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Learning adventure in San Juan

By CPC | Jun 26, 2025

Eighth graders from DCS Montessori recently traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico, for a learning adventure as part of the school’s mission “to enrich the world through positive and substantial…

Spring Signing Day

By CPC | May 28, 2025

There were 6 students from 80108 who signed letters of intent to play their sport at the collegiate level. It takes a great deal of discipline and hard work to…

The state of Douglas County School District

By CPC | May 28, 2025

Douglas County School District (DCSD) Superintendent Erin Kane delivered her second State of DCSD event on May 8 in front of a small crowd at DCSD Legacy Campus in Lone…

The annual senior clap out

By CPC | May 28, 2025

Students from the graduating class of 2025 were clapped out of the elementary schools they attended—Timber Trail Elementary, Buffalo Ridge Elementary, American Academy and DCS Montessori. This farewell tradition at…

Students learn flag protocol

By CPC | May 28, 2025

The 30 members of the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) at Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) learned about flag protocol and assumed color guard duties as part of a new initiative…

Kindergarten Signing Day

By CPC | May 28, 2025

The class of 2038 made their school debut at Timber Trail Elementary’s (TTE) first Kindergarten Signing Day to celebrate and welcome the incoming Timber Wolf pups to the 2025-2026 school…

Cheers to a special teacher and coach

By CPC | May 28, 2025

  A special education teacher and head coach of the award-winning varsity cheerleading squad at Rock Canyon High School (RCHS), Amanda Mundaca is passionate about working with student athletes and…

A starry night for All-Stars

By CPC | May 28, 2025

The All-Stars Club (ASC) recently held its 11th annual prom, “Starry Night,” where 120 members dressed up for a magical evening at Valor Christian High School (Valor). ASC is a…

Reading hits a home run

By CPC | May 28, 2025

Road to the Rockies hit another home run with this year’s reading challenge. Program sponsor Sarah Phillips implemented the baseball-themed reading program at Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) and Timber Trail…

Two schools unite for soccer skills and fun

By CPC | May 28, 2025

Soccer players called the Red Shirt Rookies (RSR) showcased their skills, passing, weaving and shooting to family members at the year-end soccer celebration and award ceremony held last month at…

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