In this issue:
Set Your Student's Communication Preferences
2025 AP and IB Exam Schedule and Final Exams Schedule
Online Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year
Spirit Week!
Boys Soccer Interest Meeting
Softball Coach Meeting
Student Ambassador Meeting
Prom Details!
Prom Guest Forms
Chromebook Check-In
JROTC STEM Academy
Free College Classes and Summer School
Proctor an AP or IB Exam
Spring Dance Concert "Dance For-Ever"
Spring Arts Showcase
GWHS Volleyball Fundraiser
Help Needed with Prom
Help Needed with After Prom: Volunteer, Donate, Celebrate!
Thank You, MidWest One Bank!
Thank You, GWHS Community!
Support GWHS While You Shop at King Soopers/Kroger
GW Grow Club Tomato Sale - Online and In-Person
GWHS Community Garden Plots Available
GWHS Landscaping Committee Wrap-Up
Student Opportunities List
Weekly Athletics Update
Featured Highlight!
Click Here for This Week's Athletics Events
Click Here for GWHS's Bell Schedule
Set Your Student's Communication Preferences
Denver Public Schools has transitioned to a new communications platform for all its external communications. In order to ensure your student is receiving important school-based communications (including the Weekly Roundup), be sure your student has opted-in through Student Portal. Instructions are HERE.
Assessment - 2025 AP and IB Exam Schedule and Final Exams Schedule
Please review the 2025 AP and IB exam schedule HERE, and the final exams schedule HERE. Students who have a direct conflict between an AP and IB exam need to contact our AP Coordinator, Mrs. Hunter, in room 214, and our IB Coordinator, Mr. Hildner, in room 112 as soon as possible.
After a student in grade 11 or grade 12 takes an AP or IB exam, they are no longer required to attend any remaining scheduled classes for the course in which they tested. Grade 11 and grade 12 students who do not take the AP or IB exam in their course must continue to attend scheduled classes and take a course final exam. Grade 9 and grade 10 students, regardless of whether they take their AP or IB exam, must continue to attend scheduled classes for every course. Earning honors-weight credit for that course is contingent on completion of a final exam. All students who are taking an AP or IB exam will be excused from all of their classes on the day of their exam. Students who are not testing must attend all their classes that day.
Online Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year
Current DPS families, save time by updating your student’s information online! By completing this process using your Parent Portal account, you can avoid paper forms and save time at the school during the fall return. All SchoolChoice applicants must have an accepted seat before registering their student. Select one of the windows available to register your student(s) online for 2025-2026:
The “Early Bird” window: Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 23
Monday, July 28 through Friday, August 15
To register online, primary legal guardians of current DPS students must have an active DPS Parent Portal account. Visit myportal.dpsk12.org to sign up, or to check that your account is active and ready.
For more information on how to complete online registration, contact the Main Office or visit schoolchoice.dpsk12.org.
Spirit Week!
This is our last Spirit Week of the year, so be sure to join in the fun!
Tuesday, April 29: Y2K Day. Wear your best early 2000s gear!
Wednesday, April 30: Tropical Day. Beach attire (but school-appropriate, please)!
Thursday, May 1: College Day. Represent where you'll be attending, or where you want to go!
Friday, May 2: Rapunzel Clash of the Classes. Seniors wear white, juniors wear pink, sophomores wear purple, and freshmen wear yellow!
Boys Soccer Interest Meeting
If you are interested in playing boys soccer next year, please come to the interest meeting with Coach Rigo in the Community Room on Wednesday, April 23 at the start of lunch (11:21am). We will discuss everything you need to know leading up to the 2025-2026 season.
Softball Coach Meeting
We’re excited to announce a Meet and Greet with our new Head Softball Coach, Casey Nunnelly, on Thursday, April 24 at 7:00pm in the GWHS Community Room. If you’re a returning player or interested in playing softball next season. This is a great opportunity to meet Coach Nunnelly, hear about her vision for the program, and ask any questions you may have.
Student Ambassador Meeting
Attention Patriots! If you are interested in being a student ambassador for the 2025-2026 school year, there is a MANDATORY meeting on Thursday, May 1 in the Auditorium from 3:30 to 4:00pm. You must attend this meeting to be considered for an ambassador position, and to earn time towards the 2.5 school credits. Questions? See Ms. Kristi in room 26.
Prom Details!
Prom will be held Saturday, May 3 from 7:00 to 11:00pm at Skylight. Doors will close at 9:00pm and royalty will be announced at 10:00pm. Parking is available; please see the MAP for more information. Tickets are $50 for a single or $75 for a couple, and can be purchased on MySchoolBucks. Be sure to pick up your physical ticket from the Main Office after you have completed your purchase; you will need your physical ticket for Prom entry. After Prom will be held at GWHS from 11:00pm to 1:30am; doors will close at 12:00am.
Prom Guest Forms
Prom guest forms are now available and due no later than Wednesday, April 23 at 3:30pm. Forms can be found HERE, Schoology, or the Main Office. Prom tickets will not be available until P/SAT testing is complete.
Chromebook Check-In
In May, all students will be turning in their clean and sticker-free DPS Chromebooks, chargers, and hotspots. If you have fees on your MySchoolBucks account for lost/stolen/damaged equipment, please pay those fees early. If you have multiple Chromebooks checked out, bring them to Mr. Embleton for check-in as soon as possible! Please do not wait until the last day to return multiple working or damaged Chromebooks. If you have tech charges or fees you are questioning, please bring a copy of your MySchoolBucks account report and come see Mr. Embleton in room 323.
