HRHS Falcon Community Bulletin

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We understand that often the bulletin information can remain here for a long time, and important information can sometimes get lost. So we highlight WHAT'S NEW as the most important things happening here at the school right now. We will still leave other pertinent information in the bulletin so that it can be referenced throughout the year

• Sources of Strength: Sources of Strength is a wellness model that uses teams of peer leaders to change social norms and break codes of silence through positive messaging that focuses on Hope, Help, and Strength. This is an upstream prevention approach that promotes help-seeking behaviors, connections between youth and adults, and building resilience in efforts to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors. The strengths wheel consists of 8 protective factors: Mental Health, Family Support, Positive Friends, Mentors, Healthy Activities, Generosity, Spirituality, and Physical Health. Last week students completed a lesson to review the different parts of the wheel and then wrote a postcard to someone they consider to be a “Mentor”. We were happy that students could identify someone they believe to be a trusted adult or mentor. Good work Falcons!

• To recognize and honor all cultures within our community, please check out the Anti-Defamation League calendar linked here for a very complete listing of many different ethnic, cultural, faith & religious communities. We have begun adding many of these dates to the HRHS School Day Calendar, linked on our school website.

• Activities have wrapped up for this school year.

• Here is the link to the 37th edition of the Post Grad newsletter. You can subscribe to the Post Grad newsletters by sending me an email with your name and request to be added to my SMORE newsletter subscription.

• Seniors requested final HRHS transcripts as part of the final graduation survey in Naviance and senior check-out. Final high school transcripts will be sent as soon as the district adds the graduation date. I will send a confirmation email to let you know they were sent.

• Seniors, make sure to send transcripts from any concurrent enrollment classes to your college as well (so that you can get the college credit).

• You can request from Arapahoe Community College here.

• You can request from Metropolitan State University of Denver here.

• You can request from University of Colorado-Colorado Springs here.

• You can request from University of Colorado-Denver here.

• Seniors, I will be in the post grad office on Friday May 23, 10am-12pm if you would like a free copy of your transcript. You can also print an unofficial transcript in IC for your records but please make sure to do so before July 1. You may need to refer back to your grades for a future job interview or Rush, etc. Student/parent accounts will be deactivated some time in July. This includes IC, Naviance, and Google. Anything students want to save in Google will need to be moved ASAP. Students will want to download a copy of Immunization Records and the Unofficial Transcript to keep for records BEFORE July 1st. Final transcripts in IC won't be available until around June 10 but please make sure to print or save a copy before July 1st.

• The Sarah Phillips Castle Pines Community Scholarship supports graduating seniors and their continuing education. Applicants submit an essay about what it means to grow up in Castle Pines and/or the things you love most about our town. The 2025 scholarship application is now open! Due by 6/30/25

• NHS students are offering tutoring to anyone who needs extra help with homework during Access in the library.

• DLMC Summer Reading Contest - May 24 - August 15, 2025: Join the DLMC this summer for our 2nd annual summer reading program. Open to all DCSD Students and Staff. Check out the DLMC’s literacy programming website for official details. New this year - the elementary, middle, and high school with the highest participation will receive $500 for library books.

• In addition to our district summer reading program, we have prepared a Smore that you can send out to your community with lots of options for families to participate in summer reading. Summer Reading 2025

• Follow us on Instagram @hrhs_reads!

• Important School Immunization Information for Families: Please see the update from the Colorado Dept. of Education HERE

• Notification to families regarding Service Animal: Please see this notice

• Students with Life Threatening Allergies: Families - Please contact our School Nurse, Adriana Hatch, RN., ahatch@dcsdk12.org in regards to students with life-threatening allergies in our school.

AFTER PROM is looking to fill a couple committee positions and roles for the ‘25-’26 school year. If you are interested in being the treasurer, flockmaster, or donation/fundraising coordinator, contact Tammi Hybertson at hrhsafterprom@gmail.com.

The mission of the SAC is to inform, encourage, and provide opportunities for parent/guardian and community members to be involved in the planning and evaluation of the school’s instructional program and quality improvement processes.

All SAC meetings are located in the Library Conference Room from 5:30-7:30pm.

