There is one weather hotline number for the entire district, with menu options for specific geographic areas of the District. On bad weather days, the weather lines will be updated by 5:00 a.m.
You can book mark www.dcsdk12.org for easy access to the most current and accurate schedule information for the school. Weather related schedule changes will be posted to the District website by 5:00 a.m.
Schedule changes by geographic areas will be reported on local television and radio stations. Only exceptions to normal schedules will be announced. If our area is not mentioned, our school is operating on a regular schedule. Media announcements will begin on the 5:00 a.m. news broadcasts.
On a delayed schedule, school will start 90 minutes later than the normal start time. However, all staff will need to be at the school on time.
- The weather hotline number: 303-387-SNOW (7669)
- The District Internet address: www.dcsdk12.org
- Area designation: Challenge to Excellence is in the Chaparral Feeder Area
- Text Alerts: (NEW!) please go to Channel 7 or Channel 4 to sign up to receive text alerts on school closings/delays!!
- Twitter: Although not a guarantee, DCSD utilizes Twitter much like Challenge to Excellence Charter School to keep families up to date. Click the button to join and begin receiving important updates from both C2E and DCSD including weather, lightning dismissal, nutrition services information, and much more!
How to follow via SMS/text message:
Send a text with the words Follow c2eschool in an SMS (text message) to 40404 to start following someone from your mobile phone.
You will receive a confirmation text letting you know you are now following that account.
The Giving Tree
/in AnnouncementsWe’re grateful to once again partner with Clothes To Kids of Denver, helping provide free, quality school clothing to students in need across the Denver Metro area, including right here in Douglas County. How to Participate (if you haven’t yet!): Choose a Tag: Pick one from the Giving Tree in the main hallway. Accept a Tag: Student Council […]
Winter Break December 22 – January 2
/in AnnouncementsChallenge to Excellence will be closed December 22, 2025-January 2, 2026 for Winter Break. Students will return to school on Monday, January 5, 2026.