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The state of Douglas County School District

By CPC | Jun 1, 2024

Douglas County School District (DCSD) Superintendent Erin Kane gave her first “State of the District” on May 2 at DCSD Legacy Campus in Lone Tree. Kane celebrated successes from the…

Seniors clap out

By CPC | Jun 1, 2024

The senior clap out is a ritual that recognizes a graduating high school student’s transition to the next level. In May, seniors returned to their respective elementary schools, Timber Trail…

Road to the Rockies

By CPC | Jun 1, 2024

Reading is an activity that provides parents and children a way to connect. Reading also helps children build language, literacy and social skills. Road to the Rockies was an optional…

Grateful students honor teachers

By CPC | May 1, 2024

  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently held its annual teacher appreciation night. High school seniors and early graduating juniors from Castle Rock, Larkspur, Castle Pines, Lone…

BRE solar eclipse watch party

By CPC | May 1, 2024

  Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) capitalized on the recent solar eclipse. On April 8, a school-wide community event was scheduled during the peak viewing hour. Principal Jen Murdock-Jacoway ensured the…

Helping the helpers

By CPC | May 1, 2024

At Rock Canyon High School (RCHS), community service is not just a school activity; 20 hours are required to graduate. Volunteering not only fosters a sense of civic duty among…

Award-winning drama teacher says bye bye

By CPC | May 1, 2024

  After 21 years of bringing theater to life for Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) students, drama teacher Cindy Baker is retiring this month. In April, the final curtain fell…

Congratulations to the 80108 high school graduates!

By CPC | May 1, 2024

Congratulations to all of our 80108 graduates!   Castle View High School Tyler Adair Spencer Adams Arlette Arellano Hernandez Ashlynn Bannister Landon Baylor Nolan Bergen Caleb Campbell Charles Colombi Bronwyn…

A small classroom making a big difference

By CPC | May 1, 2024

  In March, DCS Montessori students in Diana Visser’s class worked together to support a humanitarian organization. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a nonprofit that works in more than…

RCHS student newspaper receives national recognition

By CPC | May 1, 2024

  The Rock, Rock Canyon High School’s (RCHS) online student newspaper, won the Silver Crown Award at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s (CSPA) 100th annual spring convention. Crown Awards recognize…

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