2025-26 School Year Calendar

March 30 - April 3 Spring Break - School Closed

April 7-8 Incoming 9th Grade Choice of Studies Nights (6 pm)

April 9 Incoming 9th Grade Choice of Studies VIRTUAL Night (6 pm)

April 9 Coffee w/ the Principal ft. DSF College Advisors (7:15 am)

April 10 Pop Show Teaser (10:50 am)

April 10 Pop Show (7 pm)

April 11 Pop Show (4 pm)

Dates are subject to change. Please find our most up to date calendar with all East events here. 

April 14-17 SAT, CMAS, PSAT Testing

April 16 Unified Performance (9:50 am)

April 22 Graduation Speech Tryouts (12 pm)

April 23 East Dance Company's "A Night at the Movies" (6 pm)

April 24 East Dance Company's "A Night at the Movies" (4 pm & 7 pm)

April 25-28 DECA Nationals 

April 27-28 East Dance Company Auditions (4 pm)

April 28 Jazzapella (6 pm)

April 30 Spring Pep Rally

We are so excited for our incoming Angels joining us for the 26-27 academic year! If you have been admitted to East, please take the time to RSVP for one of our Choice of Studies Nights. Our in-person events will take place on April 7th for families with the last name of A-L and April 8th for families with the last name M-Z. This event will run from 6 - 7:30 pm. Our virtual event will take place on April 9th from 6 - 7 pm for those who cannot attend in person. At these events, students and families will receive a choice of studies presentation and will be able to select for their classes for the upcoming academic year. There will also be a dedicated space on each in-person night for Spanish-speaking families.

April 7th for families with the last name A-L (RSVP)

April 8th for families with the last name M-Z (RSVP)

We highly encourage you to attend your scheduled event based on your student’s last name; however, if you are not able to attend, go to your alpha date and select the virtual option that will take place on April 9th.

East Dance Company Presents "A Night at the Movies"

Come out and support our EDC on Thursday, 4/23 at 6 PM or Friday 4/24 at 4 PM and 7 PM for a beautiful and entertaining night of dance showcasing some of your favorite movies! 

Get your tickets now!

East Choir Presents "Earth, Wind, and Fire" Pop Show 2026

Come out and support our East Choir at their annual Pop Show "Earth, Wind and Fire". Our students have been working hard getting ready for this show and filling the school with beautiful music and voices for weeks!

There will be two shows, one on April 10th at 7 PM and one on April 11th at 4 PM both in the East Auditorium. We hope to see you there!

Get your tickets now!

Introducing Denver Public Schools’ first-ever animation program: Angel Toons at East High School! First-year students are producing, storyboarding, and hand-drawing their own short films using iPads for frame-by-frame animation. The event will take place on Thursday, April 9th from 6:00pm – 8:30pm.

Get your tickets for free at the link below:

https://mcadenver.org/events/east-high-angel-toons-film-festival

*Photo by animator Amanee Mathis

Each summer, Denver Public Schools offers a limited amount of concurrent enrollment summer courses. For more information about course offerings, dates, and additional details visit this link and have your student make an appointment with their counselor to answer any questions they may have!  

College rep visits are starting again in the counseling office! For juniors, this is a great opportunity to start talking to colleges and see what interests you. For seniors, use this chance to help you make a decision about which school you will be attending in the fall, or get help with next steps like housing and registration. Visit the "Events" tab in MaiaLearning to see which colleges are visiting and register!

Stay up to date on all Athletic events by visiting the Athletics calendar!

Upcoming games to check out:

March 26th East Baseball v. South @ 4:15 on the East Baseball Field

EADT Tryouts Coming Soon!

Interesting in trying out for the East Angels Dance team for the 26-27 season? Join our email list for tryout and season infromation coming soon!

Graduation Info: Jostens boxes are in Tee’s office (Room 100). If you ordered items in addition to a cap & gown, please have your student pick those items up in Room 100. If your student has not ordered their cap & gown, have them see Tee ASAP!

