DCSD engaged parents = student success
Research shows a direct correlation between parental involvement in the education of students and high student achievement. As identified in the Douglas County School District (DCSD) Strategic Plan, DCSD is committed to engaging parents in every aspect of their child's education. As part of that commitment, DCSD welcomes, encourages, and supports parents and family members as key partners in the education of their students. This year, the District has introduced four new initiatives to engage parents. Read more
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Safety: Our #1 priority
Safety, Choice, System Performance, and World Class Education are the four priorities of the DCSD Strategic Plan. Next month, Newsline will feature information about safety, the number one priority. Safety in DCSD includes everything from school marshals, secure facilities, well-known protocols, injury response, and psychological safety. September is National Suicide Prevention Month and we will kick off the month by spotlighting mental health resources and information available to parents and students. DCSD to Test Emergency Messaging September 4On Thursday, September 4 at 11 a.m., the Douglas County School District will be conducting a test of our emergency messaging systems. Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring their emergency contact information is correct in the Parent Portal. Only phone numbers and email addresses that are check-marked under the "Emergency" column will receive the test message. Read more Lightning Safety: Four things you need to know Do your children know to come inside if they see or hear a thunderstorm approaching? Do you know how to protect yourself from lightning? Does your child's coach call off practice/games Read more
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DCSD leaders take the plunge!
Last week, a group of high school students had the opportunity to give the Douglas County School District leadership team an icy bath, all for a good cause. Superintendent Dr. Liz Fagen and other District leaders participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on August 21. Read more
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Principal Profile: Sid Rundle, Cresthill Middle School
"Most importantly, we believe in joy. If we are doing our jobs correctly, you should experience education as a joyful experience. An optimistic yet affirmative experience that changes students' perspectives about education," says Cresthill Middle School (CMS) Principal Sid Rundle.
Now in his 8th year as principal, Rundle emphasizes that middle school students are at a very important stage in their lives. "This window in adolescence is such an incredibly dynamic and precious time," says Rundle. "There is more going on in their brains, more so now, then any other time in their life. This is incredibly dynamic growth period." Read more
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The Douglas County School District left the National School Lunch Program, but will still provide free lunches for the 10 percent of its students who need them. Bloomberg Businessweek: Tossing the First Lady's Lunch
Now that kids are back in school, there's another challenge for parents: kids coming home from school with hungry bellies. 9News: Quick and delicious after school snacks
DCSD Chef Jason Morse is cooking up a special menu for the Colorado Department of Agriculture's "Choose Colorado" event. Westword: Proud of Colorado, Chef Jason Morse Has a Bounty on His Hands
Superintendent Liz Fagen and her leadership team earn extra credit for taking on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in a big way. Chalkbeat Colorado: Extra Credit - DCSD ALS Challenge A Rocky Heights Middle School student recently recorded two songs with a Grammy-nominated producer and will donate part of her proceeds to the anti-bullying program at her school.
A Douglas County High School graduate stood on the 50 yard line at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday and sang the national anthem for the Broncos game. 9News: Broadway to Broncos, Woman sings national anthem
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DCSD was awarded the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting.
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