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FEATURE STORIES
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Students and parents choose freedom after seeing the impact of DCSD curriculum on learning first hand.
Read the story HERE
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How one Legend Senior is changing the lives of thousands of children.
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VIDEO: This teacher was one of just 30 award recipients recognized nationwide.
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To compete with other Districts, the DCSD Board has approved a 5% salary increase for bus drivers.
Read this story HERE
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Nominate your favorite teacher or school administrator by October 4!
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POINTS OF PRIDE
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DCSD AWARDED AS A "FIT-FRIENDLY WORKSITE"
The American Heart Association recognizes employers who go above and beyond when it comes to their employees' health. DCSD was recently awarded the American Heart Association's Platinum Award as a "Fit-Friendly Worksite!"
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HERITAGE ELEMENTARY A NATIONAL TOP 10
ECO-FRIENDLY SCHOOL
The National Wildlife Federation released its 2015 list of the top 10 most eco-friendly schools nationwide, including Heritage Elementary School in Highlands Ranch. Heritage was the only school from Colorado to be selected. Congrats Heritage Explorers!
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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| Students from Ben Franklin Academy enjoying the school's STEM Expo on Monday, September 28. This year students had the opportunity to learn alongside leaders from a variety of companies including Lockheed Martin, United Launch Alliance, Wildlife Experience and more. |
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DCSD IN THE NEWS
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VIDEO: STUDENTS BATTLE IT OUT IN "CAFETERIA WARS"
Douglas County students battle it out in the kitchen,
in the first annual
"Cafeteria Wars."
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BEN FRANKLIN STUDENTS HONOR 9/11 VICTIMS WITH ART
When firefighters climbed the stairs of a Denver building to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, they had art to admire along the stairwells, thanks to Ben Franklin Academy's students.
Read this story HERE
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Community members are invited to experience the passion, skill, and talent that District staff members possess, and to join in celebrating the creativity that is shared with students in art classrooms everyday.
A vast array of two- and three-dimensional artwork, created with a variety of media, will be on display
during regular library hours at the James H. LaRue/Highlands Ranch Library.
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The Out of Darkness Metro Denver walk aims to both share information in the community about suicide prevention and to remember the lives of those who taken their lives by suicide. This year's event will be held on
Saturday October 3
at Coors Field in Denver, beginning at
10 a.m.
Watch a video about last year's event
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Come on out for a fast-paced soccer face off at Dick Sporting Goods Park when the Rapids host Real Salt Lake.
Discounted ticket price is $20 (reg. $37) with $3 from each ticket going to the school of your choice. Ticket prices include meal voucher and Coca Cola beverage!
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Get lost in the twists and turns of the Corn Maze at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield! Enjoy the maze, unlimited jump pillow, a hay ride, and food vendors.
Tickets are only $8. Must print out and present the linked flyer at the Gardens. Write the name of your school on the flyer and a portion of each ticket sold will help "Fill the Gap."
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Want to know more about the variety of schools in DCSD? Do you want to find the right fit for your student?
Douglas County School District is offering the "Choice Is For Kids" School Choice Fair to help parents learn about the variety of educational opportunities and programs that exist to meet the unique needs of students.
Parents will have the opportunity to meet with school and program representatives throughout the Douglas County School District, all in one place and one night.
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