Panoramic picture: On Tuesday April 7th, seniors will be taking their panoramic picture during 4th period in the gym. This is a one time opportunity and a long standing East tradition. Senior t-shirts are for sale ($10) in Tee’s office (Room 100) that can be worn during the panoramic picture. Quantity/sizes are limited.

Prom tickets will go on sale when we return from Spring Break. Singles tickets are $25 and couples are $40. Each senior may bring 1 guest. Those bringing a guest from another school will need to pick up a guest form from Room 100. No guests 21 or older are allowed. Student ID’s are required for all! Guests must enter and exit with their East senior.

Dear Team DPS,

Denver Board of Education members will be out in the community! As part of Governance Policy 15, board members will engage with the community within their respective districts over the next few months. At these engagement sessions, board members will be talking about various policies and getting community input.

Check the schedule below to attend your board member’s meeting.

Board District 5 (Northwest Denver)

Marlene De La Rosa, Secretary

Monday, April 13 from 5:30-8 p.m.

North High School (2960 N Speer Blvd.)

RSVP English | RSVP Spanish

Board District 3 (Central Denver)

Dr. DJ Torres, Treasurer

Monday, April 6 from 5:30-8 p.m.

George Washington High School (655 S Monaco Pkwy.)

RSVP English | RSVP Spanish

Board District 2 (Southwest Denver)

President Xóchitl Gaytán

Wednesday, April 29 from 5:30-8 p.m.

Florence Crittenton High School (55 S Zuni St.)

RSVP English | RSVP Spanish

Vice President Monica Hunter, Director Amy Klein Molk and Mr. John Youngquist will attend various engagements.

The Board looks forward to connecting over the coming weeks and months. If you have any questions in the meantime, email board@dpsk12.net.

**Make up Testing Begins Monday April 20th at 8:20 in the Library**

- From April 14th - 17th East High School students will participate in SAT, PSAT, and CMAS Science tests as required by the state of Colorado. 

- This is a chance for students and their families to get feedback on student progress and college readiness. 

- All 11th grade students taking the SAT free of charge have the opportunity to send their scores to colleges to be considered for admissions decisions.

- Parents or guardians who would like to decline their student’s College Board approved testing accommodations for the April administration of the SAT or PSAT should email our Site Assessment Leader Jessica Perkins at jperkin@dpsk12.net by March 13th. Any requests made after that date may not be guaranteed because accommodations are built into the digital testing format. 

- These test scores affect East High School’s ratings on the state of Colorado’s School Performance Framework.

- The guardian of a Denver Public Schools student, can request to excuse their child from participating in the state assessments. If you wish to opt your child out, please fill out the form linked below.

Testing Opt Out

Opción de no participar en las evaluaciones

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Ka bixida imtixaan galida

انصراف از امتحان

अप्ट आउट परीक्षण गर्ने

Dispense de participation aux épreuves

إعفاء من اختبارات

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Advanced Placement (AP) testing is quickly approaching, and we want to ensure that all students and families are informed and prepared.

AP Testing Dates:

May 4 – May 15

Make-Up Testing Dates:

May 18 – May 29

Please review the full testing schedule here: LINK

If you have any questions regarding AP testing, please contact Shaylyn Lashua, AP Coordinator, at shaylyn_lashua@dpsk12.net.

As we prepare for testing, we are also seeking parent volunteers to serve as proctors. This is a great way to support our students during this important time.

Volunteer Sign-Up: LINK

Proctor Time Slots:

6:45 AM – 12:00 PM

11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

All volunteers are required to attend a virtual training session. Please plan to join one of the following:

Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 AM - Meeting LINK

Thursday, April 23 at 5:15 PM - Meeting LINK

Thank you for your continued support of our students and school community. We appreciate your time and involvement in helping make AP testing a success.

If you have any questions regarding MySchoolBucks and paying charges on your student's account, please contact the East Operations Manager, Naaila Ahmad (naaila_ahmad@dpsk12.net).

