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    Our DPS Weekly is sent to all DPS employees and the Denver community every Friday afternoon. In it, you'll find a message from the Superintendent, DPS News Now weekly snapshot videos, policy updates, celebrations, DPS Features videos and upcoming events. Click on the "+" sign below next to the archive to browse past editions. 

  • Our DPS Weekly 2024-25 Archive

    • Our DPS Weekly for November 15, 2024
      • Honoring Tradition: Northfield High's Indian Market
      • Belouga Native American Heritage Month Content
      • EDUCA DPS Podcast: Inside the Contemporary Learning Academy's Self-Determination Center
      • Last Call: DPS School Calendar Survey for 2025-27 Closes Today
      • Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, Nov. 17-23!
      • DPS Student Athletes of the Week
      • Introducing the DAC Dispatch!
      • Save the Date: Collaborative School Committee (CSC) School Budget Training
      • Upcoming Webinar: Talking With Your Kids About Substance Use
      • Find Out if you Qualify for Government Benefits at MyFriendBen!
    • Our DPS Weekly for November 1, 2024
      • Prioritizing Attendance Around the Upcoming Holiday Breaks
      • Save the Date: SchoolChoice Round 1 for 2025-26
      • Window Extended to Share Your Voice!
      • Wrapping Up National Principals Month
      • Honoring Dia de los Muertos at Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment
      • Celebrating Pride and Achievement at the LGBTQ+ Student Awards Banquet
      • 2024 Bond Industry Insider Series
      • 2020 Bond Testimonial: CEC Automotive Shop Remodel
      • Read Your Entire Ballot: An Important Message from Polaris Elementary Students
      • Sign Up for the 'Our Word is Our Bond' Newsletter
      • #MyPlanDPS Student Achievement Award Recipient: Ajah
      • Nourishing Minds for More than 45 Years: Mary Dully Featured on CBS Colorado
      • Student-Athlete of the Week
      • First Annual Native American Student Alliance Banquet
      • Southwest Parent Village: DPS Family Advocacy Program
      • Upcoming Webinar: Talking with Your Kids About Substance Use
      • November Reads and Read-a-likes on Sora
    • Our DPS Weekly for October 25, 2024
      • Celebrating National Principals Month
      • The DPS 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Survey Closes Next Week!
      • Merrill Middle School Honored with National Banner Unified Champion School
      • EDUCA Podcast: Career and Technical Education (CTE)
      • School Letters Now Available in Eight Most Common Languages
      • 2020 Bond Testimonial: Hallett Academy 
      • Bond FAQ Reel: How Bond Packages Are Created 
      • 2024 Bond Industry Insider Series: Kristy Sawyer and Dr. Billy Sayer
      • #MyPlanDPS Student Achievement Award Recipient: Kennedi
      • Swansea Elementary Free Immunization Clinic
      • Student-Athlete of the Week
      • DPS Discount Days: Colorado Rapids Playoff Game
      • Free Resources from Belouga
      • Open House for Students/Families Interested in Denver School of the Arts!
      • Enter Your Artwork in the National School Bus Safety Poster Contest 
    • Our DPS Weekly for October 18, 2024
      • The DPS 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Survey Is Now Open
      • Accountability in Action: The DPS Bond Oversight Committee
      • 2020 Bond Testimonial: Cheltenham ECE Playground
      • Industry Insider Series: Maintenance with Chief of Operations Trena Marsal
      • DPS Student-Athlete of the Week
      • It's Never Too Late: DPS Custodian Pursues High School Diploma at 50 Years Old
      • Call for Student Entertainment at the DPS Foundation Achieve Gala
      • FACE U Learning Series for Staff and Families on Tuesday, Oct. 22
      • Calm and Kind Family Begins Nov. 4
      • Upcoming Webinar: Supporting Youth Impacted by Trauma
      • DPS Discount Days: Colorado Avalanche
    • Our DPS Weekly for October 11, 2024
      • The DPS 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Survey Is Now Open
      • DPS Hosts National Walk and Roll to School Day
      • Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Through Gaming and Community at Montbello High School
      • #MyPlanDPS Student Achievement Award Recipient
      • 2020 Bond Testimonial: Abraham Lincoln High School
      • Become an Industry Insider: Air Conditioning and the 2024 Bond
      • Marrero Moment: School Finance and School Bonds with DPS' Chief Financial Officer Chuck Carpenter
      • "La Raza Report" Toolkit for the DPS Community
      • ICYMI: New Monthly Board of Education Newsletter
      • Superintendent Student Cabinet Sign Up!
      • Save the Date: Climate Champions Application Workshop on Oct. 15
      • MLE DAC at the Zoo on Oct. 16
      • Screenagers Under The Influence on Oct. 17
      • DPS Discount Days: Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns on Oct.9-Nov.2
      • FACE U Learning Series on Oct. 22
      • Family Cultural Festival on Nov. 9 
    • Our DPS Weekly for October 4, 2024
      • Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring LSS and LEAC's Commitment to the Latine Community
      • The DPS 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Survey Opens Monday, Oct. 7
      • Adapted Field Day
      • 2024 Bond Initiatives Overview -- Now Available in Eight Most Common Languages!
      • Become an Industry Insider: Sustainability with LeeAnn Kittle, Executive Director of Sustainability at DPS
      • Hamilton Middle School Teacher and Students Win National Awards
      • Free Vaccine Clinic at Thomas Jefferson High School Oct. 8
      • La Raza Youth Leadership Conference Oct. 5
      • New Chief of Student and Family Empowerment Department at DPS
      • Read More With SORA!
    • Our DPS Weekly for September 27, 2024 
      • ICYMI: Check Out Attendance Resources for Families and Students
      • EDUCA DPS Podcast: School Attendance - Why It Matters
      • ICYMI: Read the DPS 2023-24 Annual District Report
      • Office of Business Diversity Celebrates 10th Annual Reverse Trade Fair
      • Become an Industry Insider: Safety with Chief Greg Cazzell
      • Search For 2024 Bond Initiatives Using Our Interactive Map
      • Last Chance: Register for FACE University Sessions
      • Colorado Free Application Days: Oct. 15-17
    • Our DPS Weekly for September 20, 2024
      • Regional Educational Engagement Sessions
      • Munroe Elementary Back to School Fiesta Night
      • EDUCA DPS Podcast: Hope and Help - Addressing Suicide Prevention
      • Bond FAQ Reel Series
      • One School, One Vaccine at a Time
      • Reminder: Collaborative School Committee Training Next Week
      • Apply to DPS' Black Education Advisory Council (BEAC)
      • Social Services Support
      • Upcoming College Fair Sept. 26
      • Save the Date: Climate Champions Application Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 24
      • DPS Family Virtual Learning Opportunities
      • DPS Discount Days with the Colorado Rockies
      • Fall Into Fun: New SORA Collections!
    • Special Edition Our DPS Weekly for September 19, 2024
      • Launching Our 2023-24 Annual District Report
    • Our DPS Weekly for September 13, 2024
      • Colorado Teacher of the Year Finalist -- Janet Damon
      • Pat Surtain II's Inspiration Rooms Now Open
      • Cheering on Champions: Support Our Students at the Adapted Field Sports Day Event!
      • DPS 2024 AP Scholars
      • Explore Career Opportunities with Denver Public Schools!
      • DPS Family Virtual Learning Opportunities
      • RSVP for Family Meals Challenge Virtual Program
      • Multilingual Learners Welcome to the MLE DAC Meeting on Sept. 25
      • DPS Discount Alert: Hamlet at the Wolf Theatre
      • Sustainability Team Fall Updates and Offerings 
    • Our DPS Weekly for September 6, 2024
      • Second Graders at Green Valley Elementary Receive Free Bikes
      • EDUCA DPS Podcast: Back-to-School Success Strategies for a Strong Start
      • 2024 Bond FAQ Available Now!
      • Bullying Resource Guide: What It Is, Signs to Watch For, and How to Take Action
      • RSVP Virtual Learning for Families
      • Vista Academy Hispanic Heritage Community Kickoff Sept. 11
      • Denver7 Highlights the Benefits of Emily Griffith Technical College
      • Design Like A Girl Workshop Series for Middle School Girls
      • DSA Student Publishes Academic Article
      • Apply to the Climate Champions Grant Program!
      • DPS Discount Days with the Colorado Rapids and Colorado Rockies
    • Our DPS Weekly for August 30, 2024
      • Empowering Multilingual Learners: Highlights from the 2024 MLE Biliteracy Conference
      • EDUCA DPS Podcast: How Multilingual Services Empower DPS Families
      • Board Unanimously Approves $975 Million Bond Package
      • 2020 Bond Bus Tour
      • Join Us at the 2024 Black Excellence Summit
      • Collaborative School Committees Fall Training
      • Understanding and Addressing Youth Substance Use: Prevention and Intervention
      • Donate Your Car to Emily Griffith Technical College
      • RSVP Virtual Learning for Families
      • Register for Denver Recreation Courses
    • Our DPS Weekly for August 23, 2024
      • Back-to-School Video
      • Our Word Is Our Bond Updates
      • Montbello Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Warrior Pride
      • RASA Ribbon-Cutting Welcomes New Classes of Students and Their Families 
      • Compassion Road Academy Recognized Among America's Healthiest Schools
      • DSA Performs at the International Thespian Festival 
      • Care Solace Behavioral Health Care Coordination
      • ICYMI: DPS Has Switched to a New Messaging Platform
      • Six DPS Schools Receive ENERGY STAR Certification
      • Join Us at the 2024 Black Excellence Summit
      • Upcoming Event: The 23rd Annual Second Wind Fund Walk/Run on Sept. 22
      • FACE University Virtual Learning Calendar - RSVP Today!
      • Follow DPS on Social Media
    • Special Edition Our DPS Weekly for August 12, 2024
      • What You Need to Know Going Into the 2024-25 School Year

