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

Halos for the Homeless is having a warm clothing drive. Please bring gently used jackets, hats, gloves and blankets to room 100. They will be collecting December 2nd - the 17th.

Congratulations to Keegan Hoelscher who received $3000 from the DPS Foundation to support student-designed exhibit displays for East High School's 100th anniversary! Keegan is pictured with the East High School Museum Club Sponsor, Matthew Fulford. 

The DPS Foundation Student Grant Fund opened last Spring and is continuing this year as a pilot program. To learn more about the Student Grant Fund or to make a donation, please visit the DPS Foundation website at https://dpsfoundation.org/

Last week, East High Civics and Theater students participated in the EduHam program, exploring how Hamilton: The Musical integrates historical documents into storytelling. On November 13th, they engaged with the cast and crew in a Q&A session discussing history, theater, and politics.

Thanks to a generous donor, many of these students will attend the musical on November 21st. This enriching experience was organized by Deb Voss, Matthew Fulford, and Cameron Browne.

Click here to learn more about this wonderful opportunity!

Congratulations to the East DECA Competitors on your outstanding showing at the DECA Regional Competition! Good Luck to our DECA State Qualifiers as you prepare for the DECA State Competition in February!  Shout out to our DECA Teacher Sponsors: MaryAnn Roth, Ryan Rogowski and Clint Wall!

Congratulations to our NMSQT Semifinalist and Commended students.  We look forward to hosting you at ourDec 2, 2024 recognition dinner at 6pm at the Carla Madison Rec Center Rooftop.  If you received an invitation, please remember to RSVP if you are planning to attend the event https://forms.gle/fdE4Hzy3uBotzy6y8.

Congratulations to Aimee Arens, Tony Vaida and Kublai for your work with The Interact Club and for your Significant Service Award!

Preparing for Finals:

As we move towards finals, here is a list of test prep strategies and study skills.  Choose a few to try and make changes and adjustments as you see the need. Connecting with your teachers and completing study guides is critical as well. 

COS Parent Night:

The counseling team invites you to join us for Choice of Studies Night on December 17th from 6-7:30.  We will be sharing the yearly process for your students to select courses as well as different opportunities, supports, and resources to support them in making the best choices for their individual academic and post secondary pathway. This presentation is for both students and families. Please know this is a general information session and students will be picking classes in January or February. Please RSVP here so we can plan accordingly and ensure we are meeting your needs and answering your questions. 

ICAP for 11/12:

As near the end of first semester, the counseling team wants to remind you that a complete 6-12 ICAP is required for graduation. If your Junior or Senior has not completed their ICAP, you would have received an email from the counseling team with the specific missing questions. Please encourage your student to review the ICAP lesson presented to all Juniors and Seniors, and follow these instructions:

• Log into your student portal, click ICAP and click "Historical Plans" to fill in answers for incomplete questions from previous years. Then click “Current’ and answer all questions from this year. You can't write "N/A" or "I don't know." The system will continue to mark your answer as incomplete.

Congratulations to our scholarship semi-finalists! We have 6 finalists for Daniels, 4 for Greenhouse, 2 for Questbridge, and 1 for Coca-Cola! 

Keep up the hard work and best of luck!!

Seniors can find more scholarships to apply for in the Weekly Scholarship Highlights folder of the DSF Schoology page!

It is time to start getting ready for FAFSA & CASFA!

Click here for more information!

Find more information on our website and buy tickets here!

Nicotine Education for Parents
Parents, are you concerned about the nicotine epidemic with our teens? Come learn from our Prevention and Therapeutic Specialist, Lauren Nichols, about the current concerns with nicotine/vaping and how to navigate conversations with your student about your expectations.

Virtual offering: 

Tuesday, December 10th from 12:30pm-1:30pm

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Celebrating 150 Years at East!

In September 2025, Denver East High School will commemorate 150 years of shaping futures and fostering excellence. As a cornerstone of education in Denver since 1875, East has led the way in academics, arts, athletics, and social progress.

Click here to learn more about this incredible milestone.

PTSA: Help Out the School with the East PTSA!

East Families, your help is needed in the East PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association.) Leadership positions are vacant and need to be filled right away so that volunteer committees can carry on our school's traditions of Teacher Appreciation, Student Club Grants, King Soopers Loyalty Program Funds, and the amazing After Prom, among other activities that support our students and teachers. Our school needs at least four new PTSA leaders to serve as President, Vice President, Secretary, and Teacher Appreciation Chairperson. Past PTSA leadership will train and provide guidance. Everyone is welcome! To learn about how the East PTSA serves our school, to get involved or ask questions, please reach out to past PTSA parent Mina, at minaishidastein@hotmail.com or East's Family and Community Engagement Liaison, Ariel at ariel_canada@dpsk12.net

East Angel Foundation Fundraising Party

Join us for an exciting evening of community, fun, and impact at the East Angel Foundation Fundraising Party!

📅 Date: Wednesday, December 4th

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

📍 Location: 5000 E 6th Ave Pkwy, Denver

Come together with fellow East families, alumni, and supporters for a night of drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and good company, all while supporting a vital cause: ensuring every East student has the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential. 

Let’s make a difference together while celebrating the incredible East community! RSVP by emailing Lisa at lisa@lisacramer.com

East High School’s Spirit Store is located on the second floor just south of the Main Office. 

Spirit Store operating hours:

• Monday, Tuesday and Friday – during lunch (typically 12:05 to 12:50)

• Wednesday and Thursday – during lunch (typically 11:20 to 12:05)

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@eastangelfriends.org.

All Spirit Store proceeds support the East Angel Foundation.  For more on EAFAF, visit eastangelfriends.org. Go Angels!