Need some East swag AND want to support our amazing teachers at East? We are cleaning out the storage closets, and all proceeds go towards Teacher Appreciation Week. 

Items of the Week

Halonation Stickers - $3 (Purchase HERE)

East Charcuterie Board Set - $20 (Purchase HERE)

East Espresso Mugs - $5 (Purchase HERE)

East Tee-Shirts ($10 each) (Purchase HERE)

White East Crewneck ($20) (Purchase HERE)

Heathered East Beanie ($12) (Purchase HERE)

Grey Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt ($25) (Purchase HERE)

Red Rain Jacket ($35) (Purchase HERE)

Please note: Limited Quantities Available! Online purchase only. You will receive an email when your order is ready for pickup at the EHS Main Office (2nd floor). 

IF YOU HAVE PLACED AN ORDER FOR A PREVIOUS ITEM, PLEASE ENSURE YOU STOP BY THE MAIN OFFICE TO PICK IT UP! WE DO NOT MAIL ORDERS.

Are you a professional service provider? We need your help! Please volunteer for (or donate to) East High School's Teacher Appreciation Week 2026. 

We are hosting a relaxation station all week on campus, and hoping to get service professionals to volunteer a little bit of their time. We are looking for services such as: chair massages, hand massages, scalp massages, beard trims, rapid pedicures, yoga classes, reiki sessions, tai chi, stand-up comedy, lite jazz, financial planning sessions, and many more ideas not listed here. Anything you do (in 30 minutes or less) that can help our teachers and show your support would be greatly appreciated! If you are able to donate your services, please fill out this form!

If you are unable to provide your service on our campus, we are also collecting Gift Cards to hand out (one for each teacher) during the celebration week. Gift cards may be given to AJ in the main office for TAW Donations. 

Parents/Guardians/Caregivers: 

Please complete the Universal Social Emotional and Behavioral Screening between now and April 10th! This short form should take less than 5 minutes and provides valuable input to the district and school on your student's behavioral and emotional well-being. 

Directions:

1. Visit the following link to start the screening: tinyurl.com/bessparent

2. Enter your student's DPS ID and date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY).

3. Complete the screening form.

To learn more, visit tinyurl.com/bessoverview.

Boys to Men Club

Dear East High School Parent Community,

We are reaching out to ask for your support of the East High School Boys to Men Club, a student-led program that meets weekly to provide young men with a space to grow, reflect, and develop important life skills. Through guided conversations, guest speakers, and discussions with groups of female students, the club focuses on helping young men learn how to regulate their emotions, understand the importance of strong mental health supports, and emulate positive male role models. In addition to our weekly meetings, our students mentor younger boys at Polaris Elementary and Columbine Elementary, and over the past three years our members have worked with more than 120 fourth and fifth-grade boys. Our goal is to raise $3,000, which will help provide food for our club meetings and materials that support our mentoring sessions with these elementary students. Any contribution, big or small, will directly support this meaningful work and help our students continue building a positive community of mentorship and leadership. Thank you for considering supporting this important program at
East.

If you are willing to donate, please visit this link to access our My School BuckAccount. Your donation is tax deductible.

Our Federal Tax ID # is 84-6001099 and our Colorado Tax ID # is 98-00755

Club Presidents

Jake Renschen, Paul Markson, and Beckett Perry

Unified Fundraiser with See's Candies

Please help support the East High School Unified Community by purchasing your Easter and Mother's Day Chocolates from See's Candies!

https://www.yumraising.com/store/spring-2026-east-high-school-unified-abdd/Bribri77245

SAVE THE DATE: EAF SPRING FUNDRAISER

Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with EHS alumnus Adam Cayton-Holland (Class of 1998). Details to follow!

✨ Our East Angel Staff is amazing and we want to make sure they feel supported in every way possible. ✨

A great way to ensure our teachers and staff feel supported is by providing them with items for their classrooms or offices. If you are interested in purchasing items to support one or more of our teachers or staff members, we encourage you to visit the Staff Wishlist Directory to check out your favorite teacher or staff member's wishlist! 

