In this issue:
Communicate with our School via Rooms
2025-2026 Student Absences Policy and Procedures
AP Exam Registration
IB Exam Registration
Fall 2025 Final Exams Schedule
Spooky Spirit Week
PSAT Score Availability
Boys Swim Team Information Meeting
Seniors - Panoramic Photo
Juniors and Seniors - Seal of Biliteracy
Yearbooks
School Store "Patriots' Snack'n Print" Now Open
Doughnuts with Dr. Davis
City of Denver Legal Information and City Resources Fair
HKCS Survey
IB Information Night
Fall Mixer Sponsor Thank You - Mayfair Liquors
Fall Mixer - Continued Opportunity to Engage and Support
Support the GWHS Food Pantry
GWHS Food Pantry Usage
Upcoming GWHS Basketball Events
Winter Sports Registration Now Open
Spirit Wear
Weekly Athletics Update
Click Here for This Week's Athletics Events
Click Here for GWHS's Bell Schedule
October 31
Professional Development Day/No School for Students
November 24 - November 28
Thanksgiving Break
Communicate with our School via Rooms
Denver Public Schools has transitioned to a communications platform called Thrillshare for all its communications, which works with the NEW, free DPS app! This means teachers, staff and coaches are now able to message (SMS or email) families directly, or through the DPS app! To facilitate the smoothest communication possible with our school and your student's teachers, be sure to follow these easy steps:
Download the FREE Denver Public Schools (DPS) app (available from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store).
Click "Rooms" at the center bottom of your screen.
Enter your email or phone number that you provided when you registered your student for school in Parent Portal, and choose to sign in with a one-time access code.
You will receive a one-time access code to the email or phone number you just entered.
You should now be connected with all Rooms to which your student has been added!
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.
AP Exam Registration
AP students, as a reminder, if you are taking an AP exam in May 2026 you must pay for your AP exam(s) HERE. Each exam is $103; a $10 per exam late fee began Friday, October 24 and all AP exams must be paid for by Friday, November 7. After you have paid for your AP exam(s), you must also place your exam order by joining your AP Classroom for each AP exam you plan to take HERE. Unless you have completed both steps for each AP exam you plan to take, your AP exam registration is incomplete. Questions? Click HERE for the AP exam registration process and some FAQs.
IB Exam Registration
Please choose the appropriate link below to register your student for IB Exams in May. The deadline for registration is Monday, November 3. If you are unsure of which link to register with, please reach out to Thad_Hildner@dpsk12.net with any questions.
IB Diploma Senior Registration Form
IB Diploma Junior Registration Form
IB Course Student Registration Form
Fall 2025 Final Exams Schedule
Please find the Fall 2025 Final Exams Schedule HERE. Please note we do not allow requests to modify final exam dates, except in extreme cases (student hospitalization, etc.).
Spooky Spirit Week
Join in our Spooky Spirit Week this week!
Tuesday, October 28: Thrasher Tuesday
Wednesday, October 29: Witches and Wizards Wednesday
Thursday, October 30: Trick or Twin Thursday
Enjoy your Free Friday off!
PSAT Score Availability
All students who completed their PSAT assessment Tuesday, October 14 or Wednesday, October 15 will be able to check their scores through their College Board accounts starting Thursday, November 6.
Boys Swim Team Information Meeting
If you are interested in joining the Boys Swim Team, join us for our information meeting. We will discuss ideas for team equipment (suit, shirt, and cap designs), as well as vote for our team captains. We will also review details for new or contending swimmers regarding how the season works, the steps needed to sign up, and overall housekeeping items. This meeting is Monday, November 3 in the GWHS pool at 3:45pm. Questions? Contact Coach Andrew at coachandrew@swimdogs.net or Keegan Merson at 790320@psk12.net.
Seniors - Panoramic Photo
Senior Class Panoramic Photos will be taken Thursday, November 20 at 9:00am in the GWHS Gym. This is the ONLY time pictures will be taken of the whole Senior class, so please make sure you don't miss out on participating! All ordering is done online HERE. Remember when ordering that all laminated photos come with a 5-year money-back guarantee! Order the BOTH package, with the formal and funny photos laminated, and automatically save 20%! Please email the photographer, BestClassPicture@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Juniors and Seniors - Seal of Biliteracy
The DPS Seal of Biliteracy is a prestigious award for students in grades 11 and 12, recognizing proficiency in two or more languages. It enhances college and job applications by showcasing biliteracy skills on transcripts, resumes, and in interviews. Bilingual graduates benefit from increased job opportunities, higher earning potential, and stronger community connections. Best of all, it’s FREE, and all DPS students, regardless of the language, are eligible to apply. You can earn the seal in the following languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese. Click HERE for more information.
DPS students can earn the Colorado Diploma Endorsement for Biliteracy, too!
Complete all graduation requirements
Demonstrate proficiency in English. Students must complete one of the following: SAT 470, AP English 3 or IB English 4
Earn an overall GPA of at least 3.0 in all High School English Language Arts courses
Demonstrate proficiency in additional language(s). Students must complete one of the options above.
