East High School
October 21st Jostens is here, College Fair for juniors and seniors 6-7:30 Panek Gym
October 24th Future Angels Night Virtual, Opening night Sweeney Todd
October 29th HBCU/HSCI
October 30th Trick or Treat street 4:15-6pm
November 1st Senior pictures due (See information under Activities Office)
Attendance Process
We encourage all parents to request an absence for their student in the Parent Portal. Use this link for instructions. The response time is more effective if you submit online!
Activities Office
Student ID’s are available in room 100 for those that took retakes
The Book Drive is happening. Please bring in your gently used books to the boxes located in room 100 and the main office.
Jostens will be here on October 21st. This is the company we go through to order our caps and gowns. All seniors should plan on attending.
Senior yearbook photo deadline is quickly approaching. November 1st is the final day to submit photos. Please note the photo requirements, we are asking that photos be waist up, vertical photo. Upload directly to Jostens at: https://photos.jostens.com/29DWLK
Important! This link contains instructions and requirements for all senior photos: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LzhflS0mQJvKz2nEzC00nw63DfdltT7l/view?usp=sharing
Trick or Treat Street is October 30th from 4:15-6:00. We encourage families to bring their elementary school children in costume for fun, games and candy.
Our Students Demand Action club is making an impact! On October 21st, they will be hosting a Legislative Summit at Cherry Creek High School from 6-8 PM.
This important event will bring together students, legislators, and community members to discuss critical issues surrounding gun violence prevention and safety in our schools and communities. The summit will provide a platform for students to engage directly with lawmakers and advocate for meaningful change.
All students, families, and community members are encouraged to attend and be part of this impactful conversation. Don’t miss this chance to make your voice heard and stand with our students as they lead the way toward a safer future.
We are proud of the East Students Demand Action club for their leadership and commitment to making a difference!
Progress Report Email:
On October 22nd the counseling team will pull a grade report from schoology. We will send an email home to each student who has a D or an F in one or more courses. The purpose is to collaborate and connect with parents about supporting their student’s academic success. We will share academic resources and opportunities, as well as steps to connect with your student’s teachers.
Concurrent Enrollment: Taking classes at the local college!
We held a CE Spring 2025 interest meeting held on Thursday in the counseling office and we had over 30 students attend! If your student is interested but missed the meeting please take a look at the CE Checklist and the slide show (on the top of the checklist) for next steps. For addition questions, please have your student set up a meeting with Mrs. Vesceri or email at Lindsey_Vesceri@dpsk12.net
NCAA:
Are you a student-athlete dreaming of playing your sport at the NCAA level? Invest in your future and spend an hour on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern time, understanding the requirements and how to prepare for NCAA certification. Join NCAA Eligibility Center staff, who will walk you through what you need to do to compete at the NCAA Division I, II or III level. Staff will be answering questions live during the presentation, so come prepared to learn how to take your game to the next level! Click here to register.
Please see the fliers below for details on some exciting post secondary opportunities for our Juniors and Seniors! Please encourage your students to attend these events to support their application process! All 11th and 12th grade students will be automatically registered for the College Fair so all they need to do is show up and connect with colleges!
Seniors, please remember that all of your school document requests are due at least 2 weeks prior to your college deadline, see the senior site for more information.
College Applications: Early Decision and Early Action deadlines are quickly approaching. Please remember that your school document request and all letter of recommendation requests must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to your college deadline. Remember to check out the senior site for additional information and support on the application process.
Free App Day: We will host a Free App Day Event for all Seniors on October 16th in the commons! Counselors, admissions representatives, and essay editors will be available all day to support. Please talk to your teacher about coming down to the commons or visit us during your off period! To ensure you are prepared to hit submit, please check out the Free App Day Checklist.
College Fair: The counseling team is hosting our annual College Fair on October 21st from 6-7:30 PM in the Panek Gym. This is a great chance to connect with admission reps, learn about universities, and get application tips. All East juniors and seniors have been automatically registered—just show up with your barcode (emailed to you) or add it to your Apple Wallet. Colleges will scan your barcode to send info, and you'll receive a follow-up report with details on the schools you connected with. If you can’t attend, you’ll still get access to information. Check here for the list of colleges attending.
