In this issue:
Set Your Student's Communication Preferences
2025-2026 Student Absences Policy and Procedures
2025-2026 Cell Phone Policy
Student Parking
Back to School Night
Student Opportunities List
Weekly Athletics Update
George Washington High School
August 25 - August 29
Student Parking Permit Registration and Distribution
August 29
School ID Photo Day
September 9
Activities Fair
September 9
Back to School Night
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.
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.
Back to School Night
Mark your calendars and plan to join us at GWHS on Tuesday, September 9 from 5:00 to 7:00pm for our Back to School Night! Further details will be available in subsequent Weekly Roundups.
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.