  • Our DPS Weekly 2023-24 Archive

    • Our DPS Weekly for May 31, 2024
      • Summer Resources: Tasty Food Offers Free Meals and Snacks at 26 Sites Across the Denver Metro
      • 25 DPS Schools Win Colorado Department of Education Awards
      • South High Solar Quest Lancer
      • EDUCA DPS Podcast: Mental Health Resources for Students and Families
      • Black Voices In Color Podcast -- The Unfinished Conversation: Black Culture in America
      • DPS 2023 Bond Progress Report and Key Projects in 2024
      • Sabin World Elementary Girls on the Run Program Featured on Channel 9News
      • Become a Communtiy Trustee on ProComp Trust Board
      • End-of-Year MLE DAC Celebration at the Children's Museum
      • Bare Necessities Donation Recap
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 24, 2024
      • Summer EBT Program Information and Update Addresses in Infinite Campus Before the End-of-the-Year
      • Mayor Johnston and Dr. Marrero Announce Youth Summer Program to Curb Gun Violence
      • #MyPlanDPS Highlights: Myra and Ellie
      • AAPI Heritage Month Spotlight: North High School Students
      • EDUCA DPS Podcast: Welcoming Newcomer Students
      • Men in Nursing Day Expands Horizons for Middle School Boys
      • 2020 Bond Funds CEC Automotive Shop Renovation
      • Vaccine Clinics at Community Hubs
      • Sign Up for Math Boot Camp!
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 17, 2024
      • Place Bridge Academy Celebrates International Night
      • Summer Programs: DPS and Partner Offerings 
      • May Attendance Update: Planning for 2024-25
      • DPS STEAM Expo
      • LatinX Student Alliance Banquet
      • Black Student Voices in Color Podcast: The 2023-24 Seniors' Last Episode
      • DPS and DSF Explore Auraria Campus
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 10, 2024
      • 2024 Teacher Appreciation Week
      • Breaking of the Bread with Arab Student Alliance and Jewish Student Alliance Clubs
      • Denver North High School International Fair
      • EDUCA DPS Podcast - Seal of Biliteracy
      • Pascual LeDoux Academy 10th Anniversary Celebration
      • Denver Parks and Recreation Summer Activities
      • May 15 MLE DAC: All Families of Multilingual Learners Welcome
      • Congratulations to Our DPS Esports Tournament Champions!
      • Annual LatinX Student Alliance Banquet and Awards
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 3, 2024
      • Doull Elementary and Dr. Marrero Celebrate School Lunch Hero Day
      • North High and Denver School of the Arts Receive Multiple Bobby G Award Nominations
      • Northeast Early College Students Win 2024 Community Volunteer Group of the Year Award!
      • Celebrate Youth Apprenticeship Week (May 5-11)
      • May is National Speech Language Hearing Month!
      • 40th Annual DPS Shakespeare Festival
      • EDUCA DPS Podcast: Exploring the MyFriendBen Program
      • JFK High School Debuts New and Improved Library
      • Internet Access and Support for Families
      • Registration Deadline Extended: Summer Connections 2024
      • Opportunity for All Middle School Students: Apply for the Spark Summer Job Shadow Program
      • ProComp Trust Board Opportunity
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 26, 2024
      • Arab American Heritage Month: Staff Feature
      • April Attendance Update: Chronic Absences vs. Truancy
      • Marrero Moment with Bill Kurtz
      • Celebrating Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week (April 22-26)
      • Black Voices in Color Podcast: Exploring Black Music
      • Achieving Excellence Academy: Program and Job Opportunities
      • Girls Career Day at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
      • DPS Discount Days: Colorado Rapids
      • Denver Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Closes May 1
      • Denver Youth Employment Program
      • Host a DPS Launch Intern this Summer
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 19, 2024
      • Abraham Lincoln High School Receives National Council of Excellence Award
      • DPS Schools Show Up and Out at 5A Speech and Debate State Competition
      • DPS Student Voice and Leadership at National Geographic Photocamp
      • Teacher Appreciation Week: Last Day for Students to Submit Quotes
      • Montbello Prepares to Open its New Campus to Students in Fall 2024
      • Thomas Jefferson High School Web Design Class Inspires Career Paths
      • EDUCA DPS Podcast: Bullying Prevention
      • Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 21-27)
      • DPS Discount Days: Colorado Rockies
      • How to Get Financial Aid for College
      • RSVP: Strategies for Navigating the CO Education System
      • Exploring Career Paths: Join Us at DPS Career Opportunity Events
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 12, 2024
      • Teacher Appreciation Week: Reminder for Student Submissions
      • Join Us at the Denver Sequencing of Services Event!
      • The McAuliffe Sun Devils New Gym is a Slam Dunk!
      • Marrero Moment: Student Voice and Leadership
      • Broncos at McGlone Academy
      • Denver Scholarship Foundation Community Workshop
      • April 17 MLE DAC Meeting: All Families of Multilingual Learners Welcome
      • Reminder: April Family Wellness Fests
      • Second Annual DPS Climate Summit on Friday, April 19
      • DSA Speech and Debate Wins 5A State Championship
      • Upcoming Youth Job and Career Fair Opportunities
      • "Screenagers Under the Influence" Movie at North High School
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 5, 2024
      • Calling All Students: Share What Makes Your Teachers Great!
      • Teacher Appreciation Week Discounts
      • ICYMI: "La Raza Report" Release
      • DPS Foundation Achieve Gala Sneak Peak
      • Black Voices in Color Podcast: Black Movies
      • DPS EDUCA Podcast: Student Voice and Leadership
      • Our Stories, Our Voices: Celebrating Black Literature
      • Navigate Special Education Services and IEPs with FACE
      • GWHS Makes a Huge Impact at FIRST Robotics Competition
      • Upcoming Webinar: Mental Health Issues Facing Denver Youth
      • ELCSports Summer Camp -- Space Available! 
      • Spring Into April with eBooks
      • Safe Gun Storage Resources
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 22, 2024
      • Well-Rounded Educational Experiences: Supporting Early Learners and Mental Health
      • Tasty Food Spring Break Schedule
      • The 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Student Survey Closes at 11:59 p.m. Tonight
      • Black Voices in Color Podcast: All Things Montbello
      • DPS' Murugan Palani Wins CWCC 2024 Chamber Champion Award!
      • Join Us for Family Wellness Fest
      • Willow Elementary Spanish Teacher Wins 2024 CCFLT World Language Teacher of the Year
      • DPS Discount Alert: Denver Nuggets Game
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 15, 2024
      • Safety Update on School Resource Officers
      • Women's History Month Marrero Moment
      • East High School Constitutional Law Scholars Program
      • The DPS 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Student Survey Extended to March 22
      • DPS Community Hubs: Supporting the Whole Child
      • DPS Discount Alert: Colorado Rockies at Coors Field
      • March 20 MLE DAC Meeting: All Families of Multilingual Learners Welcome
      • DAC Applications Due March 22
      • March Attendance Update: Absences Impact Student Success
      • Bare Necessities Drive -- Supporting DPS Families
      • Save the Date: DPS STEAM Expo
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 8, 2024
      • EDUCA DPS Podcast: Women's History Month
      • Safety Update on Mental Health Resources
      • Ceylon Becomes RASA: Construction and Renaming Update
      • Reminder: The 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Student Survey Is Now Open
      • DPS Discount Alert: Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena
      • Upcoming Community Engagement Sessions
      • RSVP: Strategies for Navigating the Colorado Education System
      • Upcoming Webinar: What Adults Need to Know About Youth Vaping 
      • George Washington High School Celebrates Impressive Wins
      • Black Excellence Showcase: "When We Were Kings & Queens Showcase"
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 1, 2024
      • Recognizing Women's Impact on Education 
      • The Second Annual Black Student Alliance Award Banquet
      • Round 2 of SchoolChoice Opens April 10
      • The 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Student Survey: March 4-15
      • Volunteers Needed to Support New Arrival Students and Families 
      • Apply for the District Accountability Committee
      • DPS STEAM Expo Registration Now Open
      • Northwest Community Hub and Talent Acquisition Career Opportunity Event
      • FACE University Offers Social-Emotional Learning At Home
      • Say Yes to DPS Hiring Fair: Location Change
      • Balarat Outdoor Education Celebrates 55 Years with New Legacy Fund
      • Monthly SORA Reads: March Collection
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 23, 2024
      • Black History Month Staff Feature: Chris Gunn
      • Addressing Chronic Absence with Attendance Works Resources
      • Black Voices in Color Podcast: Episode Two
      • 38th Annual Asian Education Advisory Council Awards
      • Say Yes to DPS Hiring Fair
      • Future Fest 2024 Pitch and Design Competitions
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 16, 2024
      • ICYMI: 2023-24 State of the District Update
      • The Black Voices in Color Student Podcast is Back!
      • Video Recap of the 2024 CPAC Kickoff Meeting
      • Smith Elementary School Community Honors Black History Month
      • Video Cinema Arts Students Win Big at Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
      • SORA: Access Digital Books In Other Languages!
      • ELCSports Summer Camp Registration Opens Feb. 20
      • Join the Feb. 21 MLE DAC Meeting
      • Join March 12 Social Media Safety Training for Families
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 9, 2024
      • Black History Month Student Feature: Tinah's Journey From Adversity to Aspiring Doctor
      • Last Weekend for Round 1 SchoolChoice Applications
      • National School Counselor of the Year Awards
      • Marrero Moment on School Safety with Chief of Climate and Safety
      • Happy Lunar New Year!
      • NACE Presents Land Acknowledgement
      • Reminder: RSVP for the Healthy Youth and Adult Relationships: Identities, Rights and Realities Webinar
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 2, 2024
      • DPS EDUCA Podcast: My Spark Denver
      • Pascual LeDoux Academy Receives Recognition for Tools Of The Mind Curriculum
      • SORA Culturally Responsive Books: Celebrations and eBooks
      • Important Survey for Colorado School Transportation
      • High School Construction Careers Hiring Event
      • Celebrating Black History Month and National School Counseling Week with Belouga
      • Emily Griffith Foundation Receives Funding from Denver Broncos Foundation
      • JFK JROTC Honor Platoon Takes Second Place at Regional Competition
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 26, 2024
      • Broncos Cheerleaders and Mascot Join Forces for SAT Prep Pep Rally 
      • Marrero Moment: Charles M. Schenck Community School 
      • BESS Deadline Extended to Friday, Feb. 2 
      • Last Chance: Free SAT Bootcamp -- Register by Monday! 
      • Meet Denny: DPS's New Chatbot
      • Join the Kids Heart Challenge for a Healthy School Year
      • Spring Parent Teacher Home Visit Week: March 4-10
      • Social-Emotional Learning for Families Online at FACE University
      • Upcoming Community Hub and Talent Acquisition Career Opportunities
      • DPS Summer 2024 Camp Offerings 
      • Upcoming Webinar: Healthy Youth and Adult Relationships: Identities, Rights and Realities
      • Culinary Arts Graduates from Emily Griffith Technical College Can Now Apply Credits to Degree at Metropolitan State University of Denver
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 19, 2024
      • DPS EDUCA Podcast: Financial Literacy
      • DPS SchoolChoice Window is Open!
      • Free SAT Prep Program Registration Deadline Extended
      • National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Announces New Program
      • Jan. 24 MLE DAC Meeting: All Families of Multilingual Learners Welcome
      • Student Film Finalist at China and DC Film Festivals 
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 12, 2024
      • DPS SchoolChoice Window is Now Open!
      • New DPS TikTok!
      • DPS EDUCA Podcast: 2023-24 SchoolChoice
      • Dr. Marrero Moment at Polaris Elementary
      • Free SAT Prep Program for 11th-Grade Students
      • DPS Students Drive Sustainable Change
      • African American Young Lady Summit (AAYLS)
      • Emily Griffith Technical College Skill Courses in February
      • DPS ROTC Instructors Kickoff 2024 with CPR/First Aid/AED Training
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 5, 2024
      • Computer Science Education at Bryant-Webster Dual Language School
      • Join DPS for the MLK Marade on Monday, Jan. 15
      • Free SAT Prep Program for 11th-Grade Students 
      • Third Annual Black Excellence Celebration -- Nominations Needed
      • Now Hiring: AEA Teachers, Affinity Community Partners and Other Support Roles 
      • Become An Advocate for Black Students in Special Education
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 15, 2023
      • Winter Break Resources for the DPS Community
      • Munroe Elementary's Resource Rally Warms Hearts Amidst Winter Chill
      • DCIS Fairmount Fifth Grade Students Help Design Bond-Funded ADA Playground 
      • Skyhawk Winter Showcase at Hill Campus
      • DPS Esport Tournament 
      • The Patrick Surtain ll Foundation
      • North High School Showcases Upstream Education's Enriching Well-being Lessons for Students 
      • African American Youth Leadership Summit -- DPS and Emily Griffith Technical College Nurses Recap 
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 8, 2023
      • EDUCA Podcast: Transformative Social Emotional Learning (tSEL)
      • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College Celebrates Bond-Funded Athletic Facility Expansion
      • Marrero Moment -- Collaborative Meeting at Palmer Elementary
      • West High School Ensures All are Warm and Welcome
      • FACE Community Partner Celebration
      • Mark your Calendar! Wednesday, Dec. 13 MLE DAC Meeting
      • Substance Use Prevention Webinar Series: 12 Years of Recreational Marijuana in Colorado -- Past, Present and Future
      • Winter Spirit Week: Dec. 11-15
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 1, 2023
      • Meet the New DPS Board of Education!
      • The DPS 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Family Survey Closes at 11:59 p.m. Tonight
      • Celebrating Native American Heritage Month Feature
      • Special Edition Marreo Moment at the Eighth-grade Career Fair
      • Learn More About SchoolChoice
      • Fuel your Holiday Break with Tasty Food
      • Spanish Youth Mental Health First AId Training for DPS Community
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 17, 2023
      • Thankful for Our DPS Community
      • Reminder: The DPS 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Family Survey Extended to Dec. 1
      • Wholly Kicks at Castro Elementary
      • Discovery Link at Beach Court Elementary
      • LGBTQ+ and Allies First Annual Student Banquet
      • Student Voice & Leadership Challenge 5280: Fall Roundtable Event
      • Inspiring Futures: The Power of Storytelling for DPS Teams
      • Place Bridge Academy Teacher Shares Expertise on Parent Teacher Home Visit (PTHV) Program
      • November is Family & School Partnership in Education Month in Colorado!
      • "Our Word is Our Bond" Bond & Mill Levy District Newsletter Fall Edition
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 10, 2023
      • West Point LEADS Workshop
      • The DPS 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Family Survey Extended to Dec. 1
      • EDUCA Podcast: FAFSA and CASFA
      • Día de los Muertos Celebration at North High School
      • CHSAA Unified Bowling -- Congratulations, South Ravens and Northfield Nighthawks!
      • Provide Ongoing Feedback on Youth Violence Prevention Work in DPS
      • Invite Families of Multilingual Learners to the Nov. 15 MLE Meeting
      • Collaborative School Committee (CSC) School Budget Training
      • Dermaplane Continuing Education Offered at Emily Griffith Technical College
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 3, 2023
      • The DPS 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Family Survey Closes Nov. 15
      • CPAC Applications Are Open!
      • Mark Your Calendar for SchoolChoice: Jan. 11-Feb. 12, 2024
      • Día de los Muertos Celebration at Sabin World Elementary
      • EDUCA Podcast: Higher Education
      • Marrero Moment at Godsman Elementary
      • Register Now for the DPS ELA-S Bilingual/Special Education Hiring Fair
      • Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day with Belouga Content
      • Learn More About Emily Griffith Technical College
      • New Career and College Success Social Media
      • Achieve Gala 2024: Student Entertainment
      • Upcoming Mental Health Series for Parents - Virtual Sign-Up
      • Open House Evenings at Denver School of the Arts
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 27, 2023
      • The DPS 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Family Survey Opens Next Wednesday, Nov. 1 
      • Reminder: RSVO for the DAC- CSC/SAC Kick-off Event! 
      • Career and College Success Month South High School Feature
      • Emily Griffith Technical College Hosts Naturalization Ceremony
      • National Principals Month: DPS Features
      • Disabilities and Dyslexia Awareness Month
      • Kunsmiller Student-led Professional Development Unit
      • The Village at CLA
      • Celebrate Halloween with Belouga Content
      • Denver Sequencing of Services (DSOS) Transition Resource Night
      • African American Young Ladies Summit (AAYLS) Dec. 7
      • Denver Parks & Recreation Winter Activities and November Membership Sale
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 20, 2023
      • EDUCA Podcast: Oral Health
      • Caring for Denver Announces Grant to Provide Additional Resources to School-Based Clinics
      • 2020 Bond Brings New Cafeteria to Students at Ashley Elementary
      • Solar Canopy Ribbon Cutting at Northeast College
      • ICYMI: Announcing the DPS Black Student Success (BSS) Team
      • Career and College Success Month Feature
      • DPS Eighth-Grade Career Fair
      • Belouga Series Career and College Success Month Resources
      • Volunteer Survey for RTD Transportation
      • Join the DPS Talent Team and FACE Department Career Fair
      • Upcoming Webinar: Raising Media Smart Kids
      • Mental Health First Aid Training for Staff and Caregivers
      • Join the District Accountability Committee (DAC) for a CSC/SAC Kick-Off!
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 13, 2023
      • Hispanic Heritage John F. Kennedy High School Feature
      • Walk and Roll to School Day
      • Reverse Trade Fair
      • Marrero Moment - Visit with Stephen Varela
      • Career and College Success Month
      • Colorado Free Application Day$ Oct. 17-19
      • Announcing the Strengthening Our PaCT Initiative 
      • Hamilton Middle School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
      • October is Audiology Awareness Month
      • Invite Families of Multilingual Learners to the Oct. 25 MLE DAC Meeting
      • Reminder: October Collaborative School Committee Training
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 6, 2023
      • Happy National Coaches Day
      • Place Bridge Community Hub Goodr Update
      • Montbello High School Construction Update 
      • Bruton's Books Donation at Center for Talent Development
      • October is National Physical Therapy Month
      • Belouga Learning Sessions for Students: Hispanic Heritage Month
      • La Raza Report Project Survey
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 29, 2023
      • Hispanic Heritage Month Feature: Bryant-Webster Student Mariachi Band
      • Mentorship Leads Morey Middle School Student to Publish First Book
      • EDUCA Podcast: Suicide Prevention
      • DPS Principal Néstor Bravo Named 2023 CO-CABE Educational Leader of the Year
      • Emily Griffith Technical College Students Prepared Dinner for ACTE Conference Guests 
      • Upcoming Youth Substance Use Prevention and Intervention Webinar 
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 22, 2023
      • Application Open for DPS 101: A Community Leadership Course
      • DPS Spirit Week
      • Hispanic Heritage Month Feature: Martinez Fire Protection Spotlight
      • Totes of Hope at Doull Elementary
      • Marrero Moment Featuring Trena Marsal
      • ICYMI: Read the 2022-23 Annual Report
      • Shine@DU Program Connects DPS Students with DU Labs
      • Emily Griffith Technical College Ranks Tenth in Colorado for Student Credit Hours
      • October Collaborative School Committee Training
      • Screenagers Under the Influence Screening at North High School
      • DPS Skills and DPS Aspire Courses Coming Soon
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 15, 2023
      • Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month
      • EDUCA Podcast: Vaccines
      • Dr. Marrero Attends Collaborative Principals Event
      • Valverde Elementary Celebrates 100-Year Anniversary
      • Colorado Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced
      • Vista Academy -- Growing Through Gardens
      • Register for LGBTQ+ Parenting Classes
      • Join Team DPS for the Second Wind Walk/Run on Sept. 24
      • Application Open for DPS 101: A Community Leadership Course
      • Multilingual Education District Advisory Committee Meeting on Sept. 20
      • My Spark Denver Helps DPS Families Pay to Play
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 8, 2023
      • Electric Bus Grant Celebration at East High School
      • DCIS at Baker Students Learn in Their New and Improved Library
      • Marrero Moment with Dr. Simone Wright
      • Author Jason Reynolds Visits McAuliffe International School
      • Apply to the Climate Champions Grant Program
      • Op-Ed by DPS Foundation President and CEO Richard Tagle
      • Join Us at the DPS Alumni Basketball Tournament and Fall Fest
      • Reach One Mentoring: Application Deadline
      • Apply for 2023-24 Aspiring Teacher Leader of Color Cohort
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 1, 2023
      • EDUCA Podcast: Denver Public Library
      • Oakland Elementary Celebrates Back-to-School Night and New Bond-funded Irrigation System
      • Recognizing Our DPS Climate and Safety Team Members
      • Belouga Scholarship Accepting Projects Beginning Sept. 18
      • Colorado Remembers 9/11: Complimentary Tickets Available
    • Our DPS Weekly for Aug. 25, 2023
      • Celebrating a Phenomenal Start to the 2023-24 School Year
      • AC Updates
      • DPS Foundation's Back to Class Bash
      • DPS Physical Education Teachers Named Best in the State
      • DPS Celebrates 20 Years of AVID Programming
      • Families Can Now Submit Absence Requests Online
      • Upcoming Learning Sessions at FACE University
      • The Black Family Advisory Council Held Second Annual Back-to-School Kickoff
      • ProComp Trust Board Seeking New Community Member to Join
      • DPS Substance Use Prevention Program Announces Fall Webinar Lineup
      • Be One of the First Videos on the New DPS Tik Tok Account!
    • Our DPS Weekly for Aug. 18, 2023
      • What You Need to Know Heading into 2023-24
      • COVID-19 Reminder: What to Do After Testing Positive
      • Healthy School Meals for All: Complete the ‘You Benefit!’ Form
      • RTD Zero Fare for Youth Pilot Program: Free Rides for Students
      • New! Families Can Now Submit Absence Requests Online
      • New Mental Health Supports for 2023-24: Hazel Health and Care Solace
        • Connect Your Child to Mental Health Support with Hazel Health
        • Care Solace Connects DPS Community to Mental Health and Substance Use Services
    • Special Edition Our DPS Weekly for July 27, 2023
      • DPS Leaders Attended the Harvard University Public Education Leadership Project (PELP) Summer Institute
      • Healthy School Meals for All: Complete the You Benefit! Form at Registration
      • ECE Enrollment in Partnership with Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK)
      • Air Conditioning Projects Continue Over the Summer

  • Our DPS Weekly 2022-23 Archive

    • Our DPS Weekly for June 2, 2023
      • Thank You and Congratulations on Our 2022-23 School Year
      • Introducing the Black Voices in Color Podcast!
      • Congratulations to the Class of 2023!
      • DPS Graduate Spotlight: Ferdous Amiri
      • Summer Programs: DPS and Partner Offerings
      • Air Conditioning and Cooling Summer Project Schedule
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 26, 2023
      • Version 2.0 of Long-term Safety Plan Now Available
      • Graduation Student Feature: Ceirra Noel, DMLK Early College
      • Highlights from Our Community Hubs
      • 44 DPS Schools Recognized at CDE Awards Ceremony
      • Mental Health First Aid Training Available to DPS Families and Community
      • BFAC Hosts 2nd Annual Black Excellence Celebration
      • George Washington High School Debate Team
      • Watch the 2022-23 Season Finale Episode of Marrero Moment
      • Launching 'Our Word is Our Bond' Newsletter
      • AAPI Heritage Month Spotlight: Jennifer Thong
      • AAPI Heritage Month Performance and Activity
    • Our DPS Weekly May 19, 2023
      • The Long-term Safety Plan Survey and Your Voice/Tu Voz Family Survey Close Sunday, May 21
      • Graduating Student Feature: Jackeline Carrillo, Bruce Randolph
      • Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Elvina Htoo
      • Mental Health Awareness Month Spotlight: 2020 Mill Levy Override Transforms DPS Mental Health Programs
      • Watch the Seal of Biliteracy Video Recap
      • South High School Recognized as National Historic Building
      • Watch this Week’s Episode of Marrero Moment
      • EDUCA Podcast Episodes in Vietnamese!
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 12, 2023
      • The DPS Your Voice/Tu Voz Survey Family Survey Extended to Sunday, May 21
      • Marrero Moment: "Your Voice/Tu Voz" Survey
      • Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Joy Jensen
      • Register for Generation TEACH Summer STEAM Academy by Monday, May 22
      • DPS EDUCA Podcast: Medicaid Outreach
      • Watch the Montbello Beam Signing Celebration
      • Upcoming: Attendance Updates to Infinite Campus
      • National Teachers Appreciation Week Teacher Feature: Maryrose Kohan
      • Free Transportation to DPS Available for Adams 14 Families
      • International Fair at North High School
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 5, 2023
      • EDUCA Podcast: DPS Seal of Biliteracy Program
      • Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Dr. Ryan Fune
      • SchoolChoice Round 2 Open Now
      • Sign Up for Transportation Services June 16
      • Take the DPS "Your/Tu Voz" Survey!
      • Video Recap of Last Week's Shakespeare Festival
      • President's Environmental Youth Awards
      • DPS Partnership Breakfast
      • Schools Collaborate to Create Comprehensive Mental Health Supports
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 28, 2023
      • The DPS Your Voice/Tu Voz Survey Launches Monday, May 1
      • EDUCA Podcast: Your Voice/Tu Voz Survey
      • SchoolChoice Round 2 Opens Friday, May 1
      • National Bus Drivers Day and Marrero Moment
      • Final Reminder: Apply for Achieving Excellence Academy
      • One World DPS STEAM Expo
      • Registration Opens for Denver Parks and Recreation Summer Academy May 2
      • New RTD Bus Fares En Route
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 21, 2023
      • Happy Earth Month: DPS Collaborates with Group14 Engineering to Reach Sustainability Goals!
      • EDUCA DPS Podcast - School-Based Healthcare Centers
      • Denver Public Schools Retiree Luncheon Video Recap
      • Marrero Moment: Dr. Marrero Answers Student Questions!
      • Learn About Programs Offered at Emily Griffith and RSVP for Spring Info Sessions Now
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 14, 2023
      • EDUCA DPS Podcast - Suicide Prevention
      • DPS Students Attend Ninth-Grade College Expo
      • Crossing Guards Keeping Our Students Safe
      • Marrero Moment with Richard Tagle 
      • Sixth-Graders Learn Robotics at Brand New 2020 Bond-funded STEAM Lab
      • Join Us for the DPS Diversity Hiring Fair
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 7, 2023
      • EDUCA DPS Podcast - Multilingual Services
      • Black Student Alliance Video Showcase
      • 2023 Achieve Gala Preview
      • Contemporary Learning Academy's "We got This" Event
      • Fentanyl Awareness Night & Resource Fair
      • Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month
    • Special Edition Our DPS Weekly for April 3, 2023
      • Regrouping for the End of the School Year
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 17, 2023
      • DSA Breaks Ground on First of Four New Buildings
      • Apply to Join the District Accountability Committee
      • EDUCA DPS Podcast: Talent Acquisition
      • Join the Special Education Job Fair on March 22
      • Marrero Moment Video: Bromwell Kids
      • Women's History Month Video Feature: Adella Arredondo
      • Women's History Month Interview Spotlight: Robin Myers
      • Upcoming Webinar: Tools to Support Youth Navigating Anxiety
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 10, 2023
      • Women's History Month Spotlight: Shania Zordani
      • EDUCA DPS Podcast - Policy Governance
      • Final Reminder: Apply Now to Join the Affective Needs (AN) Advisory Committee
      • Applications Open for the Asian Education Advisory Council Annual Awards until March 15
      • Attend the Taste of the Multicultural Festival on March 17
      • Purchase South High Design Class T-shirt
      • Nominate an Educator for Touchdowns for Teachers by March 31
      • Mayor Hancock Partners with Montbello Career and Technical High Students
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 3, 2023
      • Watch the Ceylon Elementary Groundbreaking
      • Registration for Summer Connections Now Open
      • Apply Now: Join the Special Education Affective Needs Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Advisory Committee
      • DPS Teacher Publishes Children's Book about Mental Health
      • Schedule a Shopping Appointment with Bella Boutique
      • Justin Simmons Visits Green Valley Elementary After Donating Playground
      • Marrero Moment: New DPS Studio Set
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 24, 2023
      • Elevating Black Student Voices
      • UPK Colorado Application Window Closes Today
      • Student Voice and Leadership Holds Spring Roundtables
      • Register for March 1 "Fill Your World With Good" Webinar
      • Special Education Affective Needs Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Advisory Committee
      • Marrero Moment with Principal Wayman White
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 17, 2023
      • Celebrating Black Excellence: Brooke Goudy Spotlight
      • SchoolChoice Now Closes at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21
      • UPK Colorado Application Window Extended: Feb. 17-24
      • Marrero Moment with Dr. Simone Wright
      • EDUCA Podcast: The Importance of Self-Care and Wellness
      • Register Now for AAYLS Sista to Sista Mentoring Day April 14
    • Special Edition Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 13, 2023
      • Round 1 SchoolChoice Window Extended to Tuesday, Feb. 21
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 10, 2023
      • Celebrating Black Excellence: Chris Simmons
      • Marrero Moment with Will Jones
      • SchoolChoice and UPK Window Closes Tuesday, Feb. 14
      • There is Still Time to Provide Feedback on Board Redistricting
      • South High Art Students Win Top Honors
      • DSA Video Cinema Arts Scholastic Award Winners
      • Applications Open for the Asian Education Advisory Council Annual Awards until March 15
      • Watch DPS' Visit to Denver's Black American West Museum
      • Career Development Team 2021-22 Annual Report Now Open
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 3, 2023
      • Celebrating Black Excellence: Ben Butler Spotlight
      • Bell Times for the 2023-24 School Year Now Available
      • SNAP Benefits Changing Next Month
      • Deadline for Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Grant Funding is Feb. 6
      • Nominate a Student for the BFAC Black Excellence Celebration by Feb. 15
      • Marrero Moment: DPS' Focus on Black History Month
      • EDUCA Podcast: Bullying Prevention
      • Vote for Your School in the Colorado Sun "Best of" Contest by Feb. 28
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 27, 2023
      • EDUCA Podcast: Mental Health Services
      • See How DPS Supports Multilingual Education
      • UPK Colorado Updates: Five-year-old Eligibility for ECE-4
      • Sign Up for Addressing Youth Vaping Webinar on Feb. 1
      • Register Now for the April 28 AAYLS Black Excellence Showcase
      • Sign up for DPS Shakespeare Festival by Feb. 6
      • Abraham Lincoln High School Earns College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 20, 2023
      • Your Feedback Needed: Balancing Board Districts
      • SchoolChoice Open Enrollment is Open Now Through Feb. 14
      • ECE-3 and ECE-4 Families: Complete Both a SchoolChoice and UPK Colorado Application by Feb. 14
      • Watch A Recap of the 2023 Denver Marade
      • Chauncey Billups Gym Rededication Ceremony at George Washington
      • EDUCA Podcast: Substance Use and Therapeutic Services
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 13, 2023
      • SchoolChoice Open Enrollment is Now Live!
      • ECE-3 and ECE-4 Families: Complete Both a SchoolChoice and UPK Colorado Application
      • DPS 4-Year Graduation Rate Increases by 2.5 Percentage Points
      • 2023-24 and 2024-25 School Year Calendars Now Available Online
      • Reminder: Use Safe2Tell Effectively
      • BFAC Receives Funding to Continue Supporting DPS
      • EDUCA Video Podcast: Preschool Education
      • Tune In to the Latest Episode of the Marrero Moment Video Series
      • Check Out Services Offered at Our Community Hubs
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 6, 2023
      • Announcing Our New EDUCA Podcast!
      • ECE-3 and ECE-4 Families: Important Information about UPK Colorado and SchoolChoice Applications
      • 2023-24 SchoolChoice Enrollment Guides Available Online
      • Black History Month: Nominate an Outstanding Black Leader, Teacher or Student
      • DPS Climate Action Plan Now Available
      • DPS Middle Schoolers: Join the 2023 Denver Civics Bee
    • Our DPS Weekly Dec. 16, 2022
      • Changes to ECE SchoolChoice Process Coming Soon
      • Enjoy the Winter Break!
      • Find Engaging Programs Using the Denver Youth Program Locator
      • School Dashboard Advisory Committee Applications Close Jan. 1
      • Place Bridge Academy and Goodr Partner to Serve Families
      • The Village at CLA Hosts Winter Event to Help DPS Families
      • Students Participate in Hour of Code Program
      • DPS JROTC Receives $100,000 from Denver VFW Post 2461
      • Skinner Middle School Hosts Annual Science Fair
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 2, 2022
      • Steps to Protect Our Community from Respiratory Syncytial Virus
      • Mark Your Calendars for SchoolChoice: Jan. 13-Feb. 14, 2023
      • DMLK Beam Signing
      • 8th Grade College and Career Fair
      • School Dashboard Advisory Committee: Application to Join Now Open
      • Governor Polis Announces Schools Selected to Receive Bright Spot Award
      • Upcoming African-American Young Ladies Summit VI
      • Denver Arts & Venues Now Accepting Applications for 3 New Public Art Projects
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 18, 2022
      • Watch Episode 6 of Marrero Moment
      • UnitedHealthcare and Denver Bronco Partner to Provide Cowell Elementary Students Coats
      • Barnum Elementary Students Launch Rocket in Activity with NASA
      • Master P Talks to Montbello Students about Mental Health and Substance Abuse
      • Focus Groups Opportunity for Parents: Assessments in DPS
      • Apply to the Latino Education Advisory Council
      • Attend the Black Family School Choice Summit on Dec. 13
      • Engaging Our Students in Adaptive Sports
      • Northfield High School Boys Soccer Win 4A State Championships … Again!
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 11, 2022
      • Opening Our First Community Hub
      • DMLK Students Learn about the Importance of Voting
      • West High School Hosts Voting Event with the Denver Broncos
      • Upcoming Event: Fentanyl Awareness Night for Families and Community
      • DSA Full Orchestra to Perform at The Midwest Clinic in Chicago
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 4, 2022
      • Watch Episode 5 of the Marrero Moment Video Series
      • DPS Board of Education: Important Updates for November Public Comment
      • Apply to Join the 2020 Bond Oversight Committee
      • DPS Celebrates Dia De Los Muertos
      • Montclair Hosts ‘Parade of Masks’ Event
      • Manual High School Hosts Safety Resource Fair
      • Learn More about the Common Black College Application
      • CHSAA Offering Incentives for New Sports Officials
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 28, 2022
      • Watch the Montbello Groundbreaking
      • Proposition FF: Healthy School Meals for All Colorado Students
      • Free Food Box Distribution Event Tomorrow
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 21, 2022
      • ‘Marrero Moment’ Episode 4
      • Changing the Narrative in Supporting LQBTQ+ Youth Webinar
      • George Washington High School is Home to a Denver Health Clinic
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 14, 2022
      • Update on Declining Enrollment 
      • Celebrating Black Excellence at the Robert S. Smith Coronation
      • DPS Receives an Invite to the White House
      • National Walk and Roll to School Day Event
      • Skinner Middle School Celebrates 100 Years
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 7, 2022
      • 'Marrero Moment’ Episode 2: Hispanic Heritage Month
      • Last Call to Take the DPS ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Student and Team Survey
      • DPS Superintendent Chosen as President-Elect for ALAS
      • Show Your College Spirit Every Friday This Month
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 23, 2022
      • Update on Denver East High School
      • DPS ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Surveys Launch on Monday, Sept. 26
      • Watch Episode One of “Marrero Moment’ 
      • DPS Educator Wins Denver Scholarship Foundation's District Partner of the Year Award 
      • 'Lights On After School' Grant Application
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 9, 2022
      • The Colorado Department of Education Releases School Performance Framework Data
      • Watch Montbello High School’s First Day of School
      • DPS Educator Named a Finalist for 2023 Colorado Teacher of the Year
      • DPS Principal Takes Silver at Karaoke World Championships
      • 33rd Annual Friendship Powwow and Free Day at the Denver Art Museum
      • Upcoming Webinar: Solutions for Youth Mental Health Crisis
      • Student Service Academy Applications due Sept. 30
    • Our DPS Weekly for Aug. 26, 2022
      • Welcome to the 2022-23 School Year!
      • Celebrating African Immigrant Month
      • Take the Climate Action Plan Community Survey
      • Students Invited to Join Denver Citywide Marching Band
      • Sign Up to Join the DPS Coach Mentoring Program
      • Upcoming Webinar: Strategies to Support Your Child's Mental Health