JROTC STEM Academy
The Denver District JROTC is hosting an Aerospace STEM Academy at GWHS from Sunday, June 8 through Friday, June 13. Students do not need to have an aerospace or STEM background. The cost is $40, which includes all of the STEM classes and activities, the field trips and the transportation, catered meals, and a shirt. Only six slots are still available! If interested, please contact a JROTC instructor as soon as possible. Click HERE for more information.
Free College Classes and Summer School
Looking for something to do this summer and want to earn free college credits? Summer Concurrent Enrollment courses are being offered through DPS. Courses are also available to support the new Seal of Climate Literacy. Click HERE for information on courses. Reach out to your COUNSELOR to register!
Behind in credits, or not passing a current class this semester? Sign up for summer school HERE, or reach out to your COUNSELOR.
Proctor an AP or IB Exam
GWHS has over 600 students taking an AP or IB exam from Tuesday, April 29 through Wednesday, May 21, and we need your help with proctoring! Please click HERE to sign up today! You may proctor any exam your student is NOT taking. Proctor training is easy, and your support is greatly appreciated by our hardworking students!
Spring Dance Concert "Dance For-Ever"
The GWHS Dance Department is proud to present their Spring Dance Concert "Dance For-Ever" on Friday, May 2 at 7:00pm in the GWHS Auditorium. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students (ages 5 through 18), and may be purchased at the door. Half-priced student tickets may be purchased before the show from dance students or Ms. J. Cash only, please. Click HERE for more information.
Spring Arts Showcase
Join us for the Spring Arts Showcase at GWHS! Come celebrate our talented student artists and performers on Tuesday, May 13! The Visual Arts Exhibition in the Pike's Peak Lobby starts at 6:00pm, where you can enjoy an incredible display of artwork from our visual arts students. Stay for our Spring Concert in the Auditorium at 7:00pm to experience an evening of music featuring our amazing student musicians. We hope to see you there for a night full of creativity and inspiration! For more information, click HERE.
GWHS Volleyball Fundraiser
The GWHS volleyball program is hosting a school-wide 4 vs 4 volleyball tournament outside on the grass by the North parking lot on Saturday, May 17. This is a great opportunity to get out in the sun and celebrate the start of summer with your friends, and you don't need to be a volleyball pro to join! You can visit the volleyball Instagram page for registration information, or scan the QR code on this FLYER (which is also posted around school), where your team captain can register the entire team. The cost is $15 per person if you are willing and able to pay. Reach out to a volleyball player if you have any questions!
Help Needed with Prom
Families, we need your help with setting up for Prom and chaperoning the dance! Please click HERE for more information. Thank you for helping to make this year's Prom memorable!
Help Needed with After Prom: Volunteer, Donate, Celebrate!
Prom night doesn't stop at Prom! GWHS's After Prom party is a FREE ticket to an unforgettable night; mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3 from 10:30pm to 1:30am. Let's make it epic! Here's how you can help:
Watch for more updates here and on @gwhs.ptso and @gwhsdenver!
Thank You, MidWest One Bank!
Thank you to MidWest One Bank, located at 530 South Holly Street, for sponsoring our upcoming Beach Bash After Prom! We appreciate your support. Check them out for all of your banking needs!
Thank You, GWHS Community!
GWHS families, thank you for your generosity! Because of you, we have collected $1,458 for the end of the year gifts for GWHS teachers and staff. This became $2,916 as a result of the match, so your impact has been BIG and we’re grateful. Thank you for supporting our teachers and our community!
Support GWHS While You Shop at King Soopers/Kroger
Did you know you can support GWHS Patriots Care just by doing your regular grocery shopping? It's easy with the Kroger Community Rewards program! No cost to you, but lots of benefit to our school. Here's how to link your King Soopers/Kroger card to GWHS:
Create or sign in to your digital account: Visit www.kroger.com and create an account or sign in to your existing one.
Link your card:
Sign in to your digital account.
Search for JR498 (our organization code)
Select GWHS from the list and click "Save".
Shop and earn: Every time you shop at King Soopers/Kroger and use your linked card, you'll be helping our school earn a portion of Kroger's donation pool.
It's that simple! Support the Patriots with every swipe of your card. Thank you for your support.
GW Grow Club Tomato Sale - Online and In-Person
Attention veggie lovers! The GW Grow Club tomato plant sale is on! You can order your plants HERE. Plant pickup and our in-person sale will be May 7, 8, 12 and 13 after school in the Community Garden. Proceeds benefit the GW Grow Club and the GW greenhouse restoration. Click HERE for more info. Questions? Contact Lisa at lemerson8@msn.com.
GWHS Community Garden Plots Available
There are still a few plots available in the GWHS Community Garden. Please contact Lisa at lemerson8@msn.com if you are interested in renting a plot for the summer.
GWHS Landscaping Committee Wrap-Up
Do you have a senior graduating, and want to leave a lasting legacy? Need the perfect graduation gift? Purchase a personalized tree plaque or brick dedicated to your graduate while helping the Landscape Committee continue to beautify the GWHS grounds HERE!
Questions? Want to join the Landscaping Committee next year? Contact Barb DeSarro at bwdesarro@hotmail.com.
Student Opportunities List
Students and families, please click HERE to access different opportunities to get your students involved and ready for the next steps after high school. This document will include summer program, scholarships, jobs, internship/apprenticeships. It is updated weekly so be sure to bookmark it!
Weekly Athletics Update
Patriots excel in the classroom and on the field! Click HERE to read our weekly Athletics Update.
Featured Highlight!
We are extremely proud to announce a former GWHS Patriot has released a new album! Join Sista Soul for her album release party on Saturday, May 3 at 7:00pm at Rock Star Music Hall in Centennial. RSVP HERE.
