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Newborns cuddle up in DCSD onesies

By CPC | Mar 1, 2026

Adorable “future graduate” onesies are being gifted to newborns across the county by the Douglas County School District (DCSD). It is all part of the Healthy Families Partnership (HFP) of…

Superintendent shares lessons in leadership

By CPC | Mar 1, 2026

Douglas County School District (DCSD) Superintendent Erin Kane spoke last month to the Leadership Douglas County class of 2026. Kane shared her journey to the top, her leadership principles and…

Getting ready for middle school

By CPC | Mar 1, 2026

Transitioning from fifth grade to middle school is exciting, and it can be a little scary and stressful for adolescents about to leave elementary school behind. For the first time,…

Happy Crew weekly gatherings

By CPC | Mar 1, 2026

After a brief pause for the holiday break, Happy Crew has resumed its weekly meetings at the Happy Crew Coffee House in Lone Tree and is welcoming students from all…

Look up and be present

By CPC | Feb 1, 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,…

Parent University

By CPC | Feb 1, 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 | Feb 1, 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 | Feb 1, 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 | Feb 1, 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…

Setting the ball and her sights on the next level

By CPC | Jan 1, 2026

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…

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