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State recognition for academic excellence

By CPC | Jun 28, 2026

The Colorado Department of Education recognized several Douglas County School District schools for high academic achievement with performance awards for the 2025-26 school year. Administrators from winning schools accepted their…

BRE blesses the community

By CPC | Jun 28, 2026

Students at Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) hosted an end-of-school-year food drive for nonprofit Bin Blessed (BB). It was a record-breaking drive for BB, bringing in more than 2,300 items. It…

Sheriff’s office rocks

By CPC | Jun 28, 2026

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) School Resource Officers (SROs) not only play a vital role in creating a safe learning environment, they are also approachable mentors who participate in youth…

Prom 2026

By CPC | May 28, 2026

Seniors clap out of their elementary schools

By CPC | May 28, 2026

At the end of each school year, graduating seniors visit their former elementary schools for a celebratory clap out. These visits celebrate their childhood journey to adulthood while inspiring future…

Nonprofit partners helping pave the way

By CPC | May 28, 2026

Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) joined forces with the Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA) in May to recognize local students and award financial scholarships for their academic achievements, volunteerism and commitment…

After Prom 2026

By CPC | May 28, 2026

School supply drive

By CPC | May 28, 2026

The Foundation for Douglas County Schools (Foundation) coordinates the Lend A Hand School Supply Drive every summer, with the goal of collecting, purchasing, assembling and distributing backpacks and school supplies…

Peace Pole installed at Timber Trail

By CPC | May 28, 2026

  What started as a new community garden in early 2025 turned into a greater opportunity for Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) to connect with a larger global movement––Peace Poles. The…

Buffalos in the blood

By CPC | Apr 26, 2026

Valerie and Greg Jones and their five kids have been part of the Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) community for almost a quarter of a century. Their oldest, Avery, started kindergarten…

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