Crisis expert encourages parents, teachers, community
 Dr. Scott Poland, a professor in the Center for Psychological Studies at Nova Southeastern University and co-director of the school's Suicide and Violence Prevention Office, visited the District at the beginning of September. During his time in Douglas County, he spoke to parents during a Telephone Townhall, principals during an administrators' meeting, and to a variety of other employee groups, providing them with information about suicide and violence prevention, as well as providing feedback on the efforts already in place here at DCSD. Read more
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More than 90% of Highly Effective Teachers and 94% of Effective Teachers are staying in DCSD
Through an innovative Pay for Performance system, Douglas County School District is one of the first school districts in America to truly address the lack of professional compensation for education professionals. Recent teacher retention data shows the system is working. Read more | |
Meet Jennifer Burgess
Upper School Principal (Grades 6-12)
SkyView Academy Charter School
"One significant goal this year is for SkyView students to be known in their communities by the content of their character. We work hard at helping students to do their best and be their best in all that they attempt," says SkyView Principal Jennifer Burgess.
"If passion and heart comes through in service to others, then we have done our job." Read more |
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 John Irwin Schools of Excellence awards, which are given to schools that demonstrate excellent academic achievement, were recently presented to 23 DCSD schools. |
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 Air Force Football Community Night
Saturday, September 275 p.m. at Falcon Stadium Falcons vs. Boise State Broncos.
Choose your own seats! Cost is $18 per ticket (regularly $45). Purchase tickets online, using promo code DCSD.
9Health Fair to make appearance
in Douglas County
Families in Douglas County are encouraged to visit the 9Health Fair to receive free and low-cost health screenings and information about their health.
Parker
Saturday, Sept. 27, 7 a.m. - Noon
Joy Lutheran Church
7051 E. Parker Hills Court
Castle Rock
Sunday, Oct. 5, 7 a.m. - Noon
Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus
2350 Meadows Blvd.For a complete list of screenings and their costs and additional information, visit www.9healthfair.org.
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Wacky W atrracts local cyclicts, provides school supplies for kidsCyclists of all ages showed their support for Douglas County schools at the 2014 Wacky Bike Ride on Sunday, September 7. Follow this link to view more images from the event. Photo courtesy of Chad Maurer
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September is suicide prevention month and the Douglas County School District
Responding to claims that a private school voucher program is unconstitutional, lawyers for the Douglas County School District and parents hit back last month in a pair of briefs filed with the Colorado Supreme Court that argue the district is within its right to fund the religiously neutral program and that the plaintiffs, who filed their briefs in May, do not have standing. 
Rocky Heights Middle School is excited to kick off the school year with a new program for a select group of eighth grade students to serve as leaders and mentors throughout the upcoming school year in the new B.A.S.E. leadership program. 
The 4th annual Wacky Bike Ride, benefitting the Douglas County School District, is in the history books. 
