This week, we celebrate the incredible dedication, leadership, and heart of our East High Assistant Principals! Thank you for being the driving force behind so much of what makes East a vibrant, safe, and inspiring place to learn.
East High School
National Assistant Principals Week!
Tuesday 4/15 - Please wear blue in honor of Autism Awareness Month!
Important Upcoming Dates
April 11: Pop Show 7pm
April 12: PopShow 3pm
April 14: SAT
April 15: CMAS Science
April 16: PSAT 10
April 17: PSAT 9
April 18: No Students/ Professional Learning Day
April 21: Prom tickets go on sale
April 21-24: SAT/PSAT makeups
April 23: Junior Opportunity Fair
April 23 & 24: Graduation speech tryouts
April 24: Prom RSVPs due
April 28 - May 2: Senior Spirit Week
April 29: Senior ONLY Grade email
April 29: Prom guest forms due
April 30: Woodbury speech competition, Film Festival 4-7pm
May 1: Senior Signing Day, Wolcott Speech Competition, Arts Walk 5:30 - 8:00pm
May 2: Pep Rally
May 3: Prom!
Dear Students and Families,
It's street sweeping season!! Please be sure to read the parking signs on 16th, 17th avenues and Detroit St. Failing to read the sign and parking on days of street sweeping will result in a ticket. So, please be mindful where/when you park and read the signs!
State Testing Schedule Spring 2025
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 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, please direct any opt out requests in writing to mark_saucedo@dpsk12.net. Include your student's name, grade, and the test(s) for which you would like them opted out.
Reminder - SAT and PSAT Practice Follow-Up from Friday, February 28th
Now that your student has completed the Practice P/SAT on Friday, February 28th, the College Board will link their performance with Khan Academy. According to a study by Forbes, “students who spent just six hours using Khan Academy’s free SAT practice saw an average score increase of 90 points.” (Forbes article)
To help your student take full advantage of their practice test and Khan Academy resources, follow these steps:
Check Scores on College Board
Ask your student if they have logged into their College Board account to view their scores.“After you've taken an SAT practice test in Bluebook™, log in to My Practice to view your scores.”
Review Individualized Practice on Khan Academy
Encourage your student to access their personalized study plan.“From your scorecard or the score details page, click the ‘Practice on Khan Academy’ button to access a special walk-through course. This course provides detailed explanations for every question on the test and links to lessons covering the skills needed for improvement.”
Click here for more information on how Khan Academy can help your student prepare for the official SAT and PSAT in April.
All students and those that missed the Practice P/SAT on February 28th, can still complete the exam on their own and take advantage of Khan Academy’s tailored practice.
Students will follow these instructions and login using their Collegeboard account to take the practice test on Bluebook.
Counseling Connections
April 14 - April 17 Test Week Opportunity:
If you have D or F during testing week, please, make an appointment to come in to meet with your teachers. Teachers will be available in the afternoons after they have finished testing and had lunch. Schedule time with them to come in to get work done to bring up your grades!
Junior Prep Series:
Counselors met with all Junior English classes on April 1st to begin post secondary planning and exploration. This presentation was the first in a series that we are sharing with you and your students to help them prepare for senior year and their individual post secondary journey! Check out this video about brainstorming and starting the process which is the second in the Junior Prep Series!
Choice of Studies:
Choice of Studies has been completed with our current students for the 25/26 school year. If your student has any questions about the courses they selected, they can connect with their counselor until 4/14. After this date, will be unable to make any changes in the system until August as the comprehensive schedule is created.
Junior Opportunity Fair:
Senior Signing Day!
Activities Office
Panoramic Picture - Due to an issue with the photographer's schedule we had to reschedule the senior Panoramic Picture. The new date is April 25th @ 2:40 pm in the Panek gym!
Senior t-shirts - Are still available in room 100 for $10 cash or myschoolbucks.
Graduation speech tryouts - Tryouts are April 23rd & 24th at lunch in room 160.
Prom/ After Prom - After Prom RSVPs are due April 24th/ Guest forms are due April 29th. 1 guest per senior and that guest must enter and leave the dance and after prom with their East date. Prom is May 2nd from 8-11 at Asterisk. After Prom at East will follow.
Tickets can be purchased at eastchoir.seatyourself.biz
The East Dance Company will have their spring showcase on Thursday, April 24th at 7:00 pm as well as Friday, April 25th at 7:00 pm.
The East Dance Company also has auditions coming up Monday, April 28th as well as Tuesday, April 29th from 4:00-6:00 pm.
Teacher Appreciation Week: Reminder for Student Submissions
Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the corner, taking place May 5-9! In celebration, DPS invites our students to recognize their favorite teachers by sharing what they love most about them.
Please share this opportunity with students and ask them to share why they love their teachers by completing this short form by Friday, April 18. Submissions may be featured on the DPS website and DPS social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
Student Opportunities
DU is excited to announce our 2025 Access DU summer program! Access DU is a core component of the University of Denver's commitment to diversity, inclusiveness and college access. This summer program (formerly called Pioneer Prep Leadership Institute) brings together rising high school juniors and seniors from across the country for a transformative experience on DU's campus.
Our 2025 Access DU program will be held in-person at:
Where: The University of Denver
When: July 17 - July 19
Join Us! EA Foundation Needs Your Social Media & Communication Skills
The EA Foundation seeks a passionate parent volunteer to help us engage parents, faculty, and students through social media and email campaigns. With our newly launched website, we want to continue building connections within the East High School community and showcasing the impact of our initiatives.
What we do:
Provide funding through our Student Assistance Fund to ensure ALL students can participate in academic and extracurricular activities
Support faculty innovation through our Faculty & Staff Grants Committee, funding creative projects that enhance student learning
What we need: A volunteer to help share our story across platforms and engage our community through:
Social media management
Email campaign creation
Content development for our new website
Time commitment: Flexible, approximately 2-3 hours per week
If you're interested in making a difference, please contact Greg Graeber (ggraeber@mindspring.com) or connect with any of our current board members.
Let’s Finish Strong Together - Help Close the Funding Gap for After Prom!
The After Prom build is in full swing, but we're facing a critical funding gap. We need to meet our fundraising goal in the next few weeks to deliver the magical night our seniors deserve.
What Your Donation Supports:
Rental equipment: Tables, chairs, pipe & drape that transform an empty space into immersive themed rooms.
Professional lighting that creates ambiance and brings our themed environments to life.
Casino gaming tables and equipment to offer a Vegas-quality experience.
Big Air inflatables and interactive attractions that provide thrilling activities all night long.
Silent Disco experience with multiple DJ channels and hundreds of headphones.
And many more elements that create an unforgettable experience!
Donate Link: https://buy.stripe.com/4gw7tv5w49kXgx2aEE
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!