Community Corner
🌱 Which Highlands Ranch schools merged—and how bus routes are changing now
Be sure to catch Columbine Poms Paint Recycle Event on the Highlands Ranch Patch calendar
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. 
📸 Around Highlands Ranch
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Highlands Ranch
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★ Featured events ★
- Columbine Poms Paint Recycle Event →
Columbine High School Parking Lot, 6201 S Pierce St, Littleton
9:00 am
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Back to School Night
Eagle Ridge Elementary School Littleton, CO 80124
5:00 pm - 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 - Back to School Night!
Copper Mesa Elementary School Littleton, CO 80124
5:00 pm - After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
, Highlands Ranch
9:00 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
📣 Highlands Ranch Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Back to School Night
Eagle Ridge Elementary School Littleton, CO 80124
5:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
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!)
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