East High School
May 12th Instrumental Musical program
May 13th Instrumental music program
May 14th Senior Checkout 8:30-10:00 am (Seniors MUST attend)
May 19th Graduation Rehearsal 8:30-noon (Seniors MUST attend)
May 20th Graduation 4pm Denver Coliseum (Seniors MUST arrive by 3pm)
May 21st Community Meeting - Secure Vestibule Doors open at 6pm
May 26 No School: Memorial Day
May 27-30 Finals
Dear East Families,
Our school will be sending out a survey about vaping habits in high school to students soon. This anonymous survey will provide us with information around the motivations for students choosing to or not to vape. This data will inform a larger anti-vaping campaign that the district will be working on with our Substance Use Prevention team. Our goal is to better understand why students are choosing to vape and what would motivate them to stop, as well as understand why other students are choosing not to vape.
Individual student responses are kept private and anonymous; they are only viewed in combination with hundreds or thousands of others. Students are not required to take the survey. The survey will remain open until June 6.
The survey will also be sent to the family email on file and responses will be accepted until June 6. If you would like to review the questions in the student survey, please click here.
If you prefer that your student not participate in the vaping survey, please complete this form by May 16 to opt them out.
If you would like to participate in a family focus group around vaping, please complete this form. Food and refreshments will be provided at the focus groups and family participants will receive gift cards for their participation.
Thank you so much for helping us learn more about how we can support our students.
We’re proud to celebrate Mattison as one of seven outstanding DPS students who have been named 2025 Daniels Fund Scholars! Selected from thousands of applicants across the region, these scholars were chosen for their exceptional leadership, service, character, and academic achievement.
The Daniels Fund Scholarship covers up to the full cost of college at partner schools in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming—and provides a lifelong network of support.
Congratulations to Mattison—we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!
Brigid took First Place at the DPS 2025 Science Fair with her fascinating project: “Do You Trust Your Gut Feeling?”
We’re so proud of this curiosity, creativity, and scientific excellence. Way to represent East!
The DPS Senior Spotlight series celebrates the incredible journeys of five graduating seniors from across the district. The first feature is our very own Ali, a student at East whose passion for storytelling, civic engagement and community-building has left a lasting mark. Watch her video here!
Senior Checkout is May 14th at 8:30am.
Please note that if you HAVE NOT met ALL requirements on the checklist to attend checkout, you WILL NOT be in alphabetical order at Graduation. If requirements are not met by May 16th at 4pm you WILL NOT be able to walk at Graduation with your class!
Graduation tickets will be handed out at that time.
Each senior will receive 7 tickets.
If families are in need of more tickets there will be an opportunity to pick them up at the end of rehearsal on May 19th.
Students MUST bring their pink tech return ticket to checkout to complete the process. (See the checklist or the hub for more information on Tech Return)
College Essay Guy - Summer Boot Camps:
All Juniors have been pre registered for the summer boot camp series outlined below provided by the College Essay guy for FREE! You will receive emails sent to your school email with additional information for each boot camp!
Boot Camp 1: How to Write a Personal Statement
Dates: June 2nd, 4th, & 6th
Times: 10-11:30am PT (1-2:30pm ET) & 4-5:30pm PT (7-8:30pm ET)
Boot Camp 2: How to Write a Personal Statement (June 16th, 18th, & 20th)
Dates: June 16th, 18th, & 20th
Times: 10-11:30am PT (1-2:30pm ET) & 4-5:30pm PT (7-8:30pm ET)
Boot Camp 3: University of California Insight Questions Crash Course
Dates: July 14th & July 16th
Time: 3-5:00pm PT (6-8:00pm ET)
Boot Camp 4: College Application & Supplemental Essays Crash Course
Date: September 21st
Time: 12-2:00pm PT (3-4:00pm ET)
Senior Checkout: 8:30 AM For a faster checkout make sure all 3 surveys are complete, fees and fines are paid including the senior fee of $25, library books & all technology turned in. Pancake breakfast will be available.
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal: 8:30 AM - noon. Caps and gowns will be handed out after rehearsal as well as extra tickets. Please ask your student to take only what they actually need.
Graduation: 4:00 PM all seniors should be at the coliseum by 3:00pm. More information will be sent home the day of checkout.
