Although this week was a short week, there was no shortage of events that showed us what makes East such a great place. While challenge may have come for a moment, our community continues to learn, grow, and become stronger and stronger each day. With 150 years of a foundation of excellence, we will continue to build upon the immense legacy that was set before us and use it as a guide moving forward.

Don't forget to turn your attention to the exciting opportunities to celebrate the 150th Celebration. We hope you will consider joining us at the celebratory events later this month.

Go Angels!

- Principal Terita Walker

2025-26 School Year Calendar

Please find our most up to date calendar with all East events here.

We would love your feedback after last night's Back to School Night. Please share your thoughts HERE.

East Families-

We still have families that have not verified their student for the upcoming school year. All families MUST register their students via Parent Portal. This is an important part of the registration process and needs to be completed as soon as possible.  If you have already completed this process thank you in advance!

To register online, sign in to Parent Portal, click on “See All Apps”, then click on “Online Registration” to verify or update your student’s information. Online registration can only be completed by the parent/guardian listed in the primary household of the student record.

 Need a Parent Portal Account? Please see below:

Step 1: Login to Parent Portal or create an account  https://www.dpsk12.org/page/my-portal

Step 2: Download the app " Campus Parent "

Step 3: Use the credentials from parent portal to log in to the app

Step 4:  To excuse your student scroll all the way down and tap on "Absence request"

Step 5: Fill out requirements and submit 

BACK DOOR: This door is NOT an entrance.

• Students must have their ID to enter.

• All visitors must enter at the main entrance.

• Late students must enter through the front door.

• If you are coming from the Butlers, you must have a hall pass.

DURING CLASS PERIODS:

• Only students with a valid hall pass are allowed into the building

• The door will not open until front desk verifies student or staff and unlocks it. 

• When the door opens, there is a door/hall monitor to double check to make sure everyone has appropriate passes/ ID’s

ALL TIMES :

• Students must have a valid ID to enter through back door

• Student must press the button for entry and present a valid ID/Pass then front safety desk will unlock the door 

• NO ENTRY PERMITTED AFTER 4PM

The school year is officially underway, and with September also comes the start of cold and flu season. This is the perfect time to remind ourselves—and our children—how to stay healthy and help prevent the spread of illness in schools.

The annual flu vaccine is recommended for everyone six months and older. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and your family, and it also helps protect those who can’t get the vaccine, such as infants or people with weakened immune systems.  Flu vaccinations can be obtained at our Denver Health School Based Clinic at EHS. You can also get your free flu vaccine and/or COVID booster on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 12–5 p.m. at JCC Denver – Camps Wing, Classroom 201.

Important notes:

• Vaccines are free and open to everyone.

• Appointments are required. Walk-ins cannot be accepted this year.

• Bring your photo ID or JCC Membership FOB to check in at the front desk.

Sign up for your vaccine appointment on Kroger’s scheduling page using the event code JCCDENVAC25.

If you have questions, please email hr@jccdenver.org.

Along with vaccination, here are some healthy habits that go a long way in preventing the spread of flu and other germs:

1. Wash your hands frequently. Clean hands are one of the best defenses against germs. Use soap and water when available, or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. 

2. Clean high-touch surfaces. Wipe down items like doorknobs, keyboards, phones, and desks daily. People love to touch everything, so this step is especially important.

3. Cover coughs and sneezes. Use a tissue (and toss it right away!) or the inside of your elbow—not your hands. And always wash your hands afterward.

4. Stay home when sick. Powering through an illness only spreads germs. Keep your child at home if they show cold or flu symptoms, and follow CDC guidance: stay home at least 24 hours after a fever is gone without fever-reducing medicine.

5. Remember: Antibiotics don’t work for colds or flu. These illnesses are caused by viruses, not bacteria. If flu-like symptoms develop, contact your healthcare provider promptly. Antiviral medications may be prescribed if needed.

By following these steps, we can help protect our school and communities and make this a healthy, successful school year.

Join the Family and Community Engagement team for the Fall Collaborative School Committees (CSC) training on Sept. 24 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Zoom. This intro-level training is open to all community members and covers the requirements and scope of work of CSCs. To attend, complete the registration form. For more resources, including our self-paced community courses, visit the CSC webpage.

Are you interested in getting involved at East? The Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) a volunteer-led organization where parents, educators, students, and community members work together to make East the best it can be. If you are interested, visit this link for more information. There will be a PTSA interest meeting on September 8th at 6:30 for anyone interested in joining. For more information, contact Ariel Ruempolhamer.

Click on the event to learn more / register:

• September 7th - 9th: Denver Gem Show

• September 9th 7 pm: Let Grow Experience, resources, tools, and free family programs.

