Mental Health Day Tomorrow, March 24

To allow us all to take a moment to pause and process the challenging events this year, including the data breach, tomorrow, March 24, is a non-student contact mental health day for all DPS employees.  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Update to Team DPS on East High School Shooting

Denver Public Schools and East High School have again been traumatized by an act of gun violence.  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Ramadan Mubarak to All DPS Muslim Students, Families and Educators!

The holy month of Ramadan will be upon us from approximately March 22-April 21! Ramadan marks the Islamic month of fasting from sunup until sundown for many Muslims -- meaning not partaking in food, water or smoking. The act of fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam meant to remind Muslims of the less fortunate and reinforces the need to be thankful.  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Our DPS Weekly: DSA Breaks Ground on First of Four New Buildings

Denver School of the Arts (DSA) had a memorable and moving celebration this week at the site of their new academic building. The celebration commemorated the beginning of renovations on this building, which is one of four buildings purchased by DPS for the expansion of DSA.  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Women's History Month: Interview with Robin Myers

Robin Myers has 30+ years of district experience under her belt. She started her career with an education at the Emily Griffith Opportunity School, which is now known as our very own Emily Griffith Technical College! She studied on a grant given to students interested in pursuing career paths in non-traditional fields for women.  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Our DPS Weekly: Women's History Month Spotlight: Shania Zordani

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are spotlighting the hardworking women of DPS. This week, we’re highlighting Shania Zordani, a special education paraprofessional at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College.  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Follow-up Statement to DPS Staff on Data Incident

If you received a letter from us in the mail stating you were involved: We are providing identity protection services to involved individuals at no cost. These services will include credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. The information on how to enroll in these services is included in the letter you received.  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Living Our DPS Honoree: Patricia Throckmorton

Patricia's classroom has become a safe haven for students who are new to the country and limited in their English abilities and has helped them succeed in math.  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Our DPS Weekly: Watch the Ceylon Elementary Groundbreaking

This week, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero, DPS leadership, and our Board of Education joined Swinerton Construction, DLR architect group and DPS families in a groundbreaking celebration commemorating the beginning stages of construction on our Ceylon Campus.  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Happy National Employee Appreciation Day!

Whether you work directly with our students in a school, or you help to ensure that Every Learner Thrives in a different way, our scholars would not be preparing to be successful in their chosen college or career experience without you. It is that work that allows us to enhance academic offerings, expand career and technical education, and encourage every one of our students to have a more well-rounded experience as a DPS student.  Read More  | Comments (-1)