  • Our DPS Weekly 2021-22 Archive

    • Our DPS Weekly for June 3, 2022
      • Celebrating the 2021-22 School Year and Taking A Moment of Gratitude
      • DPS Offering Free Summer Meals Program
      • Summer Opportunities Available to the DPS Community:
      • Athletics & Beyond Summer Program
      • Summer Connections and Discovery Link
      • Staff, Students and Families Invited to the June 24 GlobalMindED Conference
      • Opportunity to Tutor Rising DPS 9th-graders in Algebra
      • 2022-23 DPS ESSER Funding Application for Comprehensive Partners Now Open
      • Share Your Input: Climate Action Plan Community Survey
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 27, 2022
      • Honoring Lives Lost ... Keeping Our Scholars Safe
      • Access Success Express Shuttle Schedules for June 3
      • Northfield Girls Soccer Wins 4A State Championships
      • Place Bridge Academy Hosts International Night
      • DCIS Baker Students and Staff Join Local Artists to Paint Community Mural
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 20, 2022
      • Superintendent Dr. Marrero and Asian Education Advisory Council Present Student and Adult AEAC Awards
      • DPS Honors School Psychologist and Social Worker of the Year
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 13, 2022
      • Construction Plans Announced for Returning Montbello High School
      • Last Call to Complete the Final ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Survey of 2021-22
      • Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony Dates
      • DPS Nursing Team Awarded CDE School Nurse Workforce Grant
      • Join Us for DPS Explores Auraria Day on May 21
      • Summer Job Opportunity for Students
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 6, 2022
      • Thanking Our Teachers Today and All Year Long
      • Reorganization Update: Prioritizing Our Resources Closest to Our Students
      • Reminder: Take the DPS ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Survey by May 13
      • Cultural Moments: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
      • DPS Partners with DU and STEM Generation Host 2022 Science and Engineering Fair
      • Emily Griffith Technical College Café, Salon and Barber Services Open to DPS Community
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 29, 2022
      • New Healthy Start Times for the 2023-24 School Year
      • DPS ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Surveys Launch Monday, May 2
      • Celebrate Our Educators during Teacher Appreciation Week!
      • Give Our Educators a Reason to Smile with DPS Foundation
      • Discovery Link Registration Now Open
      • Dr. Marrero Wins Courageous Superintendent Award
      • Valverde Elementary Hosts Career Day
      • Bruce Randolph School Opens Hydroponic Farm to Provide Fresh Vegetables to the School and Community
      • Denver South Students Share Passion for STEM with Younger Scholars
      • George Washington Patriots Win Metro State Math Day Competition
      • Join Community Conversation about the Latest Wave of the Opioid Crisis
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 22, 2022
      • Students Celebrate the 38th Annual Shakespeare Festival
      • Highlights from the 2022 DPS Foundation Achieve Gala
      • Last Week to Apply for the DSF Scholarship
      • DPS Receives Grant for More Than $500,000 to Provide Additional School-based Mental Health Support
      • CASE Announces DPS Principal as Colorado’s Outstanding Elementary Principal of the Year for 2022
      • Upcoming Lunchtime Learning Webinar: What You Should Know About Youth Vaping
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 15, 2022
      • Supporting Our Kids with New Opportunities in Summer Learning
      • Provide Feedback on Declining Enrollment by Friday, April 22
      • Opt-In Now Open for 2022-23 Transportation
      • Seeking Student Voices: Tell Us Why Your Educator's Great for Teacher Appreciation!
      • Join Us at the 38th Annual DPS Shakespeare Festival Next Friday
      • DPS ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Survey Opens on May 2
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 8, 2022
      • Supporting Student Achievement with Grade-level Tutoring
      • Families Receive SchoolChoice Enrollment Results;
        Round 2 Upcoming
      • Denver East High School Hockey Wins National Championship!
      • You’re Invited: DPS Foundation Celebrates Students at Achieve Gala on April 14
      • Talk with Your Child about Marijuana Ahead of 4/20
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 25, 2022
      • Looking Forward to Spring Break ... and the Road Ahead
      • DPS Board of Education Approves Simplified Policy Changes on Teacher Rights and Protections
      • Opt-In for 2022-23 Transportation beginning April 15
      • Upcoming Lunchtime Webinar: Strategies for Connecting with Youth
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 18, 2022
      • Women's History Month: Celebrating DPS Women in Construction
      • Northfield High School Teacher Wins Milken Educator Award
      • Montbello High School Kicks Off Class Meetings
      • Complete the DSF Scholarship Application Over Spring Break
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 11, 2022
      • Dear Team DPS...
      • Class of 2022 Graduation Dates Announced
      • Denver East Angels Hockey Team Wins First State Title in Program History
      • Families of Multilingual Learners Invited to March 23 MLE DAC
      • Nominate an Educator for Touchdowns for Teachers
      • Join Upcoming Lunchtime Webinar: Strategies for Connecting with Youth
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 4, 2022
      • Students Advocate for Disability Acceptance
      • DPS and Special Olympics Colorado Hosting the Polar Plunge Roulette Fundraiser Event
      • Declining Enrollment Advisory Committee Update
      • Cultural Moments: Women’s History Month
      • Canva for Education Now Available to All DPS Students
      • Attend the Denver March Powwow March 18-20
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 25, 2022
      • Important Updates to DPS COVID Guidance
      • DPS School Counselors of the Year Announced
      • Utilizing Additional Investments to Support Our Schools
      • Reminder: Join Community Feedback Gatherings on Proposed 'Executive Limitations'
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 18, 2022
      • Updates to Our Mask Requirements and Other Guidelines
      • BOE to Host Community Feedback Gatherings on Proposed 'Executive Limitations'
      • Share your Thoughts on Healthy Start Times Options
      • Apply to the District Accountability Committee by March 11
      • Students Can Earn Free College Credit while in High School
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 11, 2022
      • Additional Information from Denver Health on the Feb. 25 End of the Mask Mandate
      • SchoolChoice Window Closes Tuesday, Feb. 15
      • A Look at the Future Montbello High School
      • CNN Video Feature: How DPS is Focusing on Students’ Mental Health
      • The Colorado Sun: DPS Students Train to Become EMTs
      • Support DPS with Reviewing Applications for New Schools this Spring
      • Students Can Apply Now for the DSF Scholarship Application
      • Join Feb. 23 MLE DAC Virtual Meeting
      • Lunchtime Learning Webinar Series: Strategies for Supporting Youth Impacted by Trauma
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 4, 2022
      • Shifting to Healthy Start Times to Support Our Scholars’ Well-being
      • Update to COVID-19 Notification Process for DPS
      • Last Call to Complete the ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Survey
      • Declining Enrollment Advisory Committee Application Closes Today
      • Cultural Moments: Black History Month Callout
      • Denver Scholarship Foundation Applications Now Open
      • Denver Scholarship Foundation Hosting Upcoming Information Session
      • Bond and Mill Levy: Promises Made, Promises Kept
      • Join the Upcoming AAYLS Global Leadership Conference
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 28, 2022
      • Share Your Feedback through 'Your Voice/Tu Voz Survey'
      • COVID Dashboard Update from Our Health Partners
      • 2020-21 Graduation Rates Announced
      • Declining Enrollment Advisory Committee Application Closes Feb. 4
      • Reminder: SchoolChoice Open Now Through 4 p.m. Feb. 15
      • Share Your Input on Healthy Start Times
      • STRIVE PREP - SMART Student Sets World Records in Youth Bocce Volo
      • Senator James Coleman Visits McAuliffe Manual PE Class
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 21, 2022
      • Bringing Back Delayed Starts for Inclement Weather
      • Process for Moving to Temporary Remote Learning
      • ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Surveys Launch on Monday, Jan. 24
      • How to Join the Declining Enrollment Advisory Committee
      • Team DPS Participates in 37th Annual MLK Marade
      • West High School Alumnus Named a Denver7 Everyday Hero
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 14, 2022
      • Keeping Our Schools Open In-person, While Faced with Staffing Challenges
      • SchoolChoice Open Enrollment is Now Live!
      • Join Team DPS: Walk-In Hiring Events Happening Every Tuesday This Month
      • Attend the Jan. 26 Multilingual Education Districtwide Advisory Committee Meeting
      • Learn about Legal and Social Issues Facing Adolescents in an Upcoming Webinar
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 7, 2022
      • COVID Dashboard Video Update from Our Health Partners at Denver Health
      • Mid-year DPS ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Survey Opens on Jan. 24
      • Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming SchoolChoice Events
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 17, 2021
      • Thank You!...and Happy Winter Break!
      • DPS Board Votes to Extend Contract of Supt. Dr. Alex Marrero
      • Monthly COVID Dashboard Update from Our Health Partners
      • Tasty Food Sites Open during Winter Break
      • Afterschool and Out-of-School Programs Offered by Denver Parks & Recreation
      • SchoolChoice Resources Available for Families
      • Families Using DPS Transportation: New +Pass Email
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 3, 2021
      • Collaborating with Our Student Leaders
      • Supt. Marrero’s Listening and Learning Tour to Inform New Strategic Plan
      • Welcoming the New Board of Education
      • Masks + Vaccinations + Boosters = Our Best Defense against COVID-19
      • Valdez Elementary Wins American Academy of Dermatology Shade Structure Grant
      • Families of Multilingual Learners Invited to Dec. 15 MLE DAC Meeting
      • Join the Conversation: Community Views on Quality and Equity in Education Webinar
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 18, 2021
      • Vista Academy Student Chefs Serve Denver Families In Need
      • Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: Nov. 20 at Coors Field
      • East High School Student Earns Perfect AP Drawing Exam Score
      • DPS Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
      • Transgender Awareness Week: Parent Testimonials
      • Mark Your Calendars for SchoolChoice: Jan. 14-Feb. 15
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 12, 2021
      • An Update on Staff Vaccinations + Info on Child Vaccines, Staffing Shortages
      • Honoring Veterans Day 2021
      • Winter Weather Procedure and Transportation Reminders
      • Welcoming Our New Board of Education Members
      • Supt. Marrero’s Listening and Learning Tour Reports Available
      • South Students Successfully Launch High-Powered Rocket
      • Sustainability Team Leads the Way in Reducing DPS’ Environmental Impact
      • Attend Virtual HBCU Fair on Nov. 17
      • Upcoming Webinar: Supporting Grieving Families
      • Join the Nov. 17 Virtual MLE DAC Meeting for Families of Multilingual Learners
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 4, 2021
      • COVID-19 Vaccinations Now Available for Children 5 and Older
      • Upcoming Denver Health SBHC Vaccination Clinics for Children Age 5 and Older
      • Upcoming African-American Young Ladies Summit: Annual Career Day
      • Cultural Moments: Native American Heritage Month
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 29, 2021
      • Wrapping Up Another Great Career and College Success Month
      • Watch the ‘Power in our Voices’ Documentary Film Premiere
      • Connect Students to Career and College Success at the Eighth Grade Career Fair
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 22, 2021
      • Celebrating Three Outstanding Denver Scholarship Foundation Recipients
      • Board of Education Prepares to Vote on Move to Policy Governance
      • Transportation Updates: What You Need to Know
      • HBCU Resources for DPS High School Seniors
      • Attend a Healthy Start Times Virtual Community Event
      • Two DPS Educators Recognized as 2021 Co-CABE Educators and Advocates
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 15, 2021
      • Bouncing Back at Balarat Outdoor Education Center
      • U.S. News & World Report Ranks 24 DPS Schools Among Best For Grades K-8
      • Participate in the 3 Free College Application Days
      • Celebrating Career and College Success Month
      • Upcoming MLE DAC Meeting for Families of Multilingual Learners
      • Join the Conversation: Transgender/Non-binary Allyship 101 Webinar
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 8, 2021
      • Putting Students First and Addressing Staffing Shortages
      • Video: COVID Dashboard Update from Our Health Partners
      • DPS Will Grow Students’ Salad Fixings in a New Massive Greenhouse
      • Last Call to Take the September ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Survey
      • Free COVID Rapid Tests Available for Home Delivery
      • Healthy Start Times Resolution Update
      • Update on Food and Milk Shortages
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 1, 2021
      • Update on Compliance with City’s Public Health Order on Vaccinations
      • Pfizer Booster Vaccinations Now Approved for Eligible Staff
      • Cultural Moments: Disability Awareness Month and Dyslexia Awareness Month
      • Celebrating the 12th Annual Career and College Success Month
      • Reminder: Take the DPS ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Survey
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 24, 2021
      • Congratulations to Our National Blue Ribbon Schools
      • Helpful Tips for a Healthy School Year
      • DPS CELT and GT Teams Win 2021 NAGC Professional Learning Network Award
      • World-renowned Guitarist Mentors College View Students
      • The 2021-22 DPS ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Surveys Launch on Monday, Sept. 27
      • 2021-22 District Maps Are Now Available
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 17, 2021
      • I Protect You; You Protect Me -- COVID-19 Health Updates
      • DPS in the News: USA TODAY Features Our COVID Efforts and Successes
      • Transportation Update: Improving Yellow Bus Service
      • Cultural Moments: Hispanic Heritage Month
      • Join DPS at the MLE DAC on Sept. 29
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 10, 2021
      • Reflections on Sept. 11, 2001
      • 2021-22 DPS 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Surveys Begin on Sept. 27
      • Join the Black Family Advisory Council on Sept. 14
      • Don't Just Say No, Say Know Webinar: Tools for Talking to Kids about Drugs and Alcohol
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 3, 2021
      • Staying Safe to Support Continued In-person Learning
      • Video: COVID Dashboard Update from Our Health Partners
      • Now Hiring Key Roles with Signing Bonuses!
    • Our DPS Weekly for Aug. 27, 2021
      • High-Five for a New School Year!
      • Brigaid Brings Professional Chef Training to School Kitchens
      • Bus Stop Information in Parent Portal
    • Our DPS Weekly for Aug. 20, 2021
      • A Warm Welcome Received ... and Offered
      • Remember to Follow the DPS 5, Our Simple Health and Safety Guidelines: 
      • Join the Upcoming Webinar to Support Students’ Transition Back To School
      • Free Ticket to the Tribute to the Heroes Concert!
    • Our DPS Weekly for Aug. 20, 2021
      • A Warm Welcome Received ... and Offered
      • Join the Upcoming Webinar to Support Students’ Transition Back To School
      • Free Ticket to the Tribute to the Heroes Concert!

