Important October Count Day
School Funding Information

Tuesday, October 1st is a Critical School Funding Day

Douglas County School District is funded via the Public-School Finance Act of 1994. Funding is based on the number of students present on the “official count day”. Although attendance is important every day, Chaparral’s budget relies on the number of students that are counted through attendance on the official count day. This year that day is Tuesday, October 1.

Therefore, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 all students are expected to be in their zero hour, Advisement, fifth, sixth and seventh period classes. If your student is ill, please follow our regular attendance policy.

Thank you for your support.

The Chaparral Administrative Team

The Chaparral Canned Food Drive Supporting Parker Task Force runs Sept. 30 - Oct. 11. Donated Items will be collected during 5th period classes.

This amazing conference is scheduled for Saturday, October 5th at the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. This is a no cost conference to allow high school aged girls to connect with female professionals in the Denver area. Here is the registration link:

YACFE Leading Ladies Youth Conference Registration View the flyer below.

Parent Teacher Conferences – October 10th

Parents, a catered meal has been ordered to feed our teachers before conferences. Additional items needed can be signed up for through Sign up Genius. If you would be willing to provide a monetary donation to help with the expense, it would be greatly appreciated.

Questions, please contact Heidi Posavad at hlposavad@DCSDK12.org

Cash Donations can be dropped off in the front office please label Attn: Heidi

Vision & Hearing Screening – December 5 & 6

• We are in need of four volunteers in two shifts: 7:30-12:00 & 12:30-2:30

Future needs

Parent Teacher Conferences – March 13th

A link will be added to upcoming Weekly Wolverine editions requesting donations for providing an evening meal for the staff.

After Prom Committee

• Join us for the first AFTER PROM planning meeting on September 24th at 6:30 p.m. in the Chap Library. Come help us plan a fun and safe night for our kids. Everyone is welcome!
• Email bacowhite6@gmail or hbminnesota@yahoo.com with questions.
  

• Parents will help plan the After Prom event with the goal of creating a safe and fun environment for our students.

After Prom April 25- Save the Date!

Volunteer for the special After Prom event

11:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. Casino, games, special giveaways, and lots of fun

For special events, staff and student meals are provided through fundraising and donations. We are asking for you to share any community connections that could help us out. Please reach out to Heidi Posavad at hlposavad@dcsdk12.org or 303-387-3528

SAC Meetings 2024- 2025

November 13

January 29

April 16

Bus Transportation Rolling Cancellation Schedule

Due to the shortage of bus drivers, general education bus routes will be on a rolling cancellation schedule. Visit the DCSD Transportation website for more information. The number for transportation is 303.387.0415.

The cancellation weeks for routes at Chaparral are:

• Route #142:
• October 21-25/December 2-6/ January 21-24/ February 24-28/ April 7-11/ May 12-16
• Route #145:
• September 30-October 4/ November 11-15/ January 7-10/ February 10-14/ March 24-28. April 29-May 2
• Route #146:
• September 23-27/ November 4-8/ December 16-20/ February 3-7/ March 10-14/ April 21-25
• Route # 148:
• October 7-11/ November 18-22/ January 13-17/ February 18-21/ March 31- April 4/ May 5-9
• Route # 151:
• October 28- November1/ December 9-13/ January 27-31/ March 3-7/ April 14-18/ May 19-23

Community Service Information

All DCSD students are required to serve 20 community service hours as a District graduation requirement. Documentation for community service hours has transitioned to the Helper Help App. This is a District-wide implementation.

Overview of the HelperHelper App

HelperHelper Tutorial

Step-by-Step log-in and recording information for HelperHelper

Students use their universal school log-in for Helper helper.

Please contact Lauri Echer with any questions lsimingtonecher@dcsdk12.org

Seniors: Community Service hours for seniors are due Tuesday, April 1, 2025 by noon.

Opportunities to Volunteer:

• Volunteers are needed for the MHE Book Fair running October 4-11. Sign up using the link below.
• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49ACAC23A2F94-51394269-book#/

Douglas County Youth Congress has an opportunity to visit the State Capital. Meet elected officials, ask questions and provide your thoughts while earning 6 hours of community service. Register to attend this event using the code on the flyers posted in school

This play is running for three evenings only. Reserve your tickets for November 7, 8 or 9th at 7:00 p.m.

Purchase Tickets for Shows Here

www.ChaparralTheatre.org

Become a fan of "Chaparral Theatre" on Facebook or twitter @Chaptheatre

Girls cross country team is ranked 11th nationally after 3rd place at St. Vrain Invitational.

Boys cross country finished 4th at St. Vrain Invitational.

Softball win puts them 4-0 in league.

Flag Football win moves them to #6 ranking.

Volleyball wins elevates ranking to #2.

Marching Band competition in Monarch with a good showing.

Cabaret!

Football team supported Unified Kickball!

Come to the annual Taste of DCSD open house on October 22nd at Mountain Vista High School from 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Free entry to this event featuring nutritious, delicious food! View flyer here.

Important Dates

• October 9 - PSAT & ASVAB Testing Day

• October 10 - Parent Teacher Conferences (3:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.)

• October 11 - End of First Quarter

• October 14 - 18 Fall Break

• October 30 - Chaparral Showcase

Chaparral High School

Principal: Greg Gotchey

15655 Brookstone Dr. Parker, CO 80134

Phone: 303-387-3500

Fax: 303-387-3501

Attendance: 303-387-3502