A message from the DPS Office of Schools
November 13, 2024
Dear Cheltenham Elementary School Community,
We hope this communication finds you well and ready for the upcoming holidays! We deeply value our DPS community partnership and are committed to engaging our communities in meaningful and collaborative ways. The purpose of this letter is to update you on the principalship at Cheltenham Elementary School for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.
Principal Felicia Manzanares has been offered a new opportunity in a different school district and will not complete the year at Cheltenham. We are incredibly grateful for her leadership, service, and genuine care for the Cheltenham community. Please join us in thanking Principal Manzanares for her service.
To ensure Cheltenham continues to offer a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students, staff, and the community, we have appointed Elinor Roller to serve as interim principal for the remainder of the school year effective immediately. Mrs. Roller is a veteran principal with many years of serving the Denver community. She is excited to begin working with the Cheltenham community in the upcoming days. Please look out for more information from Mrs. Roller. After the new year, we will work with the community regarding the process to hire the next full-time principal for Cheltenham.
We know this immediate transition may be difficult for staff, students, and families. We will focus on remaining flexible as we do our best to select the next principal to lead Cheltenham.
Again, we thank you for your support and we look forward to you engaging with you in this process. If you have any questions, we encourage you to reach out to Brittany Barela at brittany_barela@dpsk12.net.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ted Thompson
Director, Elementary Collaborative 5
Yolanda Ortega
Operational Services Director