October Count (School Funding)
October Count Day this year is Monday, October 3. The most important action you can take to support school funding is to make sure your student attends school on that day. Much of public education funding from the State of Colorado is based on student count, so we encourage you to be sure your child engages in school that day. The “count window” the state observes is from Monday, September 26 through Monday, October 10, but the most important student count day is Monday, October 3. If your child will be absent on Monday, October 3 due to illness, call our attendance line, 303-982-1884 to report the absence.
Homecoming Dance: There’s No Place Like Homecoming
When: October 1, 2022
Where: Main Gym at Dakota Ridge High School
The dance starts at 7:00 pm and goes till 10:00 pm.
Guests will have to be older than 14 and younger than 20. Nobody in middle school is allowed. There is a guest limit to one guest per one DRHS student. If there is someone not from DRHS, they will need to provide an ID that will be held at the front entrance until they leave.
IDs are required for EVERYONE to be able to enter the dance!
The dress code is semi-formal. If you are wearing jeans or a hat, you will not be allowed in.
If you are bringing a bag, it may be searched upon entering.
Make sure you are dressed appropriately and continue to have an appropriate attitude at Homecoming!
Dakota Ridge Blood Drive
Dakota Ridge will host the fall blood drive on Wednesday, October 5th. The drive will be held in the Auxiliary Gym from 9:00-1:00.
Use the link below to find more information and to sign up for a time. Please consider donating, it doesn't take long, and one blood donation can save up to 3 lives!
Please email Amy Ziegler with questions: [email protected]
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AEAF22A0F9C43-dakota3
2022-2023 DRHS Shadow Days
Dakota Ridge Shadow Days allow prospective students and a parent/guardian to experience the positive energy and academic rigor found throughout our high school. Please join us to hear about our school, ask questions and receive a school tour. For more details & dates, please review our Shadow Program Flyer.
**Note: The shadow days are typically for students who are still unsure about which high school they will attend next fall. We also have our popular DRHS & IB Information Night event on December 6, 2022 from 6:00-7:30pm if you can't attend one of our Shadow Days.
Yearbook Information:
YEARBOOK SALES
Yearbooks can be purchased through your student's fee statement in Infinite Campus through September 30.
SENIOR PORTRAITS
Senior portraits are due to the yearbook staff by Friday, October 21. If you used one of our school's preferred photographers, the photographer will submit the photo. If you are using a different photographer, you will need to submit the photo electronically using the following link:
https://images.jostens.com/422945961
*If asked for a code, enter 422945961
Open this document for a list of preferred photographers and specifications for senior pictures
Please contact [email protected] with questions about senior portraits.
SENIOR YEARBOOK ADS (BABY ADS)
This year, we are selling yearbook ads through Jostens. Click on https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1025305 to design your ad today. Early bird pricing ends November 14.
SENIOR QUOTES
Senior yearbook quotes are due to the yearbook staff by October 21, 2022. Students must be logged in to their school gmail account to access this form.
IB Information
Virtual Information Night Presentation Link
Link to Enrollment and Admission Information
Student Government Information
Chromebook Repair
For Chromebook issues please use these troubleshooting steps to solve most problems. Students should call the district helpline for additional support at 303-982-3438 or bring their Chromebooks to the library. Please view more information about our Chromebook program here.
Summer Device Support
Families who need instructional, repair, or troubleshooting support for their student’s district-provided device this summer should visit Jeffco’s TechforED webpage and click on the Summer Device Support button for more information.