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The Douglas County School District will be on a 90-MINUTE DELAY on Tuesday, December 10, due to icy road conditions. A delay will allow extra time for roads to be plowed and for temperatures to warm up. 

Many forecasts show another band of snow coming to Douglas County. The upcoming storm is expected to be even worse than the past couple of days. 

Because the safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and out of an abundance of caution, the Douglas County School District will be CLOSED on Friday, November 8. 

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. 

The Douglas County School District will be on a 90-MINUTE DELAY on Wednesday, November 6, due to weather conditions.

Each year, Colorado Parent Magazine honors local businesses, services and attractions that make Colorado a great place to raise kids. Families across Colorado vote for their favorites. Douglas County School District schools and principals received many honors in the 2024 Family Favorites! 

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. 

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.

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!”

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.

Media is invited to tour and take part in the grand opening of Sand Creek Elementary’s new outdoor classroom. Situated in the schoolyard, this new environment will bring endless opportunities to staff and students for years to come. 

Douglas County School District (DCSD) is pleased to announce the names of 21 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, making them part of an elite group representing less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors. These academically talented students advance in the competition, which awards 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million. 

Late Monday, Sierra Middle School experienced a sewer issue in which toilets are not able to be flushed and the entire school is impacted by this issue. DCSD Operations and Maintenance is working as fast as they can to resolve the issue. 

As a result, Sierra Middle School will be CLOSED on Tuesday, September 10.

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. 

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.

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of staff, two Douglas County School District (DCSD) elementary schools have been named some of the healthiest schools in America. Congratulations to Cougar Run and Coyote Creek elementary schools!

Due to a power outage at the school and in the surrounding neighborhood, Bear Canyon Elementary will be CLOSED on Wednesday, August 14.

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation released the names of the fourth and final group of winners in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.