Gifted & Talented Angels: Complete your advanced learning plan at tinyurl.com/GTANGELS
The After-Prom Committee is working hard and making great progress! We’re excited to announce our Oktoberfest After Prom House Party & Fundraiser on October 19th, which will be held at the home of Seth and China Kent. We’d love to hear from anyone interested in volunteering or supporting our fundraising efforts. Let’s make this year’s after-prom a success!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-after-prom-oktoberfest-fundraiser-party-tickets-1039173434717
PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNITY PARTY!
Mingle with East parents and teachers while enjoying great food, wine, and beer. This is a FREE event, but space is limited. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/k6B2xe5SYGksqYaw5
10/20 Denver Museum of Nature & Science
10/25 Four Mile Historic Park
10/27 Brighton Music Choir and Orchestra
Flu Vaccines Available for DPS Students
Flu vaccines are available for DPS students only. Each student will need an appointment and a current consent for the Denver Health School Based Clinic. Below is the QR code to schedule appointments. Click here to fill out the consent form.
School-Based will not be offering the COVID vaccine to DH employees, DPS staff, parents or community. Feel free to visit your PCP, Public Health, Walgreens, etc., for your COVID vaccine.
The East Dance Company's Wishlist is here! Shannon Dunagan, their amazing Teacher, fun fact: she was born in Tehran, Iran, and grew up in an Army family! Show your support for their upcoming production by checking out the list. They’re absolutely crushing it this semester!
Come join us at East High School for a casual morning of coffee and conversation with our school principal and Denver Scholarship Foundation team as well as the leadership of our counceling team. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about what the future options for Life After East. Whether you're a parent, student, or community member, your input is valuable to us. Let's sip some coffee and chat about how we can make our school even better together. We look forward to seeing you there!
Click here to sign up or scan the QR code on the coffee cup.
As our fall season wraps up we want to celebrate the outstanding work of all our players and coaches this fall. The Angels have competed well this season and several teams and athletes are/ will be in the postseason. Pictured above is our cross country team at the metro league meet on Wednesday. The boys took 3rd place as a team with Jonas Scudamore leading the entire city with his 1st place finish. The girls team dominated, finishing 1st place, led by state champion Rosie Mucharsky.
Winter Sports Registration Is Now Open!
In order to be eligible for official practices and tryouts, families must complete the registration and submit the pay to play fee through: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/3669/programs
A current physical exam is required
A transcript review by the Athletic Director
Arbitersports registration and $90 pay to play fee
Below are the winter sports that we offer along with information about the start of the season and coaches contact information.
Boys Basketball
Tryouts - Monday, November 18th
Optional Open Gyms: Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 6:30am and Thursdays @ 1:30pm
Head Coach Rudy Carey - rcarey@dpsk12.net
Girls Basketball
Tryouts - Monday, November 18th
Next Optional Open Gym: Saturday, October 19th at Denver East 9am - 11am
Head Coach Carl Mattei: carl_mattei@dpsk12.net
Ice Hockey
Tryouts - Monday, November 11th at Big Bear Ice Arena
Head Coach - John Kopperud: john@kopperudrealestate.com
Girls Swimming & Diving
Tryouts - Friday, November 15th at Carla Madison Rec Center
Preseason optional swimming: Mondays - Fridays 4:00pm - 6:00pm except Thursdays 2:00pm - 4:00pm at Carla Madison
Head Coach - Dave Quintana: eastswimming@gmail.com
Boys & Girls Wrestling (no cuts)
1st Day of official practice - Monday, November 18th
Preseason workouts: Mondays - Fridays 4:00pm - 5:00pm except Thursdays 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Head Men’s Coach - Randy Gallegos: randygallegos6861@gmail.com
Head Women’s Coach - Maya Nelson: maya_nelson@dpsk12.net
Upcoming Games Next Week:
Want to know the latest with our DECA team? Check out our DECA Newsletter!
