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Bronco tight end brings holiday cheer to students

By CPC | Jan 1, 2026

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 | Jan 1, 2026

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 | Jan 1, 2026

  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…

Seniors break bread together

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

  Caption by Hollen Wheeler; photo courtesy of Jenn Miller 

Breakfast and big thanks to our first responders

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

Students and staff at American Academy – Castle Pines came together on National First Responders Day (NFRD) to show their appreciation for local heroes from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office…

New turf for year-round fun

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

Over fall break, Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) got an exciting new addition: 9,600 square-feet of turf installed on the playground. This upgrade was made possible thanks to the incredible support…

Middle schoolers attend outdoor retreat

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

Located just minutes away in Larkspur, Stone Canyon Outdoor EdVentures (SCOE) feels like a world apart. For the first time, DCS Montessori (DCSM) middle schoolers attended a fall retreat at…

Kindergarten registration is open

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

Kindergarten registration for the Douglas County School District (DCSD) 2026-2027 school year opened November 3. Eligible incoming students must turn 5 on or before October 1, 2026. Registration for Buffalo…

RCHS business students give back

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

Students in Janna Robinett’s business class at Rock Canyon High School learned of a need and took strides to give back. The team made a business plan to purchase the…

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