Schools
$124M+
In Scholarships
93.6%
Graduation Rate
$25M+
Concurrent Enrollment Savings
#11
TestPrep's Most Envied School District in America