Beginning Monday, Aug. 9, masks are required for all students, visitors and staff while in all DPS schools and buildings, regardless of vaccination status. This mask requirement includes any time you are meeting with other team members, visitors or students. It does not apply if you are alone in your office or workspace and you have confirmed with your manager that you are vaccinated.
Mayor Michael Hancock and the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment released a public health order this morning that includes new requirements on COVID-19 vaccinations. The vaccine requirement applies to all DPS employees, all charter school employees, contractors, and community members who volunteer in schools. It calls for all personnel in these fields to be fully vaccinated by Sept. 30.
I hope you’re having an enjoyable and relaxing summer. This has been a tremendously exciting time for me and my family. I arrived here in Denver just after the Fourth, and have been having a great time getting to know the city before the family joins me in the coming weeks.
With the generous support of the DPS Foundation’s A-to-Z Fund Grant, McAuliffe Manual students were able to solicit the support of local queer artist Adri Norris, to help paint a mural telling the story what it is like to be queer on the McAuliffe Manual campus.
In recognition of this historic moment, we are announcing an early release at noon Friday, June 18.
Thank you for your continued commitment and care in supporting our students. We are pleased to share that the Board of Education has approved DPS' 2021-22 budget. As part of this budget, all employees on a work-year schedule will receive a pay increase starting Aug. 1.
These schools were chosen by the ProComp Implementation Team, which includes members from DCTA and DPS. The schools represent a variety of student populations and regions from ECE through high school and have demonstrated a commitment to the focus areas of the whole child.
As we look back on the year, we wanted to share some of our wonderful end-of-year celebrations: Leadership Lamp Honorees: Celebrating Our Shared Core Values Role Models, Congratulating the Class of 2021, Celebrating Our DPS Sports Champions and Board Votes to Appoint Dr. Alex Marrero as DPS Superintendent
As we look ahead to the summer, we wanted to share a few resources to help ensure all of our students can stay active and learning, and all of our families feel supported.
Free COVID Tests Now Available for Students, Staff and Community
