Growth and Decline
School Consolidation in Highlands Ranch
At its April 22, 2025, meeting, the Douglas County School District Board of Education unanimously approved school pairing recommendations for six Highlands Ranch elementary schools beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.
Acres Green Elementary will consolidate into Fox Creek Elementary
Heritage Elementary will consolidate into Summit View Elementary
Saddle Ranch Elementary will consolidate into Eldorado Elementary
Upcoming Paired-School Meetings
The Douglas County School District values its partnership with our neighbors. Our students benefit when we maintain a strong relationship with those who live nearby. We also know how much property values and the overall health of the neighborhood matter.
As you likely know, DCSD recently made the decision to consolidate some of our elementary schools in Highlands Ranch effective at the end of the current school year. This means three of our current elementary buildings (Acres Green Elementary, Heritage Elementary, and Saddle Ranch Elementary) will be repurposed. We want to hear from neighbors about their hopes and dreams for the future use of these school buildings.
We will also be hosting community meetings where you can participate in discussions and provide feedback about the future use of these buildings.
Ahead of these meetings, please take a few minutes to complete the short survey below.
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COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Community Meeting - Future Use of Heritage Elementary Building
Wednesday, November 12 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Heritage Elementary School, Highlands Ranch
Community Meeting - Future Use of Saddle Ranch Elementary Building
Thursday, November 13 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Saddle Ranch Elementary School, Highlands Ranch
A Community Meeting for the Acres Green Community will be scheduled in the near future.
Archived Resources
Staffing Protocol
For more than a year, Superintendent Kane has let everyone know that any affected staff member will have a place in DCSD.
Policies
In February 2025, the Board of Education unanimously approved Policy FCB - Closure, Consolidation, and/or Relocation. Here is the approved policy as well as the approved document for implementation processes and procedures: