East High School
February 11th - Grade Email
February 14th - NO STUDENTS - Staff professional development
February 17th - No School - Presidents Day
February 18th- 10th Grade ICAP
February 18th - 21 Spirit week
February 20th - CSC Meeting 4:30-6:30pm
February 21st - Pep Rally - adjusted schedule
February 22nd - The MORP dance 8:00-10:30 pm
February 24th - Spring sports begin
February 24th - 10th Grade Choice of Studies
February 28th - JROTC Military Banquet and Ball
February 5th was a big day of sports here at East! We watched our student-athletes sign their National Letters of Intent, cheered on Unified Basketball in a hard-fought win against North, and celebrated National Girls & Women in Sports Day with special guest speakers Ashley Moore and Margaret Foy.
Thank you to everyone who made this day possible. Find more pictures here. Go Angels!
All Comprehensive high schools will give the P/SAT practice test in February. East will offer this opportunity on Friday, February 28 for all 9th, 10th and 11th graders. Students will report to their 3rd period class for testing. Teachers who do not have a 3rd period will be assigned classrooms to support where needed. Stay tuned for more details.
Friday will be a no contact day for 12th graders unless they have Edgenuity courses. These students should report at 8:30 a.m. to room 324.
Make up Testing Begins Monday, April 21st at 8:20am 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.
The optional SAT Essay is offered as part of the 11th grade test. The deadline to opt into the essay portion of the SAT is February 18th. Please use this google form to opt into the essay section of the SAT. Talk to your student's counselor if you have any questions.
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 14. 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, follow the directions at this link in English or this link in Spanish. The deadline for opting out is February 28. After this date any opt out requests need to be in writing and directed to mark_saucedo@dpsk12.net.
Congratulations to the East Greenhouse Club for their A to Z Fund Award of $3,000! Way to go! Looking forward to seeing the upgrades in the East Greenhouse.
Progress Report Email:
On February 11th 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.
10th Grade ICAP:
If your 10th grader is in health this semester, they will be completing their ICAP lesson on Feb 18th. Counselors will be going into health classes to talk about postsecondary planning. Not only are these beneficial lessons and conversations, but completing ICAP is also a graduation requirement. Counselors are excited to meet with you all.
MORP tickets go on sale February 10th!
Spirit week:
Tuesday - Minions
Wednesday - Throwback/decades
Thursday - Country v Country Club
Friday - Red and White
Pep Rally starts at 8:30am - there will be an adjusted schedule
Spring Break 2026 - Trip to Galapagos Islands
Join Mr. Fehrman, Ms. Acker, Ms. Wilson, and Mr. Browne on a cultural trip to the Galapagos Islands through EF Tours. If you sign up today, January 31st you get a $250 discount. The registration page can be found at www.eftours.com/2788212NS
Here are also the slides from the interest meeting. I hope you will be able to join us on this amazing adventure!
The Cleworth LEAP Scholarship is OPEN!
$100,000 given as $25,000 per year over four years.
Only available to East High School seniors!
Requirements:
Due by 5:00pm on Monday, March 3, 2025.
The student’s SAI, according to FAFSA, may not exceed 50,000.
3.75 unweighted GPA
Copy of EHS student transcript
SAT, ACT, and AP test scores if available
Submit your personal statement / college essay
How to Apply:
Complete the google form application.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Ms. Caitlin at Caitlin_Mendenhall@dpsk12.net or Renee Ferrufino at ferrufinort@gmail.com.
SAT Prep Course at DU (or live online)
Dear East Families,
There will be another high-quality SAT prep course this winter. It will be hosted at the University of Denver, taught by a Harvard grad. There is also a live online version of the course.
Both courses are open to Juniors and Seniors.
27-hour comprehensive course, including 3 proctored practice exams
Starts in Feb. and runs for 7 weeks (until the April in-school test day)
Taught live by a 99th percentile expert instructor
Costs $195
Campus Prep has provided these popular courses at the University of Denver for the past 7 years and has been the official SAT provider for the Boulder Valley School District.
Students who complete the course often increase their score by over 200 points.
