We LOVE our Students, Teachers and Schools!

FEBRUARY 2023 NEWSLETTER

EXPANDING

educational opportunities

for students and engaging

our community!

WE ❤️ OUR SCHOOLS!

Our Three "Foundational" Pillars

We measure our growing impact through the increase of annualized growth in awarded grants, the District programs invested, and number of students impacted each year by the efforts of the FDCS. The Foundation funds and fundraises around these pillars:

INNOVATION &

LEADERSHIP

Emphasis on creative modes of instruction that prove effective at increasing students’ cognition. Developing the whole student - focusing on communication, collaboration, critical thinking skills, initiative, community stewardship and leadership.

S.T.E.A.M.

Empowering students with a strong educational background in STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math fields, so as to be better prepared for a changing world and continually evolving workforce.

COMMUNITY

Promote inclusion, empathy and stewardship of our greater community in the education process, as well as turning the rewards of that education back towards the community in terms of service, stewarding and care of those in need.

WE ❤️ OUR TEACHERS!

Mid-Year Supply Drive for Teachers and Classrooms

THANK YOU to our partners Office Depot and the Douglas County Libraries for their tremendous support during the 2023 January Lend a Hand School Supply Drive for Teachers. The Douglas County community generously donated much needed school supplies for our teachers and their classrooms at the Highlands Ranch, Greenwood Village, Parker and Castle Rock Office Depots and Douglas County Library locations, throughout January. In addition, Office Depot has donated coupons and impactful large classroom items to our teachers.

Our Douglas County teachers joined us at the DCSD Legacy Campus on January 25th and 26th for a Grab & Go event and were able to select donated supplies.

The Apple Awards showcase the achievements and dedication of Douglas County School District educators and staff. All Apple Awards sponsorships offer our community the opportunity to support the great work of our teachers and the 68,000+ students that walk our halls each day.

SECURE YOUR SPONSORSHIP TODAY! - CLICK HERE

As an Apple Awards sponsor, you’ll reach all of the district’s decision-makers gathered in one place. Your support underwrites the participation of the teachers and staff being honored for this exclusive DCSD event, and facilitates appreciation and recognition of their hard work.

Click here to see our 2023 Apple Award school & department nominees!

WE ❤️ OUR STUDENTS!

The Douglas County School District's Perseverance Scholarship has awarded over $276,000 in scholarships to nearly 200 seniors since 1988. Financial need and academic merit are key criteria used in selecting the scholarship recipients.

In addition, students who are awarded this scholarship have often overcome personal challenges. These students show grit, determination and resiliency, and need financial assistance to continue their education after graduation from a DCSD school.

View the Inspiring videos of 2022 Scholarship Recipients

Eligibility

Scholarships are awarded to a student from each neighborhood and alternative high school in DCSD. Recipients are chosen by an administrator at their school.

Donations Fund The Perseverance Scholarship

100% of donations go straight to student scholarships! All committee members volunteer their time so that donations can be passed directly to students.

UPCOMING DCSD COMMUNITY EVENTS!

Enjoy GROUP RATE TICKET PRICES for these upcoming Broadway productions at the DENVER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS and a portion of the ticket price benefits Douglas County students, teachers and schools!

THE COLOR PURPLE

Mar 31 – May 7, 2023. - Wolf Theatre

No seat is more than 13 rows from the stage for excellent, unobstructed views in an intimate setting.!

1 Pulitzer Prize. 1 National Book Award. 11 Academy Award nominations. 4 Golden Globe nominations. 3 Tony Awards. The musical adaptation of The Color Purple features awe-inspiring soul, gospel, jazz, and blues vocals underpinned by raw dialogue and a masterful plot. A triumphant, uplifting piece of art. “A glory to behold!”– The New York Times Critic’s Pick.

For this show only: Order tickets for the date, time and seating of your choice directly through the DCPA website. USE PROMO CODE DCSD to receive a discount on PL3, PL2 and Premium Level Seating. Service fee discount on all seating levels.