Complete your APPLICATION by Monday, December 1! Questions? Email (khari_wallace@dpsk12.net) or visit Mr. Wallace in Success Center Room 112F.
Yearbooks
Yearbooks are now available through March 20, 2026. Senior portraits and baby dedications are due no later than January 3, 2026. Please click HERE for ordering information.
School Store "Patriots' Snack'n Print" Now Open
The school store has a new name! We will soon post a sign for the "Patriots' Snack 'N Print." Hours are posted on the store door and are subject to change. We are happy when you come to our store, but please remember that it is also a class. Please treat the space and people in it with the same respect you would give if you were visiting someone else's class as an invited guest. Help us keep the store open and a welcoming place for everyone.
In addition to our normal snacks and coffee, we currently have earrings created by Leslie Acker of the GWHS faculty for cancer awareness. Proceeds will go to the Susan G Komen Foundation and other cancer research institutions. Earrings are $3 each. We also now offer custom print services including T-shirts, stickers, banners, signs and more. Please consider us for your custom printing jobs.
Doughnuts with Dr. Davis
Join our Principal, Dr. Davis, for casual conversation and school updates during Doughnuts with Dr. Davis on Friday, November 7 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. *The October and November Doughnuts with Dr. Davis events have been moved a week later due to school closures.
City of Denver Legal Information and City Resources Fair
The City of Denver is hosting a Legal Information and City Resources Fair with Spanish interpretation for immigrant families today, Tuesday, October 28 at 4:00pm at Cook Park Recreation Center (7100 Cherry Creek South Drive, Denver 80224). Click HERE for a flyer with more information.
HKCS Survey
The Healthy Kids Colorado Survey ("HKCS") will be held at GWHS on Wednesday, November 19 or Thursday, November 20. Questions will take less than one class period to complete. Responses to the HKCS are anonymous and serve to inform the State of Colorado on programs and policies that help youth thrive. Additional information regarding HKCS may be found in this LETTER.
Students are not required to take the HKCS. To opt-out your student, please complete this FORM. If you wish to give your student permission to participate, no action is needed. Questions? Please refer to the HKCS FAQs.
IB Information Night
GWHS's IB Information Night is Wednesday, November 12, from 5:30 to 7:00pm in the GWHS Cafeteria. If you are a GWHS family of a ninth or tenth grader, come gather information and get your questions answered about the IB from our principal, the IB Coordinator, and a panel of GWHS IB seniors. We look forward to sharing the benefits of our IB Program with you!
Fall Mixer Sponsor Thank You - Mayfair Liquors
A huge thank you to Mayfair Liquors for their generous support as a sponsor of our Fall Mixer and Fundraiser! Located at 1385 Krameria Street, be sure to stop by for your upcoming holiday party needs, and thank them for supporting our school!
Fall Mixer - Continued Opportunity to Engage and Support
To all the parents and community members who attended our annual Fall Mixer and Fundraiser, thank you! We were thrilled to see such a vibrant turnout and hope you had a wonderful evening connecting with new families, catching up with old friends, and learning about exciting new ways to get involved and support our students. We want to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who donated—your generosity is the bedrock of our school’s programs.
However, in the spirit of transparency and commitment to our students, we must let you know that we unfortunately fell short of our fundraising goal. The funds raised are vital for teacher appreciation, food pantry, After Prom, teacher/classroom grants, and more! Closing this gap is critical.
If you weren’t able to attend and/or contribute during the Mixer, or if you would like to help us cross the finish line, there is still time to make a difference! Please consider making a gift today to ensure we can fully support our students' success throughout the year. You can donate quickly and securely HERE. Thank you again for your commitment to our community!
Support the GWHS Food Pantry
In conjunction with our generous donors and in partnership with Food Bank of the Rockies, the GWHS Food Panty continues to provide weekly access to nutritious food for community members experiencing food insecurity. We are currently serving over 90 families each week.
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.
Upcoming GWHS Basketball Events
We’re excited to announce three upcoming events to support our GWHS Boys and Girls Basketball Programs! These events help raise funds for our teams and build community pride—come out and show your Patriot spirit!
Friday, November 21 at 5:30pm: Girls Basketball Foundation Game v. Denver South High School
Denver South High School Gym
This is our girls’ first Foundation Game of the year, and proceeds will directly support their program. Click HERE for tickets.
Friday, November 21 at 4:30pm: Annual GWHS Alumni Game
George Washington High School Gym
Join us for this annual community favorite as we welcome back our Patriot alumni and celebrate GW basketball! Click HERE for tickets.
Saturday, November 22 at 1:00pm: Boys and Girls Basketball Foundation Games v. East High School
George Washington High School Gym
Come support both programs as our Patriots take on East High School in their additional Foundation Games. Click HERE for tickets.
Winter Sports Registration Now Open
Patriots, it’s time to gear up for the Winter Season! Winter sports offered include:
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Girls Wrestling
Boys Wrestling
Girls Swim and Dive
Click HERE to register. All athletes must have an up-to-date physical! Only Page 4 of the CHSAA Physical Form needs to be uploaded to your registration.
Spirit Wear
With holidays coming up far too quickly, 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.