We thank you in advance for all that you do for our teachers and staff! We greatly appreciate your support!

Another great way to support our staff is to donate a cup! A simple donation of 1 item below will make a Latte people happy 🙂

If you have a donation to give, you can submit a monetary donation or drop something from the list below by the Main Office at East. You can contact Michelle Moore at michelle_moore@dpsk12.net if you have any questions!

K Cups Coffee & Tea (Variety of Flavors)

K Cups & Tea Bags

Sugar, Sweeteners

Creamers - Pods or Pumps (Variety of Flavors)

12oz Cups & Lids

Teacher Appreciation Week Fundraising (5/4 - 5/8)

Where we feed, caffeinate, and pamper our 200 teachers anyway we can! We will be reaching out to local vendors and creating gift bags using your donations to really show our educators that we care.

If interested in contributing, check out this link!

Boys & Girls Club: Spring Sports!

It's soccer and volleyball season! Join the club to play!

Spring Leagues being offered:

Mondays: 14-18 Girls Volleyball

Tuesdays: 14-18 Boys Soccer

Wednesdays: 10-13 Boys Soccer

Thursdays: School-based clubs - 4th and 5th Coed Soccer & Community Clubs - 6-9 Soccer

Fridays: 10-13 Girls Soccer

To register:

- Visit bcgmd.org/clubs/vickers/ 

- Registration for Club membership is free for high school aged members (scholarships are available for ages 5-13)

- Complete the sports registration form in MyClubHub

For questions on how to join a team, email vickers@bgcmd.org

Vickers March Newsletter

Spring Leagues Being Offered:

Mondays: 14-18 Girls Volleyball

Tuesdays: 14-18 Boys Soccer

Wednesdays: 10-13 Boys Soccer

Thursdays: School-based clubs - 4th and 5th Coed Soccer & Community Clubs - 6-9 Soccer

Fridays: 10-13 Girls Soccer

6-9 Soccer Community Clubs Structure:

5-week in-house league, finishing with a Jamboree

Weeks 1-4: In-house scrimmage

Week 5: Jamboree hosted by Suncor

Upcoming Art Programming:

The East Hat Parade is almost here! Vickers will be CLOSED March 19th for the Easter Hat Parade. If your child completed a hat, they will be invited to the parade!

Spring Break:

We are excited for Spring Break at Vickers! Members MUST be registered to attend the Spring Break week. If you have questions, please contact Club director Shauna Blanche at RushoniaB@bgcmd.org.

Teen Night at Shopneck BGC:

Teen Night is back on March 13th and starts at 7:30 pm and will end at 10:30 pm. Teens with completed permission slips will be bused to Shopneck at 7 pm. The bus will return around 11 pm. If your teen is interested in attending please contact JulieS@bcgmd.org to request a permission slip. Ages 14+ only.

The DCIS Foundation offers individual travel scholarships for DPS students traveling for educational purposes.

Who can apply? Any DPS high school student traveling in the next year.

Is the application difficult? Not at all.

Travel location? Anywhere in the world.

Eligibility? The individual scholarship supports students traveling independently to a study abroad program or planned destination.

How much is the award? $1,000!

When to apply? The online application is open until April 10.

When are awards given? April 25.

What about group scholarships? The group application opens Oct. 1-31.

Let's get students traveling. Apply today.

Other questions? Click this link.

Free Citizenship Classes offered for Spring 2026

Classes will start the week of April 6th, 2026. The next session will run for 8 weeks. Please complete the Interest Form to pre-register for our Online or in Person class at the Central Community Hub classes at Swansea Elementary, 4650 Columbine Street, Denver, CO 80216.  

Proposed Class Schedule:

Saturday  9 am to 11 am (Online) - Beginners or 1st time attendees 

or 

Thursday  4 pm to 6 pm (In-person) - Intermediate Level

If you have any questions, please contact Edgar Medina at edgar_medina@dpsk12.net or 720-424-3711.

