News & Announcements

As part of ThunderRidge High School’s SkillsUSA program, welding instructor Oscar Chaparro established a Girls That Weld chapter to bridge the gender gap in the trade. 

To practice their skills, the group designed and fabricated a custom bike rack for Bear Canyon Elementary! Using photos of existing bike racks for reference, the group spent their initial meetings planning, sketching and cutting material under Chaparro’s guidance. The most creative feature - the side panels - was inspired by the elementary school's logo, a bear in front of a mountain.
 

Sedalia Elementary’s amazing PE Teacher, Ashley Collins, is currently teaching her students to jump rope. Two students from our Significant Support Needs (SSN) program who attend this class were included in the lesson, reminding us what makes this school so extraordinary.

“PE is meant to be a place where every student belongs. There is joy when kids feel safe to move, try new things and simply be kids,” shared Collins. “Sometimes that joy comes from a game, sometimes from the music and sometimes from the shared laughter in the room. 

Construction is officially underway on Elementary School 50 - RidgeGate/Lyric is set to open for the 2027-2028 school year. This new school will create more opportunities for students and families in a growing community and we can't wait to watch it take shape.

I was inspired to enter education when I realized how much I love serving others, especially through teaching and building personal connections. My greatest joy comes from helping people grow, learn and discover their own path to success. There is nothing more rewarding to me than knowing I played a part in someone’s journey toward reaching their goals.

​My path to becoming a principal has been somewhat unique. Over the past 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of serving in various educational roles including from traditional teaching to being an english language development teacher, learning specialist, gifted and talented facilitator, professional development specialist, district coordinator, and assistant principal. 

Legend High's Lucy Thompson and Mountain Vista High's Ariana Akey have put DCSD's Girls Flag Football Program on the map. The regular season may have ended, but thanks to the NFL, these athletes are getting the chance to compete on one of the grandest stages of them all. Tune in to ESPN on Tuesday, February 3 at 6:00 p.m. to see Ariana and Lucy represent Colorado as part of the NFL Pro Bowl!

DCSD staff and students put on the hard hats and pulled out the shovels to commemorate the expansion of Sierra Middle School. Thanks to the voters of Douglas County, Sierra Middle School will be receiving a new cafeteria, expanded classroom space and a new entrance to welcome in the sixth grade students from the surrounding Chap feeder that will be joining the middle school for the 2027-2028 school year.