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American Academy campuses join National Junior Honor Society

By CPC | Feb 26, 2024

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is a prestigious organization. The National Association of Secondary Principals founded NJHS in 1929 to create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate desire to render service,…

Timber Wellness Expo

By CPC | Feb 26, 2024

Health and wellness expos are a great way to share information with students, staff, families and the community about healthy eating, physical activity and other health and wellness resources. Timber…

Chemistry and adventure in and out of the classroom

By CPC | Feb 26, 2024

After chatting with Jeffrey Nichols, it is safe to say that he finds a lot of things interesting. He has been teaching for 17 years, but leading teenagers in a…

Red Shirt Rookies teaches us all a few things

By CPC | Feb 26, 2024

Sports can be a great connector. It is through learning games and playing with others that we often learn things about ourselves. Just ask Jennifer Di Capo, who is a…

BRE third graders rock it

By CPC | Feb 26, 2024

Every year, Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) produces a third grade show. The event requires months of preparation and practice and incorporates several educational subjects: art, music and physical education, with…

RCHS Theater performs Rumpelstiltskin for elementary students

By CPC | Feb 26, 2024

The Theatre III class at Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) offers students a dynamic and immersive experience. One of the annual traditions of the class, led by teacher Cindy Baker,…

Congratulations, Andy Abner!

By CPC | Jan 28, 2024

Rock Canyon High School Principal Andy Abner has been named the 2024 Administrator of the Year by the Colorado Music Educators Association (CMEA). He was officially recognized at the CMEA…

DCSD graduation rate continues to impress

By CPC | Jan 28, 2024

Douglas County School District (DCSD) students continue to graduate at impressive rates. Data released by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) shows that on-time graduation for four-year students is 90.8%,…

Buddy Benches build connections

By CPC | Jan 28, 2024

Before winter break, a group of sixth graders led by teacher Heather Anderson at DCS Montessori Charter School (DCSM) read the “Being a Buddy” story in TIME for Kids magazine.…

RHMS falls into a good book

By CPC | Jan 28, 2024

Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) has a new book buddy program this school year as part of its goal for literacy promotion. General education (peer) students team up with significant…

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