McMeen Elementary and Bruce Randolph School students who arrived at school on time were awarded with donuts earlier this week as part of the DPS “DoNot Miss Class” Attendance Campaign. Check out the eventful donut days here.
Oct. 4, 2024
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring LSS and LEAC's Commitment to the Latine Community
Each year from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, we honor the many accomplishments, cultures, histories and contributions of Latine people during Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM). This HHM, we want to provide more information about DPS’ Latine Student Success (LSS) team and the Latine Education Advisory Council (LEAC). These teams aim to enhance the overall experience, fostering academic success, personal growth and self-actualization within our Latine communities. Learn about each team’s mission and current scope of work.
The DPS 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Survey Opens Monday, Oct. 7
Adapted Field Day
Last week, over 400 students with disabilities from across the district participated in one of the most exciting, inclusive events of the year -- DPS Adapted Field Day! This event is specifically designed to ensure that every student, regardless of ability, can participate in adapted activities like biking, fencing, tennis and soccer. This is possible thanks to our incredible community partners and DPS staff volunteers. Watch the event recap here!
Our Word Is Our Bond Updates
2024 Bond Initiatives Overview -- Now Available in Eight Most Common Languages!
Read the 2024 Bond Initiatives Overview for a high level look at the details of the 2024 bond package that is now available in the eight most common languages! Visit our bond website for more information.
Become an Industry Insider: Sustainability with LeeAnn Kittle, Executive Director of Sustainability at DPS
The $975 million 2024 bond package is one of many initiatives Denver voters will see on the ballot in November. It includes several distinct categories for school improvements -- all equally important to serving our students, staff and community well.
Learn more about specific bond categories by checking out our Industry Insider video series. Our second series spotlight focuses on Sustainability with Executive Director LeeAnn Kittle.
For more information on the 2024 bond, visit ourwordourbonddps.org.
Hamilton Middle School Teacher and Students Win National Awards
Congratulations to Priscilla Shaw-Rahn, Hamilton Middle School's Music Teacher, for winning Constituting America’s national awards for Teacher Lesson Plan and to her students, Zidane LaPlante-Dorlean and Emmanuel Mbianda Egbe, who won the award for Middle School Song! The annual scholarship contest for students and teachers across America requires the creation of original works, such as a song, about the relevance of the U.S. Constitution. The winners received a three-day VIP/behind-the-scenes tour of D.C.
Free Vaccine Clinic at Thomas Jefferson High School Oct. 8
Join us for a free vaccine clinic at Thomas Jefferson High School (3950 S Holly St) on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 3:30-7 p.m. This event is made possible by Mobile Public Health Clinic in collaboration with Julissa Soto (Latino Health Equity Counseling). Vaccines available include: Flu, DTaP, Hep A+B, Hib, HPV, Polio, Meningitis, MMR, Pneumonia, Tdap and Varicella. Register here. See details in English and Spanish.
La Raza Youth Leadership Conference Oct. 5
Register for the 2024 La Raza Youth Leadership Conference: ¡La Lucha Sigue!, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5 at CU Denver. The conference is free and open to youth. Chaperones are not required for students to attend the conference but are welcome to attend. Students who register for the conference by the end of the day will be entered for a chance to win a PlayStation 5 and Apple Airpod Max!
This year's conference theme highlights the ongoing struggle, resilience and collective strength of our communities' overcoming challenges. Join us for a day of engaging workshops, entertainment, food, awards and an educational resource fair. Workshops will cover important topics such as social justice, quality education, human rights, mental health and the advancement of the Chicanx/Latinx community.
New Chief of Student and Family Empowerment Department at DPS
Join us in welcoming Solicia Ester Lopez, the new Interim Chief of Student and Family Empowerment Department. This team brings together the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) department with Student Voice and Leadership, creating a powerful team dedicated to amplifying the voices that matter most. Solicia is the founder and former director of Student Voice and Leadership programs in DPS, making her an asset for our community with the tools to identify necessary changes and advocate for them effectively! Welcome back to DPS, Solicia!
Read More With SORA!
Supplement your print book reading with ebooks, audiobooks, read-alouds and magazines via SORA! Be sure to check out exciting books in October, such as: “Wild Robot Read-Alikes,” “Waiting for Diary of a Wimpy Kid?,” “Disability Awareness & Dyslexia”, “Voting Matters,” “World Series” and "Diwali."
Did you know SORA also has search features? Try searching by author or subject or filtering by language.