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DCSD Superintendent Erin Kane has been selected to the 2025-2026 cohort of the Google GSV Education Innovation Fellowship - a groundbreaking program formed through a partnership between GSV and Google for Education. 

Douglas County School District’s Nutrition Services team is excited to announce the 2025 Summer Lunch Program. Meals will be provided to all kids and teens 18 years and under.

The program runs Monday through Friday from May 27-August 8. No meals will be served on June 19 or July 4.

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) is recognizing several Douglas County School District schools for high academic achievement with performance awards earned in the 2023 and 2024 school years. 

The Douglas County School District (DCSD) continues to celebrate the Class of 2025. Recently, the celebration included 13 incredible students, who were named recipients of the DCSD Perseverance Scholarship. While financial need and academic merit are key criteria used in selecting recipients, many who are awarded this scholarship have often overcome personal challenges. 

This year’s recipients include students who lost a parent at a young age, students facing significant medical battles and more. These students show grit, determination and resiliency. Meet some of this year’s incredible recipients through their video stories.

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation released the names of winners in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program, including one from the Douglas County School District.

Congratulations to outstanding DCSD scholar Ryan McCormick. Ryan attends Mountain Vista High School and plans to study computer science.

The Douglas County School District (DCSD) will hold its second annual “State of DCSD” event this Thursday. All community members are welcome to attend. DCSD Superintendent Erin Kane will lead the conversation and discuss the current state of the school district and celebrate our schools that received awards from the Colorado Department of Education.

A record number of Colorado students applied for the prestigious Boettcher Foundation Scholarship this year, with 50 being named recipients. The Douglas County School District (DCSD) is proud to congratulate a DCSD graduate for earning this prestigious scholarship that aims to retain Colorado’s inspiring high school graduates within the state for their college education.

Congratulations to Rock Canyon High School’s Olivia Brewer, who plans to attend CU Boulder. As a Boettcher scholar, Olivia will receive an $80,000 scholarship award across four years, along with institutional, merit and/or need-based aid.

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation released the names of the first group of winners in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Only 13 students in Colorado are being recognized for their educational excellence with corporate-sponsored awards - with one of those coming from the Douglas County School District.

Congratulations to outstanding DCSD scholar Yashwin Thammiraju. Yashwin plans to study mechanical engineering and currently attends Legend High School.

In a unanimous 7-0 vote, the Douglas County School District (DCSD) Board of Education approved staff recommendations to consolidate six elementary schools in Highlands Ranch into three. The school pairings, which will be effective for the 2026-2027 school year, are as follows:

• Saddle Ranch Elementary will consolidate into Eldorado Elementary
• Heritage Elementary will consolidate into Summit View Elementary
• Acres Green Elementary will consolidate into Fox Creek Elementary

After nearly two years of careful planning and evaluation, these school consolidations are the result of extensive analysis to address declining enrollment in parts of Highlands Ranch and to ensure that all students have access to a comprehensive, well-rounded education with full staffing and resources. 

On Friday, April 11, Cimarron Middle School and Donor Alliance will hold a flag raising ceremony and surprise mural unveiling for National Donate Life Month. Donor Alliance will be joined by Cindy Corlett, a former assistant principal at the school and the mother of Molly, who saved five lives as a donor after she passed away unexpectedly in February 2022. Cindy will share Molly’s story and how her gifts of life have touched their family. Following the flag raising, Cindy will be surprised by the unveiling of a mural at the school to honor Molly and her legacy.

After nearly two years of careful planning and evaluation, the Douglas County School District (DCSD) will recommend to the DCSD Board of Education that the following schools in Highlands Ranch be consolidated beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. The Board is scheduled to vote on these recommendations at its April 22 meeting.

• Saddle Ranch Elementary will consolidate into Eldorado Elementary
• Heritage Elementary will consolidate into Summit View Elementary
• Acres Green Elementary will consolidate into Fox Creek Elementary

These recommendations are the result of extensive analysis to address declining enrollment in parts of Highlands Ranch and to ensure that all students have access to a comprehensive, well-rounded education with full staffing and resources. 

The Douglas County School District will be CLOSED on Friday, February 21 due to inclement weather conditions.

Hundreds of students, parents and Parker residents will be at Legend High School Wednesday night to watch the Legend Unified Basketball Team play the Parker Police Department. The “Coliseum Crazies” (Legend students) will be loud, with signs and tons of support for their Special Olympics classmates. The Legend Unified Team is riding a seven-game winning streak against the Parker Police Department after last year’s 64-52 victory.

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.

The Douglas County School District will be on a 90-MINUTE DELAY on Wednesday, February 12, due to forecasted weather conditions. 

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

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.

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.

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.

The Douglas County School District will be on a 90-MINUTE DELAY on Tuesday, January 7, due to weather conditions. Currently, the bulk of the forecasted snow is expected between 6:00 and 9:00 a.m., which is during normal school dropoff times. A delay will allow extra time for roads and parking lots to be cleared.

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.

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.