Do you want a fun, hands-on experience working with students in your community while receiving $3,000 to support your education? If so, the Generation Teach Summer Teaching Fellowship is for you. Generation Teach provides high-school and undergraduate students of all majors with high-quality summer experiences.

Selected students will:

Make a 7-week commitment which includes pre-summer preparation, in-person training, and five weeks of teaching small classes of Denver elementary and middle-school students

Plan and deliver daily lessons in engineering, law, math, or reading as well as an enrichment class

Lead and support student events and activities including small advisory groups, twice-weekly Community Meetings, and more!

Receive daily coaching and feedback from a professional teacher

Earn a taxable cash scholarship of $3,000 to participate in this learning opportunity

Upcoming application deadlines are March 15 and April 15. Fellowships fill quickly; apply here!

Community Hubs Basic Mobile Skills Training

DPS Community Hubs is now offering in-person Spanish/English Basic Mobile Device Skills training at both our Central and Near NE Community Hubs (80216 and 80207). They have small (5 -7 members) classes taught on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9 am with childcare available. Topics available include basic smartphone, Google apps, and Internet usage. To be eligible for the course, you must be a DPS parent or a Denver resident. For more information, call 720-424-3711 or visit this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NqKns3TsXzZD5IRkD2d8UOGGl8gR31TNyh6Z-TFM-uY/viewform?edit_requested=true

Ciao! is a 3-week program in Italy for pre-college students interested in studying the built environment from a sustainability perspective. It is a STEAM program covering art, architecture, landscape, planning, engineering, and construction founded and run by Harvard architects, Robert M. Karn and Gail Whitney Karn, who bring to the program with over 80 years of professional and academic experience. 

Participants learn to design using Google Sketchup and develop model-making and presentation skills. The program is limited to 12 students, so be sure to apply now!

For more information about the program and application process, please visit the Ciao! website.

Now Hiring!

KE Camps operates summer day camp programs at country clubs all across the United States. 

Joining our team offers an engaging environment for students to thrive and build critical skills sought after by employers such as creativity, problem solving, flexibility, collaboration, organization, planning, and communication.  

This summer, we will be running a small program at Blackstone Country Club in Aurora, CO for ages 4 – 11. Camp will run Tuesday – Friday, from June 16th–July 31st.  

To apply, visit the application link here!

If you have any questions, please reach out directly to monica@kecamps.com.

Additional Community Events and Resources

Youth on Record, an organization dedicated to empowering young people through music and creative media. We have a bunch of FREE program offerings for young musicians!

Creative Enrichment Classes for middle and high school students. Classes next session include Beatmaking, Songwriting, and Piano Lab.

Studio Bookings young musicians can book out space in our Youth Media Studio for recording, mixing, band rehearsals, songwriting sessions, and jam sessions

Drop-in Fridays - Youth and Families are welcome to drop in on Fridays for tours, studio access, and a regular schedule of events and activations including First Friday Open Mic!

Here is our registration link. Once registered, artists and their families will have access to our scheduling system. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, and we hope to connect with you soon.

FREE Afterschool Meals for Youth All Year

Support Group for Parents of Asian Students with Disabilities

Monthly Know Your Rights and Safety Planning with Servicios de la Raza

Free Museum Days in Denver (Kids 18 and under always free at History Colorado, and Clifford Still Museum)

Free Walk-in Health Clinic at Center for African American Health

We Don't Waste Mobile Food Market Weekly Calendar

Free Eviction and Legal Resources

Free Day Events in Colorado

MSU Denver TRIO Upward Bound In-School Program

Join us for our in-school program happening during lunch hour!

TRIO Upward Bound is a federally funded college-preparatory program designed to support students in reaching their academic and career goals. 

Join us during lunch on Thursdays for our in-school sessions to learn about college preparation, academic supports, scholarships, financial aid, and enrichment opportunities. These sessions are a great chance to ask questions, connect with TRIO staff, and find out how Upward Bound can help you plan for life after high school. 

If you cannot make it to these times, you can join TRIO UB afterschool at MSU Denver in JSSB Room 237 on Mondays and Thursdays. 

