McAuliffe International School
Friday 11/22 White Day Schedule
Students will follow a modified White day schedule on Friday, November 22nd. Students can pick-up a lunch if needed at 12:30pm before departing. DPS transportation will pick-up students at the 12:30pm release.
McAuliffe Giving Tree
The holiday season is right around the corner! Please join the McAuliffe Critical Needs Committee in spreading some holiday cheer to some of our McAuliffe families this holiday season. As a school community, we want every McAuliffe student to have a happy holiday season! Visit the Sign-up Genius to see how you can help!
Please return all gifts to the community office by Friday, December 13th, wrapped with a tag denoting the letter-number code unless otherwise noted on the Sign-up Genius. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Parent at amy_parent@dpsk12.net.
Colorado Gives Day -December 10th
Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday December 10th. Please support the McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation by donating HERE, or dropping a cash or check donation at the Community Office!
McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation is a non-profit organization with the mission to support McAuliffe’s amazing staff and students and fill gaps left by DPS funding. Specifically, we would like your help to:
Improve our building infrastructure
Support our sports programs
Assist students and their families with critical needs
Appreciate and support our amazing staff
Provide educational trip scholarships
Did you know that the building that houses McAuliffe International School is a Tudor style building designed by the architect George H. Williamson, who also designed East High School? Smiley Junior High School was the building’s original resident, which was opened in 1928 and named after William H. Smiley who was a teacher, principal and Superintendent of DPS until 1924. At nearly 100 years old, the building is a beautiful setting for learning - but it’s been through some things!
The McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation asks for your help updating our historic building. Specifically, we would like to make improvements to important spaces like the teachers’ planning rooms, the library furniture, and even the bathrooms. We're also looking at ways to freshen up the building with some additional branding and art to showcase the rich history of the area and the building while modernizing and building school pride.
Please join us in supporting our students and staff through the McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation - and don’t forget to indicate your kiddos house so they can earn a dress down day. All donations matter, no matter the amount!
Spring Auction & Fundraiser Committee - Volunteers Needed
The McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation is planning a fundraising event and auction this spring to help us support the staff, students, and families of McAuliffe. We are looking for volunteers to help plan the event and solicit donations for our auction. Interested? Please email Mary Beth McErlane at mcauliffeauction@gmail.com.
Winter Prep Sign-ups - Girls & Boys Volleyball
Sign-ups for girls and boys volleyball are now open. We have one team for each sport for grades 6-8. Due to the popularity of volleyball, there are only 50 spots open for 6th graders, first come first serve. To tryout, parents/guardians will need to:
Complete the registration in Arbiter - McAuliffe Winter Prep Sports Registration
Upload your athletes physical, and complete payment in Arbiter. If your student doesn't make the team you will receive a refund.
New to Arbiter? See this Arbiter step by step guide for parents.
The deadline to register for Winter Prep Sports is Friday, December 6th at 6:00pm. Tryout dates are posted on our website.
Winter Enrichments Sign-ups are Open
McAuliffe is pleased to be offering a number of before-school enrichments. All enrichments are free of charge but parents/guardians MUST sign up their student prior to a student attending a class. Students may choose to attend an enrichment every day they are offered (Monday – Thursday) or just sign up for a specific day or class.
To sign-up your student for any of the enrichments below please click here. If the Enrichment you are interested in is not available on the drop-down menu, the Enrichment is FULL.
Winter Enrichments will run Monday, December 2nd through Thursday, February 27th. Questions regarding Enrichments please reach out to Sherry Beardshear at Sherry_Beardshear@dpsk12.org
2024-25 Yearbooks on Sale Now
The 2024-25 yearbook is now on sale online! Make sure to purchase a yearbook for your student so they can look back at all their fond middle school memories! Use this QR code to purchase a yearbook for $43 each. This is a hardcopy yearbook and your student will want to bring this home! Yearbooks are only sold online and will be distributed in May.
MIST Performance of Disney's The Lion King
Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world, and now you have the opportunity to watch the story come to life on the MIST (McAuliffe International School Theatre) stage. The African savanna comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. Shows run December 10-13 @ 6:00pm and December 16-17 @ 2:45pm. Please see the poster for a link to the website where you can find more information and purchase tickets.
McAuliffe Climbing Club - Sign-up Today!
Sign ups for the second session of McAuliffe Climbing Club are now open! The McAuliffe Climbing Club is an opportunity for students to learn new climbing skills, make new friends, and overall have a blast climbing!
