George Washington High School
In this issue:
2024-2025 Online Registration
First Week Schedule
Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up
2024-2025 Student Parking
Class Meetings
Sports Parent/Guardian and Athlete Meeting
Freshman Parent/Guardian Orientation Meeting
Seeking Three Parent/Guardian Members for Collaborative School Committee
2024-2025 Online Registration
New students/families assigned to George Washington High School, and returning students/families for the 2024–25 school year, complete your online registration today! Log in to your Parent Portal account now through Friday, August 16 to update your student’s information online. By completing online registration 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 prior to registering their student.
If you are having trouble logging into your “Parent Portal Account”, please reach out to the Parent Portal Team at 720-423-3163 or dps_portalteam@dpsk12.org.
First Week Schedule
Monday, August 19: Class of 2028 students’ first day of school (only entering freshmen attend).
Tuesday, August 20: All students’ first day of school (all students attend).
The first week of school will follow our regular Bell Schedule. Please see our Bell Schedule HERE.
Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up
Student drop-off and pick-up will be in front of the school (off of Monaco Parkway) or in the Lower South Lot (off of Leetsdale Avenue). The Lower South Lot (off of Leetsdale Avenue) is the recommended lot for drop-off/pick-up to alleviate traffic along Monaco Parkway. If the North Lot is used for drop-off, students will need to enter through door 1 (off of Monaco Parkway), and will not be admitted through the North Lobby. The gate into the North Lot to/from Monaco Parkway will be closed, and Virginia Avenue will be the only access point for the North Lot.
Student entrance will be allowed only through the Main Lobby (off of Monaco Parkway) or the South Courtyard doors 3(East) or 8(West). This allows us to fully monitor entrances to improve safety.
2024-2025 Student Parking
All student drivers are required to register and pay $10 for an annual parking pass. The registration form is available HERE. Payment must be made in cash in the Main Office, during lunch or after school, from Tuesday, August 20 through Friday, August 30. The parking pass must be displayed in the vehicle's interior rear window on the left side at all times. Student parking is only allowed in the Lower South Lot (off Leetsdale Avenue). For more information about student parking, click HERE.
Class Meetings
All students will attend a mandatory Class Meeting on Wednesday, August 28. Grade 9 students will attend the second half of Period 1. grade 10 students will attend the second half of Period 3, and grade 11 and grade 12 students will attend during Period 5. Be sure you are in class and on time so as not to miss these important mandatory meetings!
Sports Parent/Guardian and Athlete Meeting
Mark your calendars for the 2024-25 mandatory parent/guardian and athlete meeting Thursday, August 15 at 6:30pm in the GWHS Auditorium. We'll cover everything you need to know about the upcoming Fall, Winter, and Spring athletic seasons, including expectations and general information. Click HERE for more information.
Freshman Parent/Guardian Orientation Meeting
Parents and guardians of students in the Class of 2028, welcome to GWHS! We invite you to join us Monday, August 19 from 8:45 to 9:30am in the GWHS Auditorium. This meeting will introduce you to our administration and counseling team, review our school policies, and provide an opportunity to ask questions and meet other Patriot families!
Seeking Three Parent/Guardian Members for Collaborative School Committee
Our GWHS Collaborative School Committee (“CSC”) is an elected advisory board consisting of parents, students, teachers, community members and our principal. The primary work of the CSC is to implement and develop our Unified Improvement Plan. This consists of helping to guide the school’s budget, staffing allocations and school design. We are seeking three new parent members for the CSC. Meetings are currently set for once each month, typically at 4:30pm in the GWHS Library. CSC members serve two-year terms. If you are interested in serving on our CSC, please email Dr. Dackri Davis and plan to join us at the first CSC meeting on Monday, August 26 at 4:30pm in the GWHS Library.
August 19
First Day of School for All Class of 2028 Students
August 20
First Day of School for All Students
September 2
Labor Day - No School
September 10
Activities Fair - Pep Rally Schedule
September 10
Back to School Night