Pre-pay to park and it will speed up the entrance process. Here’s the link. https://www.axs.com/events/861871/east-hs-graduation-parking-tickets
Multilingual Education District Advisory Committee (MLE DAC) - Join us!
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Children's Museum of Denver
Please join DPS for the Multilingual Education Districtwide Advisory Committee (MLE DAC) end-of-year celebration. The event will be held at the Children's Museum of Denver located at 2121 Children's Museum Dr. Join us for an evening of family fun at our End-of-Year Celebration and Community Resource Fair.
DPS families and community members will enjoy FREE access to the museum and grounds!
Dinner and interpretation will be provided.
Calling DPS Community Members: ProComp Trust Board Opportunity
The ProComp Trust Board is seeking a new community member to join the Trust Board. This position will hold a three-year term, starting in the 2025-26 fiscal year. Those interested should complete this form.
The ProComp Trust Board ensures the financial stability of the funds raised by the ProComp Mill Levy. The ProComp Trust Board is responsible for monitoring how DPS spends the funds derived from the Trust, ensuring they are spent only on ProComp-related expenses and are consistent with the ProComp Agreement.
The ProComp Trust Board will only consider applicants not employed by the district for this role on the Board.
Family Learning Session: Preventing the Summer Slide | Tuesday, May 13 from 4-4:30 p.m. via Zoom
Did you know students can lose learning during the break? Help your child stay sharp and confident all summer long with simple, fun and free ways to keep your child learning. Get access to local resources around the Denver Metro area. Complete the course at your pace and you’ll be entered into a prize giveaway! Join us for a quick Zoom walkthrough video, available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Supporting Students During Times of Uncertainty | Tuesday, May 27 from 5–5:30 p.m. Live on Zoom, Presented by Denver Children's Advocacy Network
Join us for a powerful 30-minute session designed to equip parents and caregivers with tools to support students facing stress and uncertainty. Learn practical ways to help your child cope with environmental stressors, build family-wide resilience and navigate challenges while waiting for therapy or additional support.
Protecting Your Family from Rising Measles Cases
Large measles outbreaks are occurring throughout the United States, including in states bordering or close to Colorado. Measles is more than a rash. It's a serious respiratory illness that can lead to severe complications. Measles is easily spread and can remain in the air for up to two hours and stays on surfaces, too. If one person has it, nine out of 10 people who are unprotected around them will get measles. A person can spread measles to others even before they show symptoms.
Making sure your child is protected is key to keeping your family and community safe. Find a vaccine provider near you by visiting cdphe.colorado.gov/immunizations/get-vaccinated.
Be part of East High history and purchase your yearbook today! Don't wait until yearbooks are in the building, to purchase one.
We have a limited number of yearbooks left.
Purchase link:https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1008646/East-High-School/2025-Yearbook/2024061808151150375/CATALOG_SHOP/
Dear East Angels Families,
Did you know that East High School is about to reach a monumental milestone? This September, we will celebrate East's 150th anniversary—and the 100th anniversary of our beautiful building! It's a momentous occasion, and we’re excited to celebrate all things East High School.
From now until Homecoming, we’ll be honoring our incredible history and supporting East’s bright future—and we want you to be a part of it! To kick off the 150th celebration, we’ve created a dedicated website where you can find all the details about our upcoming activities.
Visit our 150th Anniversary Website to stay updated on news and sign up for emails about the celebration. Make sure to follow us on Social Media as well!
A huge thank you to our 150th Celebration Chairs, Matthew Fulford (Teacher) and Marcia Goldstein (Class of 1969), and to the entire committee for their dedication in making this celebration possible.
Please check out our website: https://eastangelfoundation.org/support/ehs-150th-anniversary/#the-celebration and share it with the community—let’s make this a year to remember!
Sincerely,
Kwame Spearman
Class of 2002
For more information about class meeting times, course descriptions, credit awarded, and to register, go to tinyurl.com/dpsCEsummer25
JUNIORS (Class of 2026)!!
Need help with planning what comes after high school? Need help with college applications or career planning? Life After East is here to help! Watch our video to learn more about what we do. If you are interested in getting some help, please fill out this permission slip with your parents. You can contact Steve Kohuth in the Counseling Department if you have questions.
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!