Bus Route Information Phone Line Changing
Please note that the phone number for bus route information is changing on April 30. The new number will be  303-387-6100.



APR 29
2016

 
| NEWSLINE
Students in DCSD are not just learning about reading, writing and arithmetic; educators are pushing them to engage in Higher-Order Thinking. What happens when this kind of thinking is put to work? ...More
How "failing forward" helps

In order to practice Higher-Order thinking, students must be permitted to make mistakes in a safe environment. What do teachers and parents think about this? ...Watch
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FEATURE STORIES
Sierra Middle School journalism programs keep setting the bar higher and higher
Douglas County has one of the highest concentrations of award-winning journalism and yearbook classes in the country. One of these programs is at Sierra Middle School, which was one of just eight middle schools in the country to receive a Pacemaker award this month by the National Scholastic Press Association.  Read more
Second annual film festival showcases talent across DCSD
DCSD held its second annual film festival-- "The Dougies" this week. See photos from the event and find out the finalists and winners here.
Special Education students use skills to reach new heights
Students in Eagle Ridge Academy's Special Education Voyager program have worked all year with Stone Canyon Outdoor Education staff, culminating in this final event.
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Heritage students increase civic-engagement, technology skills through the creation of new app
These students spotted a problem flying high above their school and set out to fix it. ...More
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POINTS OF PRIDE
Highlands Ranch students discuss cyber security with Governor 

Students from Highlands Ranch High School met with Governor John Hickenlooper to discuss cyber security and education. The students recently competed in the CyberPatriot National Finals and participated in a number of events including the Network Security Challenge, Computer Forensics/Cryptography Challenge, Facebook Challenge and Cisco Challenge.
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DCSD IN THE NEWS
Douglas County News-Press: Father's firefighting footsteps

For ThunderRidge High School senior Evan Davros, walking into a burning building with his father has always been a dream. Read more
Student CEOs receive funding from investors

Eight middle and high school student entrepreneurs took to the stage to present their business plans before a panel of local leaders of industry and a public audience. 
Castle Pines Connection: Middle School Debate League launches in Douglas County

A middle school has launched the first Middle School Public Debate Program (MSDP) and parliamentary debate tournament in Colorado history. Read more
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Two Douglas County high schools recently teamed up to plant nearly two dozen orchard trees in recognition of Arbor Day 2016. Castle View and Douglas County high schools hosted the Arbor Day planting at the Millhouse, part of the new Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock. 
The event was called "Paws for a Cause" by the students. This represents both school mascots: the Castle View Sabercat and the Douglas County Huskie. 
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