  • Our DPS Weekly 2020-21 Archive

    • Our DPS Weekly for June 4. 2021
      • Wonderful Celebrations to End the School Year
      • Leadership Lamp Honorees: Celebrating Our Shared Core Values Role Models
      • Congratulating the Class of 2021
      • Celebrating Our DPS Sports Champions
      • Board Votes to Appoint Dr. Alex Marrero as DPS Superintendent
      • Final Reminder: Deadline for Families to Enroll in Remote Learning is Today
      • Call for Submissions: Share Student Work and Art for Pride Month
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 28, 2021
      • Resources for Students and Families This Summer
      • June 4 Is Deadline for Families Who Wish to Enroll in Remote Learning for Next School Year 
      • Final Bell Times for the 2021-22 School Year
      • Video: COVID Dashboard Update
      • Join DPS Foundation at an Upcoming Rockies Game!
      • Announcing Winners of Rae Harris Intellectual Curiosity Awards
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 14, 2021
      • Vaccines Available for Students 12 and Older, and Their Families
      • Video: COVID Dashboard Update
      • Superintendent Search: Submit Your Feedback on the Finalists
      • Transportation-Eligible Students: Opt-in for Transportation for the 2021-22 School Year
      • Families Invited to Join Remote Learning Information Sessions
      • Far Northeast Warriors, TJ Spartans Play for Football State Titles This Weekend
      • P-EBT Benefits Available for Students in Eligible Households
      • YESS Institute Launches Contest to Recognize High School Heroes
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 7, 2021
      • Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
      • Planning Return for Fall: In-person Learning and Remote Learning Program Available
      • DPS Superintendent Search: Finalists Announced
      • Touchdown for Teachers!
      • Class of 2021: Submit Your Story to The Denver Post
      • Share Student Work and Art for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
      • Join the MLE DAC Meeting on May 12
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 30, 2021
      • Optimism for Next School Year...and a Fully Remote Option for Families Who Want it
      • Video: COVID Dashboard Update
      • Participate in Bike to School Day on May 5
      • Judi’s House Hosting Webinars on Supporting Grieving Families
      • DPS Educator Nominated for National History Day’s Teacher of the Year
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 23, 2021
      • Finishing Strong, Looking Ahead to Fall
      • COVID Vaccine Clinics Open for Eligible Students 16 and Older
      • Updates on End-of-Year Celebrations
      • Collecting Student Quotes: Why Do You Love Your Teacher?
      • Cast Your Vote for a DPS Teacher to Win a Car
      • Denver Afterschool Program Locator Tool Available
      • Join the Next MLE DAC Meeting on April 28
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 9, 2021
      • Continuing to Support Safe Schools and Classrooms
      • Updates to CMAS Requirements for Students
      • End-of-year Celebration Guidance
      • 2021-22 School Year Bell Times
      • Register for Discovery Link: Extra Week of Summer Camp and Fall Programming
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 26, 2021
      • Thank You!...And Wishing You a Wonderful Spring Break
      • SchoolChoice Results Shared with Families This Week
      • COVID Dashboard Update and Frequently Asked Questions
      • Spring Break Meal Bag Distribution
      • Support Our Students with FACE University
      • Preparing Your Teen for College: An Expert Panel Presents Key Conversations to Have With Your Child
      • Nominate an Educator: Touchdown for Teachers and Schomp Automotive's Teacher of the Year
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 19, 2021
      • Looking Toward the Future with Optimism
      • Update on Community Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
      • School Year Calendars Now Available for 2021-22 and 2022-23
      • ICYMI: Take Our Community Survey and Attend a Regional Community Gathering for the Superintendent Search
      • Join the Next Multilingual Education District Advisory Committee Meeting
      • Upcoming AAYLS Event: Worthy of Love and Respect
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 5, 2021
      • Update on Increased In-person Learning for Middle and High School Students
      • Bell Time Update from Transportation
      • Jump into Summer with DPS and Extended Learning & Community Schools
      • Call for Submissions: Share Student Work and Art for Women’s History Month in March
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 26, 2021
      • Looking Ahead: Vaccines for All Staff, More In-person Learning for Secondary
      • DPS Students Can Now Use One Free Application to Apply to 60 Historically Black Colleges and Universities
      • 2021-22 District Priorities Identified
      • Apply to Join the DPS District Accountability Committee
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 19, 2021
      • Educators Continue to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine through Community Partners
      • Option to Opt Out of CMAS Testing
      • Video Update: COVID Dashboard Update
      • DPS Oral Health Partners and Resources for Students
      • Join Virtual Multilingual Education DAC Meeting for ELA Families on Feb. 24
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 12, 2021
      • Supporting Team DPS in Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine
      • Video Update: COVID Dashboard Update
      • Next Year’s Calendar Expected in Early March
      • Join the Upcoming African American Young Ladies Summit
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 29, 2021
      • Graduation Rates and Post-secondary Readiness Enrollment
      • Update on COVID-19 Vaccine for DPS Staff
      • Denver Health/DPS Health Update
      • Students Discuss Returning to In-Person Learning
      • Discovery Link Summer Camp Registration Opens Feb. 8
      • Get Ahead with a Cash-back Refund and Free Tax Help
      • DPS Receives 250,000 Masks Thanks to a Donation from The Home Depot
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 14, 2021
      • Safely Welcoming Back Our Students
      • Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations for DPS Team Members
      • DPS SchoolChoice Window Opens Tomorrow
      • Season B CHSAA Sports Begin Jan. 18
      • Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
      • Join Us for 'Anchored in Advocacy' Virtual Event
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 7, 2021
      • Preparing for a Safe Return to In-Person Learning
      • Video Updates to Help Prepare for a Safe Return
      • Collaborating with Our Health Partners for a Safe Return to In-Person Learning
      • Vaccine Update for DPS Team Members
      • Personal Protective Equipment
      • Additional Information on COVID Testing
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 15, 2020
      • Update on Health Conditions for In-Person Learning
      • SchoolChoice Resources Available for Families
      • Serve on the DPS Bond Oversight Committee
      • Thank you For Joining Anchored in Literacy!
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 7, 2020
      • Updating Your Learning Option for Middle and High School Students
      • Free COVID Testing Now Available at Montbello High School
      • Special Education Resources
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 20, 2020
      • Families Can Update Their Learning Options for Next Semester
      • Student Meals Available During Remote Learning
      • Free COVID Testing Available for All Community Members
      • Discovery Link Offering Remote Learning Support Camps to Elementary Students
      • Join the African American Young Ladies Career Day
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 13, 2020
      • Continuing to Closely Monitor Our Schools
      • Share Student Work and Art for Native American Heritage Month
      • Inviting ELA families to the Multilingual Education District Accountability Committee
      • Join Anchored in Literacy Kickoff Events
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 30, 2020
      • Special Edition: Board Pres. Carrie Olson & Director Brad Laurvick on This Week's Decision
      • Health Experts Back DPS Decision to Limit In-person Learning in Denver Post Article
      • DPS Teacher Gerardo Muñoz Named 2021 Colorado Teacher of the Year
      • Debt-Free Schools - Ballot Measures 4A and 4B
      • 2021 DPS Science Fair Canceled
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 23, 2020
      • Welcoming Back Our Elementary Students
      • Substance Use Prevention Lunchtime Learning Series
      • Date Change – African American Young Ladies Summit Program Event Now Nov. 4
      • DPS Juniors and Seniors: The PSAT and SAT Makeup Days Are Next Week!
      • FACE University
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 20,2020
      • A Safe and Strong Second Quarter
      • The DPS 5 Takes a Students-First Approach
      • The DPS 5 Takes Collaboration 
      • The DPS 5 Takes Accountability
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 9, 2020
      • Looking Ahead to Welcoming Back More Students
      • Video Update: Tracking Our COVID-19 Conditions Dashboard
      • How Will the 2020 Bond and Mill Levy Impact Your School?
      • Two DPS Schools Awarded Transformational Impact Award
      • Upcoming College Application Days
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 2, 2020
      • Hearing from our Student Voice and Leadership Team
      • Video Update: Tracking Our COVID-19 Conditions Dashboard
      • Two DPS Teachers Named as Finalists for Colorado Teacher of the Year Award
      • October is Career and College Success Month
      • The African-American Equity Task Force Presents: Anchored in Resiliency, A Virtual Family Symposium
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 18, 2020
      • Important Updates as We Plan to Welcome Back More Students
      • Transportation Reminders and Updates
      • Discovery Link Before and Afterschool Registration Now Open
      • Opportunities for Families to Learn More and Get Involved
      • Supt. Susana Cordova Joins New York Times Magazine Roundtable about Education
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 3, 2020
      • Our Leadership Lamp Winners
      • Nominations for Night of Honor Awards Now Open
      • Free Meals for All Kids This Fall
      • AAYLS Sista 2 Sista Event Sept. 26
    • Our DPS Weekly for Aug. 21, 2020
      • Gearing Up for a Great First Day
      • 2020 Bond Measure and Debt-Free Schools Ballot Initiative
      • Team DPS Health and Safety Reminders
      • DPS Child Care Available for Staff and Families
    • Our DPS Weekly for Aug. 13, 2020
      • Getting Ready for the New School Year!
      • Join Telephone Family Forum to Discuss School Year Ahead
      • Return-To-School Information Session for ELA Families
      • DPS Foundation Virtual Volunteering Opportunities
    • Our DPS Weekly for July 15, 2020
      • Important Updates on Our Return to School
      • COVID in Colorado and across the nation
      • Building a responsive plan with safety in mind
      • Delaying start of school to mitigate heat concerns, allow for teacher preparation

  • Our DPS Weekly 2019-20 Archive

    • Our DPS Weekly for June 12, 2020
      • Redefining Safety in Our Schools in Support of Our Students
      • Update on our plans for a safe return to school in August
      • Superintendent Cordova Testifies Before Senate on Funding Concerns
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 29, 2020
      • Planning for a Safe Return to School
      • Congratulations to Our DPS Retirees!
      • Direction for Families: Returning Remote Learning Devices
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 22, 2020
      • Congratulating Our Graduates: Class Like No Other
      • Update on DPS Educators’ Workgroup on Return-to-School Plan
      • Congratulations from Chauncey Billups
      • Ring in the Summer to Honor Educators and Students
      • Community Partner Summer Programs Offer Fun, Learning
      • You're Invited: English Language Acquisition District Advisory Committee
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 15, 2020
      • Hark! It Is the Shakespeare Festival … Gone Virtual!
      • Update from Our 'Return to School' Workgroup
      • Budget Advisory Committee Calls for Public Comment
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 7, 2020
      • Looking Ahead, While Prioritizing Health and Wellness
      • Information on Graduation Requirements, Class Rank and Virtual Graduations
      • School-Based Health Clinics Remain Open at Select Locations
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 1, 2020
      • Staying Connected While We Stay Apart
      • Celebrate Our Educators During Teacher Appreciation Week
      • ICYMI: Family Resources for Remote Learning
      • Elementary Google Automatic Logoffs - Support for Families
      • Resource Guide for Families
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 16, 2020 
      • Updated Guidance on Remote Learning Grading Policy 
      • Census 2020: Help DPS Secure Equitable Funding for Schools 
      • 50th Anniversary of Earth Day: Ways to Take Action While Social Distancing
      • Why Do You Love Your Teacher?
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 10, 2020
      • Some of the Stars of DPS Remote Learning 
      • General Information for Families on Remote Learning
      • Donate Your Student’s Lunch Money to Support Families in Need
      • Resource Guide for Families
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 21, 2020
      • A Community Partnership to Build Connections, Extend Our Safety Outreach
      • Denver Broncos Recognizes DPS Crisis Recovery Team 
      • Join the ELA DAC for Families Feb. 25
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 10, 2020
      • DMLK Students Leading Us to a Better Tomorrow in Our Classrooms
      • Apply to Serve on the Denver Plan Advisory Committee by Feb. 21
      • Upcoming Events to Empower African-American Young Ladies
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 24, 2020
      • Walking, with Our Students, in Dr. King's Footsteps
      • Community Planning and Advisory Committee Kicks Off Next Week
      • Bruce Randolph PE Teacher Receives Shape America's 2020 District Teachers of the Year Award
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 17, 2020
      • Dreams Within Reach: A North Star to Graduation ... and Beyond
      • Morey Math Teacher Receives Avalanche Most Valuable Teacher Award for January
      • DPS in the News: KIPP’s Way to Support Students through Their College Careers
      • Join the 2020 DPS Science Fair on Feb. 8
      • Families Can Receive Free Tax Help and Learn More About a Cash-back Tax Credit
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 10, 2020
      • Helping Families Find the Connection to a Great Education for Their Child
      • Summer Camp Registration Now Open
      • Join Team DPS at the Marade to Honor Dr. King
      • Reading is a Superpower at Fairview Elementary
      • Small Changes, New Technology Make a Big Difference for School Safety
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 13, 2019
      • Discovering Your Einstein at Lena Archuleta Elementary School
      • At Archuleta, “Power-Ups” Lead to Super Mario-like Growth
      • Your Tax Dollars at Work
      • Southeast Regional Town Hall Next Week
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 6, 2019
      • Building a Brighter Future, One College Application at a Time
      • SchoolChoice Resources Available for Families
      • Upcoming African American Young Ladies Summit
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 22, 2019
      • Remembering a Trailblazing Educator, Appreciating Those Blazing Her Trail Today
      • John H. Amesse Students Share Notes of Gratitude
      • CEC School Psychologist Named Nuggets’ ‘Most Valuable Teacher’
      • DPS Students Harmonize at Citywide Choir Festival
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 15, 2019
      • Collaborating with Those Closest to Our Kids through Teacher Advisory Council
      • A Veterans Day Thank You to All Who’ve Served – Including Members of Team DPS!
      • Kick-starting Students' Careers in DPS
      • Tomorrow: Regional Town Hall in Near Northeast Denver
      • Last Chance! Apply for the 2020 Planning Committee
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 8, 2019
      • ICYMI: Welcoming our New Board of Education Members
      • SchoolMessenger: New Automated Message System Launches Nov. 12
      • Students Explore Future Possibilities at 8th Grade Career Fair
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 1, 2019
      • Making Families Feel at Home ... at Holm
      • Denver’s Fourth- and Eighth-Graders Post Gains on ‘Nation’s Report Card’
      • New Emergency Messenger System Coming Soon'
      • Regional Engagement Continues in Northwest Denver
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 25, 2019
      • Supporting Every Student for Career and College Success
      • Ballot Measure Prop CC: Answering Questions on How It Could Affect School Funding
      • 2020-21 SchoolChoice Window will Open Jan. 15-Feb. 18
      • Reimagining Montbello - Join the Conversation
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 18, 2019
      • The Power of School-Based Flexibility … and Excellence in the Classroom
      • Samuels Sanctuary Brings the Outdoors to Kids
      • Plan for DPS’ Future through 2020 Planning Committee
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 4, 2019
      • Making Career and College Success Possible for Every Student
      • Show Your College Spirit Every Friday in October
      • Join the African-American Young Ladies Summit on Oct. 11
      • Regional Engagement Continues in Southwest Denver
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 20, 2019
      • Community Collaboration: One of Our Foundational Cornerstones
      • Schools to Learn From: Newlon Elementary
      • DPS Student Travels Country to Strike for Climate Change
      • Susana Cordova Featured in 'Lessons in Leadership' Article by Education Dive
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 13, 2019
      • On Equity and Integration
      • You’re Invited! Celebrate with DPS at the Far Northeast Regional Town Hall
      • ELA DAC Meeting Registration Now Open
    • Our DPS Weekly for Aug. 30, 2019
      • Equity, Instructional Excellence and Collaborative Teamwork: Our Cornerstones
      • Updated Resources Available for Families:2019-20 District Map and Handbook for Families and Students
      • Share Your Input on the DPS 2020-21 School Year Calendar
    • Our DPS Weekly for Aug. 23, 2019
      • First-Week Fun!
      • Video: Watch the First-Day Fun at Maxwell Elementary
      • Team Members Kick Off 2019-20 with DPS Zoo Night
      • Parent Teacher Home Visits Kick Off Aug. 30

