To honor our Hispanic Community, there will be an assembly on Tuesday, October 14th hosted by the Latino Students Unified group. Stay tuned for more info!
September 26th, 2025
September is Deaf Awareness Month - a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Deaf culture, history, and American Sign Language (ASL). Shoutout to our Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing here at East Jesse Lee, and Claudia Hopkins, the DPS ASL Specialist for taking the time to visit several classes this month to educate our students on Deaf culture!
Happy Friday!
The celebration continues! Thank you so much to all of your continued support of the East Angel community. This weekend brings us another outstanding set of events and we hope you will consider joining us. Thanks for a great week and have a wonderful weekend!
Go Angels!
- Principal Terita Walker
Important Upcoming Dates
September 26 East 150th Documentary Premiere (6 pm)
September 26 Four Mile History Park Free Day (10 am - 4 pm)
September 26th Free Flu Vaccine at JCC Denver Campus Wing, Classroom 201 (12 pm - 5 pm)
September 27 National Parks Free Entrance Day
September 27 Fully Liberated Youth 3rd Annual Block Party (12 - 4 pm)
September 27 Parker Fall Festival (4 - 7 pm)
September 27 - 28 Estes Park Elk Fest
September 30 Virtual Support Group for Black Parents of Students with Disabilities (6 pm)
September 29 School Board Engagement Session at Florence Crittenson (6 pm)
September 30 School Board Engagement Thomas Jefferson High School (6 pm)
Sept 30 - Oct 3 Calm and Kind Family. Register Here
Oct. 1st School Board Engagement Session Online (12 pm)
October 2 CO Railroad Museum Free Day (9 am - 5 pm)
October 3 Unified Walk-a-thon (11 am)
October 3-4 Cabaret (3rd - 7 pm, 4th - 4 pm)
October 3-5 Downtown Boulder Fall Festival
October 4 National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at Ruby Hill Bike Park (no bike needed!) (10 - 2 pm)
October 4 Far East Center MidAutumn Festival (2 - 10 pm)
October 4 Thornton Harvest Festival (10 am - 5 pm)
October 5 Hampden Branch Library Read with a Therapy Dog
October 7 College Free Application Day
October 7 Understanding the Gifted and Talented Identification Process (explore their yearly calendar here) (5 pm)
October 8, 9 Parent/Teacher Conferences (4 pm) (translation services will be available)
October 8-10 PSAT testing
October 13 No School
October 14 LSU Assembly
October 16 Halo Hello Parent-Teacher Social (6 pm - 8 pm)
Deadline October 17th Daniels Scholarship Open for Applications
October 21-31 Fall Play (see times on website)
October 21 HBCU + HSI College Fair (5 pm)
October 23 Virtual Future Angels Night (6 pm)
October 27 Aprende sobre habilidades con el dinero (español). Registrate Aqui
October 29 Learn about Money Skills: Financial Literacy (English). Register Here
October 29 Trick or Treat Street (4 pm)
Additional Events:
FREE Afterschool Meals for Youth All Year
Support Group for Parents of Asian Students with Disabilities
Monthly Know Your Rights and Safety Planning with Servicios de la Raza
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
Please find our most up to date calendar with all East events here.
East Film Festival
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.
Upcoming Lockdown Drill – Thursday, October 2nd
On Thursday, October 2nd, the Department of Climate and Safety will guide us through our first lockdown drill of the year using the Crisis Go communication system.
To begin fourth period, students will view a training video that highlights our Emergency Procedures and the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) to help them prepare for the drill. The lockdown drill will start at 10:00 am and is expected to conclude by 10:30 am.
Please remember, this is a drill. As we practice, we want to acknowledge the impact this process may have on members of our East community and the importance of approaching it as a shared experience in support of safety.
Thank you for your participation and commitment to keeping our school community safe.
Our very own CTE teacher, Estee Bershof, who teaches Honors Animation and Film here at East, is being featured in the Colorado Shorts: Narrative program at the 48th Denver Film Festival. This is an incredible achievement! We want to congratulate Estee on this achievement and invite you to learn more about the film festival at this link. Estee says “[i]t means a lot to me that the same creative work I guide my students through is also recognized at the professional level. I’m looking forward to bringing this experience back to the classroom and continuing to grow our programs.”
Next time you see Estee, be sure to congratulate her! Way to go, Estee!
Spotlight Newspaper
East High has a 100 year history of student journalism. Along with publishing a monthly print edition, students in Casey Hudson's journalism elective manage their own website: East Spotlight News website, and their own Instagram: Spotlight Instagram. Be on the lookout for more amazing student journalism this year!
Parking on Campus
Parking electric scooters and bikes: Please park all electric scooters and bikes 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". For the safety of community members, please walk your scooter or bike to this area after you've reached the Esplanade in front of the school.
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.