Tuesday evenings from 5:30 - 7:00pm at Ubergrippen Indoor Climbing Gym, December 10 - February 25
Because of the overwhelming excitement for Climbing Club, we will be giving first priority to students that are new to Climbing Club. Any remaining spots will then become available to students who are already in Climbing Club.
Contact Lewis_Schiffer@dpsk12.net and scott@ugclimbing.com to sign up!
*This is separate from the Sunday Middle School Climbing League. Students that are unable to join Climbing Club for this session are still encouraged to join the Middle School Climbing League.
Iceland End-of-Year Trip
It is not too late to sign up for Iceland (June 9-18th)! There are a few open spots. Contact Danielle Green (Danielle_Green@dpsk12.net) to learn more information about this trip of a lifetime!
McAuliffe CSC Minutes - 10/22/24
Click HERE to read the minutes from the 10/22/24 McAuliffe CSC meeting.
Follow us on Instagram @McAuliffeIntlSchool and check us out on Facebook!
Thank you to our sponsor: Chris Merman- LIV Sotheby’s International Real Estate
A long time Park Hill resident with over 20 years experience Buying and Selling Park Hill homes. Specialties include staging, preparing, and negotiating the entire home process. My team and I are experts in older homes with vast experience helping clients by leveraging the Sotheby’s International Real Estate brand- synonymous with quality and integrity. With our vast global reach and award winning marketing staff, my clients are assured an excellent Buyer and Seller experience.
Become a McAuliffe Sponsor!
Are you a local business looking for ways to support a school? Or are you a local dentist or optometrist looking to sponsor a student that needs braces or glasses? Maybe a local organization looking to get involved with the biggest middle school in the neighborhood. If this is you, please join us as a McAuliffe International sponsor! Our sponsors are local businesses that support in various ways, from offering services, providing support to our teachers with supplies, or donating to different groups such as drama, athletics, clubs and more! Becoming a sponsor for our school means that you are not only supporting the school needs, but also being a part of our community in a bigger way. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for our school, please reach out to michelle_moore@dpsk12.net for more information.
Mighty Movement - Building Confidence is Our Strength!
The best coaching at the right time can change your whole life! Get your child started at Mighty Movement; learn to safely lift weights in a positive, non-competitive environment. Now enrolling Fall 2024 After School Programs. www.MightyMovement.com
KingLife Basketball Tryouts
Heat up your game this winter in a tryout with KingLife basketball Academy! A hard working basketball program focused on building skills and becoming the best player you can be! Tryouts for the winter season happen in November. For more information click here or visit their website.
Front Range Cycling Club
Front Rangers Cycling Club educates and promotes bicycle safety and the rules of riding on the open road. We encourage healthy active rides, teamwork and positive communication. Please reach out for more information at 720-732-9559 or visit our website.
Denver Rec Centers
Now is the perfect time to check out fall programs at the Denver Rec Centers. Visit their website or any Denver Rec Center to enroll.
Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver
Don't miss out on another school ear of growth, fun, and unforgettable memories at Boys & Girls Club! Click on the flyer for more information or visit www.bgcmd.org/clubs. English flyer - Spanish flyer
My Spark Denver
My Spark Denver increases access to extracurricular programs for Denver Public School middle school students whose families qualify for free or reduced lunch. Eligible students and their families will receive a $1,000 debit card to enroll in participating programs. There are a variety of options such as sports, theater, music, art, coding, dance, martial arts, tutoring services, and more. For more information, visit the My Spark Website. Limited spots available.
2024-2025 McAuliffe Calendars
Transportation Options
DPS Transportation - If your student qualifies for DPS Transportation (lives within enrollment zone AND 2.5 miles from school), you can sign up for transportation through your Parent Portal account. If you have any questions about DPS Transportation, please contact them at 730-423-4600 or visit the Transportation website.
Northeast Denver Carpool Group - Plan carpools with other families in the Park Hill/Central Park areas.
Way to Go Schoolpool - This is a free program for families to coordinate their own carpool. This option is ideal for families who live outside Central Park/Park Hill. Sign up for Schoolpool here.
RTD - Zero Fare for Youth - All students under the age of 19 can ride RTD buses free of charge. Students will need their school ID to ride for free.
Bike to School! Many of our students ride their bikes to school and we have a great bike corral for safe keeping! Please make sure your student has a bike lock.