Join the 2024 Bond Oversight Committee to help ensure transparency and accountability in your school district's funding. The committee will monitor and advise the school district on the use of general obligation bond funds from the 2024 bond. Applications will remain open until Feb. 6 and are available in English and in Spanish. 

Why apply?

• Play a vital role in shaping the future of our community.

• Help ensure taxpayer funds are spent efficiently and responsibly.

• Gain valuable insight into local government, budgeting and project management.

We are looking for individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to serve on this committee. Your experience and expertise could be just what we need to provide thorough oversight and help maintain public trust in the process. Together, we can build a brighter future for our students. For more information, please contact Melissa Rosales.

In this EDUCA DPS Podcast, Julissa Soto, vaccine global ambassador and CEO of Latino Health Equity Consulting, shares her innovative approach to informing families about vaccines through her program, “One School, One Vaccine at a Time” (Una Escuela, Una Vacuna a la Vez). The programs culturally responsive and fun vaccine events provide wellness education, community resources and routine immunizations directly to schools. 

Don’t miss this powerful conversation on health equity. Listen to the EDUCA DPS Podcast on podcast platforms.

The DPS Student-Athletes of the Week highlights students who excel not only in their chosen activity but also in academics, leadership, sportsmanship, citizenship and teamwork.  Congratulations to our student-athlete of the week, Sam Martinez and Yuriama Marin! Keep up the great work!

School Choice Process Livestream: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 3:30-4 p.m. Watch on Facebook livestream or YouTube livestream.

Register for the Virtual Calm and Kind Family Program: Feb. 3-6, 8-9 a.m. or 5:30-6:30 p.m. This program equips parents with tools to support their children emotionally in three key areas: mental health, self-regulation and managing emotions. You'll learn practical strategies to help your child handle emotions healthily while regulating your own emotions to provide calmer, more effective support. Parents receive a certificate of completion and ticket giveaways for families at each session. This program is offered in English and Spanish. Limited spots are available.

Achieving Excellence Academy (AEA) is a free, cultural, summer enrichment program for rising ninth through 12th graders, taking place June 9-July 2 with orientation on June 5. This program highlights the experiences of Asian-American/Pacific Islander, Black/African-American, Latine/LatinX and Indigenous students and families. The AEA helps students develop leadership skills, uncover passions and form strong commitments to social justice and service, where lifelong friendships and lasting memories are made! 

Program Highlights:

• Fun, hands-on learning!

• Multicultural-blended homerooms

• Cultural student affinity groups

• Cultural excursions - Lincoln Hills, Cleo Parker Robinson, University of Denver and more

• Teaching teams, staff and community members who reflect student identities

Registration opens soon, and spaces are limited. Additional details and deadlines will be shared in the next few weeks. For more information, email Ashlea Skiles.

How much did DPS read in 2024? Watch our 2024 Library Services wrapped video to find out! Kick off 2025 in your school library by:

• Checking out a physical book from your school library. 

• Getting started on Sora with these log in instructions. Don’t forget to connect a Denver Public Library account.

• Exploring these collections in January: Stock Show, MLK Jr. and Lunar New Year!