  • Our DPS Weekly 2018-19 Archive

    • Our DPS Weekly for May 31, 2019
      • A Moment of Gratitude
      • Siblings Unable to Finish School Receive Manual High School Diplomas after 75 Years
      • 'On My Way' Youth Summer Transportation Program Kicks Off June 1
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 24, 2019
      • Graduation Reflections from the Class of 2019
      • Full-day Kindergarten Now Tuition-free in Colorado and DPS
      • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College Named School of Opportunity
      • Students Compete in Colorado's Statewide Spanish Spelling Bee
      • Sgt. Cliff Paine Retires after 17 Years of Service at DPS
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 17, 2019
      • DPS Students Develop Ideas to Positively Change Their School Communities
      • DPS Educators Honored at Milestone Years of Service Ceremony
      • Students Visit with Women in the Community during the African-American Young Ladies Summit
      • DPS CareerConnect Honors Education, Government and Industry Partners at Celebration of Impact Breakfast
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 10, 2019
      • Thank You Teachers for Supporting Our Kids
      • Over 800 DPS Students Earn Seal of Biliteracy
      • North High School Students Partner with Lockheed Martin on Top-Secret Project
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 3, 2019
      • Special Education: Creating Positive Outcomes for All
      • Students Celebrate the 35th Annual Shakespeare Festival
      • DPS Recognized for Gains in Advanced Placement Participation
      • East High Students Tops in the Nation in Study of the U.S. Constitution
      • DPS Retired Employees’ Scholarship Foundation Luncheon
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 26 2019
      • Building Relationships to Build Strong Schools -- Denver Green School
      • DPS Students Honored at Mile High Scholars Ceremony
      • CSU System and Bruce Randolph School Sign MOU to Formalize Partnership
      • Special Olympics Unified Track and Field Competitions
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 19, 2019
      • Talking about Trauma
      • Access and Share Suicide Prevention Resources
      • ACEConnect’s ‘Women in Work’ Expands Possibility
      • Cheer on DPS Students at the Special Olympics Unified Track and Field Competitions
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 12, 2019
      • Celebrating 50 Years of Balarat Outdoor Education
      • Class of 2019 Graduation Dates Announced
      • DPS Boosts Student Achievement by Implementing 'Principal Pipelines'
      • Students Learn Innovation and Perseverance at Destination Imagination
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 5, 2019
      • Supporting Brighter Futures for All Students
      • Students at Force Elementary Participate in Safety Day Expo
      • Join Next Week's Family Leadership Institute
      • Get Tickets to the African-American Young Ladies Summit Fashion Show
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 22, 2019
      • SchoolChoice: Another Year of Equity in Enrollment
      • Announcing DPS' New Regional Structure
      • DPS High School Students Receive Prom Makeover from TLC Channel’s 'Say Yes to the Prom' Event
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 15, 2019
      • Plan Ahead for a Successful Summer
      • DPS' Allen Smith Named a 'Future Chief' by National Education Leadership Group
      • Students and Leaders Connect during Girls in Politics Event
      • Manual Thunderbolts Win Basketball State Championship
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 8, 2019
      • State Salutes Instructional Excellence
      • 'The Hate U Give' Inspires Student Artwork at MLK
      • Join the March 14 ELA District Advisory Council Meeting
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 25, 2019
      • An Introduction: Susana Cordova's Superintendent Entry Plan
      • Board Passes Black Excellence Resolution
      • $45.8 Million in 2016 Bond Premium Funds Set for Schools
      • DPS' Balarat Outdoor Education Center Celebrates 50 Years
    • Special Edition Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 14, 2019
      • We've Reached a Tentative Contract Agreement with Our Teachers
    • Special Edition Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 11, 2019
      • All DPS Schools to Remain Open on Tuesday; Contract Negotiations to Resume at 10 a.m.
    • Special Edition Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 30, 2019
      • Returning to Negotiations with DCTA Thursday
      • Retomamos las negociaciones con DCTA el jueves
    • Special Edition Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 19, 2019
      • Outcome of negotiations with DCTA
    • Special Edition Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 16, 2019
      • Working to Reach an Agreement
      • Trabajamos para llegar a un acuerdo
    • Special Edition Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 12, 2019
      • Our latest conversations to improve teachers' salaries
      • Conversaciones más recientes para mejorar los salarios docentes
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 11, 2019
      • SchoolChoice kicks off next week -- Attend a school expo
      • ¡Somos DPS!: Denver Language School
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 21, 2018
      • Ron's Column: Looking Back on a Great First Semester
      • ¡Somos DPS!: Multicultural Night at Valverde Elementary
      • DPS-Funded RTD Passes Available to More DPS High School Students
      • Recapping the Dec. 12 African-American Young Ladies Summit
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 14, 2018
      • Ron's Column: Importance of Leadership
      • Continuing to find common ground with DCTA
      • Denver Broncos' Phillip Lindsay returns to Denver South High
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 7, 2018
      • Ron's Column: Working with DCTA on Common Interests
      • Hear from superintendent finalist Susana Cordova
      • SchoolChoice resources
      • Upcoming Family Leadership Institute
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 30, 2018
      • Board of Education Moves Forward Susana Cordova as Finalist for DPS Superintendent
      • ¡Somos DPS!: Marie L. Greenwood Turns 106
      • Resolution Recognizing and Celebrating our Transgender Community
      • Bear Valley STEM Students Join Engineers for Mars Landing
      • 2016 Bond Update: George Washington High School Renovations
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 16, 2018
      • Guest Column (Jennifer Holladay): Celebrating the DPS Family of Schools
      • ¡Somos DPS! Gets Slimey
      • Hundreds of JROTC cadets march in Veterans Day Parade
      • DPS' educators honored at Excellence in Teaching
      • Congratulations to DPS' Shontel Lewis, elected to RTD Board
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 9, 2018
      • Guest Column (Susana Cordova): Empowering Students with an Accessible Plan
      • Statement on Amendment 73 election results
      • ¡Somos DPS!: A Family of Veterans and Teachers
      • North High School's Boys Soccer Team to compete in 4A State Championship
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 2, 2018
      • Ron's Column: A Salute to Our Educators
      • Students stand up to hate and intolerance
      • ICYMI: Cast your votes on Tuesday, Nov. 6
      • Nicole Portee named Transportation Director of the Year
      • Swansea debuts new playground
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 26, 2018
      • Ron's Column: A Message from Dr. Ron Cabrera
      • Superintendent Search Community Engagement Report
      • Reminder: Cast your ballot on Nov. 6
      • We are DPS!
      • African American Young Ladies Summit event
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 19, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Bending the Arc
      • Superintendent Boasberg honored at his final board meeting
      • Upcoming Safety Community Meetings
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 12, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Sharing the 2018 SPF Results
      • 2018 ballot information
      • SchoolChoice is Jan. 15-Feb. 15
      • DPS students celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
      • The next African-American Young Ladies Summit
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 5, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Pathways to In-Demand Jobs via Apprenticeships
      • ICYMI: Superintendent search community survey
      • ¡Somos DPS!: CMS Community School
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 28, 2018
      • Interim superintendent announcement from board president Anne Rowe
      • Tom's Column: Our Students of Today Becoming Our Teachers of Tomorrow
      • Superintendent search community survey
      • ¡Somos DPS!: DCIS @ Ford
      • DPS Features: Denver Broncos' Phillip Lindsay's story
      • Superintendent Parent Forum
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 21, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Your Questions Answered Regarding School Funding and Amendment 73
      • ¡Somos DPS!: Johnson Elementary
      • DPS Features: Farm-to-cafeteria builds community and sustainable food source
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 14, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Back at Fairview: 10 years and nearly 100,000 parent teacher home visits later
      • Guest Column (Anne Rowe): Building on our progress together
      • ¡Somos DPS!: Lake Middle School
      • 2018-19 DPS Budget Transparency Guidebook
      • DPS Features: East High School 9/11 Remembrance
      • DPS teacher among Colorado Teacher of the Year finalists
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 7, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Promising Futures Within Reach
      • ¡Somos DPS! video series kickoff
      • Fall Parent Teacher Home Visits
      • Superintendent search updates
      • 2018-19 district map and Handbook for Families and Students
      • FACE University event
    • Our DPS Weekly for Aug. 31, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Meeting Our Children's Needs with a Trauma-Informed Approach
    • Our DPS Weekly for Aug. 24, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Welcoming our youngest students on their first day of school
      • Superintendent Search update: Community Engagement Meetings announced
      • 2018 CMAS, PSAT and READ Act results
    • Our DPS Weekly for Aug. 17, 2018
      • Welcome to Our DPS Weekly
      • Tom's Column: Celebrating Denver's largest graduating class ever
      • Superintendent Search update
      • Back-to-school resources
    • Our DPS Weekly for June 17, 2018
      • Passing the Torch of Leadership

