George Washington High School
In this issue:
Set Your Student's Communication Preferences
Online Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year
2025-2026 Reporting Procedure for Student Absences
PSAT and SAT Score Availability
Elite Patriot Dance Team Tryouts
Mayor's YouthWorks Initiative: Upcoming Job Fairs and Mayor's Youth Commission
Summer SAT/ACT Prep Course
Summer Mobile Food Pantry
DPS Community Hubs
Support GWHS While You Shop at King Soopers/Kroger
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
**This will be the last issue of the "Weekly Roundup" for the 2024-2025 school year. Please watch your inbox in August 2025 for "Weekly Roundup" issues with important information for the 2025-2026 school year.**
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.
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, 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.
2025-2026 Reporting Procedure for Student Absences
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.
PSAT and SAT Score Availability
Students in grades 9, 10 and 11, your PSAT and SAT scores from our April test dates will be available in your College Board accounts starting Thursday, May 15. If you chose to allow College Board to text you, you will be notified via text when your scores are available.
Elite Patriot Dance Team Tryouts
Don't miss your last chance to join the Elite Patriot Dance Team! Tryouts for all returning GWHS students are being held Monday, June 2 through Wednesday, June 4 from 4:30 to 6:30pm in the GWHS Cafeteria. Beginner and experienced dancers are welcome, so come try out! Those who make the team will have the opportunity to perform on stage at the Juneteenth celebration Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15. Click HERE for more info and to sign up.
Mayor's YouthWorks Initiative: Upcoming Job Fairs and Mayor's Youth Commission
The Mayor’s YouthWorks Initiative rewards eligible youth for their employment over the summer. If
students meet the requirements and complete all steps, they can receive a $500 retention bonus in
the fall! Applications are open now through July 1. Join an upcoming in-person or virtual job fair to
learn about available opportunities through this program:
Virtual Job Fairs
Thursday, June 26: Virtual Career Fair from 5:00 to 6:00pm
Check the Mayor’s YouthWorks Initiative website and flyers in ENGLISH and SPANISH for more information. Interested in other summer programs? Use the Denver Youth Program Locator to find summer opportunities near you.
Additionally, the Mayor’s Youth Commission is accepting applications for new commissioners. The Commission is designed to help youth interested in leadership opportunities to learn more about city government and community connectors. Students who are interested can fill out a quick form to learn more before doing the actual application.
Summer SAT/ACT Prep Course
Campus Prep is offering high-quality, affordable SAT and ACT prep courses this summer. Campus Prep has provided the SAT program at the University of Denver for the past seven years, and has been the official SAT provider for the Boulder Valley School District. Courses, which consist of 27 hours of live online instruction including three proctored practice exams, begin in June and run online for seven weeks. Students who complete the course often increase their SAT score by over 200 points. The cost is $155. Apply for the courses (and see schedules) HERE. Questions? Email admin@campusprep.org or call (877) 805-2521.
Summer Mobile Food Pantry
Jewish Family Services will be providing a summer mobile food pantry opportunity for GWHS families. If you have food needs, join JFS on Wednesday, June 25 from 10:00am to 2:00pm in the South parking lot (off of Leetsdale Avenue). Bring bags, a form of identification and proof of address. Click HERE for more information, including other mobile food pantry dates.
DPS Community Hubs
Denver Public Schools is proud to support students and families through Community Hubs. Community Hubs offer the following services this June and August:
Food Services: 50 appointments per week.
Health and Dental Services: Appointments available through the Denver Health Mobile Clinic and an on-site dentist.
Additional Services: Our boutique will remain open, providing clothing, household items, and toiletries.
Workforce Support: Appointments available for individuals to meet with our Workforce Coordinator for employment support, helping with job searches and career advancement.
Electricity Assistance: In collaboration with Energy Outreach Colorado, we will provide electricity payment assistance to qualifying individuals in need.
Hours of operation are as follows:
JUNE: Open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 3:00pm.
JULY: Closed.
Starting AUGUST 1: Open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Click for more information in ENGLISH, SPANISH and ARABIC.
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.
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.