The courses fill up fast. Apply at https://www.campusprep.org/sat (it takes 60 seconds to apply)
Visit https://www.campusprep.org/sat to see the schedules and to apply for the course. Questions? Email admin@campusprep.org or call (877) 805-2521.
National Girls & Women in Sports Day
This day serves as a reminder of the importance of gender equality and the empowerment that sports can provide, encouraging participation in athletics across all levels. Athletes from all sports united to connect, learn from one another, and deepen their understanding of each other's athletic journeys. East female athletes came together to celebrate and gain inspiration from special guests, including Ashley Moore of Denver 9 News and Margarett Foy of the Denver Broncos.
National Signing Day
On National Signing Day, East celebrated 20 student-athletes who committed to their future collegiate athletic endeavors. It was a memorable day as coaches took the opportunity to speak about each athlete, highlighting their accomplishments and the hard work that led to this significant milestone.Surrounded by families and friends, East could no’t be prouder and are excited to see the incredible journeys that lie ahead for each of them.
Chloe Silverstein - University of Denver - Women's Lacrosse
Lindsay Dunbar - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Field Hockey
Griffin Guiietz - St. John’s university - Baseball
Trevor Hajek - Vassar College - Tennis
Liam Klossner - Loras College - Soccer
Vincent Stephenson - William Jewelle College - Lacrosse
Jonas Scudamore - Colorado State University - Track and Field
Isabelle Baldwin - Berry College - Volleyball
Kate Short - The University of Puget Sound - Soccer
Lowell Pepple - Claremont McKenna - Football
Amelie Campbell - University of Rhode Island - Track and Field
Maya Pena - Lamar Community College - Softball
Alex Workman - American University - Soccer
Clayton Thomas - Claremont McKenna - Soccer
Rosie Mucharsky - University Of Notre Dame - Cross Country and Track
DJ Crowe - Butler Community College of El Dorado - Football
Suray Thomas - Independence Community College - Football
Henry O'Rear - Mesa Community College - Baseball
Sean Campbell - Colorado Mesa - Football
Peyton Race - Northeastern Junior College - Soccer
Spring Sports Are Coming & Registration is Open
The Spring season is right around the corner. Please be on the lookout in upcoming newsletters for information about tryouts. The Athletic Registration in ArbiterSports is now open. You can register and pay for spring sports by going to this link now.
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
Here is a list of Spring Sports and Coach Contact Information:
Boys Lacrosse - Tyler Russel - tylerrussell028@gmail.com
Girls Lacrosse - Katie Macleay - katiemacleay@yahoo.com
Girls Soccer - Ryan Short - rshort2@dpsk12.net
Girls Tennis - Michelle Topf - mtopf@dpsk12.net
Baseball - Brett Pierrat - pierattbw@yahoo.com
Track & Field - Steve Kohuth - skohuth@dpsk12.net
Girls Golf - Quinn Hornecker - quinn_hornecker@dpsk12.net
Boys Volleyball - Greg Tucker - ggtuck@gmail.com
Boys Swimming & Diving - Dave Quintana - eastswimming@gmail.com
Boys Rugby - Steve Gore - sagore@gmail.com
Girls Rugby - Mark Bullock - michelle_rich@dpsk12.net
Ultimate Frisbee - ZachHochstadt - zach.hochstadt@gmail.com
Boys and Girls Wrestling Advance to Regionals
High school wrestling teams from around the state of Colorado will compete in regional championships this Friday and Saturday as individuals look to qualify for the Colorado High School Activities Association's 2025 State Championships. Your Denver East boys will compete in Region 2 at Ponderosa High School in Parker, with sessions on Friday at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. Your lady angels will compete in Region 1 on Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8 at Coronado High School in Colorado Springs.
Good Luck to all of our wrestlers
Swim and Dive Wins Leagues and Heads to State
Our East Angels clinched the league trophy for the fourth consecutive year, dominating the meet with a 195-point lead. All their hard work this season has paid off, and now they’re headed to the state championships. The finals take place today at 5 PM at VMAC in Thornton! Come out and cheer them on!
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!