Douglas County School District

DCSD will conduct a test of its emergency notification system, including email, social media, text and voice messaging on Wednesday, March 25. Should a real emergency arise, the test will be delayed.

Spring has sprung here in Douglas County and our school district has so much to celebrate! From breaking ground on two new schools to expanding CTE options, DCSD is offering our students and families even more opportunities heading into the finale of the semester.

Know an outstanding educator? Nominate them for the 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year before March 20. Anyone can nominate a Colorado public school teacher who plans to teach through the 2026–27 school year. bit.ly/4bltZMv

We’re hiring! Join Douglas County School District for a Job Fair for teachers and licensed special education providers this Saturday. 📅 March 14 ⏰ 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Meet school leaders and explore opportunities across DCSD. Apply today 👉 dcsdk12.org/careers

“Why does school start so early?” “Why so many breaks?” “Why not more breaks?” We’ve heard it all. Now’s your chance to weigh in. Review DCSD’s future academic calendar options and take the survey by March 24 at 11:59 p.m. 👉 bit.ly/4u9uKAX

🚧 Breaking ground. Building futures. A new cosmetology program is coming to Douglas County High School! From creativity to career-ready skills, this space will help students turn passion into purpose. ✂️🎓

The regular meeting of the DCSD Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, March 3 at 5:00 p.m. at the DCSD Legacy Campus at 10035 S. Peoria Street, Lone Tree, 80134. Watch on the DCSD YouTube Channel: @DougCoSchools" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@DougCoSchools View the agenda: dcsdk12.community.highbond.com/Portal/

Breaking Ground. Building Futures. Construction is officially underway at Douglas County High School to make way for the new cosmetology program, thanks to the voters who approved the 2024 Bond!

Our School Resource Officers play an important role in keeping our schools safe while building positive relationships with students, staff & the community. On National SRO Appreciation Day, we thank our law enforcement partners for their dedication to supporting our schools.

The DCSD Board of Education will hold a Study Session on Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. at the Legacy Campus. *This session is open to the public to attend and will not be live-streamed. A dyslexia simulation will be conducted & the public can join, space permitting. dcsdk12.community.highbond.com/Portal/

Construction is officially underway on Elementary School 50 – RidgeGate/Lyric! Opening for the 2027–28 school year, this new school will create more opportunities for students and families in our growing community. youtu.be/iAsrN1K67VA

The regular meeting of the DCSD Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, February 10 at 5:00 p.m. at the DCSD Legacy Campus located at 10035 S. Peoria Street, Lone Tree, 80134. Watch on the DCSD YouTube Channel: @DougCoSchools" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@DougCoSchools Agenda: dcsdk12.community.highbond.com/Portal/

Breaking ground, building futures. 🏗️✨ Construction is officially underway on Elementary School 50 – DCSD RidgeGate/Lyric, opening for the 2027–28 school year. We’re excited to create new opportunities for students and families in this growing community!

February is Black History Month! This year's theme, A Century of Black History Commemorations, explores the impact and meaning of Black history and life commemorations in transforming the status of Black people in the modern world.

Legend High’s Lucy Thompson and Mountain Vista’s Ariana Akey are putting DCSD Girls Flag Football on the map 🏈 The regular season may be over — but they’re headed to the NFL Pro Bowl stage! Watch them represent Colorado on ESPN Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. 👏 youtu.be/ERvrY6m06Gg

Hard hats on and shovels in hand — Sierra Middle School officially broke ground on its expansion! 🏗️ Thanks to Douglas County voters, the project adds a new cafeteria, more classroom space, and a new entrance to welcome incoming 6th graders in 2027–28.

👏 Congratulations to Cresthill Middle School @dcsheriff SRO Deputy Brian Corbin on receiving the Ronald M. King Community Service Award for outstanding service to youth and our community! Thank you, Deputy Corbin, for showing what student-centered community service looks like!

🚧✨ Breaking ground and building futures at Sierra Middle School! This expansion is coming just in time to welcome incoming 6th graders next year, creating more space for learning, growth, and connection.

The next DCSD Board of Education Mtg is Tues., 1/27 at 5pm at the DCSD Legacy Campus. Watch the meeting on the DCSD YouTube Channel: @DougCoSchools" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@DougCoSchools View the agenda: dcsdk12.community.highbond.com/Portal/

Construction is under way on the new elementary school in Sterling Ranch, thanks to the 2024 Bond! Future students celebrated with a time capsule for 2047! 🎉 youtu.be/kN67qsrYtx0