To apply to TRIO UB, please visit the following link: https://msudenver.mylacai.com/apply.php

For additional information, please contact Pamela Bentley (pabentley@msudenver.edu) or Lillian Easley (leasley2@msudenver.edu).

Need help paying for college? Stop by the DSF Future Center this Friday for “Financial Aid Fridays”! No appointment needed! We are here to help with FAFSA, CASFA, CSS Profile, scholarships, and more!

Denver Scholarship Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: May 01, 2026 at 11:59PM

Amount: $3,600 (Four-Year Institutions) and $1,700 (Two-Year Institutions)

The DSF Scholarship is a need-based scholarship for qualifying graduates of Denver Public Schools. The scholarship can be used at DSF’s 31 College Partners in Colorado, including technical, community, and four-year colleges and universities, and it is renewable for up to four consecutive years, depending on the type of college. Along with their scholarship award, DSF Scholarship recipients get personalized advising and support to guide them through college toward their education and career goals. This scholarship is renewable. See link for requirements.

Link: Home | Denver Scholarship Foundation

The Denver Foundation

Deadline: Various

Amount: Various

Students can search for a variety of scholarship opportunities below. Each scholarship fund has different goals and supports different paths for different people. Many scholarships come from Denver or partners who are offering scholarships to students attending high school in Denver and Colorado. See website to view scholarships offered. Deadlines vary.

Link: https://denverfoundation.org/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/

Create Real Impact Contest

Deadline: April 15, 2026

Amount: Up to $10,000

The Create Real Impact Contest call on students to showcase their positive solutions and strategies to stop the #1 killer of young people- car crashes caused by reckless & distracted driving. There are different types of scholarships applications. See link to see all the scholarships offered and how to apply!

Link: https://www.createrealimpact.com/#contest

Weld Our Soul Scholarship

Deadline: April 9, 2026

Amount: $1,000

Many kids don’t achieve the highest grades or are otherwise underprivileged and challenged when pursuing higher education. This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kevin by supporting students who share his passion for welding. Any high school or trade school student who wants to pursue a career in welding may apply for this scholarship opportunity. To apply, tell us about you and why you hope for a future in welding.

Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/weld-our-soul-scholarship/

Audrey Claire Todd Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 11, 2026

Amount: $2,500

Audrey Claire Todd, a beloved daughter, tragically lost her life at the age of 17 due to a drunk driving accident. This scholarship honors the memory and legacy of Audrey Claire Todd by supporting students from Colorado and raising awareness about the dangers of drunk driving. Any current senior or former student of a Colorado high school who is now pursuing an undergraduate degree with a 3.5 GPA or higher is welcome to apply.

Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/audrey-claire-todd-memorial-scholarship/

Aserina Hill Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 16, 2026

Amount: $1,000

Aserina herself never finished school due to the need to immediately join the workforce to help her family financially. Living off a fixed income for most of her life, she made it her mission to sacrifice her earnings in order to provide financial assistance so that others could reach their goals. This scholarship aims to preserve Aserina Hill’s legacy of giving by providing students with financial aid so they have the opportunity to attend college. Any high school senior who will be a first-generation college student and has non-profit or community service experience may apply for this scholarship.

Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/aserina-hill-memorial-scholarship/

To sign up for Coffee with the Principal, please visit this link! Please use the live link to sign up for the next session. All sessions will be hosted from 7:15 - 8:15 am in the Social Room on the second floor of East.

The dates for each session are below:

• 04/09/2026 (feat. our DSF college advisors!)

• 05/07/2026

The Spirit Store is open for the school year and its operating hours are daily during the lunch break. The Spirit Store is run by volunteers and will be closed if a volunteer is not available. If you would like to confirm store hours, volunteer, or ask questions, please contact spiritstore@eastangelfoundation.org. All Spirit Store proceeds support the East Angel Foundation. For more on EAF, visit the EAF Website. Make sure you follow the Spirit Store on Instagram - @denvereastspiritstore.

Thank you for your support!