George Washington High School
In this issue:
Set Your Student's Communication Preferences
Online Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year
Chromebook Distribution Early Window
2025-2026 Student Absences Policy and Procedures
2025-2026 Cell Phone Policy
Student Parking
Class of 2029 Parent Meeting
Student Opportunities List
Weekly Athletics Update
July 28 - August 15
2025-2026 Registration Open in Parent Portal
August 18
First Day of School - Grade 9 Students Only
August 19
First Day of School - All Students
August 25 - August 29
Parking Permit Registration and Distribution
August 29
School ID Photo Day
Set Your Student's Communication Preferences
Denver Public Schools has transitioned to a communications platform called Thrillshare 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.
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. Note the window available to register your student(s) online for 2025-2026:
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 and complete the registration process.
For more information on how to complete online registration, contact the Main Office or visit schoolchoice.dpsk12.org.
Chromebook Distribution Early Window
All DPS students are required to check out a DPS-issued Chromebook each year for school assignments and important mandatory state assessments. Be sure your student beats the back-to-school rush and check out your Chromebook next week! Checkout times are as follows:
When: Monday, August 11 through Thursday, August 14 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Pike's Peak Lobby in GWHS (accessed through the Main Entrance off S. Monaco Pkwy.)
What to Bring: Your student's DPS student ID number for enrollment verification
Questions? Contact Dale Embleton.
2025-2026 Student Absences Policy and Procedures
New for the 2025-2026 school year, all student absences will be reported using the online attendance tool in your Parent Portal. Instructions for how to enter a student absence notification through Parent Portal can be found here in ENGLISH, SPANISH and ARABIC. Please review the entire GWHS Attendance Policy HERE. The GWHS Attendance Policy contains important information regarding attendance requirements, interventions for chronic absenteeism, and more.
2025-2026 Cell Phone Policy
Please review the GWHS cell phone policy for the 2025-2026 school HERE. “BELL TO BELL, NO CELL.” This means cellular devices may NOT be used during instructional time, including in classrooms, hallways, and bathrooms. Devices must be in the classroom storage holder or put away, as determined by the teacher.
Student Parking
Student drivers 16 years and older, if you need parking for the 2025-2026 school year, you will need a parking permit. Parking permits are $15 (or $5 when re-registering your permit from last year). To obtain a permit, you must complete this FORM. Permits will be distributed Monday, August 25 through Friday, August 29 in the Pike's Peak Lobby during lunch; students must bring their valid driver's license and proof of insurance. Payment will be made through your MySchoolBucks account. Student parking is limited to the Lower South Lot (off of Leetsdale Avenue); students may not park in the Upper South Lot or the North Lot. Click HERE for more information and rules about student parking.
Class of 2029 Parent Meeting
Parents of incoming freshmen, join our administrative team on Monday, August 18 at 5:30pm in the GWHS Auditorium for a new parent meeting. Learn about our policies and procedures, the supports GWHS offers, and all the amazing opportunities your student will have as one of our Patriots!
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.