  • Our DPS Weekly 2017-18 Archive

    • Our DPS Weekly for June 1, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Thank You and Congratulations on Our School Year!
      • Summer resources for all students
      • DPS Features Video: These students manage chickens!
      • African-American Equity Task Force Community Meeting June 12
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 25, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Congratulations to the Class of 2018!
      • Family Leadership Awards
      • DPS Features Video: From Farm to Table, Students Feed Denver Families
      • OverDrive eBook Library available to students all summer long
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 18, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Five Years Later: How Teacher Leadership is Changing DPS
      • Our thoughts go out to the Texas community
      • African-American Young Ladies' Summit connects students and professionals
      • DPS Features Video: Diving into STEM at Hill Campus
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 11, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Honoring Educators and Celebrating Students with the Seal of Biliteracy
      • Teacher Appreciation Video: Teacher revives soccer for students
      • Teaching with Tom: Visits to Sabin, Kunsmiller and Gust
      • DPS releases Budget Transparency Guide for School Support Services
      • 12 DPS high schools receive national recognition
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 4, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Building for High Impact
      • Students create change with Challenge 5280
      • DPS high school seniors celebrate College Signing Day
      • DPS wins ELPA Excellence Awards for district and charters
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 27, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Thousands of Voices Call for a Brighter Future for Education
      • 34th Annual Shakespeare Festival
      • LGBTQ Day of Silence
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 20, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Choosing a Better Future for Our Students
      • DPS Features Video: Students 'Horse Around' to Support Their Social and Emotional Needs
      • Early Release Planned at all District-managed Schools April 27
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 13, 2018
      • Tom's Column: An Extraordinary Donation to Help Our Educators Purchase a Home
      • DPS Features Video: Summer Academy Boosts Student Literacy
      • Deputy Superintendent Susana Cordova recognized as a "Leader to Learn From"
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 6, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Summer Academy Offers Fast Track to Better Performance
      • DPS Mobile Library Expands Reading Opportunities
      • Join the Strengthening Neighborhoods Steering Committee
      • Share Your Input on the 2019-20 School Year Calendar
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 23, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Our Students Take the "Hamilton" Stage
      • DPS News Now: Ninth Grade College Expo
      • DPS High School Students Visit State Capitol to Discuss Gun Control
      • School Renovations on Display at Morey and DSISD
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 16, 2018
      • Tom's Column: The Time is Now to Better Support Kids, Teachers
      • DPS News Now: DPS Students Walkout Against Gun Violence
      • 2016 Bond and Mill Levy Brings Education Renovation
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 9, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Growing Teachers from Within
      • What 'Black Panther' is Teaching DPS Students
      • Families and Educators Connect at DPS' Third Annual Spring Home Visit Week
      • Terrance Carroll Joins Denver Public Schools
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 2, 2018
      • Tom's Column: What Are Your Hopes and Dreams for Your Child?
      • DPS News Now: National Nutrition Month
      • Young Leaders Seek Belonging through YAALL
      • State Recognizes More than 60 DPS Award Winners
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 23, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Keeping Our Kids Safe
      • DPS News Now: Bridging the Digital Divide
      • Celebrating Black History Month with Interactive Museum at Hallett Academy
      • Get Involved with the Third Annual Spring Home Visit Week
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 16, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Supporting Our New American Neighbors
      • DPS Board Resolution: Protect the Dream for All Kids
      • An Essential Dance: Cleo Parker Robinson in DPS
      • Free College Credits Help Students Get Ahead
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 9, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Uniting for Fairer School Funding
      • DPS News Now for Feb. 5-9
      • How Counselors Ease the High School Transition
      • DPS Awarded Annual AP District Honor Roll for Fourth Time
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 2, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Supporting Students in Writing Their Own Narratives
      • DPS News Now for Jan. 29-Feb. 2
      • DPS Features Video: Woodworking Class Draws Students Back to the Trades
      • SchoolChoice is Now Open
      • Download the Revised 2018-19 Calendar
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 26, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Equity is at the Heart of SchoolChoice
      • DPS News Now for Jan. 22-26
      • South High School Awarded Gold Recognition
      • Appreciating Our Board of Education during School Board Month
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 19, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Increasing Resources In Our Schools -- Where They Matter Most
      • DPS News Now for Jan. 15-19
      • Great Schools Expo Week Kicks Off Jan. 22-25
      • DPS Class of 2017 Largest in History -- graduation, completion and dropout data available.
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 12, 2018
      • Tom's Column: Promoting School Integration in Innovative New Ways
      • DPS News Now for Jan. 8-12
      • Denver Broncos' Brandon Marshall Makes Good on Pizza Party Promise
      • A Look Inside DPS Lunch Meals
      • 2018-19 School Year Calendar is Now Available
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 21, 2017
      • Tom's Column: Thank You for a Great Year!
      • DPS News Now for Dec. 18-21
      • Bear Valley International School Opens STEM Lab
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 15, 2017
      • Tom's Column: Author Helen Thorpe revisits South High School
      • DPS News Now for Dec. 11-15
      • Learn about SchoolChoice in DPS
      • 60 DPS schools honored for top performance on the CMAS
      • Access past editions of Our DPS Weekly on The Commons and dpsk12.org
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 8, 2017
      • Tom's Column: CareerResidency Youth Apprenticeship Program
      • DPS News Now for Dec. 4-8
      • 2018-19 Great Schools Enrollment Guides Available
      • DPS Leaders Honored for Focus on Equity
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 1, 2017
      • Tom's Column: Thanking Our Outstanding Educators
      • DPS News Now for Nov. 27-Dec. 1
      • 2018 Graduation Dates Now Available
      • DPS Features Video: Brandon Marshall Shares Motivational Message with DPS Students
      • Welcoming New DPS Board of Education Members
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 17, 2017
      • Tom's Column: One Day is Not Enough to Thank Them All
      • DPS News Now for Nov. 13-17
      • Holiday Resources for Families
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 10, 2017
      • Tom's Column: Starting Early for Success after High School
      • DPS News Now for Nov. 6-10
      • SchoolChoice is Now Easier than Ever
      • Girls in Politics Forum
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 3, 2017
      • Tom's Column: Being Your Child's First Eduator and Advocate
      • DPS News Now for Oct. 30-Nov. 3
      • DPS Purchases Samsonite Building
      • Artists Paint Murals at Eagleton Elementary
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 27, 2017
      • Tom's Column: New Center Brings Opportunites to Montbello Families
      • DPS News Now for Oct. 23-27
      • DPS Features Video: Carlos Montoya; Fours Years Later
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 20, 2017
      • Tom's Column: Students Feel Engaged, Supported, Safe
      • DPS News Now for Oct. 16-20
      • Nov. 1 Superintendent Parent Forum Reminder
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 13, 2017
      • Tom's Column: Setting Records for Blue and Green
      • DPS News Now for Oct. 9-13
      • DPS Features Video: Lilian Nwaneto; Blair Labeling, Inc. Internship
      • Weather Delay Procedures
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 6, 2017
      • Tom's Column: College and Career Opportunities While Still in High School
      • DPS News Now for Oct. 2-6
      • Academic Gaps Rating on the 2017 School Performance Framework
      • Valdez Elementary Honored as 2017 National Blue Ribbon School
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 29, 2017
      • Tom's Column: 105 and Still Teaching!
      • DPS News Now for Sept. 25-29
      • Mayor's Diversity Awards
      • New Graduation Requirements
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 22, 2017
      • Tom's Column: The Power of Partnerships
      • DPS News Now for Sept. 18-22
      • Denver Broncos Player Tackles Attendance
      • DPS Features Video: Teaching P.E. to Digital Natives
      • DPS Team Members Work and Learn in Kenya
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 15, 2017
      • Tom's Column: Partnering with Parents to Support Our Students
      • DPS News Now for Sept. 11-15
      • East Investigation Update
      • GWHS 9/11 Remembrance Event
      • Recognizing 3 Members of Team DPS
      • DPS Reverse Trade Fair
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 8, 2017
      • Tom's Column: Connecting with Families to Support Students' Dreams
      • DPS News Now for Sept. 5-8
      • Serving Students Regardless of Immigration Status
      • DPS Features Video: 5 New Early College High Schools
      • 2017-18 District Maps and Handbooks
    • Special Edition of Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 5, 2017
      • Tom's Column: We are All Dreamers
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 1, 2017
      • Tom's Column: Protecting the Dream for All Kids
      • DPS News Now for Aug. 28-Sept. 1
      • Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
      • New Wellness Policy for Healthier Snacks
      • Fall Parent Teacher Home Visits
    • Our DPS Weekly for Aug. 18, 2017
      • Tom's Column: DPS Outpaces State in Academic Growth for Seventh Year
      • DPS News Now for Aug. 14-Aug. 18
      • Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences Students Receive Chromebooks
      • New Back-to-School Website

  • Our DPS Weekly 2016-17 Archive

    • Our DPS Weekly for June 9, 2017
      • Tom’s column: Night of Honor honorees
    • Our DPS Weekly for June 8, 2017
      • Tom’s column: Strengthening neighborhoods initiative and committee co-chairs
    • Our DPS Weekly for June 2, 2017
      • Tom’s column: Top 12 moments
      • Favorite DPS Features videos
      • Summer resources for students
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 26, 2017
      • Tom’s column: Celebrating the class of 2017: David Shuker profile, DPS Features video
      • African-American Equity Task Force update
      • Classroom snack survey
      • Northfield High School International Baccalaureate World School status
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 19, 2017
      • Tom’s column: Seal of biliteracy celebration
      • DPS Feature video: Youth Empowerment Support Services
      • JFK greenhouse renovation
      • Brandon Marshall at Cheltenham
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 12, 2017
      • Tom’s column: Teacher Appreciation
      • Teacher Appreciation videos, classroom visits, discounts and giveaways
      • Walk and Bike to School Day
    • Our DPS Weekly for May 5, 2017
      • Tom’s column: MyTech Initiative
      • DPS Features Video: Mindfulness in classrooms
      • Isabella Bird/Denver Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit contest
      • National Teacher Appreciation Week
      • EDUCA Radio with Mayor Hancock
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 28, 2017
      • Tom’s column: Whole Child Innovation Funds
      • Shakespeare Festival
      • DPS schools in Best High Schools in America
      • Superintendent Parent Forum
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 21, 2017
      • Tom’s column: Colorado school funding
      • DPS Features Video: Sen. Michael Bennet discusses immigration with students
      • Steph Curry and the North High Vikings
      • Pin ceremony for long-time educators
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 14, 2017
      • Tom’s column: Rallie Ginsberg
      • DPS Features video: Learning Lakota
    • Our DPS Weekly for April 7, 2017
      • Tom’s column: Spotlight on athletics
      • DPS Features video: Raul Valenzuela/Nick Dawkins feature
      • Strengthening Neighborhoods Initiative
      • Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School chicken coops
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 24, 2017
      • Tom’s column: Denver’s different kind of SchoolChoice
      • DPS supports Immigration Day of Action
      • 2017 graduation dates announced
      • Ellis Elementary’s School Without Borders
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 17, 2017
      • Tom’s column: Education Resource Strategies report
      • Discipline reform
      • SchoolChoice results
      • McGlone Academy completion of $5 million bond project
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 10, 2017
      • Tom’s column: Great District for Great Teachers recognition
      • DPS Features video essay: Challenge 5280
      • CMAS testing window begins March 31
      • Parent Teacher Home Visit Week
    • Our DPS Weekly for March 3, 2017
      • Tom’s column: Paraprofessional-to-Teacher-Pipeline
      • Colorado Department of Education awards
      • DPS Features video: Denver Scholarship Foundation’s Future Centers
      • ED Talk: Support for the Whole Child and Whole Adult
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 24, 2017
      • Tom’s column: North High School’s and STRIVE Prep - Excel’s production of “In the Heights”
      • Supporting our transgender students
      • Scholarship opportunity for paraprofessionals
      • Changing the Narrative, Healing the Divide Summit
      • John Amesse and Greenlee Community Review Boards
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 17, 2017
      • Tom’s column: Protecting our students’ rights
      • Responding to requests for access to district property, students or student records by Immigration and Customs Enforcement
      • Immigration rights resources for students, families and staff
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 10, 2017
      • Tom’s column: What do we mean by Whole Child?
      • 2016-17 bond and mill levy update
      • National School Counselors Week
      • DPS hosts Acting Mexican General Counsel
    • Our DPS Weekly for Feb. 3, 2017
      • Tom’s column: What our refugee students teach us
      • DPS named top-performing Outlier district
      • National African-American Parent Involvement Celebration
      • National Signing Day
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 27, 2017
      • Tom’s column: End of SchoolChoice window
      • Graduation rates for Latino students
      • 2016 mill levy updates
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 20, 2017
      • Tom’s column: Increasing graduation rates
      • DPS Features video: Twin sisters, high school students and refugees
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 13, 2017
      • Tom’s column: Teacher Leadership & Collaboration
      • MLK Marade
      • State enrollment data shows DPS’ growth
      • Regional school expos
    • Our DPS Weekly for Jan. 6, 2017
      • Tom’s column: 2016 mill levy investments
      • Top 3 first semester most-watched DPS Features videos
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 22, 2016
      • Tom’s column: George Washington High School’s Denver Club of Humanities
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 16, 2016
      • Tom’s column: School closures and Community Review Boards
      • 2017-18 school calendar approved
      • What’s in the 2016 bond and mill levy
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 9, 2016
      • Tom’s column: Montbello’s heating, cooling, ventilation and lighting overhaul
      • Board vote on school closure and restart recommendations
      • State seeks feedback on federal education policy
    • Our DPS Weekly for Dec. 2, 2016 
      • Tom’s column: ED Talks
      • DPS Board of Education updates on early literacy and social emotional learning
      • Superintendent Parent Forum
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 18, 2016
      • Tom’s column: What we’re thankful for
      • Board of Education vote on schools as safe spaces
      • Denver Police serve Thanksgiving meals to students
      • Serve on a bond or mill levy oversight committee
      • Resources for SchoolChoice season
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 11, 2016
      • Tom’s column: Thank you Denver voters
      • School celebrations of veterans
      • Great Schools Expo
    • Our DPS Weekly for Nov. 4, 2016
      • Tom’s column: 8th Grade Career Fair
      • Great Schools Expo
      • Launch of mobile-friendly dpsk12.org
      • Homeless, migrant seniors connect with college resources
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 28, 2016
      • Tom’s column: School Performance Framework
      • DPS Features video: South High School’s LGBT literature class
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 21, 2016
      • Tom’s column: What does it mean to focus on the Whole Child?
      • Malala Yousafzai’s visit to South High School
      • Indigenous Peoples’ Day
      • Superintendent Parent Forum
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 14, 2016
      • Tom’s column: Birth to Eight Roadmap
      • South High School students discuss civics, equity with mayor and superintendent
      • Clown costume, makeup ban
    • Our DPS Weekly for Oct. 7, 2016
      • Tom’s column: Launching the African-American Equity Task Force
      • College and Career Readiness Month celebrations
      • 7Everyday Hero: Dora Moore volunteer
      • New director of business diversity and outreach
      • Lead testing
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 30, 2016
      • Tom’s column: FAQ from the Superintendent Parent Forum
      • DPS Features video: What is the SPF?
      • New executive director of Early Education
      • National Blue Ribbon Schools
      • Mile High United Way grant for Garden Place, Swansea
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 23, 2016
      • Tom’s column: State assessment gains
      • First Superintendent Parent Forum of the year
      • Security protocols: lockdown vs. lockout
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 16, 2016
      • Tom’s column: CareerResidency and CareerConnect
      • Aggressive approach to lead testing
      • Colorado Proud School Meal Day
      • FAQ: Questions about the bond and mill levy
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 9, 2016
      • Tom’s column: Celebrating Emily Griffith
      • DPS Features video: How Denver schools get and spend money
      • DPS Features video: Preparing students with disabilities for college
      • Save the date: Great Schools Expo
    • Our DPS Weekly for Sept. 2, 2016
      • Tom’s column: CMAS gains, opportunity gaps
      • Sale of Emily Griffith Opportunity School
      • DPS Features video: Mars Bus
      • School retreats, team-building exercises
      • 2016-17 District Map and Handbook for Families and Students
    • Our DPS Weekly for Aug. 26, 2016
      • Tom’s column: Welcome back!
      • Regis F. Groff ribbon-cutting ceremony
      • Lead testing information
    • Our DPS Weekly for Aug. 19, 2016
      • Tom’s column: 2012 bond updates
      • DPS Features video: Credit union becomes school
      • Back-to-school resources for team members
      • Kudos for Customer Service Breakfast
      • Superintendent surprises teachers with welcome-back treat
    • Our DPS Weekly for Aug. 12, 2016
      • Tom’s column: Janine Logar Chalkbeat Q&A
      • DPS Features video: 9th Grade Academies
      • Cookout with Cops BBQ and school supply giveaway
      • DPS named College Board AP District of the Year
    • Our DPS Weekly for Aug. 5, 2016
      • Tom’s column: Welcome new educators!
      • DPS student honored for heroism
      • Transportation reminders for families
      • Back-to-school dates

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