Students from Northfield High School’s Native Culture Club brought the community together by hosting an Indian Market. The event celebrated culture with traditional performances, local vendors and delicious fry bread. 

Watch the event recap to see these students in action and learn more about the celebration in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

Belouga is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with video lessons like “She Carries It Forward.” This documentary and learning experience is a tribute to indigenous women, an exploration of Native American culture and a celebration of a woman's journey from her roots to the world stage. This lesson has received incredible feedback from classrooms as it brings together numerous topics in the education world.

In this week’s episode of the EDUCA DPS Podcast, Courtney Kallas, a Special Education teacher at DPS, talks in depth about the Self-Determination Center. Tune in to hear firsthand how the center is helping young adults set and achieve personal goals, explore career pathways and prepare for life beyond high school. 

Watch in English and Spanish. Listen in on your favorite podcast platform by searching for The Denver Public Schools Podcast.

Your input is crucial in planning our school calendars for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years. We value your perspective on start dates, breaks and other important calendar elements. Please take a few minutes to complete our calendar survey before it closes tonight at 11:59 p.m. Your feedback will help us create a calendar that best supports our students and families.

Next week is the 10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week (Nov. 17-23) where we celebrate the power of Registered Apprenticeship Programs in our community and nationwide.

Being an apprentice can change your life for the better because you can:

• Earn competitive wages while learning.

• Gain hands-on training.

• Receive mentorship.

• Earn college credit.

• Build a sustainable and profitable career path.

Emily Griffith Technical College is the largest apprenticeship provider in Colorado and offers apprenticeships such as bricklayer, HVAC, certified line cook, plumber, ironworker and more. Email apprenticeship@emilygriffith.edu for more information.

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-athletes of the week, Max Dial and Emma Lamar! Keep up the great work!

The DPS District Accountability Committee (DAC) is a group of parents, community members and staff members who provide recommendations to DPS at the district level. The DAC is pleased to announce its new quarterly newsletter, the DAC Dispatch, to keep the community informed of their work. Read about DAC’s work and its coordination with the district, and submit your questions to DAC for answers in the next newsletter. Read the November edition in English and Spanish. The monthly DAC meetings are open to the public. For more information, visit the DAC webpage. To subscribe directly to DAC communications, complete this form.

The annual Collaborative School Committee (CSC) School Budget Training will take place Jan. 7, 2025 from 5:30-7 p.m. This event allows attendees to learn about the annual school budget cycle and how CSCs provide input and recommendations to school leadership. All CSC committees, particularly new members, are invited to attend. Register now to receive an email copy of your registration with the event Zoom link. A reminder to all registered participants will be sent the day before the event.

Join the DPS Substance Use Prevention Team on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at noon for an informative session on how to discuss substance use with your children. This conversation can be daunting, but we are here to help you navigate it. Register here. Spanish interpretation will be available.

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Go online right now to see if you qualify. Questions? Find answers about MyFriendBen.