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    Our Word is Our Bond is an informational resource delivered quarterly to our DPS stakeholders highlighting the efforts of our district to uphold the promises made during the most recent and relevant bond cycle(s). You can expect status updates on our current bond construction projects and information on Mill Levy overrides and the ways in which they have benefitted our district. This newsletter will also share details on our Bond Oversight Committee and how its members work to serve our district. 
     
    Click on the "+" sign below next to the archive to browse editions. 

  • Our Word is Our Bond 2024-25 Archive

    • Our Bond is Our Word - Fall 2024
      • The Road to the 2024 Bond
      • Bond FAQ Series
      • Industry Insider Series
      • Marrero Moment with Denver Public Schools CFO, Chuck Carpenter
      • Educa Podcast: The Bond Oversight Committee is Accountability in Action
      • Educa Podcast: The Need for Career Tech Education Programming is Rapidly Growing in Denver
      • 2024 School Letters
      • 2020 Bond: A Look Back at the Last Four Years
      • 2020 Bond Testimonials
      • Bond in the Media
      • What is a Bond?
      • What is the Difference Between a Bond and a Mill Levy?
      • Everyone Has a Voice at DPS
    • Our Bond is Our Word - Sep. 2024
      • Montbello Community Celebrates Warrior Pride with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Brand New $130 Million Bond-funded High School
      • RASA Celebrates Brand New STEAM-focused Bond-funded School in Far Northeast with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Students, Staff and Families
      • Air Conditioning Installation Complete at 8 DPS Schools
      • The 2020 Bond Bus Tour Took it's Last Drive
      • Denver Public Schools Board of Education Unanimously Approves $975 Million Bond Package
      • Search For 2024 Bond Initiatives Using Our Interactive Map
      • Bond in the Media
      • What is a Bond?
      • What is the Difference Between a Bond and a Mill Levy?
      • Everyone Has a Voice at DPS

  • Our Word is Our Bond 2023-24 Archive

    • Our Word is Our Bond - June 2024
      • Goodbye Spring, Hello Summer!
      • Students and Staff Break Ground on the First Ever Fully Inclusive Playground at Denver Public Schools!
      • Montbello Community Tours Bring Excitement to Alumni, Incoming Students and Neighbors
      • McAuliffe's Slam Dunk!
      • The Commanders Have a New Library
      • Denver North's 18-21 Year Old Program Feels the Benefits of New Life Skills Room
      • Career Education Center (CEC) Prepares for an Autoshop Remodel!
      • Marrero Moment With Trena Marsal
      • DPS’ Murugan Palani Wins CWCC 2024 Chamber Champion Award!
      • Final 2024 Community Planning and Advisory Committee Meeting
      • Annual Progress Report
      • Bond in the Media
      • What is "Bond and Mill Levy" Anyway?
      • Everyone Has a Voice at DPS
    • Our Word is Our Bond - March 2024
      • Winter Reflections
      • Student-led Adaptive Playground at DCIS Fairmont
      • Denver Public Schools Celebrates Opening of CHSAA-Approved Athletic Facilities at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College in Far Northeast of Denver
      • New Year, New Bond Updates with Mr. T!
      • CPAC is Off to the Races!
      • Ceylon Becomes RASA (Responsive Arts and STEAM Academy FNE) Construction Progress & Rename Update
      • Bond in the Medis
    • Our Word is Our Bond - November 2023
      • What's New in Bond This Fall?
      • Equitable Contracting in Bond
      • Hispanic Heritage Month: Martinez Fire Spotlight
      • The 9th Annual Reverse Trade Fair
      • Montbello High School Construction Update: October 2023
      • School Determined Fund Projects
      • DCIS at Baker | New Library
      • Ashley Elementary | New Cafeteria
      • What is “Bond and Mill Levy” Anyway?
      • Everyone Has a Voice at DPS
    • Special Edition Our Word is Our Bond - Sept. 1, 2023
      • It was a busy summer for DPS' Planning, Design, and Construction team!
      • So, what projects were completed this summer?!
      • 24 DPS schools were selected to receive air conditioning and cooling upgrades as part of the 2020 bond package
      • West High School's "Chill Together, Win Together" event
      • Historic Polaris Elementary will finish retrofit work on AC upgrades in 2024
      • Denison Montessori School produces carbon free energy with new green AC upgrades!
      • Columbine Elementary School receives air conditioning in 2023
      • DPS' Air conditioning and cooling compilation video for Summer 2023
      • Bond in the media
      • What is “Bond and Mill Levy” Anyway?
      • Everyone has a voice at DPS
    • Our Word is Our Bond - July 2023
      • The Montbello Warriors are Back!
      • Assistive Tech at Denver Public Schools
      • Glenbrook Greenhouse Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
      • Pride Month at Denver School of the Arts
      • July Construction Update: Ceylon Campus
      • 2020 Bond AC + Cooling Upgrades
      • What is “Bond and Mill Levy” Anyway?
      • Everyone has a voice at DPS

CONTACT

  • Communications
    1860 Lincoln St., 12th Floor
    Denver, CO 80203
    Phone: 720-423-3414
    Fax: 720-423-3611

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