Registration
Welcome to Cougar Run Elementary
Serving grades K through 6th
School Hours: Grades K-6 8:40-3:30 Monday - Friday
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm or by appointment
Registrar: charlene.lube@dcsdk12.org
Phone: 303.387.6682 or fax: 303.387.6676
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24-25 Kindergarten Registration is now open
WE WILL NOT BE USING PAPER ENROLLMENT FORMS FOR REGISTRATION THIS YEAR.
Please register your 2024-2025 Kindergarten student at the DCSD Kindergarten Registration website page.
Students must be 5 years old by October 1, 2024 in order to enroll in kindergarten for 24-25.
You will need the following documents in order to enroll:
- Birth certificate
- Immunization records - Required and Recommended Vaccines List
- Proof of residency
Please contact Student Data and Enrollment Services if you have any problem with the online registration tool 720-433-0095 (choose option #1 then option #4 to speak with a live person) or email OLR_Help@dcsdk12.org
We will reach out to all of our new students in February 2024.
24-25 Grades 1-6 Registration
Follow the directions below for 24-25 school year registration
24-25 Registration is now open
WE WILL NOT BE USING PAPER ENROLLMENT FORMS FOR REGISTRATION THIS YEAR.
Please register your student for the 2024-2025 school year at the DCSD Student Enrollment website page.
You will need the following documents in order to enroll:
- Birth certificate
- Immunization records
- Proof of residency
Please contact Student Data and Enrollment Services if you have any problem with the online registration tool. 720-433-0095 (choose option #1 then option #4 to speak with a live person).
We will reach out to all of our new students in February 2024.
New Families
Welcome to our Cougar Run community!
If you live in our attendance area please go to the appropriate section below and follow the directions to register your student. Please email the completed packet and documents to the Cougar Run Registrar. Only completed packets will be accepted.
If you have recently moved to Douglas County from out of state and want your students to attend Cougar Run, but have found a home in a different neighborhood, please contact the Principal to discuss School of Choice option.
Once your enrollment is completed we will provide you with a parent portal link. You will use parent portal to check grades, pay school fees and view messages from the school. All families are also required to complete Express Check In. This will enable you to update any contact information, apply for a bus pass, update medical conditions, choose volunteer opportunities and provide media consent.
24-25 Kindergarten Information
Kindergarten Programs Offered:
Full-day Kindergarten - from 8:40 - 3:30 Monday - Friday
Take a virtual tour of Cougar Run and watch our Kindergarten Video to learn more about our Cougar Run Kindergarten program.
School Tours - Please contact the office to schedule a tour of our school - 303-387-6675.
*Douglas County School District requires that your student's birth date be on or before October 1, 2019 in order to attend kindergarten for the 24-25 school year.
Wondering if your child is ready for Kindergarten? Follow these links to some great resources:
Here are some resources to build understanding about school readiness and provide families with ideas regarding how they can support their child through the transition to Kindergarten.
Start Strong in Kindergarten (English Version)
Start Strong in Kindergarten (Spanish Version)
~ If you have any questions regarding Registration, please contact our Registrar, Charlene Lube at charlene.lube@dcsdk12.org or 303-387-6682
24-25 Open (out of boundary) Enrollment
Open Enrollment is only for families who do NOT reside in the Cougar Run attendance area
The Open Enrollment application is online only. The DCSD link for Open Enrollment is HERE. This link will open on November 1, 2023
See here for Steps for Parents to Open Enrollment.
** The window for First round of Open Enrollment is November 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023 at 4pm.
** Second Round Open Enrollment runs from January 22, 2024 through August 2, 2024 at 4pm. If you were put on the waitlist during the first round, you will still be on that list for the second round. Schools will ONLY reach out to you when and if a spot becomes available
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For Current Students:
24-25 Express Check opening July 25th
All parents must complete Express Check In at this link. Express Check-In MUST be completed prior to the start of the school year.
Please log on to your parent portal account before the school year ends to ensure your account is active.
If you forgot your password,
Contact Cougar Run registrar - Charlene Lube (clube@dcsdk12.org)
If you are new to Douglas County School District and do not have a parent portal account, email the portal manager at CRUNPortal@dcsdk12.org
Go to the EngagED Portal for Express Check-In, where you can:
Update contact, address and phone number information
Update media consent elections
Review and electronically sign required forms
Update student health information
Pay student fees
Sign up for lunch account
If your plans have changed and your student will not be attending Cougar Run next year, contact our Registrar, Charlene Lube at charlene.lube@dcsdk12.org with your student’s name and location of the new school.