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Parent University

By CPC | Jan 28, 2026

In partnership with HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge, DCSD’s Parent University provides training, information, and resources to parents and caregivers that will aid parents in their essential responsibility for influencing children’s…

Newspaper clips on display

By CPC | Jan 28, 2026

A bulletin board near the entrance to Rocky Heights Middle School displays clippings from The Connection featuring students and teachers and some of the latest happenings and accomplishments. Article and…

Douglas County’s graduation rate continues to rise

By CPC | Jan 28, 2026

Data released by the Colorado Department of Education shows that Douglas County School District’s (DCSD) on-time, four-year high school graduation rate for 2025 was 93.6%. To compare to statewide numbers…

4-H registration open through March 1

By CPC | Jan 28, 2026

4-H is the nation’s largest youth development program empowering nearly six million young people, ages 5-18, to build confidence and develop leadership and life skills through hands-on learning. Globally, 4-H…

Look up and be present

By CPC | Jan 27, 2026

“We really want to protect the last few years of their childhood.” We all gravitate to our smart phones. It is safe to say that if we go anywhere, anytime,…

Setting the ball and her sights on the next level

By CPC | Dec 27, 2025

Off the court, 17-year-old Logan Cary is sunshine and smiles. On the court, she is a force to be reckoned with. A senior and team captain of the Lady Jaguars…

Bronco tight end brings holiday cheer to students

By CPC | Dec 27, 2025

During the holiday season, the significant support needs (SSN) classroom at Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) was filled with holiday spirit as students welcomed a very special guest, Denver Broncos tight…

Schools fundraise for Shop with a Cop

By CPC | Dec 27, 2025

In December, Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) and DCS Montessori (DCSM) sponsored spirit week fundraisers to support the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Shop with a Cop community outreach program. In…

Charter school delivered bundles of cheer

By CPC | Dec 27, 2025

  American Academy delivered bundles of cheer to kids and families during the holiday season. The school-wide toy drive benefited A Precious Child (APC), a nonprofit that supports children and…

Community support helped six teachers complete their classrooms

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

The community came together in a big way last month to support local teachers. The Castle Pines Connection partnered with local businesses, nonprofits and neighbors to help educators purchase supplies…

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