Track and Field Mandatory Meeting
We will be hosting a mandatory parent and athlete meeting Thursday, February 19 at 5:30pm in the GWHS Cafeteria. Track and field is an intricate sport with many moving parts, and we want both families and athletes to fully understand expectations, communication, team structure, and how the season will run. Your attendance is very important. Questions? Contact Coach Crawford at alea_crawford@dpsk12.net.
Doughnuts with Dr. Davis
Join our Principal, Dr. Davis, for casual conversation and school updates during Doughnuts with Dr. Davis on Friday, March 6 from 8:00 to 8:30am in the GWHS Community Room. Dr. Davis would love to answer your questions and hear your thoughts about our GWHS community. Dr. Davis will host a Doughnuts with Dr. Davis event the last Friday morning of every month, so be sure to watch the Weekly Roundup for reminders (note this event has been moved one week later due to the Professional Development Day on Friday, February 27).
Black History Month Cookout
We’re inviting parents and community members to help make our Black History Month Cookout special by bringing a dish to share. The Cookout is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25 at 3:30pm at GWHS. Your support helps us celebrate culture, community, and connection! Please take a moment to fill out this quick FORM if you’re able to contribute. Thank you for supporting our students and school community.
Pi Day is Coming
Pi Day is coming! Because Pi Day is on a Saturday this year, we will be celebrating on Friday, March 13. We need donations of circular treats! If you can donate::
** Donations: donations made through MySchoolBucks by clicking HERE.
** Treats: your favorite circular treats dropped off at school! While we accept both homemade and store bought donations, we appreciate ingredients (especially allergens) listed on homemade goodies! If you plan on sending in goodies, pleae email Dr. Bolz at joseph_bolz@dpsk12.net.
** Time: we need some volunteers to help organize and serve our treats on Friday, March 13. If you can donate some time (even if it's just an hour), email Dr. Bolz at joseph_bolz@dpsk12.net
Help us make this a Pi Day to remember!
Donations Needed for P/SAT Testing
One tradition we hold here at GWHS is to support our students with their state-required P/SATs by providing a breakfast before the exam, snacks during testing, and prizes for each room to distribute to students who are working hard! Here's where we need your help - we would love donations! Those can include:
** Breakfast items donated for our morning "grab and go" each day
** Snacks for testing classrooms (please consider packs of around 30 as most testing rooms are around 30 students)
** Small prizes we can give to students (e.g., candy, fidget toys, rubber ducks, and whatever your student thinks would be a great small prize!)
** Donations made through MySchoolBucks by clicking HERE.
For any donations you want to send in to the school, we ask that you get those in before Wednesday, April 8. Please address them to Dr. Bolz in room 321.
Prom Chaperone Help Needed
Prom will be held at the Denver Aquarium on Saturday, May 9 from 7:00 to 11:00pm. The main portion of Prom will be located in the ballroom and lounge on the first floor of the Aquarium, but students are also able to visit the entire venue until 10:00pm. Due to the large venue space, we are in need of 30+ chaperones for the full four hours. Please see this FORM to sign up to chaperone this once-in-a-lifetime event!
Proctor an AP or IB Exam
GWHS has over 600 students taking AP and IB exams from Tuesday, April 28 through Friday, May 22, and we need your help with proctoring! Sign up HERE to proctor an AP or IB exam. You may select any exam your student is NOT taking. Proctor training is easy, and your support is deeply appreciated!
GWHS Food Pantry Usage
The GWHS Food Pantry provides FREE food and hygiene items for students, faculty, and staff.
When: Every Wednesday, 3:30pm
Where: GWHS Sub Basement Room 003
Bring: Your own reusable bags, if you have them
You will not be required to pay, put in volunteer hours, attend service, or participate in any type of program to receive food. The GWHS Food Pantry does not to engage in discrimination, in the provision of service against a person because of race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a protected veteran. All clients will be treated with the utmost respect and courtesy. Questions? Contact gwhs.food.pantry@gmail.com.
Spring Sports Registration Now Open
Tryouts and official practices for CHSAA-sanctioned high school spring sports will begin on the following dates:
**Monday, February 16: Boys Volleyball and Boys Swimming and Diving (Presidents Day)- Please check your facilities for availability.
**Monday, February 23: Girls Lacrosse, Girls Golf, Girls Tennis, Girls Soccer, Track and Field, Baseball, Boys Lacrosse.
To be eligible for tryouts and official practices for the 2025–2026 school year, parent/guardians must complete the following for their student:
**Submit a completed registration through the Arbiter platform
**Submit the Pay to Play fee through the Arbiter platform
**Please upload a copy of the current physical exam to the Arbiter platform or provide a copy to the Athletic Director
Effective July 2025, CHSAA will only accept the official CHSAA Physical Exam forms as valid documentation.
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**A transcript review for eligibility
**An approval from the High School Athletic Director
Students who have not met these requirements will not be permitted to participate in tryouts, practices, contests, and/or team activities.
Spirit Wear
Before spring sports start, don't forget to purchase your Patriots spirit wear! Click HERE to see all the amazing clothing and gear on offer. Show off your school pride!
Weekly Athletics Update
Patriots excel in the classroom and on the field! Click HERE to read our Weekly Athletics Update.
