Douglas County School District's open enrollment window begins November 1 for families interested in requesting enrollment at a school of their choice. Using the EmpowerED Choices web tool, families can identify matches to their preferences based on location, calendar, type of curriculum, teaching philosophy, athletic programs available, specialized programs available and more...Read more
In response to teacher feedback and a desire to encourage even more students, parents and employees to participate, the Douglas County Educational Foundation announced plans this week to expand its nomination window for the upcoming 12th Annual Apple Awards. The Foundation will accept nominations beginning Monday, November 14, 2016 and the window will remain open through Winter Break to Friday, January 13, 2017...Read more
Reminder: All DCSD schools are closed Tuesday, November 8 (teacher professional development day).
Many schools around DCSD are celebrating Red Ribbon Week, an anti-drug awareness campaign. Soaring Hawk kicked things off with a surprise visit from the U.S. Army and Drug Enforcement Agency...
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Students in Chaparral's Adventure class recently took a field trip to the new SkyTrek in Castle Rock, gaining a huge boost in confidence and sense of accomplishment that translates back to the classroom...
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As we wrap up National Cyber Security Awareness Month, here are some additional tips to protect yourself and your family against internet imposters...
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Miss our previous article with cyber security tips?Find it here
From Parker Lifestyle Magazine: One high school makes a Newsweek
magazine list, others make a name for themselves on a college entrance exam...Read more
From The Castle Pines Connection: Nora Danzig, a Holocaust survivor who also went through the foster system, is an inspiration to two young girls at Rocky Heights Middle School...Read more
From THE Journal: A number of school libraries in Colorado's Douglas County School District have become the model in how to accommodate a makerspace that encourages student creativity and innovation...Read more
The thought of paying thousands for a college education is enough to keep a parent from sleeping at night. It doesn't have to be anxiety inducing. Learn strategies to make college a little more affordable. There are abundant resources available, but parents and students need to know where to look. Join other parents and Wells Fargo and finally, get some needed rest...
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What is IB? Who should consider an IB program? How do you prepare for the IB diploma program? This informational session, hosted by ThunderRidge and open to all families district-wide, provides the answers and details...
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