Principal's Message

Welcome to arapahoe ridge high school!

Hello Arapahoe Ridge High School Students and Families,

I am incredibly proud and excited to be starting this school year with all of you. In my short time at Arapahoe Ridge, I’ve already seen how deeply our staff cares for students and how committed they are to supporting every learner on their journey to graduation and beyond.

At Arapahoe Ridge High School, we believe in meeting students where they are and walking alongside them every step of the way. Graduation isn’t just a finish line—it’s a major milestone worth celebrating. Many of our students have shown tremendous resilience in earning their diploma, and it’s incredible how we work to create the pathway for each student to graduate. We want to be able to celebrate with every student at graduation this year, as it truly is a big accomplishment! I’m already looking forward to May 2026 when we get to recognize all of our seniors who will graduate this school year.

One of the most powerful parts of our school day is our Work-Based Learning program, where students explore careers and earn elective credit through hands-on, real-world experiences. I love it that our school has this component to our school day. This unique opportunity doesn’t just help students graduate—it helps them develop skills and confidence for life after high school. We’re also excited to see a growing number of students enrolling in college courses while still in high school, and we’re eager to expand those opportunities this year.

Lastly, I want to emphasize how important attendance is. Being here—consistently—helps us support students academically and emotionally. Every day matters. 

Thank you for welcoming me and Gabi into this incredible community. I feel lucky to be here and inspired by the work ahead. Let’s make this a year to remember.

Warmly, 

Dr. Kiffany Lychock on behalf of the Arapahoe Ridge Team