I've heard the phrase "innovative classroom" several times in the five months since I began working with Douglas County School District. I have to admit, I do get a little skeptical in general when I hear the word "innovative."Read more
Ninety works of art by Douglas County School District (DCSD) student-artists are on display at the History Colorado Center this month during the Colorado Scholastic Art Exhibit.
Sixth-grade students at Heritage Elementary celebrated Valentine's Day by participating in "parties with a purpose," making blankets for babies at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, in lieu of the more traditional party.
DCSD's budget team is among a rare few school districts in the nation that have earned budget awards from both the Government Finance Officers Association and the Association of School Business Officials International. What makes it even better is that this is the second consecutive year DCSD's budget team has won both honors.
Congratulations to Douglas County School District students who have successfully auditioned and earned spots in the 2016 All State Band, Orchestra and Choir.
5A Girls Swim and Dive state finals took place in Fort Collins at the Eudora Swim and Ice Center on Saturday, February 13th. DCSD girls finished strong with two first place swims by Abigail Kochevar at Rock Canyon and several top five finishes by other excellent swimmers. Read more
DCHS senior recognized as DAR Good Citizen by the Daughters of the American Revolution
Douglas County High School senior Olivia Taylor Young is being recognized as the DAR Good Citizen by the Castle Rock chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Olivia is in the International Baccalaureate program and maintains a 4.28 GPA. She advances to consideration for the national DAR Good Citizen Award and Scholarship. Congratulations Olivia!
Six Rocky Heights Middle School boys with a monumental challenge to overcome led to an impressive result, working as a team to formulate a plan for the Lexus Eco Challenge. Read more
Students at Castle View High School will have a chance to hear a personal tale of sacrifice and escaping slavery when former child slave James Kofi Annan comes to speak to students. Read more
For years, Cohlton Schultz has been among the thousands in attendance at the Pepsi Center to watch Colorado's high school wrestling tournament. On Thursday, he'll be there again - but this time as one of the main attractions.
The Clear Sky Elementary Choir had the opportunity to sing both the National Anthem and Canadian Anthem at the Colorado Mammoth game Feb. 11, 2016. Beth Dome, director.
