Good morning Highlands Ranch! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Which Highlands Ranch schools merged—and how bus routes are changing now
Also on today's calendar: Columbine Poms Paint Recycle Event and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 61.
Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Douglas County School District students, affected by consolidations, to start at new schools (denver7.com subscription) — Highlands Ranch families are starting the new school year with six consolidated elementary schools, new school names, and shifting uses for former campuses. Parents are also navigating revised bus routes, rolling cancellations, and billing fixes as the district adds routes and promises free busing for affected Acres Green students.
Back to School Night Eagle Ridge Elementary School Littleton, CO 80124 5:00 pm
Thursday August 20
8th Girls VB vs CRMS - A/B Away - C Home Rocky Heights Middle School Littleton, CO 80124 4:00 pm
Cross Country vs RVMS & SMS @ RVMS Rocky Heights Middle School Littleton, CO 80124 4:00 pm
6th Co-Ed Flag Football vs CIMS - A/B/C Teams Away Rocky Heights Middle School Littleton, CO 80124 4:00 pm
HS Volleyball AWAY Game vs Colorado Springs Christian SkyView Academy High School Colorado Springs Christian Schools, 4855 Mallow Rd, Colorado Spr 4:00 pm
HS Boys Soccer HOME Game vs St. Mary's SkyView Academy High School Big Turf Field 4:30 pm
Back to school night Redstone Elementary School Littleton, CO 80124 4:30 pm
Friday August 21
Back to School Night! Copper Mesa Elementary School Littleton, CO 80124 5:00 pm
8th Girls VB vs MMS - A/B Away - C Home Rocky Heights Middle School Littleton, CO 80124 4:00 pm
6th Co-Ed Flag Football vs MMS - A/B Away - C Home Rocky Heights Middle School Littleton, CO 80124 4:00 pm
6th Co-Ed Flag Football vs MMS - A/B/C Teams Away Rocky Heights Middle School Littleton, CO 80124 4:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Back to School Night Eagle Ridge Elementary School Littleton, CO 80124 5:00 pm
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Peek-a-Boo from Lola. Wanted to share something cute today to counter all of the hate in this world. Lola came from Colorado Humane (Dumb Friends League) at 2 months old… (Nextdoor North Ridge)
My AC is blowing warm air. I looked up some possible issues and tried to resolve them to no avail. Also the Xcel meter box buzzes loudly off and on when I turn on the AC… (Nextdoor Highlands Ranch Lone Tree)
🗞 Nearby News
Littleton
Denver7 Everyday Hero helps older adults rediscover the joy of cycling (denver7.com)
NACo Legal Advocacy: St. Mary's Catholic Parish v. Roy (naco.org)
The Nokbox Is Coming to Arapahoe Community College This Fall (arapahoe.edu)
Ok Highlands Ranch! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!