Meetings are open to ALL parents/guardians, teachers, community members, and students. You do not need to be a voting member to participate. Topics you’d like to be considered for the agenda, please email Tim Schumacher, SAC Chairperson, HighlandsRanchSAC@gmail.com. For information and minutes of past meetings, please visit the HRHS SAC website.

FALCON ACADEMIC BOOSTERS:

The Falcon Academic Boosters (FAB) is a 501c3 organization and was founded to raise funds and provide grants to teachers, staff and departments. These grants are used for supplies, academic media and resources that are needed to enhance the learning environment at HRHS, yet fall outside of the schools budget. On-going fundraising comes through charitable giving from King Soopers, American Furniture Warehouse and Amazon Smiles. FAB is so pleased to announce that new Officers for the FAB organization have been elected and are planning now for the upcoming school year!!

Meetings in the 24-25 school year will be on the second Monday of the month @ 6-8 pm.

• First Meeting of the new school year in August, 2025 is from 6-8pm in the HRHS Library Conference Room. This is a great way to get involved and meet other parents at Highlands Ranch High School!
• There are so many ways to donate to FAB, one is to Venmo @hrhsfab.
• Click here to learn how to give back to your school through many other channels including Paypal, King Soopers Cards, Amazon Smile, Shopping at SouthGlenn, American Furniture Warehouse and MORE!!!
• The organization was founded and led by parents, and since its inception has raised and granted back over $125,000 to benefit our staff and student needs.

SUPERINTENDENT’S WEEK IN REVIEW: Linked HERE

Hello DCSD Families: We have some great DCSD Foundation Community Events already lined up for our school staff and communities!

Thanks SO MUCH for your continued support! All tickets can be purchased directly from the Community Event page of our website. Check out these new events:

- Link to purchase Rockies tickets:

- Link to purchase Avs tickets:

- Link to purchase Lone Tree Arts Center Tickets:

General link to purchase tickets or for more information is: https://www.foundationdcs.org/community-events

Free Summer Lunch Program for Families: Please see the attached Free Summer Lunch Program flyer to all of your families to ensure they know how to access this amazing program. Additional Translations as needed are available as well.

• Summer Lunch Program - English

• Summer Lunch Program - Chinese

• Summer Lunch Program - Russian

• Summer Lunch Program - Spanish

DLMC Summer Reading Contest - May 24 - August 15, 2025: Join the DLMC this summer for our 2nd annual summer reading program. Open to all DCSD Students and Staff. Check out the DLMC’s literacy programming website for official details. New this year - the elementary, middle, and high school with the highest participation will receive $500 for library books.

In addition to our district summer reading program, we have prepared a Smore that you can send out to your community with lots of options for families to participate in summer reading. Summer Reading 2025

2025 Lend A Hand: The Foundation for Douglas County Schools' annual Lend A Hand Back to School Supply Drive is now accepting registrations. To ease your families who may need back to school support for the 2025-2026 school year, encourage them to register now. This is a first-come first first-served opportunity. All details are on the Foundations website. It is our hope that all DCSD students have the tools they need to learn and thrive each and every year.

2025 Lend A Hand Backpack Sign Up Please reach out with any questions to Rachel Hencmann – rhencmann@dscdk12.org

Transportation Route Questions: If families have questions regarding their students route we encourage them to fill out a Let's Talk form located on DCSD's main website as these go directly to the contact/feeder group that can assist. Once on the website, hover over families, then click Transportation and they can see all of our resources posted, the Cancellation Rotation Calendar, a feedback tool (Let's Talk), route information, and much more.

DCSD Parent Resource Center: Please use this link to the Douglas County School District Parent Resource Center for Calendars, My School Bucks Payments, Parent Portal access or log-in/password issues and Transportation info, just to name a few of the helpful items on the site.

• If you are interested in receiving assistance but are having difficulty accessing these agencies, or need assistance that these agencies do not provide, please contact Eric Brosch, School Social Worker, at ebrosch@dcsdk12.org or 303-387-2621, and he will assist you in connecting with the appropriate agency.

Important Resources For Families Needing Public Assistance: Please refer to this information if you have any needs for your family.