Meet your 2025-2026 CSC Committee
9th Grade Parent: John Koelling
10th Grade Parent: Michele Steed
11th Grade Parent: Priya Burkett
12th Grade Parent: Megan Nyce
Students: Liam Taylor - Senior , Keshi Rhode- Junior
Staff Representative: Rebecca Behmke and Greg Velasquez
Classified: Michele Brown
Principal / Principal Designee: Terita Walker / Cameron Browne
Community Representative: Olivia Booth
Return of the East PTSA
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 in joining, please fill out this form.
Student Concurrent Enrollment Interest Meeting
Date: October 15, 2025
Location: Counseling Center
Time: Lunch
Is your student interested in enhancing their education by taking college courses? We invite students to join an informational meeting about concurrent enrollment opportunities for the Spring 2026 semester. This session will cover available options at the local community college, technical college, and Metropolitan State University, as well as outline the requirements and next steps to get started. We look forward to helping your student take the next exciting step in their academic journey! If your student is already enrolled for this Fall semester, they are still required to attend to receive the Spring 2026 forms. Please email Lindsey_Vesceri@dpsk12.net with any questions.
Fall Testing Information
9th-11th grade students will have the opportunity to take the PSAT 9 and NMSQT. This is an excellent SAT practice opportunity for all, and the NMSQT allows national academic recognition and scholarship opportunities.
Please be on time for testing. If you arrive after your assigned testing room has started testing, you may not be admitted.
Please bring your School Issued chromebook fully charged with your charger.
There will be one make-up opportunity for the 11th grade NMSQT test only starting at 8:20 a.m. on Tuesday October 14th in the library.
Please also be aware that students with extended time or extra breaks accommodations will not be released with students who have standard time and breaks.
During testing weeks, students are required to attend only during their assigned testing day. Testing days are assigned by grade level and test.
A guardian may opt their child out of their testing accommodations for this test no later than Wed. October 2nd by sending an email that states the full name, grade, and test to our site assessment leader Jessica Perkins at jperkin@dpsk12.net . Students may not opt out of their accommodations after October 3rd.
Dear East Community,
The East Choir Department is proud to present our first choir performance of the year!
Our annual Cabaret Concert will be held Friday (10/3) @ 7:00 PM and Saturday (10/4) @ 4:00PM in the East Auditorium. This year we are thrilled to welcome a guest artist who will be working with students leading up to the concert AND performing with us. This concert features music from Broadway Musicals, Movies and Jazz Standards and has performances you do not want to miss!
Even if you don't have a student in the East Choir, we sincerely hope you will join us for a night of fantastic performances and community supporting our East singers. This performance is not to be missed! Tickets can be purchased HERE. Thanks for your support!
Teacher Appreciation
📚✨ Meet Annette Tenorio — East High School’s fabulous Language Arts and Yearbook teacher! She is also the Latino Students United Adviser!
She is dedicated to her students and instilling in them passion for capturing moments that will live on forever.
Let’s show her some love and support by helping fulfill her wishlist! Here is a link to her wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1UVWRRE4ARPYH?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_SPHC6KY8R19Q6N1G1C9Z&language=en-US💜
#EastHighSchool #TeacherAppreciation #SupportOurTeachers #CommunityLove
Counseling Corner
International University 101: How to get your undergrad in Europe, usually at a fraction of the cost: Learn about key differences between the US and Europe. How are academics structured? Is English possible? How affordable are the fees? Can I use FAFSA & 529 Plans abroad? How does disability support work abroad? What are the free resources to start my search? There is also a chance for Q&A.
When: Wednesday October 15, 2025 @ 6pm MT
Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85776649112
Presented by Denise Cope, President of Affordable Degrees Abroad. She has 20+ years of experience with international education and has sent 4,000 students to 150 universities abroad. She is the former Director of the Office of International Education at the University of Denver and has lived and worked for 6 years in four countries as well as countless other university site visits. She is B2 level in French.
DECA Newsletter
If you are interested in learning more about DECA and receiving their newsletter, visit this link. Additionally, if you are interested in helping the DECA team, they are looking for business sponsors to contribute and support! Please contact our Lead DECA Advisor, Maryann Roth, for more information: maryann_roth@dpsk12.net.
Career Center Resources
Register for the Future Angels Night using the QR code above or this link (Google Form)
FACE Resources
Click on the event to learn more / register:
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
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
Coffee with the Principal
To sign up for Coffee with the Principal, please visit this link! Please use the live link to sign up for the first session in September. There will be a new link for upcoming dates in future newsletters.
The dates for each session are below:
10/09/2025
11/06/2025
12/04/2025
01/08/2026
02/05/2026
03/05/2026
04/09/2026
05/07/2026
Activities Office
Here is how to order your students pictures: go to mylifetouch.com and enter your students ID number.
Lettermen jacket fittings will be October 2nd during lunch
Senior information and important dates: Important Senior Information for the Class of 2026
New date for picture retakes coming soon!
School Pictures
Behavioral and Emotional Health Screening
Bright Nights at Four Mile Historic Park
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/
Spring Break Trip Opportunities
Spirit Store
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!