• Pre-register for Fall Support Groups & Grief Counseling at Adam's Purpose

Ongoing

• Sept. - Oct.: Huerta Urbana Pay-What-You-Can Farmers Market

• Monthly Know Your Rights and Safety Planning with Servicios de la Raza

• Ultimate Denver Bucket List for Families

• Easy Weeknight Recipes for Back to School

• Free Museum Days in Denver (Kids 18 and under always free at History Colorado, and Clifford Still Museum)

• Tuesdays 5:30 p.m - 9 p.m: Free Walk-in Health Clinic at Center for African American Health

• We Don't Waste Mobile Food Market Weekly Calendar

• Free Eviction and Legal Resources

The counseling department will be completing ICAP lessons (Individualized Career and Academic Plan) with each 9th grader on Wednesday and Thursday in the Intro to Ethnic Study courses. We will also meet individually with each student on our caseload that day for a ‘one minute meeting’ to introduce ourselves and create an initial connection.  Please check in with your students about their Career Interest Profiler results and ICAP plan that can be found on their student portal under ‘myicap’.  

If your student misses their ICAP lesson they are expected to attend a make-up session on Friday October 10th after they complete their PSAT and it should take approximately 30 minutes.   

Parking Vehicles: Please take a moment to read this important information regarding parking in the front of East. Note that a few areas directly in front of the school along City Park Esplanade have parking designations not available to the general public. There is a passenger pick up/drop off area that is only meant for temporary parking on the northeast side just before the baseball fields on City Park Esplanade. Additionally, there is handicapped parking on the south end of City Park Esplanade marked with signage. Please DO NOT park in these areas as you will receive a parking ticket. East High School is not responsible for any tickets you incur parking in these areas. Please take notice of other parking signage to avoid receiving a parking violation.

Parking electric scooters: Please park all electric scooters on the south side of the "E" by the bike racks. Scooters should not be parked or operated directly in front of the school or on the "E".

Join Governor Polis, Mayor Johnston and U.S. Senator Michael Bennet for the Colorado Remembers 9/11 National Security event. “Power and Peril: U.S. Response to Iran, Russia and China.” The event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House (1285 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80204). Tune in for speeches from the following speakers: Dr. Mark T. Esper, 27th Secretary of Defense and 23rd Secretary of the Army; Brett McGurk, former White House Coordinator for the Middle East to Presidents Biden and Trump; and Peter Bergen, CNN National Security Analyst.   

Mayor Johnston, the Counter Terrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) and The Denver Post are offering complimentary tickets to all members of the DPS community. RSVP is required,reserve your tickets today! Use promo code: Tribute25. If you have questions, email events@TheCELL.org, call 303-844-400 orvisit the CELL website.

Step into Bright Nights at Four Mile Historic Park and see the park in a new light! With extraordinary lantern displays and sculptures, each year brings a new theme and a new experience.

• Runs through October 5 (Wednesday–Sunday evenings)

• 7:00–11:00 p.m.

• Save $4 with code BRIGHTDPS

Click here to buy tickets today: https://www.fourmilepark.org/brightnights/

Check out these articles written by our very own East Social Studies teacher and co-chair of the 150th anniversary, Matthew Fulford and East senior and co-president of the East High School Museum Club, Keegan Hoelscher!

The Mystery Of The Missing Box written by Matthew Fulford and Keegan Hoelscher

The Time Capsules of Denver's East High School written by Keegan Hoelscher

Tickets for the September 27th East Film Festival are now on sale! All films will be shown at the Sie Film Center and include notable special guests. Come and celebrate the contributions of these spectacular East alums. Tickets will likely sell out so act fast!

The Freshman (starring Harold Lloyd) 

https://denverfilm.eventive.org/films/68adda685fd32b54b24990af

This Is Our Life (featuring Hattie McDaniel)

https://denverfilm.eventive.org/films/68add904fbd529df3d8c2664

Jackie Brown (starring Pam Grier – both general admission and VIP tickets available)

https://denverfilm.eventive.org/films/68ade4d1dab480ae2bfea3ae

Also, tickets for the premier of the East 150 documentary: Angel Power! are still available! This event is in the East auditorium on September 26th. You can buy tickets HERE (discounted tickets for East staff). 

For up to date information on the entire 150th celebration go to the website HERE.

The Spirit Store is open for the school year and its operating hours

are daily during the lunch break. 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@eastangelfoundation.org. All Spirit Store proceeds

support the East Angel Foundation. For more on EAF, visit

the EAF Website. Make sure you follow the Spirit Store on Instagram - @denvereastspiritstore.

Thank you for your support!