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We know that representing more than 62,000 students and 7,400 employees is a big responsibility and one that we take seriously.

DCSD Communications offers assistance to print, online, and broadcast media. Our office assists you in scheduling on-air interviews with our principals, district administration, teachers, and staff, as well as our superintendent and Board of Education members.

All news media inquiries regarding the school district, its schools, and/or its departments and programs should first be referred to the Communications Team to ensure the most timely and accurate response. 

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The Douglas County School District will be on a 90-MINUTE DELAY on Thursday, February 13, due to low temperatures and wind chills forecasted for the early morning hours. A delay will allow more time for temperatures to rise so that students and staff are not at risk of frostbite while walking to school, waiting for the bus, or manning carlines. In addition, this will help us ensure our buses and buildings are warm and comfortable for students and staff.  

A 90-MINUTE DELAY means that schools and buses are delayed by an hour and a half.

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Students in the Douglas County School District (DCSD) continue the tradition of an impressive showing at graduation. Data released today by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) shows the DCSD on-time, four-year graduation rate is now 92.2 percent.

Recent DCSD graduates also made an impressive showing at graduation. The class of 2024 earned more than $131 million in scholarships. During the 2023-2024 school year, DCSD students and parents saved nearly $9.3 million in college expenses through DCSD’s concurrent enrollment partnerships.

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The Douglas County School District will be on a 90-MINUTE DELAY on Tuesday, January 21, due to forecasted low temperatures in the morning.

The windchill is expected to be well below zero at daybreak tomorrow. In that environment, frostbite is a very real risk for any exposed skin. A delay will give temperatures a chance to rise so that we don’t have kids waiting at bus stops and walking to school, or staff outside manning car lines during the cold early morning hours. Thankfully, temperatures are forecasted to warm up during the day with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s.

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The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) has recognized the Douglas County School District for excellence in budget presentation with the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for the 2024-2025 budget year.

ASBO International’s MBA program promotes and recognizes excellence in school budget presentation. Program participation enhances school business officials’ skills in developing, analyzing and presenting a school system budget. Participants submit their budget documents to a panel of school financial professionals who review the materials for compliance with the MBA Criteria Checklist and other requirements, and provide expert feedback that districts can use to improve their budget documents.

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Today’s snow accumulation and subsequent road conditions were worse than anticipated. The forecast shows that the snow is going to continue into tomorrow. DCSD is expecting icy road conditions tomorrow morning, and with the snow expected to continue throughout the day, a delay would likely not be sufficient. Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, the Douglas County School District will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 7

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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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The Douglas County School District (DCSD) Nutrition Services team invites the public to check out what students are being served in schools. The annual Taste of DCSD open house will be held on Tuesday, October 22.

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Fox Creek Elementary School has been named a 2024 Significant Support Needs (SSN) Model Site by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).

“The work that the staff does at Fox Creek each and every day to help all of our students feel and be included in the life of their general education classrooms is incredible,” said Fox Creek Elementary Principal Cheryl Fulmer. “It is wonderful that our school is now recognized as a beacon of hope and a model for other schools across Colorado. I could not be more proud to serve as the principal with these amazing educators!”

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In addition to helping students master reading, writing, math, practical life skills, critical thinking and so much more, the Douglas County School District (DCSD) must also prepare them for their future so they can LEAD THE WAY in our ever-changing world: a world with quickly evolving artificial intelligence and related technologies.

Join DCSD at an upcoming event to kick off the creation of the school district's next strategic plan and learn more about how the district is building upon the great work already done – together with families, students and staff. DCSD will also talk about the future and laying the groundwork to proactively ensure students are provided with crucial knowledge and skills.

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English Teacher Tera Johnson-Swartz, who is an educator at STEM School Highlands Ranch, has been named a finalist for Colorado’s 2025 Teacher of the Year award. This year, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) received more than 1,300 nominations for exceptional educators to participate in the Teacher of the Year application process - a record high for the department. Of those nominees, 94 educators completed the application process, nine were selected to hold interviews with the Teacher of the Year Review Committee, and seven were named as finalists. The 2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year will be announced in October 2024. 

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The Douglas County School District Board of Education (BOE) has authorized a Bond question for the 2024 ballot. At the August 27 meeting, the BOE unanimously voted 7-0 to place before voters a $490 million Bond. If the Bond is approved by voters, Douglas County homeowners will not see an increase in current property taxes.

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